McEnroe Ends Coaching Partnership With Raonic

Sunday Routine: How Caroline Wozniacki, Danish Tennis Player, Spends Her Sundays
As the U.S. Open begins, the tennis player, who last reached the finals in 2014, tries to balance rest and fun with preparing for her next match.

U.S. Open Special: The Electric, Infuriating Nick Kyrgios
He might be the most entertaining tennis player since John McEnroe. Too bad he’d rather be playing basketball.

In Tennis, Playwrights Find a Ready Device for Onstage Drama
While the sport takes center stage next week with the start of the United States Open, the sport is also appearing on the theatrical stage with surprising frequency.

A Competition With Rod Laver’s Name and Roger Federer’s Backing
Named for the 11-time Grand Slam singles titlist, the new three-day competition will be held annually, except in Summer Olympics years.

Borg, McEnroe Renew Rivalry as Laver Cup Captains
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, who met 22 times during their celebrated tennis rivalry, will break their 11-11 head-to-head tie when they captain the Europe and World teams in the inaugural Laver Cup next September.

Federer Plans January Return in Australia
Roger Federer, who is sidelined for the rest of the year, said on Wednesday he plans to return to competition in Australia in January at the Hopman Cup and the Australian Open.

Federer Looked Into Ways to Play Either Olympics or US Open
Maybe Roger Federer could play the Olympics and skip the U.S. Open. Or sit out the Rio Games and make it to New York.

American Rogers Loses to Larsson at Connecticut Open
American Shelby Rogers has lost to Johanna Larsson of Sweden 7-6 (1), 6-4 at the Connecticut Open.

When Unlikely Grand Slam Finalists Lose, Many Never Get Back
Roberta Vinci, in the role of spoiler, catapulted her way into a spot in last year’s United States Open final, but such breakout runs can be hard to repeat.

US Tennis Player Madison Keys, 21, Feels Both Young and Wise
Madison Keys is ranked in the top 10 in the world, a Grand Slam semifinalist who just played for an Olympic bronze medal and has earned career prize money of well over $4 million.

Dynamic Doubles Duo: Federer, Nadal to Team Up in Laver Cup
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal say they plan to play doubles together when the Laver Cup debuts next year.

Where to Go Now: How to Get Into the U.S. Open
Tennis is, of course, the main attraction at the U.S. Open, but hotel packages and restaurant specials and a kids’ day can be part of the experience.

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic Seeded No. 1 for US Open
Serena Williams is the No. 1 seeded woman for the U.S. Open after barely holding on to the top spot in the rankings, and Novak Djokovic is No. 1 among the men.

Flipkens Beats Bencic to Advance at Connecticut Open
Belgian Kirsten Flipkens added to an already memorable summer Tuesday, beating Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in the opening round of the Connecticut Open.

‘Cadet Candidate Wimbledon’: A Tennis Star Enlists Her Backup Plan
The former junior tennis star Katerina Stewart began basic training at West Point in July and hopes to become an infantry officer.

Serena Williams and Kerber Qualify for Tour Finals
Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, battling it out for the world number one ranking, are the first two women to qualify for the season-ending WTA Tour Finals in Singapore, the WTA said on Monday.

Vesnina, Bouchard Win Opening Matches at Connecticut Open
Four-time champion Caroline Wozniacki is out of the Connecticut Open.

Angelique Kerber Loses Match and Her Bid for the No. 1 Ranking
Kerber, the second-ranked player in the world, would have moved past Serena Williams with a win but lost to Karolina Pliskova at the Western & Southern Open.

Pliskova Beats Kerber in Final, Denies Her Top Ranking
Karolina Pliskova won her biggest title and denied Angelique Kerber the world number one ranking with an emphatic 6-3 6-1 victory in Sunday’s final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Kerber Wastes Chance to Supplant Serena Williams at No. 1
The final step up to No. 1 was simply too big for Angelique Kerber — this time, anyway.

Keys Withdraws From Connecticut Open With Neck Injury
Madison Keys has withdrawn from the Connecticut Open after injuring her neck during a practice session.

