Tennis Great Arthur Ashe and His Tragic Death from AIDS

Arthur Ashe was a star tennis player and a trailblazer. He accomplished many firsts as a Black tennis player. Tragically, he died of AIDS in 1993.

Kyle Dalton  •  22 Aug 2020
John McEnroe Thinks Pete Rose and Jimmy Connors Are the Same People

Legendary tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe said he believes Jimmy Connors and Pete Rose are the same person.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Aug 2020
A Breakdown of How Pro Tennis Players Get Paid

When fans see Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams kissing a big trophy and earning an equally big check, many wonder how tennis players get paid.

Carol Rao  •  24 Jul 2020
Boris Becker Made $130 Million in His Career, but He Still Went Bankrupt and Racked Up a “Historic” Debt

Boris Becker made enough money in tennis to last him a lifetime, but poor financial decisions in retirement left him bankrupt.

Jack Dougherty  •  05 Jul 2020
Why Did Björn Borg Retire So Early in His Tennis Career?

With almost no explanation, Björn Borg retired at 26 years old and didn’t appear with a racket in his hand again until he was 35.

Agustin Mojica  •  22 Jun 2020
Tennis Phenom Jennifer Capriati Has a Surprising Net Worth Despite Her Post-Playing Struggles

Jennifer Capriati was a tennis star at age 13. Despite a hiatus and off-court issues mid-career, she returned to tennis, ranked No. 1 in the world, and garnered a solid net worth.

Kyle Dalton  •  19 Jun 2020
Serena Williams ‘Almost Died’ During One of the Biggest Moments of Her Life

On the court, Serena Williams is capable of beating any opponent with ease. In her personal life, though, the tennis star beat a tougher opponent: death.

Joe Kozlowski  •  18 Jun 2020
Tennis Star Björn Borg Has Made a Fortune Selling Underwear

Years after his tennis career, Björn Borg’s life is a fascinating look at the lows that come to athletes and the high of an underwear fortune.

Bradley Geiser  •  18 Jun 2020
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal Want No Part of This Risky Bet

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have substantial concerns about playing in the U.S. Open this summer.

John Moriello  •  06 Jun 2020