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Djokovic wins China Open as de Minaur retires injured

Djokovic won his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury, an unfortunate conclusion to a highly anticipated final

Published 06 Oct, 2026 06:11pm

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Coco Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing sparks backlash

Gauff won the replayed point and held serve for 5-5 before cruising to victory against the Chinese 16-year-old

Published 06 Oct, 2026 10:39am

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Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting ball into crowd

'I was shocked, to be honest… I hope that person is not badly injured,' says Djokovic

Published 05 Oct, 2026 07:39pm

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Rybakina withdraws from Wuhan with injury after China Open exit

Rybakina, who lost to world number 118 Alina Charaeva in Beijing, said she would take time ⁠away from competition to recover

Published 05 Oct, 2026 12:44pm

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Sabalenka bundled out of China Open by Czech Bartunkova

Rybakina ⁠replaced Sabalenka at the top of the world rankings after the US Open

Published 04 Oct, 2026 12:59pm

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Rybakina's first match as world number one ends in China Open defeat by Charaeva

The 27-year-old was playing for the first time since defeating four-times major winner Aryna Sabalenka to capture the US Open title last month

Published 04 Oct, 2026 10:43am

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Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week’s Shanghai Masters as he continues his recovery from a...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 03:13pm

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Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round

Gauff showed resilience, digging deep to defeat Camila Osorio 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in a challenging China Open second-round match

Published 03 Oct, 2026 12:48pm

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Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her China Open title bid with a commanding 6-1, 6-3 victory, showcasing her powerful game from the start

Published 02 Oct, 2026 07:13pm

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WTA announces equal prize money across all combined 1000 tournaments from 2027

Equal pay for women in all combined WTA 1000 tournaments, including the Italian Open, is set for 2027, a major win for tennis equality

Published 01 Oct, 2026 09:16pm

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Alcaraz says five sets key to Grand Slam legacy, urges calendar reforms instead

Novak Djokovic has previously proposed best-of-three matches in the initial rounds of Grand Slams

Published 01 Oct, 2026 11:22am

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Navarro ends 2026 season early, reveals long-running health struggles

The 25-year-old American, who reached the quarter-finals of her home Grand Slam earlier this month

Published 01 Oct, 2026 11:16am

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Djokovic beats Borges to stay perfect at China Open

Novak Djokovic extends his incredible 30-0 perfect record at the China Open with a solid 6-3 7-6(2) victory

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:18pm

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Novak Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback

Djokovic will return to action for the first time since his shock opening-round defeat by Mariano Navone at the US Open late last month

Published 29 Sep, 2026 11:14am

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Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

It was the 24-year-old Canadian’s first title since the Japan Open in October and the sixth WTA title of her career

Published 27 Sep, 2026 06:16pm

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Alcaraz downs Fritz as Team World take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Alcaraz had lost to American Fritz in last year's Laver Cup as Team World stormed to victory in San Francisco so Saturday's victory was a measure of revenge

Published 27 Sep, 2026 11:40am

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Defending champion Sinner withdraws from China Open as knee injury recovery continues

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will miss the China Open, confirming his continued recovery from a knee injury

Published 25 Sep, 2026 05:13pm

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Agassi tells Raducanu not to judge effort by results in comeback journey

Briton Raducanu, 23, has not reached the last eight of a major since her shock 2021 US Open triumph

Published 24 Sep, 2026 12:41pm

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Lifelong fan Alcaraz 'suffering' as Real Madrid off to a slow start

Alcaraz's Team Europe teammate Casper Ruud also weighed in on socce

Published 24 Sep, 2026 12:38pm

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Zverev leads Germany into Davis Cup Final 8, Spain also through

Austria, Canada, South Korea ⁠and the Czech Republic all moved through as they won their qualifiers on Saturday

Published 22 Sep, 2026 12:19pm

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Iva Jovic repeats as Guadalajara Open champ

Jovic, ranked No. 16 in the ⁠world, did not face a break point while converting three of five opportunities

