US Open
Rafael Nadal not competing in 2020 US Open
The entry lists for the 2020 US Open are out. Among those missing is the World #2 Rafael Nadal, who will miss the American...
Five of the Best Moments in US Open History
Since it was founded in 1881, there have been many memorable moments in the US Open. It has been home to plenty of drama...
Steffi Graf’s Golden Slam
Steffi Graf is seen as one of tennis’ best ever players, winning 22 Grand Slams but 1988 was the year that will never be...
Pandemic Stops Emil Ruusuvuori Just Short of Milestone
When the coronavirus pandemic rocked the world, tennis season came to a grinding halt. Tournaments were stopped midway through their duration, players went off...
This Is Not the US Open as it Should Be
It has been too long since the last ball was hit in anger. So the news that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had given...
US Open To Be Played In September Without Fans
After some weeks of speculation, Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York State, has announced that the US Open will be played in September in...
US Open Without the Big Three?
Back in April, the USTA has published an update on the status of the US Open that - as you might expect - they...
Memorable Men’s Grand Slam Finals in the 2000s
There were some memorable major finals in men’s tennis during the 2000s and Last Word on Tennis picked out five of the best.
Andre Agassi...
The forgotten brilliance of Gabriela Sabatini
Gabriela Sabatini may have won a Grand Slam title in both singles and doubles, but the Argentine’s name is not one many remain familiar...