Tennis

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

"The woman has been working her whole life to reach her limit, and then she has to face a man who is biologically much stronger. I don't agree with this kind of stuff in sport," Sabalenka said.

DECEMBER 10, 2025|ByREUTERS

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

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

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

DECEMBER 4, 2025|ByWALLA! SPORTS

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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025|ByMATHILDA HELLER

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

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.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025|ByANOUK CARTER-DORF

Tennis: Novak Djokovic commits to Tel Aviv Watergen Open

Serbian icon joins Thiem and other top-ranked tennis stars to travel to Israel in September for tournament.

AUGUST 30, 2022ByHOWARD BLAS

NOVAK DJOKOVIC is not playing in the ongoing US Open due to his COVID-19 unvaccinated status. But the Serb is slated to play next month in Tel Aviv.

Dudi Sela bows out at US Open qualifying

Sela entered the qualifiers at the US Open thanks to his protective ranking. He came to New York hoping to advance past the first round of the qualifiers

AUGUST 26, 2022ByHOWARD BLAS

Plenty of young blue-and-white talent - in tennis

While US Open is missing Israeli players, local tennis up-and-comers grow their game, find their rhythm in lower-rung tournaments.

AUGUST 24, 2022ByHOWARD BLAS

SAHAR SIMON is one of the bright young Israeli tennis stars, and the 21-year-old is currently ranked No. 651 in the world.

Lina Glushko balances Israel's US Open hopes on her racket

Lina, 22, now ranked No. 215 in the world, is about to become the only Israeli female at the US Open Tennis Championships, taking place in New York from August 29-September 11.

AUGUST 23, 2022ByHOWARD BLAS

TENNIS SISTERS Julia (left) and Lina Glushko have represented Israel on the court for more than a decade. Lina is in the qualifiers of the US Open in New York.

Tennis: Austria's Thiem to play at Tel Aviv Watergen Open

A high-caliber men’s pro tennis event was last held in Israel in 1996.

AUGUST 10, 2022ByORI LEWIS

AUSTRIA’S DOMINIC THIEM, who is set to play in the Tel Aviv Watergen Open next month, is seen in action at the French Open in Paris in May.

Prestigious world-class ATP 250 tennis tournament returns to Israel after 26 years

Tel Aviv Watergen Open 2022 to be held September 25 - October 2

AUGUST 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israelis are playing college tennis and trying to make it in the US

It is a well-kept secret that most tennis players – Israeli or otherwise – will never be able to support themselves playing professional tennis.

MAY 21, 2022ByHOWARD BLAS

LERA PATIUK played at University of Michigan.

Israeli tennis player's French Open game suspected of being fixed - report

There was a disproportionally high amount of betting during Dudi Sela's defeat in a Roland-Garros qualifying match * Sella - these accusations are untrue

MAY 19, 2022ByTAL SPUNGIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF