French Open

The Original ‘It Girl’ of Tennis Played Drunk, Undressed and Undefeated

Before there was a "cool girl" athlete archetype to subvert, there was Suzanne Lenglen: a French teenager who beat her own father at tennis three months after learning to play, then spent the next two decades dismantling the sport's stuffiest conventions. This is the story of the woman who made winning look like the least interesting part of being great.

By Jennifer Ashley Wright

5 Parisian Garden and Terrace Restaurants to Try After the French Open

Even if you’re not making your way to Roland Garros this year, these serene Parisian havens provide the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate amidst lush greenery and breathtaking views.

By Nina Sokolova

Melania Trump Moves to the White House Next Week; Oprah’s Dill Problem

And Gwyneth Paltrow's Hamptons home is spotlessly redone and organized

By Morgan Halberg

Match Point: Former Tennis Star Yannick Noah Sells Central Park South Pad for $9.2M

By Morgan Halberg

For Hingis, Regrets, Not Apologies

By John Koblin

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