The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-tennis/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:29:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli tennis | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-tennis/ 32 32 Israel’s Guy Sasson wins Wimbledon wheelchair doubles for 2nd straight year https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-guy-sasson-wins-wimbledon-wheelchair-doubles-for-2nd-straight-year/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:46:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860266 Paralympic medalist and his Dutch partner Niels Vink have won the last 6 tennis Grand Slams, a historic run that could see them win all 4 Majors in a single year

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]]> Half-empty and scarred by war, Kiryat Shmona sees protests – and grassroots rejuvenation https://www.timesofisrael.com/half-empty-and-scarred-by-war-kiryat-shmona-sees-protests-and-grassroots-rejuvenation/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712489 With only 60% of residents and 50% of businesses back following conflict with Hezbollah, locals decry government abandonment while pledging to revitalize northern border city

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]]> ‘Jews did 9/11’: Synagogues, Chabad building in Canada daubed with antisemitic graffiti https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-did-9-11-synagogues-chabad-building-in-canada-daubed-with-antisemitic-graffiti/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:52:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642908 Police release image of suspect, say they are increasing security patrols; Jewish sites attacked in Halifax amid tensions over Israeli tennis team's participation in tournament

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]]> Canada closes doors to fans for tennis contest vs Israel, citing security issues https://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-closes-doors-to-fans-for-tennis-contest-vs-israel-citing-security-issues/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:22:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639387 Tennis Canada says Davis Cup World Group competition in Halifax faced 'escalating safety concerns,' forcing what it called a 'very disappointing' decision

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]]> Liberman, Israeli athletes honor fallen soldier in friendly tennis match https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-israeli-athletes-honor-fallen-soldier-in-friendly-tennis-match/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:03:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320938 Family of the late Maj. David Shakuri, who trained regularly at Jerusalem's tennis center, plant memorial garden at slain soldier's 'second home'

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]]> Israel’s tennis team in surprise win over Japan in Davis Cup, moves to finals playoff https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-tennis-team-in-surprise-win-over-japan-in-davis-cup-moves-to-finals-playoff/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:09:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3098604 Team scores 3:2 win in Tel Aviv, coming back from behind to snatch victory at the end of five singles matches

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]]> Israeli doubles star Jonathan Erlich retires from tennis at Tel Aviv tournament https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-doubles-star-jonathan-erlich-retires-from-tennis-at-tel-aviv-tournament/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:53:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846306 Tel Aviv Open returns for 1st time since '96, attracting all-time great Djokovic along with Jewish star Diego Schwartzman who makes first trip to Israel before losing in 1st round

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]]> Novak Djokovic to headline Tel Aviv tournament after US Open withdrawal https://www.timesofisrael.com/novak-djokovic-to-headline-tel-aviv-tournament-after-us-open-withdrawal/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2827276 The tennis star, who has refused COVID vaccine, will play in the Tel Aviv Watergen Open tournament beginning September 26

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]]> Israeli sisters double up to join elite group of tennis-playing sibs https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-sisters-double-up-to-join-elite-group-of-tennis-playing-sibs/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 01:45:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1897476 Despite a decade age gap, Julia and Lina Glushko are inseparable -- on and off the court

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]]> Last Israeli crashes out of Wimbledon tennis tourney https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-israeli-crashes-out-of-wimbledon-tennis-tourney/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1886069 Jonathan Erlich and men's doubles partner Marcin Matkowski drop 2-set lead to lose in dramatic fashion in London

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]]> Israel’s Dudi Sela knocked out of Wimbledon in 1st round by Rafael Nadal https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-dudi-sela-knocked-out-of-wimbledon-in-1st-round-loss-to-nadal/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:59:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1882615 World number 1 sends Sela out of tennis Grand Slam tournament in straight sets

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]]> Israeli Dudi Sela advances with shock Wimbledon victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-dudi-sela-advances-with-shock-wimbledon-victory/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:02:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653838 Come-from-behind win against American John Isner, ranked 21st in the world, propels the Israeli singles tennis champ to third round

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]]> Dudi Sela wins 1st round of Wimbledon singles http://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/wimbledon-2017-sela-through-in-five-set-tussle/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 03:26:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1652772 Israel's top tennis player defeats Spanish Marcel Granollers in five-set game, the Jewish News reports

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]]> Israel tennis champ wins Nottingham Open https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-tennis-champ-wins-nottingham-open/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 20:20:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1642324 Dudi Sela prepares for next month's Wimbledon with 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Italian Thomas Fabbiano

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]]> Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer announces retirement https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tennis-star-shahar-peer-announces-retirement/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:12:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1570996 Player who ranked higher than any other for Israel, played in Olympics, cites chronic shoulder inflammation, says, 'I lost my desire for the game'

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