Nicolas Mahut
France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut, left, pose with their trophy after winning the doubles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Herbert and Mahut defeated Rajeev Ram of the United States and Britain's Joe Salisbury 6-4/7-6. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ATP World Tour Finals Men Doubles

Nov. 21, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Alexander Zverev of Germany, with his brother Misha, left, holds his trophy after winning the singles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Zverev defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-4/6-4.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Urged forward by brother, Zverev wins with aggressive tactic

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 21, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway in their ATP World Tour Finals, singles semifinal, tennis match, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Medvedev won 6-4/6-2. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Zverev denies Djokovic another chance to earn a big title

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 20, 2021 06:13 PM EST

FILE - China's Peng Shuai serves to France's Caroline Garcia during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, on May 31, 2018 in Paris. China's Foreign Ministry is sticking to its line that it isn't aware of the controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former top official of sexually assaulting her. A ministry spokesperson said Friday that the matter was not a diplomatic question and that he was not aware of the situation. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
Tennis players take on Communist Party: Where is Peng Shuai?

By Stephen Wade Nov. 20, 2021 02:14 AM EST

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, plays against Saisai Zheng, of China, during the first round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
'Out of my body': Osaka sharp in debut at Tokyo Olympics

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 25, 2021 12:17 AM EDT

The British doubles team of Joe Salisbury, right, and Andy Murray talk during the first round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Murray out of Olympic singles tournament with quad strain

Jul. 24, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, wipes sweat from his brow as he competes Hugo Dellien, of Bolivia, during the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Grasping for air: Heat a major issue at Olympic tennis venue

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 23, 2021 11:48 PM EDT

France's Nicolas Mahut, left, and Pierre-Hugues Herbert hold tier trophy after defeating Kazakstan's Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev in their men's doubles final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
French Open Men Doubles

Jun. 12, 2021 03:43 PM EDT

France's Nicolas Mahut lays on the clay as teammate Pierre-Hugues Herbert join him as they defeat Kazakstan's Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev in their men's doubles final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Herbert-Mahut set sights on Tokyo after French Open title

By Samuel Petrequin Jun. 12, 2021 03:42 PM EDT