Sinner broke (or equalled) several records himself, such as joining Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic (twice), Ivan Lendl, and John McEnroe in winning three consecutive Grand Slam titles on hard courts.
In gaining her first victory in a Grand Slam tennis event, Madison Keys becomes the third Black woman, behind Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Serena Williams, to win the Australian Open women’s singles ...
2015 — Lydia Ko, 17, becomes the youngest golfer, male or female, to be ranked No. 1. She shares second place at the LPGA Tour’s season opener, where she finishes a shot behind Na Yeon Choi.
Madison Keys made history with her Australian Open title on Saturday. The American underdog had to hold off defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the title in a three-set thriller. A 6-3 2-6 ...
The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective Association, the players' union. Max Bentley of the Chicago ...