Murray Beats Raonic, to Play Cilic in Cincinnati Final
Sizzling hot Andy Murray roared into his seventh successive final with a commanding victory over Canadian Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Saturday.

Murray Beats Raonic to Reach Cincinnati Final
Sizzling hot Andy Murray roared into his seventh successive final with a commanding victory over Canadian Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Saturday.

Tomas Berdych Drops Out of US Open Because of Appendicitis
Tomas Berdych pulled out of the U.S. Open on Saturday, saying he’s been diagnosed with appendicitis and needs time to recover.

Steve Johnson Reaches a U.S. Apex, With a Bronze Medal in Tow
When the next rankings are released, Johnson will end John Isner’s three-year reign as the top-ranked American men’s tennis player.

Murray Continues Run, to Face Raonic in Cincinnati
Andy Murray continued his golden run on Friday with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Australia’s Bernard Tomic to move into the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Czech Berdych Pulls Out of U.S. Open Due to Illness
World number eight Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic has pulled out of the U.S. Open after suffering an appendicitis, he said on Saturday.

Karolina Pliskova Reaches Final in Cincinnati
Karolina Pliskova has reached the Western & Southern Open final for the first time, looking to succeed Serena Williams as champion.

Tennis: Kerber Moves Step Closer to World Number One Ranking
Angelique Kerber moved within two victories of the world number one ranking when she beat Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro in their quarter-final at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Friday.

Raonic Uses Blistering Serve to Reach Cincinnati Semis
Milos Raonic beat Austrian eighth seed Dominic Thiem 6-3 6-4 on Friday to cruise into the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open where he could get a chance to avenge his Wimbledon final loss to Andy Murray.

Dimitrov Knocks Off Steve Johnson to Reach Cincinnati Semis
Grigor Dimitrov reached the semifinals of a Masters event for the third time, beating top American Steve Johnson at the Western & Southern Open on Friday.

Sports Briefing: Rafael Nadal Crashes Out in Cincinnati
Looking rusty after a long layoff with a wrist injury, Nadal lost in straight sets.

Kerber’s March to the Top Continues in Cincinnati
Angelique Kerber moved a step closer to turning a dream goal into reality with a hard-fought win over Barbora Strycova to reach the quarter-finals of the Western & Southern Open in a hot and humid Cincinnati on Thursday.

MVPs Gibbs, Harrison Face Off in Final of World Team Tennis
Americans Nicole Gibbs and Ryan Harrison are the MVPs of World Team Tennis.

Dimitrov Upsets 2nd-Seed Wawrinka in Cincinnati
Grigor Dimitrov upset second-seeded Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday to earn his first berth in the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open.

Murray and Nadal Roll, Raonic Outslugs Isner
Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray picked up where he left off in Rio by drubbing Argentina’s Juan Monaco to take his place in the third round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Tennis: Kerber Takes First Step in Quest for Top Ranking
Angelique Kerber took a confident first step on a path that could lead her to the top of the world rankings with a straight sets victory over Kristina Mladenovic at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Halep, Nishikori Cruise Into 3rd Round in Cincinnati
Third-seeded Simona Halep advanced to third round of the Western & Southern Open with a 6-3, 6-1 win over qualifier Annika Beck on Wednesday.

Isner, Johnson Lead U.S. Advance at Rainy Cincinnati
Big-hitting John Isner and fellow American Steve Johnson did not allow long periods of rain, drizzle and mist to derail their advance at the weather-hit Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Del Potro Gets Wild Card for U.S. Open
Olympic tennis silver medalist Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina has received a wild card into this month’s U.S. Open, which could be bad news for one of the top 32 seeds.

Kerber Eyes Women’s No. 1 Ranking in Cincinnati
This could be a big week for Angelique Kerber at the Western & Southern Open, where she has a chance to become the WTA’s No. 1 player.

Rio Medalist,’ 09 US Open Champ Del Potro Has USTA Wild Card
Fresh off his Olympic silver medal, 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will return to Flushing Meadows for the first time in three years after receiving a wild-card invitation from the U.S. Tennis Association on Tuesday.