ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — When it happens, a hush descends over the tennis court. There’s a split second in which the crowd realizes that the rhythm of the point has been irrevocably altered. A tennis ...

Clay courts present unique challenges—sliding, tricky bounces, extended rallies—that often reward strategic play over sheer power. That's why the drop shot is such a smart and effective tactic. A ...

PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Hit with lots of backslice and a soft touch, the drop shot can be a well-masked weapon in tennis but Alexander Bublik's staggering 37 attempts in Monday's French Open fourth ...

PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - Third seed Alexander Zverev had to chase down dozens of drop shots from sprightly Dutchman Jesper de Jong before earning a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 victory on Thursday to advance to ...

Sunday’s French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz was one for the ages. After Sinner won the first two sets, Alcaraz battled all the way back before eventually taking the title in a ...

What was the best shot of the week in Beijing? From Coco Gauff's drop shot to Jasmine Paolini's backhand winner, we've selected our five favorite shots from the second week of the China Open. Check ...