Buddy Teaster, president and CEO of Soles4Souls, spoke with Tennessee Voices video show host David Plazas.

A rampant, out-of-control schedule and minimal off-season have put tennis players on the brink of burnout, with one tour veteran questioning why many would play for more than a handful of years.

Osaka was looking to win her first title since the 2021 Australian Open and had reached her first final since 2022 after returning to tennis last year following the birth of her daughter Shai.

Aug 30, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) after losing to Alexei Popyrin (AUS) on day five of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Detail view of Naomi Osaka (JPN) shoes on a serve Karolina Muchova (CZE) on day four of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National ...

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"[Djokovic] is the greatest tennis player ever. But it's difficult being in his position," said Opelka, who is ranked 293rd in the world. "The reality is we have nothing to lose against ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a shot during his Brisbane International second round match against Rinky ...

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Emma Raducanu’s new season began in disappointingly familiar fashion when she withdrew from the Auckland Open with back trouble. This trip Down Under was supposed to be the beginning of a new ...