Tennis

Rain or shine, Jerusalem’s new indoor tennis courts are a game changer

Jerusalem’s new indoor tennis courts are packed even on rainy days, offering a rare all-weather haven for young players and community programs.

Walking through the light rail construction site on the way to the Stuart Weitzman Tennis Complex of the ITEC (Israel Tennis and Education Center).
NESHER'S NEW padel courts mark the arrival of northern Israel’s first padel club and the sport’s rapid rise beyond the country’s center.

Northern Israel’s 1st padel club launches

Tennis - WTA Finals - Riyadh - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 8, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina

Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes 'not fair'

Margaret Court (R) and Barrymore Court (L) are seen during the Women's Singles Semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa of Spain during day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

'I stand with the Jews and Israel': Tennis legend condemns antisemitism in Australia


Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement at 31, ranking 142

Diego Schwartzman, renowned Jewish tennis player, announced his retirement post-Argentina Open 2025. His career highlights, Jewish identity, and impact remembered fondly.

 2013 US Open (Tennis) - Qualifying Round - Diego Schwartzman. Uploaded on 7/5/2024

Israel Tennis and Education Centers appoint Eyal Taoz as global CEO

The organization, which is the leading and largest tennis club in Israel, operates 24 centers and branches from Kiryat Shmona and Tiberias in the north to Arad and Be'er Sheva in the south.

 Eyal Taoz, global CEO of the Israel Tennis and Education Centers.

Israel tennis swinging at home and on world stage

After war-related cancellation of tournaments and battling on the PR front, blue-and-white players back winning on the court as the Davis Cup nears.

 NOVAK DJOKOVIC poses with the trophy and Israeli youth tennis volunteers after winning the 2022 Tel Aviv Watergen Open, which feels like much longer than a year ago.

Tel Aviv Watergen Open tennis canceled

Prior to Wednesday’s announcement, the Israel Tennis Association had already cancelled several lower-level international tournaments.

American tennis star Ben Shelton had already committed to participate in this year’s Tel Aviv Watergen Open, which was scheduled for November but was canceled yesterday due to Israel’s war against Hamas.

US Open serves kosher food, hosts Jewish prayer quorums

“Having kosher food at the US Open means you don’t feel excluded. You are part of the crowd,” said visitor Eli Feit.

 ‘KNISHES FOR sale!’ Prime Kosher Sports offerings.

Israeli quads tennis star Guy Sasson shares his 1st US Open experience

The 43-year-old Sasson shared the very emotional experience of playing on such a big stage as equals with such tennis greats as US Open finalists Djokovic and Danil Medvedev.

 GUY SASSON of Israel competes with doubles partner Koji Sugeno of Japan during their first-round match at the US Open Quads event in Queens, New York.

American junior Glozman serves on 2nd US Open, Jewish heritage

Glozman’s successful year continued when the then No. 2 ranked player in the country won the prestigious FILA Easter Bowl tournament.

 VALERIE GLOZMAN – the daughter of a Ukrainian Jewish father and a Taiwanese mother – has played in the qualifying events of both women and junior events at the US Open for the past two years.

Israeli juniors Buchnik, Oved raise their profiles in New York

Two Israel players – Mika Buchnik, 16, and Liam Oved, 18 – need to win two matches to advance to the juniors main draw, which will be played at the actual US Open.

 ISRAELI TEEN Liam Oved both won their first matches at US Open juniors qualifying before bowing out in the second round

Former Israeli tennis stars reflect on US Open

What do you do post retirement when your job WAS playing in the US Open?

 THE WRITER (left) runs into retired Israel tennis legend Andy Ram (right) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York this week.

Swinging into action at the US Open

Fans flock to Flushing Meadows for last Grand Slam of the year • No Israeli players in main draw

WITH PREVIOUS quarterfinal runs at the US Open – in 2017 and 2019 – Jewish-Argentinian Diego Schwartzman will look to break out of a recent slump and make some noise in this year’s tournament, which gets under way next week.