https://www.scmp.com/rss/523193/feed The latest news and top stories on United States Tennis Association, the national governing body for tennis . Headquartered in White Plains New York, with a significant National Campus in Orlando Florida, its main activities include owning and operating the US Open, standardising rules and organising extensive leagues and tournaments. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Associated Press Associated Press Talk of a boycott from top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner has grabbed attention. But behind the scenes, it has been Jessica Pegula, the 2024 US Open runner-up, organising the top tennis players in their protest with the grand slams over the share of tournament revenues devoted to prize money. It comes naturally to Pegula, who grew up in a household of sports managers: her parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. “I think it maybe does [come naturally] just... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3353257/tennis-star-jessica-pegula-putting-familys-nfl-nhl-experience-use-prize-money-fight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3353257/tennis-star-jessica-pegula-putting-familys-nfl-nhl-experience-use-prize-money-fight?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:05 +0000 Reuters Reuters A WTA tournament in Texas has unveiled ⁠a “rage room” for ⁠players to take out ⁠their frustrations away from the cameras after Coco Gauff’s racquet-smashing outburst at the Australian Open last month sparked debate about privacy at tournaments. Shortly after Gauff’s 59-minute quarter-final loss ‌to Elina Svitolina at Melbourne Park, the American went to the match call area and repeatedly smashed her racquet on the ground, unaware that it was being broadcast to viewers around the world. Novak... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3344711/tennis-stars-can-blow-steam-rage-room-austin-event-shang-tries-it-out-dubai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3344711/tennis-stars-can-blow-steam-rage-room-austin-event-shang-tries-it-out-dubai?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:16:35 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara With her magnetic personality, easy smile and nerveless shot-making, Joanna Garland earned a horde of new admirers on her run to the final of this month’s novelty One Point Slam in Australia. The women’s world No 117, who was born in England to Taiwanese parents, Garland is “incredibly grateful” she had the opportunity to compete in the sudden-death competition, ahead of the Australian Open. However, her victims included Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios, and the 24-year-old is “sure many good... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341779/uk-family-struggles-mean-taiwans-garland-not-over-losing-au1-million-aussie-amateur?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341779/uk-family-struggles-mean-taiwans-garland-not-over-losing-au1-million-aussie-amateur?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:08 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong’s tennis figurehead has resigned from his position after just eight months in the role. Previously Finland’s national coach, Steven Host reported to the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) as the director of player development, and the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) as a head coach. Sources told the Post that Host “failed to execute the association’s directions”. Hong Kong tennis chief, Michael Cheng Ming-git, acknowledged Host’s work and said there was “more structure and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341268/hong-kong-tennis-head-quits-after-8-months-he-failed-execute-associations-direction?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341268/hong-kong-tennis-head-quits-after-8-months-he-failed-execute-associations-direction?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:30:11 +0000 Agence France-Presse,Reuters Agence France-Presse,Reuters Fast-rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko has been racking up a lot of firsts in recent months – including winning the Hong Kong Open – with a clash against the top seed on centre court at a grand slam tournament only the latest. The 19-year-old came through a gripping battle with Denmark’s Clara Tauson 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 on Friday to make the last 16 on her Australian Open debut. It set up a blockbuster showdown on Sunday with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka – who beat Russian-born Anastasia Potapova... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3340965/australian-open-hong-kong-champ-victoria-mboko-books-sabalenka-clash-alcaraz-gauff-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3340965/australian-open-hong-kong-champ-victoria-mboko-books-sabalenka-clash-alcaraz-gauff-win?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:30:34 +0000 Reuters Reuters Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis ‌drew so much negativity from the tennis community. Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one ‍Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday despite several rule tweaks implemented by the organisers to level the playing field. Both players were only allowed one serve and Sabalenka’s half of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3338026/kyrgios-sabalenka-see-only-positives-battle-sexes-tennis-match-after-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3338026/kyrgios-sabalenka-see-only-positives-battle-sexes-tennis-match-after-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:08 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The ATP men’s tennis tour will introduce an extreme heat policy from 2026 after criticism from players who sweltered through some tournaments this year. The move brings the ATP into line with the women’s WTA tour, which has a long-standing policy, and sports such as Formula One, which has its own measures to protect drivers. In October, Danish tennis star Holger Rune called temperatures of more than 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and humidity soaring past 80 per cent at the Shanghai... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3336624/after-chinas-brutal-heat-mens-tennis-matches-be-halted-322-celsius?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3336624/after-chinas-brutal-heat-mens-tennis-matches-be-halted-322-celsius?