Billie Jean King is a social rights warrior and Hall of Fame champion. Now, King is a monumental figure on campus. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Cal State LA honored beloved alumna Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on the grassy area outside of the Physical Education Building at […]
Carlos Alcaraz Shares Two Key Reasons Behind His Resurgence in Tennis, Offering Insights into His Strategy and Mentality After a Challenging Period .giang
Stumbling through a disappointing American summer hard-court season, Carlos Alcaraz is flying high in China this fall. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Beijing champion Alcaraz swept talented Chinese Juncheng Shang 6-3, 6-2 in his Rolex Shanghai Masters opener. It was Alcaraz’s 10th consecutive victory. Haunted by the emotional hangover of falling in the […]
Daniil Medvedev Opens Up, Saying ‘Sometimes I Go Very Crazy,’ Reflecting on His Emotional Journey and Passion on and off the Tennis Court .giang
Daniil Medvedev has straddled the fine line between genius and madness. Medvedev admits crazy can consume him sometimes. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Medvedev overcame a couple of code violations and tough Italian Matteo Arnaldi 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, advancing to Rolex Shanghai Masters round of 16. Afterward, Medvedev said he withstood the […]
Matteo Berrettini Forms a Heartwarming Bond with a Young Fan Before His Match in Shanghai, Showcasing the Athlete’s Kindness and Connection to the Next Generation .giang
Tennis is a unifying sport. Matteo Berrettini showed it without striking a shot. Prior to his Rolex Shanghai Masters match vs. Holger Rune, Berrettini showed why he’s regarded as one of tennis’ true gentlemen taking time out to chat with the child mascot, who accompanied him on court. Shanghai is one of several ATP tournaments where a […]
Coco Gauff Stoked to Join Serena Williams on the Beijing Honor Roll, Celebrating Her Achievements and the Legacy of One of Tennis’s Greatest Icons .giang
Coco Gauff reminded all the doubters of her vast potential last week in Beijing, winning her eighth career title, and second at the WTA 1000 level, by defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets. For Gauff, the competitive juices just seem to guide her through these types of matches. She improved to 8-1 lifetime in finals and […]