Fan engagement has become an essential element in modern sports, often influencing athlete performance. In Stearns' case, a fan's enthusiastic "bark" during her match seemed to boost her confidence.

In a surprising twist during the Australian Open, American tennis player Peyton Stearns made headlines not only for her impressive victory but also for her unique request directed at a fan. Stearns, ...

American tennis player Peyton Stearns won a match in the Australian Open for the first time in her career and has a request ...

Sofia Kenin knocked out No. 3 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (3) on Friday to advance to the Toray Pan Pacific Open semifinals in Tokyo. Kenin trailed 5-2 in the deciding set and fought off ...

World No. 228 Himeno Sakatsume of Japan crushed fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin 6-2, 6-1 in 72 minutes on Tuesday in the first round of the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Sakatsume converted seven of 14 break ...

No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula will face fellow American Sofia Kenin in the Charleston Open final on Sunday after both won their semifinal matches on Saturday in Charleston, S.C., though Pegula had to work ...

A blockbuster WTA Charleston final awaits between world No. 4 Jessica Pegula and 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. Pegula hopes to win her first career clay court title, while Kenin seeks her ...