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:09:19 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara After surviving a Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open second-round epic against Ajla Tomljanovic on Wednesday, Sorana Cirstea said her love for the sport had persuaded her to continue for an astonishing 21st season on the WTA Tour. Cirstea, who will meet 2023 champion Leylah Fernandez in Friday’s quarter-finals, had originally planned to retire at the end of this year. Currently ranked world No 45, the 35-year-old Romanian won her second career tour title in Cleveland in August, before a run to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3330805/hong-kong-open-tennis-passion-convinces-sorana-cirstea-reverse-retirement-decision?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3330805/hong-kong-open-tennis-passion-convinces-sorana-cirstea-reverse-retirement-decision?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Stars of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open joined Judy Murray for an outreach programme on Sunday, where they spent the day giving back to the local community and coaching children with special educational needs (SEN). Murray, the mother of former world No 1 and three-time grand slam winner Andy Murray, takes the WTA Come Play programme, which aims to make tennis more accessible, to cities that feature on the tour. She was joined by Germany’s world No 50 player Eva Lys, China’s Li Na and 2023... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330357/tennis-stars-fernandez-lys-give-hong-kong-children-introduction-game-they-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330357/tennis-stars-fernandez-lys-give-hong-kong-children-introduction-game-they-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:36:15 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The Prudential Hong Kong Open is not having much luck when it comes to getting two of tennis’ biggest stars onto the court at Victoria Park, with Emma Raducanu withdrawing and Naomi Osaka breaking down injured, both for the second year running. Raducanu decided on Thursday to shut her season down early after medical issues plagued her time in China during the WTA’s Asian swing, and less than 12 hours later, Osaka pulled out of her quarter-final at the Japan Open because of a left leg injury. If... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3329376/prudential-hong-kong-open-curse-strikes-again-emma-raducanu-out-naomi-osaka-injured?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3329376/prudential-hong-kong-open-curse-strikes-again-emma-raducanu-out-naomi-osaka-injured?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:58:50 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has called the packed tennis schedule “crazy” and said the sport’s governing bodies had to “do something” about it. Speaking to the Post on the sidelines of the Prudential NextGen Aces event in Hong Kong, Sabalenka is one of several high-profile players to weigh in on the issue in recent months. Last month, world No 2 Iga Swiatek said the season was too long and too intense, and hinted she may skip some mandatory tournaments in the future, while men’s world No 1 Carlos... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3329176/sabalenka-joins-calls-change-says-tennis-chiefs-have-fix-crazy-wta-tour-schedule?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3329176/sabalenka-joins-calls-change-says-tennis-chiefs-have-fix-crazy-wta-tour-schedule?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:00:11 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Novak Djokovic threw up, Alexander Zverev poured sweat out of his shoe and Emma Raducanu quit her match with dizziness – and the bad news for the world’s top tennis players is that more baking weather is to come in China this week. Denmark’s Holger Rune called the temperatures of more than 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) and humidity soaring past 80 per cent at the Shanghai Masters “brutal”. “Do you want a player to die on court?” Rune was heard to ask this week in the fierce conditions. The... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3328253/chinas-temperatures-set-rise-tennis-finals-after-djokovic-vomits-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3328253/chinas-temperatures-set-rise-tennis-finals-after-djokovic-vomits-again?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:35:01 +0000 Reuters Reuters The governing body of men’s tennis could consider a formal heat rule after a string of retirements at the Shanghai Masters this week blew the draw wide open, with top players wilting under soaring temperatures and punishing humidity. World No 2 Jannik Sinner’s title defence ended in agony on Sunday when the Italian struggled to walk because of cramp in his right thigh before he retired in the deciding set of his third-round clash with Tallon Griekspoor. Novak Djokovic vomited during his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328108/shanghai-masters-atp-open-heat-policy-after-players-drop-out-brutal-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328108/shanghai-masters-atp-open-heat-policy-after-players-drop-out-brutal-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:09 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is set to defend her title at next week’s Wuhan Open following a brief injury lay-off but local hero Zheng Qinwen is out. Sabalenka won her fourth grand slam crown in New York last month but missed this week’s China Open in Beijing with what she called a small injury. The 27-year-old from Belarus is expected to return to action for the WTA 1000 event in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where she is the reigning champion and a three-time winner. The main draw starts on Monday... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3327871/local-star-zheng-qinwen-out-wuhan-open-after-lay-aryna-sabalenka-defend-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3327871/local-star-zheng-qinwen-out-wuhan-open-after-lay-aryna-sabalenka-defend-title?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:46:32 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse World No 2 doubles player Taylor Townsend has pulled out of the China Open in Beijing because of “a change of schedule”, the WTA said on Thursday, days after controversial comments about Chinese food. The American had come under fire for calling buffet food “crazy” while competing at the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen that ended on Sunday. “What the hell … turtle and bullfrog is WILD,” she posted on Instagram. “These people are literally killing frogs, bullfrogs. Aren’t those the ones that... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3326823/american-taylor-townsend-pulls-out-beijing-event-days-after-crazy-chinese-food-post?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3326823/american-taylor-townsend-pulls-out-beijing-event-days-after-crazy-chinese-food-post?