Tennis

6/3/2026 |  Judge Questions Terms of NCAA Prize Money Settlement With UNC Tennis Player (Athletic Business) In April, the NCAA settled a lawsuit from University of North Carolina tennis player Reese Brantmeier to create a $2 million fund to compensate college tennis players who were adversely affected by the NCAA”s prize-money restriction rules. Now, a federal judge has called the settlement into question and scheduled a new hearing for June 18.

6/2/2026 |  Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — When Pope Leo XIV was elected last year and it emerged that he was a tennis player, his love of the sport was quickly celebrated during an audience with top-ranked Jannik Sinner.
In the ensuing months, Leo has tried to set aside time in his busy schedule to play the sport every week as part of his Augustinian devotion to physical activity and spirituality.

6/2/2026 |  Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — Marta Kostyuk, the best player on clay this season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the war with Russia, will play her first major semifinal at the French Open against a Russian.
Kostyuk won an intense all-Ukraine quarterfinal against Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday.

6/1/2026 |  Osaka and Townsend’s dinner for Black players at French Open caused ‘bit of a stir’ on social media (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend are piling up wins on the court at the French Open.
Their success comes after drawing attention off the court for organizing a dinner for Black players before the tournament started.

6/1/2026 |  Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.