Published 20 Sep, 2026 01:09pm

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Davis Cup roundup: Czech Republic ousts US in second round

The Czech Republic will advance to the quarterfinals, while the United States has been eliminated

Published 20 Sep, 2026 01:06pm

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World number one Rybakina to miss Billie Jean King Cup Finals after demanding month

New world number one Elena Rybakina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, needing recovery after a demanding, successful month

Published 18 Sep, 2026 04:37pm

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Liudmila Samsonova upsets top seed in Guadalajara

Samsonova, a 27-year-old Russian, had been to the quarterfinals of three other events this year

Published 18 Sep, 2026 10:58am

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Former doubles world number one Salisbury retires

Britain's six-time Grand Slam champion Joe Salisbury, former world number one doubles player, retires at 34, reflecting on a career with 'no regrets.'

Published 17 Sep, 2026 08:28pm

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Philippines tennis body seeks WTA exemption as Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Janice Tjen withdrew from the Asian Games as she was unable to secure an exemption from participating in the China Open

Published 17 Sep, 2026 01:47pm

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Retired great Nadal to play in exhibition matches

Rafael Nadal returns to the court for exhibition matches at his academy's 10th anniversary celebration in Mallorca

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:18pm

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Sloane Stephens squeezes into Guadalajara quarterfinals

Next up for Stephens will be an all-U.S. matchup against Peyton Stearns, who upset fourth-seeded Diane Parry of France 6-2, 7-5

Published 16 Sep, 2026 12:24pm

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Players move push for pay and reforms into new Grand Slam council

The players said the agreement on a council and the progress toward their key objectives marked a 'significant step' forward

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:17pm

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Zverev banishes US Open demons with victory over Shelton

Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:17am

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Sabalenka feels weight of three-peat in US Open final loss

'It's really tough to control your emotions when you lose in the final of the ⁠Grand Slam and when you were trying to go for three-peat,' Sabalenka told reporters

Published 13 Sep, 2026 11:25am

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Ticket prices for Shelton-Zverev US Open final down 27%

Ben Shelton is the first Black American male singles player to reach the championship match since Arthur Ashe in 1972

Published 13 Sep, 2026 11:20am

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Shelton bids to end US men's major drought in final with Zverev

Eighth seed Shelton is one win away from ending the nearly quarter-century-long American men's drought at ‌the Slams

Published 13 Sep, 2026 11:07am

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Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown

Saturday's title showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium had all the ingredients of a classic between the top two in the rankings, and though Sabalenka brought late aggression

Published 13 Sep, 2026 10:07am

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Tiafoe proud of comeback season despite Shelton semi-final loss

Frances Tiafoe's U.S. Open run, despite a semi-final loss, guarantees his return to the world's top 10, fueling his ambition to win a Grand Slam

Published 12 Sep, 2026 10:51am

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Shelton relishing challenge of first Grand Slam final against Zverev

Ben Shelton reaches his first U.S. Open final, carrying American hopes to end a 23-year Grand Slam drought against Alexander Zverev

Published 12 Sep, 2026 10:24am

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From desperation to confidence, Sabalenka flips the script

The top seed had not reached the final of any tournament since completing the 'Sunshine Double' in March

Published 11 Sep, 2026 12:00pm

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Coco Gauff sees progress despite US Open exit

Rybakina, who will take over as world number one from Aryna Sabalenka on Monday

Published 11 Sep, 2026 11:08am

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Elena Rybakina not putting pressure on herself before Sabalenka showdown

The pair have played two previous Grand Slam finals, with Belarusian Sabalenka defeating Rybakina in the 2023 Australian Open

Published 11 Sep, 2026 11:05am

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Elena Rybakina takes top ranking, Gauff battles into US Open semis

With Aryna Sabalenka (top seed), Rybakina (second), Jessica Pegula (third) and Gauff (fourth) all through to the final four

Published 10 Sep, 2026 11:46am

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Alexander Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis

