Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus

Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.

• Jul 4

Future of LeBron James, Serena Williams

Sports journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim breaks down what's next for LeBron James and where he may end up after announcing his departure from the Lakers. He also discusses the future for tennis star Serena Williams, who made her comeback at Wimbledon.

• Jul 1

How athletes are extending their careers

From the tennis court to the soccer pitch, some elite athletes are proving that their careers don't have to end as they get older. At the World Cup, two of the biggest stars are 39-year-old Lionel Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James is looking to add another NBA title to his resume, and 44-year-old Serena Williams took to the court at Wimbledon this year. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at the Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jun 30

A look at Serena Williams' return

Wimbledon kicks off Monday in London and all eyes will be on the return of Serena Williams. Sports journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim previews Williams' odds and other big storylines.

• Jun 29

Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon

Tennis champion Serena Williams will go up against 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first match of the Wimbledon tournament. The Athletic's Matt Futterman joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.

• Jun 26

Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned

American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.

• Jun 25

Mirra Andreeva rises to Tennis fame

Mirra Andreeva joins CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss her rise to fame and her next challenge -- Wimbledon. This comes as Serena Williams returns to the court.

• Jun 10

Mirra Andreeva on mental health challenges

Mirra Andreeva, the 19-year-old French Open winner, spoke with CBS News' Errol Barnett about overcoming mental challenges and why she thanked herself in her victory speech.

• Jun 9

Alexander Zverev becomes Grand Slam champion with French Open win

In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.

• Jun 7

Russian teen claims first Grand Slam tennis title with French Open win

The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the French Open final on Saturday.

• Jun 6

Elena Rybakina beats No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open

This was the second major title for fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina.

• Jan 31

Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off

Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.

• Jan 17

The Uplift: Coco Gauff

Tennis superstar Coco Guaff returns to her home court in Delray Beach, Florida, to visit the people who knew her before she was famous – and teach up-and-coming tennis players. Plus, David Begnaud shares the story of two families who met at a grief camp and how it changed their lives.

• Apr 5, 2025

The Uplift: Field of dreams

An Iowa farmer turns his field into a tennis stadium that rivals Wimbledon and attracts players from around the country, including a grand slam winner. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

• May 3, 2025

Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45

Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.

• Jan 2

3 American men reach U.S. Open quarterfinals

Quarterfinals match-ups at the U.S. Open are almost set, with some familiar names advancing and some surprising exits. Lukas Weese, staff editor of news at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack the latest developments.

• Sep 4, 2023

Pickleball rises in popularity

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States. Carl Schmits, managing director of Facilities Development and Equipment Standards at the USA Pickleball Association, joined CBS News to discuss what's behind its popularity and how they plan to keep up with rising demand.

• Apr 13, 2023

Tennis star Taylor Townsend on how this U.S. Open changed her

Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Taylor Townsend spoke to "CBS Mornings" about finding her love for tennis again and how this U.S. Open changed her on a personal level.

• Sep 8, 2025

Alcaraz, Sabalenka triumph at U.S. Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka each won their second U.S. Open titles this weekend to become the singles champions of the men's and women's matches, respectively. Professional tennis player Bethanie Mattek-Sands joins "CBS Morning News" to break down the event.

• Sep 8, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka wins U.S. Open women's final

Aryna Sabalenka has done it again. The world's number one women's tennis player defeated American Amanda Anisimova, 6-3, 7-6, to become the first back-to-back U.S. Open winner since Serena Williams.

• Sep 6, 2025

Previewing U.S. Open men's final

We are just hours away from finding out who will join Carlos Alcaraz to play in this Sunday's final of the Men's U.S. Open. Meanwhile, an American is set to take on the world's No. 1 player in the women's final on Saturday. Lukas Weese, a live reporter for The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Sep 5, 2025

Behind the scenes of the U.S. Open

"CBS Mornings" co-hosts Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil step onto the U.S. Open courts, trading microphones for tennis balls as they join Neal Kitson, the tournament's ball crew leader, to see if they have what it takes to keep up with the pros.

• Aug 25, 2025

Early round U.S. Open matchups to look for

Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are both ranked No. 1 in the world and will look to defend their U.S. Open titles starting this weekend. Charlie Eccleshare, tennis writer for The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the championship.

• Aug 22, 2025

What to expect during the U.S. Open

The U.S. Open is taking place, and tennis fans are preparing to see their favorite players. Bethanie Mattek-Sands joins CBS News with more on the tournament.

• Aug 22, 2025

Daria Kasatkina on preparations for the U.S. Open

Daria Kasatkina, the Russian-born tennis star who has been called the bravest player in the world, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her decision to defect from Russia, her new life as an Australian resident and her preparations for the U.S. Open.

• Aug 21, 2025

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