Tennis
2026 US Open serves up tennis, Israeli stars and a new-look Arthur Ashe
The United States leads all nations with 28 players earning direct entry into the main draw, split evenly between 14 women and 14 men.
Williams sisters team up for first time in four years, lose in Cincinnati Open opening tennis match
Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer
Kahan scholarships help Israeli tennis champions dream big
Israel set to play Canada for Davis Cup showdown in Scotiabank Centre
Team Israel is heading to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to compete against Team Canada from September 12 to 14 in World Group I.
Sergei Lysov’s New York breakthrough in wheelchair tennis
Now, as he competes internationally, Lysov proudly represents Israel. His racket features an Israeli flag damper, and his tennis wheelchair is adorned with yellow ribbons as a tribute to the hostages
Israel's Guy Sasson takes doubles title in wheelchair tennis after losing to partner in singles
In the first set, Sasson rallied from a three-game deficit to tie at 3-3 before Vink closed it out 6-3.
Israel's Guy Sasson starts strong in singles, doubles at US Open
Despite the straightforward win, Sasson acknowledged the nerves of opening matches at a Grand Slam and praised his opponents.
Israeli junior tennis star Mika Buchnik off to Oklahoma
Mika Buchnik has reached WTA career-high rankings of 843 in singles and 1009 in doubles, has competed at three Junior Grand Slams – Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the Australian Open.
President Herzog: Sport as beacon of hope in Kiryat Shmona
Meeting with 30 children from northern centers, including 10 from Majdal Shams, the Herzogs engaged in an open dialogue that touched on both challenges and hopes for the future.
US Open tennis highlights: Israelis and Jewish players in action
At the US Open, identifying players with even the slightest Jewish connection requires inside tips, additional sleuthing, and perseverance.
From center court to new paths: A tale of two Israeli tennis legends - interview
Former Israeli tennis stars Shahar Peer and Julia Glushko reflect on their careers, life after the tour, and hopes for the next generation of Israeli players.
Getting Israeli players back to the top of the tennis landscape
The days of big-name Israelis playing in the baking hot sun or in the late-night chill of Queens, NY, in front of flag-waving, cheering Israeli supporters, are a distant memory.
Tennis icon Monica Seles diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease
Monica revealed her diagnosis after three years of knowingly living with the autoimmune condition.
