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The importance of closing out matches in tennis; more mailbag

Serena Williams' ability to close out matches helped her become one of the best in women's tennis.

Serena Williams' ability to close out matches helped her become one of the best in women's tennis.

• The USTA announced that single-day tickets for the U.S. vs. Italy Fed Cup World Group first-round tie are now on sale.

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