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United States Tennis Association

The latest news and top stories on United States Tennis Association, the national governing body for tennis . Headquartered in White Plains New York, with a significant National Campus in Orlando Florida, its main activities include owning and operating the US Open, standardising rules and organising extensive leagues and tournaments.

Novak Djokovic cools himself during a match at the Shanghai Masters in October. Photo: AP

ATP

How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’.

16 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Tennis Open: why Sorana Cirstea reversed her retirement decision

30 Oct 2025 - 9:21AM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Tennis stars give Hong Kong children an introduction to game they love

26 Oct 2025 - 3:36PM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Prudential Hong Kong Open curse strikes again, with Raducanu out, Osaka injured

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-final with left leg injury just 12 hours after Emma Raducanu ends her season.

17 Oct 2025 - 2:58PM

Naomi Osaka needed heavy strapping on her left leg to get through her Japan Open match against Suzan Lamens. Photo: AFP

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

17 Oct 2025 - 1:35PM

ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

8 Oct 2025 - 6:36PM

ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

7 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM

World No 2 Jannik Sinner (right) retired from his third-round match against the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor (left) at the Shanghai Masters with severe cramp. Photo: AFP

Zheng Qinwen

Local star Zheng Qinwen out of Wuhan Open, but Aryna Sabalenka to defend title

Chinese world No 9, who pulled out injured from China Open, says her body ‘has not returned to its best condition’ after elbow surgery.

4 Oct 2025 - 5:22PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Townsend pulls out of Beijing tournament days after ‘crazy’ Chinese food post

Leading doubles player came under fire after a social media post questioning what ‘these people’ eat.

25 Sep 2025 - 4:21PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

22 Sep 2025 - 8:43PM

Zheng Qinwen has been out of action since elbow surgery in July. Photo: Xinhua

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

American Townsend goes on social media rant about Chinese food, later apologises

Taylor Townsend gives dinner buffet at Shenzhen hotel ‘solid two out of 10’, questions how ‘these people’ can eat turtle and bullfrog.

17 Sep 2025 - 3:30PM

Katerina Siniakova (left) and Taylor Townsend celebrate scoring during the women’s US Open doubles final against Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. Photo: Xinhua

2025 National Games

Chong’s doubles delight leads to change in focus ahead of National Games

Hongkonger’s first career tennis title at Changsha Open was in doubles, and she hopes it can lead to gold come November.

12 Sep 2025 - 2:23PM

Donald Trump

Trump’s US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines

President’s attendance underscored the nation’s political divide, as extra security measures caused significant delays for attendees.

8 Sep 2025 - 9:40AM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Naomi Osaka, Alexandra Eala to headline Hong Kong Open in October

Former world No 1 and rising star from the Philippines among first names to be revealed for WTA 250 event at Victoria Park.

4 Sep 2025 - 8:54PM

Naomi Osaka is heading back to Hong Kong next month. Photo: Kyodo

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Wong sees own potential, eyes top 100 spot after 5-set battle with Rublev

Young Hongkonger wins army of new fans and turns his attention to breaking into world top 100 after realising he can ‘scare the big guys’.

31 Aug 2025 - 6:54PM

Coleman Wong stares down Andrey Rublev, after winning a point during their third round clash at the US Open. Photo: AP

US Open (tennis)

Game, Set, Matchmaker: how tennis is trying to court Gen Z viewers via reality TV

Grand slam tennis is using everything from first-date shows to fashion influencer Morgan Riddle to hook Gen Z and expand its fan base.

29 Aug 2025 - 6:00AM

US Open (tennis)

Explainer | Coleman Wong’s US Open debut: all you need to know as Hongkonger makes history

First men’s player from city to play at grand slam tournament since 1954 faces Aleksander Kovacevic on Monday.

28 Aug 2025 - 2:47PM

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United States Tennis Association

How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’.

Hong Kong Tennis Open: why Sorana Cirstea reversed her retirement decision

Tennis stars give Hong Kong children an introduction to game they love

Prudential Hong Kong Open curse strikes again, with Raducanu out, Osaka injured

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-final with left leg injury just 12 hours after Emma Raducanu ends her season.

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

Local star Zheng Qinwen out of Wuhan Open, but Aryna Sabalenka to defend title

Chinese world No 9, who pulled out injured from China Open, says her body ‘has not returned to its best condition’ after elbow surgery.

Townsend pulls out of Beijing tournament days after ‘crazy’ Chinese food post

Leading doubles player came under fire after a social media post questioning what ‘these people’ eat.

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

American Townsend goes on social media rant about Chinese food, later apologises

Taylor Townsend gives dinner buffet at Shenzhen hotel ‘solid two out of 10’, questions how ‘these people’ can eat turtle and bullfrog.

Chong’s doubles delight leads to change in focus ahead of National Games

Hongkonger’s first career tennis title at Changsha Open was in doubles, and she hopes it can lead to gold come November.

Trump’s US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines

President’s attendance underscored the nation’s political divide, as extra security measures caused significant delays for attendees.

Naomi Osaka, Alexandra Eala to headline Hong Kong Open in October

Former world No 1 and rising star from the Philippines among first names to be revealed for WTA 250 event at Victoria Park.

US Open: Wong sees own potential, eyes top 100 spot after 5-set battle with Rublev

Young Hongkonger wins army of new fans and turns his attention to breaking into world top 100 after realising he can ‘scare the big guys’.

Game, Set, Matchmaker: how tennis is trying to court Gen Z viewers via reality TV

Grand slam tennis is using everything from first-date shows to fashion influencer Morgan Riddle to hook Gen Z and expand its fan base.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Coleman Wong’s US Open debut: all you need to know as Hongkonger makes history

First men’s player from city to play at grand slam tournament since 1954 faces Aleksander Kovacevic on Monday.

Explainer | Coleman Wong’s US Open debut: all you need to know as Hongkonger makes history