The 29-year-old French Open champion got off to a slow start in his campaign at Flushing Meadows but has steadily found his range

Published 10 Sep, 2026 11:08am

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Tiafoe dreaming bigger in latest US Open semi-final berth

There’s a lot more tennis to be played, a lot more sets to be played, and a lot more physical things to be done

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:59am

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Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula rally to reach US Open semifinals

Sabalenka won her 10th straight tiebreaker at the US Open to advance her sixth consecutive semifinal of the tournament

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:40am

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Jessica Pegula reaches third successive US Open semi-final, sets up Sabalenka rematch

The 26th seed had the edge in a scrappy opening set as both players struggled to settle

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:27am

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Zverev beats Darderi and the clock to reach US Open quarters

Zverev, who reached his fifth quarter-final at the tournament, will face Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp for a place in the final four

Published 08 Sep, 2026 11:49am

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Qinwen Zheng's US Open run continues with upset of Iga Swiatek

After Zheng rallied from down 5-0 to win the third set against Madison Keys in the third round

Published 08 Sep, 2026 11:39am

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Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters, another great escape for Zheng

Top seed Alexander Zverev beat Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) at Arthur Ashe Stadium

Published 08 Sep, 2026 11:01am

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Pegula powers past Cirstea as Romanian bids farewell to US Open

Pegula, who had needed three sets to overcome fellow US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in the previous round

Published 07 Sep, 2026 12:19pm

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Tsitsipas laments the fall of the one-handed backhand as 149-year Grand Slam run ends

Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka were the modern standard-bearers of the shot

Published 07 Sep, 2026 12:11pm

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Late charge puts top seed Aryna Sabalenka into US Open quarters

Noskova advanced by recording a 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 victory over No. 11 Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine

Published 07 Sep, 2026 12:00pm

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Navarro books US Open quarter-final spot

Navarro, the 26th seed, had reached the last eight in New York in 2024 when she made it to the semis

Published 07 Sep, 2026 11:38am

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Swiatek happy to swap noisy Ashe spotlight for intimate Grandstand

Iga Swiatek prefers the U.S. Open's intimate Grandstand, finding Arthur Ashe Stadium 'too alive' and its boisterous atmosphere challenging

Published 06 Sep, 2026 11:11am

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Zverev reaches US Open fourth round with win over Tabilo

Alexander Zverev recovered his form after a second-set dip, defeating Alejandro Tabilo 6-2 7-6(2) 6-2 to advance to the U.S. Open round of 16

Published 06 Sep, 2026 10:30am

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Jovic puts friendship with Eala on hold to win three-hour battle at US Open

American Iva Jovic defeated Alexandra Eala in a dramatic U.S. Open match, reaching the fourth round after a tough three-set contest

Published 06 Sep, 2026 10:18am

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From boardroom chic to battling win, Osaka reaches US Open last 16

Naomi Osaka fought through an Achilles niggle to defeat Elise Mertens 6-3 3-6 7-5, advancing to the U.S. Open fourth round

Published 06 Sep, 2026 10:11am

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Williams sisters' US Open return becomes celebration despite first-round exit

Australia’s Maya Joint and Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching emerged with a 6-3 6-7(6) 7-6(10-7) win

Published 05 Sep, 2026 11:25am

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No. 3 Jessica Pegula rallies from slow start to reach US Open fourth round

Pegula, the runner-up in the 2024 US Open, found herself in a 3-0 hole to begin her match against 2021 runner-up Fernandez

Published 05 Sep, 2026 11:16am

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No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz continues strong US Open return with 3rd-round sweep

The third set was less competitive, with Alcaraz winning the final five games to close out the match in 2 hours, 20 minutes

Published 05 Sep, 2026 11:08am

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Zverev survives Halys scare to reach US Open third round

Alexander Zverev survived another almighty scare at the US Open

Published 04 Sep, 2026 01:34pm

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Clinical Rybakina marches into US Open third round

She raced to a 3-0 lead and never looked back in the opener, closing out the set in just half an hour