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:20:34 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Zheng Qinwen is on the brink of making her return to competitive tennis after confirmation arrived from organisers that she would be playing in this week’s China Open in Beijing. China’s No 1 has been out of action since July, when she had surgery to fix an elbow injury that had plagued her season. Her last match was a defeat by Czech player Katerina Siniakova in the first round at Wimbledon that month. “Zheng Qinwen returns from injury, taking the court for the first time since Wimbledon in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3326345/zheng-qinwen-poised-comeback-week-china-open-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3326345/zheng-qinwen-poised-comeback-week-china-open-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:13:47 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer American Taylor Townsend has apologised for a social media rant criticising the Chinese food at a hotel in Shenzhen, where she is competing in the Billie Jean King Cup. The tennis player, who was accused of having “no class” and “no education” by Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko during a row at this month’s US Open, posted a series of videos on Instagram on Tuesday saying she would “talk to HR” about the quality of the food and could not believe “these people” ate bullfrogs, which she thought were... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3325830/american-taylor-townsend-goes-social-media-rant-about-chinese-food-later-apologises?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3325830/american-taylor-townsend-goes-social-media-rant-about-chinese-food-later-apologises?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:30:56 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Fresh from winning her first career title at the Changsha Open, Hong Kong player Eudice Chong said she was moving away from singles and would focus on the doubles format that brought her success. The 29-year-old partnered Taiwan’s Liang En-Shuo, who is five years younger, in Hunan last week, winning four matches to reel in her maiden WTA 125 crown, a triumph that lifted her to world No 109 in the doubles rankings. Chong, who ranks No 600 in women’s singles, said she was excited about having... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325303/eudice-chongs-doubles-delight-leads-change-focus-ahead-national-games-tennis-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325303/eudice-chongs-doubles-delight-leads-change-focus-ahead-national-games-tennis-event?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:23:11 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press US President Donald Trump was loudly booed at the men’s final of the US Open on Sunday, where extra security caused by his visit led to lines long enough that many people missed the start of play, even after organisers delayed it. Wearing a suit and long, red tie, Trump briefly emerged from his suite about 45 minutes before the match started and heard a mix of boos and cheers from an Arthur Ashe Stadium that was still mostly empty. No announcement proceeded his appearance, and it was brief... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324675/trumps-us-open-visit-sparks-boos-and-long-security-queues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324675/trumps-us-open-visit-sparks-boos-and-long-security-queues?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:42:47 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Naomi Osaka and rising star Alexandra Eala are set to light up the city’s tennis scene in October, after both committing to play in the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. The 20-year-old Eala’s participation has been confirmed days after she made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a grand slam match in the Open era, doing so at the US Open in New York. Japan’s former world No 1 Osaka is also on a roll, having on Wednesday continued her resurgence by reaching the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3324318/naomi-osaka-alexandra-eala-headline-next-months-prudential-hong-kong-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3324318/naomi-osaka-alexandra-eala-headline-next-months-prudential-hong-kong-open?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:06:12 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Coleman Wong said he had his sights set on breaking into the world top 100 after his historic run at the US Open came to an end in an enthralling five-set tussle with Andrey Rublev. The Hongkonger served notice of his improving game, taking the first and fourth sets and sending down 25 aces, but ultimately could not get past the world No 15, losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in New York on Saturday. In a week of firsts for the 21-year-old, his first time going the distance in a grand slam won him... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323790/us-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-finally-falls-after-5-set-battle-rublev?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323790/us-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-finally-falls-after-5-set-battle-rublev?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:20:53 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Over the course of the past week across the US Open’s grounds, eight couples went on their first dates – on camera. They were all part of the tournament’s newest content creation venture, Game, Set, Matchmaker, the most recent play for Gen Z attention from the world of grand slam tennis. From Wimbledon to Flushing Meadows, the sport is starting to take risks in pursuit of a new generation of fans. “We’re always looking for new ways to engage new audiences,” said Jonathan Zipper, the senior... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3323497/inside-us-opens-new-youtube-reality-dating-series?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3323497/inside-us-opens-new-youtube-reality-dating-series?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:21 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Coleman Wong Chak-lam will become the first men’s player from Hong Kong to feature in a grand slam tournament in the modern era when he makes his US Open bow on Monday. The 21-year-old is set to take on Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States in the first round in New York. World No 173 Wong earned US$110,000 just for reaching the first round of the year’s final grand slam event, which he managed by winning three qualifying matches. Should Wong win on Monday, his prize money will go up to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323057/coleman-wongs-us-open-bow-all-you-need-know-hongkonger-prepares-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323057/coleman-wongs-us-open-bow-all-you-need-know-hongkonger-prepares-history?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:25 +0000