Grand Slams

One tiny slip in a Grand Slam draw can turn a dream route to the final into a brutal one. A top seed might avoid the other highest-ranked stars for several rounds—or be staring down a dangerous former champion before the tournament has even warmed up. That isn’t luck alone. Seeding gives the draw a … Read more

One week, a player is battling through a qualifying court with everything on the line. A few days later, they could be walking onto Centre Court, Arthur Ashe Stadium, or another of tennis’s biggest stages. That leap is real—and it usually takes three straight wins just to earn the chance. Grand Slam qualifying is the … Read more