Published 04 Sep, 2026 11:31am

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Ruthless Muchova routs Boulter to reach US Open third round

The ⁠world number 62 briefly threatened to make a contest of it, breaking in Muchova's first service game

Published 03 Sep, 2026 12:22pm

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Noskova sails past Tararudee into US Open third round

Noskova kept her composure, however, before finding the breakthrough and taking the first set

Published 03 Sep, 2026 11:38am

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Jessica Pegula cruises past Sofia Kenin at US Open

She never faced a break point while improving to 5-2 in her career against Kenin

Published 03 Sep, 2026 11:36am

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Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine as US Open catches up after rain delays

Sabalenka was even more impressive a short while earlier on the main showcourt

Published 03 Sep, 2026 10:53am

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Birthday boy Monfils beats Vallejo in first round of his last US Open

Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 win over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo

Published 02 Sep, 2026 12:55pm

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Swiatek banks on renewed confidence as Medvedev battles to regain lost form

Despite winning Wimbledon last year, Swiatek could not make the most of the season

Published 02 Sep, 2026 12:44pm

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Elena Rybakina shrugs off foot injury, rain delay in US Open win

Rybakina prevailed 6-3, 6-2 in the first-round match

Published 02 Sep, 2026 11:14am

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Swiatek swats aside Wang for a winning start at US Open

'For sure it was a good day in the office,' Swiatek said on court after her 88-minute workout

Published 01 Sep, 2026 11:56am

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Naomi Osaka brings style and steel for wining start to US Open

The 13th seed, champion at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, takes on Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova in the second round

Published 01 Sep, 2026 11:17am

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Carlos Alcaraz enjoys triumphant return at US Open

Safiullin fired nine aces past Alcaraz, who managed two aces of his own amid five double faults

Published 01 Sep, 2026 10:47am

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Rybakina on track to recover from injury and play at US Open

The twice Grand Slam winner retired in the first set of her Cincinnati quarter-final match against Iga Swiatek on August 20 with an ankle problem

Published 30 Aug, 2026 12:15pm

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Parry defeats Mertens in Monterrey to claim maiden WTA singles title

Parry will face Swiss Viktorija Golubic at the US Open on Monday

Published 30 Aug, 2026 12:13pm

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Emotional Federer full of love and gratitude at Hall of Fame induction

Federer, who was inducted alongside broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo, reflected on his storied career in a speech that brought him ‌to tears a few times

Published 30 Aug, 2026 12:10pm

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Iga Swiatek said encouraged by recent progress after toughest season of career

The 25-year-old endured an unusually difficult first half of the campaign by her lofty standards

Published 30 Aug, 2026 11:47am

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Alcaraz says uncertainty over comeback fuelled 'intrusive thoughts'

After a five-month injury, Carlos Alcaraz faced 'intrusive thoughts' before his U.S. Open title defense

Published 29 Aug, 2026 02:33pm

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Mertens joins Parry in Monterrey final after rallying past Bartunkova

Belgian second seed Elise Mertens recovered from a set down to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova 1-6 6-4 6-2 at the...

Published 29 Aug, 2026 11:29am

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Sabalenka chases US Open three-peat amid downturn in form

The four-times Grand Slam champion is well aware she has a target on her back

Published 28 Aug, 2026 01:47pm

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Arthur Fery pulls off quarterfinal comeback at Winston-Salem Open

The fourth-seeded Briton rallied to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the quarter finals

Published 28 Aug, 2026 01:42pm

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Nikola Bartunkova gets through all-Czech quarterfinal in Monterrey

Bartunkova survived eight ⁠double faults in part by saving nine of the 11 break points she faced

Published 28 Aug, 2026 01:39pm

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Muchova and Mensik win U.S. Open mixed doubles title

In the deciding 10-point match tiebreak, Mensik’s big serve and sharp work at the net helped the Czechs seize control

Published 27 Aug, 2026 12:55pm

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Clara Tauson tops Ekaterina Alexandrova in 2nd round at Monterrey

