Tennis – Page 40

The Not-So-Genteel Side of Tennis Is in the College Playoffs

The N.C.A.A. championships bring a brand of tennis that is not for the faint of heart. This year it’s all going down in steamy Orlando.

By Matthew Futterman

Nadal’s reign in Paris — full of flexed biceps, forehand winners and underrated court craft — is one of the great achievements in any sport.

By Christophe EnaAssociated Press

Nadal, the Spanish star, has battled a core muscle injury since January and won’t defend his title at the Grand Slam tournament he has won 14 times.

By Matthew Futterman

In the 1960s and ’70s, he and King dominated mixed doubles tournaments. He was also known for his congeniality, sportsmanship and skill at the net.

By Alex Traub