Venus Williams, 45, makes her US Open return after two years, proving she's still got game in her legendary tennis career.
Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he has withdrawn from the clay-court season including the Italian Open and Roland Garros after tests on his right wrist confirmed injury. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since hurting the wrist at Barcelona, has missed Madrid and is pausing competition to prioritise recovery ahead of a return date to be evaluated.
Howard Fendrich, a longtime AP tennis journalist since 2002, has died at age 55 in Baltimore after a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. He covered major tournaments and chronicled stars like Federer and the Williams sisters, earning multiple awards. He is survived by his wife, mother, brother and two sons.