Alexandrova had two set points in the first set, one on Tauson's ⁠serve at 6-5, the other late in the tiebreaker, before Tauson prevailed

Published 27 Aug, 2026 12:52pm

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Serena, Venus Williams receive US Open doubles wildcard

The iconic Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, are back together, receiving a U.S. Open doubles wildcard to thrill fans

Published 26 Aug, 2026 08:11pm

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Martin Damm slams top-seeded Daniil Medvedev at Winston-Salem

Damm also never dropped his serve, saving both break points he faced

Published 26 Aug, 2026 01:19pm

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Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Monfils, Svitolina advance

Patten ⁠and Siniakova went on to lose to Monfils and Svitolina in the quarters 5-4(6) 4-5(3) 10-8 in their second match on Tuesday

Published 26 Aug, 2026 01:16pm

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Federer playing Flushing Meadows exhibition in long overdue US Open sendoff

His ‌final US Open match in 2019 lacked the romantic sendoff that fans have come to expect for former champions

Published 25 Aug, 2026 11:58am

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Fonseca pulls out of US Open injured

The 26th-ranked player was among the hot tickets in Flushing Meadows after ⁠his sensational run to the French Open quarter-finals this year

Published 25 Aug, 2026 11:55am

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Ann Li cruises through opening match in Monterrey

Seventh-seeded Janice Tjen of Indonesia survived a tough challenge from Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5)

Published 25 Aug, 2026 11:52am

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Fils claims first ATP Masters 1000 title as Gauff clinches second Cincinnati crown

Fils bounced back from a second-set wobble to beat American Tiafoe 6-3 1-6 6-0

Published 24 Aug, 2026 12:19pm

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Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati

World number four Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October in Wuhan

Published 24 Aug, 2026 11:54am

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Serena Williams teams up with Alcaraz in U.S. Open mixed doubles

*The American, a 23-times Grand Slam singles champion and six-times US Open winner, also captured the mixed doubles title in New York in 1998 with Max Mirnyi

Published 23 Aug, 2026 12:33pm

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Pegula to meet Gauff in all-American Cincinnati final, Tiafoe faces Fils

In the men’s ⁠draw, Fils beat seventh seed Flavio Cobolli 6-3 6-4 in a commanding 67-minute display to extend his winning run to five matches

Published 23 Aug, 2026 11:02am

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Jessica Pegula sets up Swiatek showdown, M&M's help Cobolli move on

His opponent will be Arthur Fils after the Frenchman swept past Argentina’s Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3 6-2

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:29am

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US Open announces record $108 million prize purse

Setting a new benchmark, the U.S. Open offers a record $108 million prize fund, the largest in tennis history, benefiting all participants

Published 20 Aug, 2026 08:19pm

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No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advances to third round in Cincinnati with ease

The win was Sabalenka’s 50th at an ATP Masters 1000 event as the World No. 1 player

Published 19 Aug, 2026 11:13am

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Williams sisters beaten on doubles return at Cincinnati Open

The Williams sisters lost 2-6 6-1 (10-8) to Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk and American Peyton Stearns

Published 18 Aug, 2026 11:59am

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Aryna Sabalenka squeezes out win on sixth match point in Cincinnati

Australia’s Gibson saved five match points in the 12th game of the second set before Sabalenka came through in the tiebreaker

Published 17 Aug, 2026 01:20pm

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Cincinnati Open: Iga Swiatek dominates Emiliana Arango

Swiatek endured 17 unforced errors in the first set, but she settled down and only recorded four in the second set

Published 17 Aug, 2026 11:34am

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Djokovic falls in Cincinnati heat in first match since Wimbledon

The 50th-ranked Argentine ⁠served out the match to secure the biggest win of his career and set up a third-round meeting with Spain's Martin Landaluce

Published 16 Aug, 2026 11:37am

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Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Opens with victory over Nakashima

Nakashima, playing in his first Masters 1000 final, weathered the pressure in the second set and forced a tiebreak

