Tennis

Diego Schwartzman becomes emotional after finally winning hometown Argentina Open

The world’s highest-ranked Jewish player, at No. 9, defeated countryman Francisco Cerundulo in straight sets in the final.

Angela Buxton, Jewish tennis star who won Wimbledon doubles title, dies at 85

The British player said she was denied admission to the host club, which traditionally gives a lifetime membership to Wimbledon winners, because of anti-Semitism.

Diego Schwartzman returns a shot during his match against Robin Haase on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City, Aug. 27, 2019. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Argentine-Jewish tennis player Diego Schwartzman advances to 3rd round of US Open

The highest-ranked Jewish player in the world, has yet to drop a set in the Grand Slam tournament.

Sports

Former Wimbledon champ says she was denied club membership due to anti-Semitism

Culture

Yeshiva U women’s tennis team becomes school’s first female program to make NCAA tournament

Culture

Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman reaches top 20 in world tennis rankings

Culture

Diego Schwartzman loses to Rafael Nadal in Australian Open

Culture

Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman loses in European Open final

Culture

Diego Schwartzman loses quarterfinal match at US Open

Culture

After beating Rafael Nadal, Israeli-Canadian teen loses in semifinals of Montreal tournament

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