It’s 4:30 a.m. inside the players’ dining room at the US Open, and executive chef Billy Strynkowski is preparing his staff of 30 cooks from across the country for the start of the tournament. He chats with staff, checks on the food, reviews orders and otherwise does everything he can to help the athletes bring … Read more
Taylor Fritz is making headlines before his 2026 US Open — and it has nothing to do with his tennis. The 28-year-old American tennis star was seen walking around New York City with model and influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, who is the 26-year-old daughter of actress Lori Loughlin. This appears to confirm the rumors about … Read more
Frances Tiafoe might not have his biggest support system with him before facing Arthur Fils in the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday. This is because Tiafoe’s longtime girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, was in New York as recently as Saturday night. Frances Tiafoe of the United States looks on against Marin Cilic of Croatia during their singles … Read more
I’ll maybe have what she’s having. Amanda Anisimova took sips from a curious beverage during her Round of 32 match at the Cincinnati Open against recent DC Open winner Alexandra Eala on Monday night, leaving Tennis Channel broadcasters completely puzzled. Why? Tennis Channel commentators debate what Anisimova is drinking in the third set against Alex … Read more
Olympic soccer star Trinity Rodman said she was embarrassed to share how she pursued her boyfriend, American tennis player Ben Shelton. During an appearance on the “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, Rodman recalled the social media message she sent to Shelton that started their love story. “Everything I do is just embarrassing. I’m really embarrassed,” Rodman, … Read more
Roger Federer’s wallet is the new hot topic. As the tennis legend dipped out of billionaire status Tuesday after sneaker brand On suffered a share price collapse due to softer sales numbers than expected, questions arose about Federer’s finances. According to Forbes, there is no big reason for the Swiss great to fret as Federer … Read more
USA men’s tennis star Taylor Fritz has been playing some of the best tennis of his life this summer. This is especially impressive because he has been navigating a recent heartbreak. Fritz and his longtime girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, broke up back in April after spending being together for six years. This was a highly public … Read more
Along with watching Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, fans at this year’s US Open will get to experience champions of fine dining in action, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. Offerings starting the week of Aug. 23 – the tourney’s second-ever fan week – include Miznon, Middle Eastern street food from top chef Chef Eyal Shani, … Read more
It’s pretty uncommon to see Jessica Pegula wearing anything other than her tennis attire. When Pegula, who is the world’s No. 3-ranked women’s tennis player and the daughter of Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula, posts on social media, it’s typically snapshots and highlights from her career on the court. Jessica Pegula hits the … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz might be off the market. Photos emerged Monday of Alcaraz on a boat along the coastline of Italy with who appeared to be Spanish entrepreneur and digital marketing professional Claudia Canals. Canals posted on Instagram in a similar bikini with a cheeky caption, all but confirming the two Spaniards went on vacation together. … Read more
Eugenie Bouchard treated herself to some fun in Italy after taking a massive step in her post-tennis career. The former star player posted a pair of bikini-filled Instagram collages after serving as an announcer at Wimbledon less than a year after her final match. Her first post, captioned “never say to como” in reference to … Read more
Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze have yet to reveal anything from their wedding. Thankfully, tennis fans have Frances Tiafoe and his acting skills. Paul and Lorenze tied the knot Wednesday and Tiafoe gave fans an inside look to the celebratory day with a hilarious reenactment of Paul’s reaction to seeing his now wife walking down … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka is putting her Wimbledon woes behind her. The world No. 1 women’s singles tennis player jetted off to Greece for a holiday with fiancé Georgios Frangulis following her early exit from the grass court tournament where she lost to Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16. Sabalenka, 28, shared a series of photos on … Read more
Several celebrities turned heads in the Royal Box at the Wimbledon men’s singles final Sunday afternoon, but some for the wrong reasons. Alongside many others, Jennifer Lopez was in attendance for Jannik Sinner’s win over Alexander Zverev at the All England Club’s Centre Court. Lopez drew attention online for the large floppy Ralph Lauren hat … Read more
Retired tennis star Eugenie Bouchard got the royal treatment at Wimbledon 2026. The 32-year-old Canadian, who retired from tennis last July, shared some of the behind-the-scenes of her experience in the tournament’s Royal Box — a exclusive, invite-only seating area at Centre Court reserved for VIPs, such as the British Royal Family, government officials, tennis champions, and … Read more
Ben Shelton wasn’t supposed to be watching Trinity Rodman on Friday, but she certainly gave him something to cheer about. The Washington Spirit star scored two goals to lead her team over the Houston Dash, and her boyfriend was able to witness her performance after his disappointing first-round loss at Wimbledon. Rodman’s brace included a … Read more
Naomi Osaka wore a jaw-dropping white number to walk onto Court 3 for her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion donned an all-white, full-length kimono as she stepped onto the court before her 6-1, 7-5 win over Elsa Jacquemot. Osaka, 28, has long been known for her creative fashion choices … Read more
Morgan Riddle made it clear that she’s “not erased” from the tennis world because of her breakup with World No. 7 Taylor Fritz. During a Wednesday appearance on the “Hot Smart Rich” podcast, Riddle — who is a lifestyle creator and co-founder of The 400 Club, a sports marketing agency and membership community centered on … Read more
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert, 71, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021. In December 2023 she revealed her cancer had returned. She announced on social media on Thursday she already has had surgery … Read more
Corentin Moutet handled one of tennis’ biggest serves. The post-match interview was a little messier. The Frenchman left the crowd laughing at Queen’s Club after swearing seven times in less than a minute during his on-court interview following a 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(5) win over fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. France’s Corentin Moutet. AFP via Getty … Read more