Published 14 Aug, 2026 12:25pm

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Jack Draper has 'very, very big' mountain to climb in bid to return to his best

In Cincinnati, Draper led 5-2 in the second set but Landaluce reeled off five consecutive games to win

Published 14 Aug, 2026 11:46am

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Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto for first title of '26

Iga Swiatek picked up her first tournament title of the season

Published 14 Aug, 2026 11:18am

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Iga Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

The Ukrainian made Swiatek work to serve it out, saving a pair of set points in the final game of the first

Published 13 Aug, 2026 12:26pm

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Zverev says cutting Masters events to one week is an easy fix for crowded calendar

Carlos Alcaraz missed out due to a wrist injury that has kept him out since April

Published 13 Aug, 2026 11:35am

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Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff

Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion from Kazakhstan, fired 13 aces in a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory

Published 12 Aug, 2026 12:28pm

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Shelton routs Mensik to reach Canadian Open semis

Defending champion Shelton will next face fellow American Learner Tien

Published 12 Aug, 2026 11:31am

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Iga Swiatek powers into Toronto semifinals in 64 minutes

Svitolina prevailed 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, raising her career record against Swiatek to 3-4

Published 11 Aug, 2026 11:36am

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Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury ahead of US Open

Sinner won the Cincinnati title in 2024 and finished runner-up to seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz there last year

Published 10 Aug, 2026 12:19pm

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Top seeds Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff advance to Toronto QFs

Gauff became the second player to reach 25 Tier 1/WTA 1000 quarterfinals before her 23rd birthday

Published 10 Aug, 2026 11:05am

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World number one Sabalenka suffers Toronto setback as Alexandrova advances

The 16th-seeded Alexandrova fought a hard battle lasting nearly two and a half hours to secure her quarter-final berth

Published 09 Aug, 2026 11:16am

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Defending champion Shelton storms to Montreal win

'It was a good day for me, I managed the match well,' says Shelton

Published 08 Aug, 2026 11:27am

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Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto

World number two Rybakina from Kazakhstan defeated American 28th seed Ann Li in 90 minutes

Published 08 Aug, 2026 11:21am

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Coco Gauff voices concern over potential to 'weaponize' gene testing

Mandatory testing for the DNA segment known as the SRY gene was approved as part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for all tennis participants

Published 07 Aug, 2026 01:36pm

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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto

World number two Rybakina began the match by hitting six consecutive winners but also made 58 unforced errors

Published 06 Aug, 2026 12:45pm

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Dutch shocks for Zverev, Medvedev as seeds fall in Canadian Open

World number three Zverev, playing his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner in last month’s Wimbledon final

Published 06 Aug, 2026 10:26am

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Raducanu out of US Open due to right leg stress fracture, say reports

Raducanu, 23, is ⁠currently undergoing rehabilitation for the injury, with the U.S. Open's main draw due to kick off in four weeks

Published 04 Aug, 2026 02:27pm

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Taylor Fritz bests Rafael Jodar for DC Open title

The final was rescheduled to Monday due to inclement weather ‌in the region on Sunday

Published 04 Aug, 2026 02:25pm

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Alexandra Eala rallies for first title in Washington

The unseeded Eala was leading 2-1 in the second set when the match was suspended on Sunday night

Published 04 Aug, 2026 11:38am

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Rested Sabalenka has high hopes leading into US Open

The 28-year-old Belarusian failed to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last month and ‌was defeated in the quarters at the French Open in June

Published 03 Aug, 2026 01:12pm

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Rain forces Washington Open final to be rescheduled, Canadian Open play also pushed back

The men's final between American Taylor Fritz and Spain's Rafael Jodar was also moved to Monday

Published 03 Aug, 2026 01:09pm

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Pegula sets up Washington Open final against Eala

The American then held ⁠to love to level the set at 5-5, broke again in the next game and served out the set when Shnaider sent a forehand wide

Published 02 Aug, 2026 01:44pm

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Alexandra Eala upsets Naomi Osaka to reach final in Washington

