They keep trying to write Coco Gauff out the conversation, but she just keeps flipping the script. The two time Grand Slam champion is, outsmarting the game's best players, and doing it her way. That's game.

On the red clay of Philippe Chatrier, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carved a masterpiece—five and a half hours of grit, brilliance, and heart. In one match, they didn’t just knock on the door to the future—they kicked it down.

Two No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdowns. Two rivalries dripping with history and hype. Sabalenka-Gauff and Sinner-Alcaraz bring star power, stakes, and serious cinema to Roland Garros. This weekend, Paris is the epicenter of tennis greatness. Don’t blink.

On Tuesday afternoon in Rome, Jasmine Paolini staged a stunning comeback against Diana Shnaider, turning a near-collapse into a rousing victory. Fueled by hometown pride and gladiator grit, Paolini battled back from a set and two breaks down to reach the Rome semifinals in a wild, panic-inducing three setter.

Novak Djokovic isn’t done — but the edge is fading. This piece explores the shifting power dynamics of tennis, drawing a sharp parallel to The Wire’s Omar Little, where greatness squares up against Father Time and the rise of an unbothered next-generation of players.

"Carlos Alcaraz: My Way" peels back the superstar veneer to reveal a young champion navigating fame, pressure, and purpose. Through triumphs and heartbreaks, the docuseries captures Alcaraz’s pursuit of balance, joy, and authenticity over traditional notions of greatness.

Serena Williams’ brief c-walk during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show was a powerful display of joy, freedom, and defiance. Amid some backlash, it was unapologetic, and part of a narrative wasn't about asking for permission.

Madison Keys claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and proved to herself that patience and belief in the path she set for herself would bring the most extraordinary rewards.

We delve into the complexities of Naomi Osaka's injury-marred comeback. And while Osaka’s legacy remains secure, her future could hang in the balance, leaving us all hopeful for a healthier, triumphant chapter ahead.

Although there were too many to count, we narrowed it down to 24 photos that brought us joy in 2024. What photos inspired you this year?