Tennis

From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview

“I feel it’s a great cause and that I really want to help,” Leshem said. “I’m just there to support the players and give them the best experience of the tournament.”

EDAN LESHEM, the former top-ranked Israeli professional tennis star, will help organize Friday’s Sharsheret Israel Tennis Tournament in Ra’anana, returning to the courts where his tennis journey began as a child.
ISRAELI TENNIS star Guy Sasson opened his US Open quad wheelchair tournament with a dominant victory, while compatriot Sergei Lysov lost in doubles but is still has singles on tap.

Israel's Guy Sasson, Niels Vink cruise at US Open, keep calendar Grand Slam bid alive

Israeli teen, Dan Brand fell in three sets in the second round of the US Open juniors singles tournament, but is still alive in the doubles event.

Israel's Dan Brand rebounds in US Open doubles after cramping ends singles run

 ISRAELI TEEN Dan Brand overcame a difficult opening set late Sunday to defeat Australia’s Daniel Jovanovski in his US Open junior debut, turning Court 8 into a small celebration of Israeli tennis.

Hebrew cheers in Queens: Israeli teen Dan Brand makes his mark at US Open juniors


Israelis are playing college tennis and trying to make it in the US

It is a well-kept secret that most tennis players – Israeli or otherwise – will never be able to support themselves playing professional tennis.

 LERA PATIUK played at University of Michigan.

Israeli tennis player's French Open game suspected of being fixed - report

There was a disproportionally high amount of betting during Dudi Sela's defeat in a Roland-Garros qualifying match * Sella - these accusations are untrue

ISRAEL’S DUDI SELA in action during yesterday’s first-round match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, which Nadal won in straight sets.

A Jewish guide to the 2022 Australian Open

Diego Schwartzman, seeded no. 13, is looking to make it past the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time in his career.

Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands with Dudi Sela (left) of Israel after defeating him 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 in their men’s singles third round match at the Australian Open on Friday.

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again, citing health risks

A source close to Djokovic's team confirmed that he is considering the decision and weighing his options.

 Novak Djokovic.

Pranksters hijack Djokovic's virtual court hearing to stream music and porn

"Porn: the one thing this whole Djokovic saga had been missing," News Corp's head of digital sport, Emily Benammar, said in a tweet.

Djokovic

Tennis star Djokovic out of Australia detention, still faces deportation threat

Djokovic, 34, was released from Australian immigration detention, but may still be facing deportation following protests about him being granted medical exemption COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Tennis - Official Presentation of ATP Team Competition - The O2, London, Britain - November 15, 2018 Novak Djokovic during a press conference

Djokovic tells court he was cleared to enter Australia after COVID-19

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, has been holed up since Thursday after his visa was cancelled.

Djokovic

Australia cancels Djokovic's visa, denies him entry

Djokovic, seeking a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam win at the Australian Open, was seemingly granted a medical exemption from vaccine requirements – though he was subsequently denied entry.

Tennis - Official Presentation of ATP Team Competition - The O2, London, Britain - November 15, 2018 Novak Djokovic during a press conference

China tennis star Peng denies that she made accusation of sexual assault

Peng's well-being became a matter of concern among the global tennis community and rights groups when she appeared to allege that former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

China's Peng Shuai in action during a tennis match against Japan's Nao Hibino, January 21, 2020.

Diego Schwartzman and Jewish indoor soccer star win 2 of Argentina’s top sport awards

Last year, Schwartzman became one of the top 10 men’s tennis players in the world. He is currently still the world’s best Jewish tennis player, now ranked No. 13.

ARGENTINE JEW Diego Schwartzman battled hard against Rafael Nadal in the US Open