The players traded early breaks before Eala made her move with the opening set tied ‌4-4

Published 02 Aug, 2026 01:41pm

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Fritz outlasts compatriot Nakashima, set to face Jodar in Washington Open final

Later on Saturday, Jodar fought back from a set down to clinch a 6-7(6) 6-4 6-4 victory over Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo

Published 02 Aug, 2026 01:38pm

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Jessica Pegula charges into Washington quarterfinals

Pegula came through in the match’s key moments, converting five break opportunities and saving 5 of 7 break points on her own serve

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:57am

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Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters

The August 13-23 tournament in Cincinnati marks the 39-year-old’s first appearance there since his 2023 title

Published 30 Jul, 2026 08:22pm

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Alexandra Eala ousts defending champ Leylah Fernandez in DC

Sonmez jumped ahead before taking a 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 defeat against the US's Elvina Kalieva

Published 30 Jul, 2026 01:03pm

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Venus Williams makes first-round exit in DC

Williams, the 46-year-old star whose last singles win came at this event last year

Published 29 Jul, 2026 10:50am

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Former DC champ Liudmila Samsonova wins opener

Other winners on Monday were Ashlyn Krueger, Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Indonesia's Janice Tjen

Published 28 Jul, 2026 01:21pm

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Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

Earlier in the day, third-seeded Taylor Fritz swept his service games and rolled to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgium's Zizou Bergs

Published 28 Jul, 2026 01:18pm

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Sabalenka, Djokovic headline US Open mixed doubles field

The mixed doubles championship will again be held during the week before the singles main draw, from Aug. 24-26

Published 28 Jul, 2026 01:07pm

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Fritz takes 250th hardcourt win in Washington, Draper pulls out

The American third seed, seeking his 11th ATP tour title and first Eastbourne last year

Published 28 Jul, 2026 12:45pm

Tennis

Australian Open to limit cheap tickets after crowding problems

The Australian Open will place daily limits on cheap tickets to the tennis Grand Slam

Published 21 Jul, 2026 11:38am

Tennis

Wimbledon finalist Muchova to miss Canadian Open after minor surgery

The ‌29-year-old Czech lost to compatriot Linda Noskova 6-2 5-7 6-3 in the Wimbledon final earlier this month

Published 19 Jul, 2026 01:05pm

Tennis

Zverev second in ATP rankings behind Sinner after Wimbledon

Sinner retains his crown against Zverev, who wins his first Grand Slam title at the French Open just weeks earlier

Published 13 Jul, 2026 02:49pm

Tennis

Noskova moves into WTA Top 10 after Wimbledon triumph

Noskova won her third WTA title and first major in astonishing style

Published 13 Jul, 2026 02:27pm

Tennis

Cruz Hewitt sets sights on playing Australian Open after losing Wimbledon boys' final

'I am feeling very disappointed but I am proud of my effort to make the final'

Published 13 Jul, 2026 11:30am

Tennis

Sinner beats Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after marathon battle

The Italian world number one claimed his second title at the All ‌England ⁠Club and fifth Grand Slam trophy to close the ⁠gap on his rival Carlos Alcaraz

Published 13 Jul, 2026 12:06am

Tennis

Confident Zverev faces ultimate test against Sinner in Wimbledon final

The world number three went on to win a nervy final against Italian Flavio Cobolli, thus ending the Alcaraz-Sinner duopoly which had seen them share out the previous nine Grand Slam titles

Published 12 Jul, 2026 11:49am

Tennis

Auger-Aliassime parts ways with long-time coach Fontang after Wimbledon exit

Under Fontang’s guidance, Auger-Aliassime won nine ATP singles titles and climbed to a career-high ranking of world number four

Published 11 Jul, 2026 11:28am

Tennis

Finally healthy, music lover Muchova eyes Wimbledon glory

Muchova will play in the first all-Czech Wimbledon final on Saturday against 21-year-old Linda Noskova

