Tennis

Flying soon? Put a tennis ball in your carry-on, says expert

Registered osteopath and qualified sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan advises pairing the ball with a hand towel to keep it steady and easier to position against sore spots

 Airplane cabin in flight
Walking through the light rail construction site on the way to the Stuart Weitzman Tennis Complex of the ITEC (Israel Tennis and Education Center).

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

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'


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

The 83-year-old Grand Slam record-holder said Australians must “stand with the Jews,” criticizing weak support for Israel and poor Holocaust education.

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

Israel ParaSport Center marks 65 years with new Luski Aquatic Center

Reporter's Notebook: The new Luski Aquatic Center marks the third generation of the Luski family's support for the Israel ParaSport Center, ensuring disabled athletes have facilities to thrive.

Israel ParaSport Center marks 65 years with new Luski Aquatic Center

Majdal Shams tennis court becomes symbol of hope one year after deadly Hezbollah attack

The Israel Tennis and Education Center (ITEC) family hosted a festive event on the grounds of the tennis court in order to celebrate its integration as an official branch of the organization.

Madal Shams children participating in a tennis activity led by ITEC during the event.

Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman now plays soccer for a Jewish club in Buenos Aires

After retiring from tennis earlier this year, Schwartzman has returned to the soccer pitch.

Diego Schwartzman, at right, poses with a Barkojba teammate in Buenos Aires, 2025.

Canada, Israel play Davis Cup tennis match without spectators after 'safety concerns'

Videos and photographs shared on Instagram by the Israel Tennis Association showed that the three Friday and Saturday matches featured rows of empty seats.

Jordan Hasson.

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.

Israeli tennis captain Jonathan Erlich.

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

One of Israeli tennis player Sergei Lysov at the US Open.

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 (right) celebrates with his doubles partner Niels Vink after they won the US Open quad title.

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.

WITH WINS in both singles and doubles under his belt, Israel's Guy Sasson carries momentum – and confidence – into the heart of the US Open.

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.

ISRAELI TENNIS player Mika Buchnik, fresh from competing at the US Open juniors in both singles and doubles, is set to begin her journey as a student-athlete with the Oklahoma Sooners.