US Open

Hebrew cheers in Queens: Israeli teen Dan Brand makes his mark at US Open juniors

For Brand, ranked No. 20 in the world in the International Tennis Federation junior rankings after recently climbing three spots, it was an important victory on a very big stage.

 ISRAELI TEEN Dan Brand overcame a difficult opening set late Sunday to defeat Australia’s Daniel Jovanovski in his US Open junior debut, turning Court 8 into a small celebration of Israeli tennis.
 US Open Israeli tennis story by Howard Blas on Page 8 – 2 pictures – One of Israeli wheelchair tennis champion Guy Sasson.

From Grand Slam glory to the next generation of Israeli tennis players

DAN BRAND on the court, Israel championship 2025.

Dan Brand emerges as Israel's next tennis hope after a breakthrough year on world stage

GUY SASSON proudly waves the Israeli flag after winning the bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris; illustrative

2026 US Open serves up tennis, Israeli stars and a new-look Arthur Ashe


Israel set to play Canada for Davis Cup showdown in Scotiabank Centre

Team Israel is heading to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to compete against Team Canada from September 12 to 14 in World Group I.

Israeli tennis captain Jonathan Erlich.

Sergei Lysov’s New York breakthrough in wheelchair tennis

Now, as he competes internationally, Lysov proudly represents Israel. His racket features an Israeli flag damper, and his tennis wheelchair is adorned with yellow ribbons as a tribute to the hostages

One of Israeli tennis player Sergei Lysov at the US Open.

Polish CEO apologizes after video shows him taking hat from child

Szczerek claimed he was “convinced” that tennis player Kamil Majchrzak had been "passing his hat in my direction..."

Piotr Szczerek recorded taking a hat being handed to a child.

Israeli junior tennis star Mika Buchnik off to Oklahoma

Mika Buchnik has reached WTA career-high rankings of 843 in singles and 1009 in doubles, has competed at three Junior Grand Slams – Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the Australian Open.

ISRAELI TENNIS player Mika Buchnik, fresh from competing at the US Open juniors in both singles and doubles, is set to begin her journey as a student-athlete with the Oklahoma Sooners.

US Open tennis highlights: Israelis and Jewish players in action

At the US Open, identifying players with even the slightest Jewish connection requires inside tips, additional sleuthing, and perseverance.

 BETWEEN ISRAEL-BORN Canadian Denis Shapovalov (left) and the always-popular kosher food stand and minyan announcements (right) on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the US Open definitely has its Jewish and Israeli fans covered.

Getting Israeli players back to the top of the tennis landscape

The days of big-name Israelis playing in the baking hot sun or in the late-night chill of Queens, NY, in front of flag-waving, cheering Israeli supporters, are a distant memory.

YONI ERLICH (left) and Dudi Sela (right) – playing together in the Davis Cup in 2013 – icons of Israeli tennis whose successors are hopefully just around the corner.

Family, faith, and forehands: Rising Jewish star Kaylan Bigun’s New York experience

Despite a tough quarterfinal exit, Kaylan Bigun’s tennis journey is marked by family support, connections to Israel, and excitement for his upcoming college career at UCLA.

 CALIFORNIA NATIVE Kaylan Bigun was a strong contender to win the US Open Junior Tournament, coming in as the second seed, but he fell in the quarterfinals.

Schwartzman grateful during Grand Slam swan song

Diego Schwartzman played his last Grand Slam match at the 2024 US Open, receiving a heartfelt send-off from fans as he prepares to retire in 2025.

 ARGENTINE-JEWISH tennis star Diego Schwartzman holds a collage he was presented with following his last-ever match at the US open, a loss to Gael Monfils ahead of his impending retirement.

Valerie Glozman hits the Big Apple

Glozman, the USTA Girls’ 18s national singles runner-up, received a wild card into the qualifying tournament.

 VALERIE GLOZMAN, who is connected to her Jewish roots, was knocked out of the qualifying for the main draw at the US Open, but the 17-year-old will feature in the junior tournament.

US Open serves kosher food, hosts Jewish prayer quorums

“Having kosher food at the US Open means you don’t feel excluded. You are part of the crowd,” said visitor Eli Feit.

 ‘KNISHES FOR sale!’ Prime Kosher Sports offerings.