Elizabeth Newman

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For second straight year, Serena falters in U.S. Open semifinals, this time to Pliskova

Big-serving No. 10-seed Karolina Pliskova stunned No. 1-seed Serena Williams in the U.S. Open semifinals to advance to her first career Grand Slam final.

by Elizabeth Newman

Tennis

Juan Martin del Potro thrives on support at U.S. Open as he continues comeback

After a silver medal in Rio, Juan Martin del Potro looks to match his 2009 title at this year's U.S. Open, where he faces David Ferrer next.

by Elizabeth Newman

Tennis

Mother’s Way: Five moms who produced great net results

In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, here are the most impressive combinations of moms who have coached their offspring to glory on the tennis court.

by Elizabeth Newman

Tennis

Stuck under a dark cloud: Can tennis weather the scandal storm?

Amid recent scandals and controversies tennis has turned into less of a “gentleman’s game” and more of a Page Six gossip column. Can the sport bounce back from its shaky state?

by Elizabeth Newman

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The case for Novak Djokovic for SI's 2015 Sportsman of the Year

Elizabeth Newman makes her argument for Novak Djokovic for Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year award.

by Elizabeth Newman

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Tennis

An inspired Djokovic stops Federer's momentum to win U.S. Open title

An inspired Novak Djokovic halted Roger Federer's momentum to claim his second U.S. Open title, the third major of the 2015 season and 10th of his career on Sunday in New York.

by Elizabeth Newman

Tennis

Comeback queen Martina Hingis wins fifth major doubles title of the year

Martina Hingis is back on tour at age 34 and has made a remarkable comeback in doubles, winning her fifth major title of the season at the 2015 U.S. Open.

by Elizabeth Newman