Published 10 Jul, 2026 07:07pm

Tennis

Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to reach first Wimbledon final

Muchova is into her second Grand Slam final and her first since finishing as the 2023 French Open runner-up

Published 09 Jul, 2026 08:32pm

Tennis

Fery keeps Britain believing ahead of Zverev showdown in Wimbledon semi-final

A panicked Fritz said he had been caught off guard by the right knee tendonitis that flared up three games into his clash

Published 09 Jul, 2026 11:29am

Tennis

Andreescu reflects on past triumphs over Williams ahead of Canadian Open

Andreescu was just 19 years old when she defeated Williams, then 37, in straight sets, becoming the first Canadian player to win a Grand Slam title

Published 09 Jul, 2026 11:23am

Tennis

Noskova reaches first Wimbledon semi-final

The 21-year-old faces Ukrainian 12th seed Marta Kostyuk in Thursday’s semi-finals

Published 08 Jul, 2026 08:06pm

Tennis

Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis

Sinner won 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Court One and will face Djokovic

Published 07 Jul, 2026 08:13pm

Tennis

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Mohamed Salah's unbeaten Egypt in a high-stakes World Cup quarter-final, with the Golden Boot race intensifying for Messi and other top scorers

Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:42pm

Tennis

Serena wants to play again before US Open, says coach

The 23-time Grand Slam champion then had to withdraw from the doubles with sister Venus due to a knee injury

Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:54pm

Tennis

Paolini ends Eala's dream run with fourth-round victory

The 21-year-old left-hander Eala is the first player from the Philippines to go so far in a Grand Slam

Published 06 Jul, 2026 09:02pm

Tennis

Gauff beats Bencic and a curfew to reach first Wimbledon quarters

Bencic, a semi-finalist here last year and Olympic champion in 2021

Published 06 Jul, 2026 12:12pm

Tennis

Djokovic makes Wimbledon history to reach quarter-finals

The 39-year-old is through to his 17th Wimbledon quarter-final and his ninth in a row

Published 05 Jul, 2026 09:36pm

Tennis

Fearless Eala topples Swiatek as shocks rock Wimbledon

Disgruntled Polish third seed Swiatek lost a titanic first-set battle that lasted almost 90 minutes and had no answer to a fearless Eala after that as ‌she lost 7‑6(9) 6-2

Published 05 Jul, 2026 11:22am

Tennis

So far so perfect for De Minaur as he eyes deep Wimbledon run

The Australian fifth seed reaches seven quarter-finals at the majors but never goes any further

Published 02 Jul, 2026 07:19pm

Tennis

Andreeva out, Gauff hangs on, Sinner and Sabalenka ease into round three

The Serbian veteran, bidding for an eighth Wimbledon crown at the age of 39, was superb in a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win

Published 02 Jul, 2026 10:19am

Tennis

Djoker Djokovic scares ball girl, then eyes McIlroy's Green Jacket

Imagining she had injured the Serbian great in front of a global audience of millions, the shocked girl took a step back clutching her chest

Published 02 Jul, 2026 08:08am

Tennis

Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare

The 23-time Grand Slam champion announced her shock return to the sport earlier this month

Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:48pm

Tennis

Chwalinska tumbles out of Wimbledon after fall on match point

Poland's Chwalinska receives a wild card for Wimbledon after her stellar Roland Garros run

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:21pm

Tennis

With Alcaraz absent, Spanish teenager Jodar impresses on Wimbledon debut

Rafael Jodar, 19, continued Spain's tennis legacy with a powerful Wimbledon debut, securing a dominant victory

Published 29 Jun, 2026 05:54pm

Tennis

Raducanu withdraws with leg injury on eve of Wimbledon

Raducanu had been scheduled to face Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic on Court One on Monday

Published 29 Jun, 2026 01:54pm

Tennis

Sinner begins Wimbledon defence, Sabalenka seeks first title

Novak Djokovic has spent the last 2-1/2 years trying to capture a 25th major crown that would see him overtake Margaret Court

Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:40pm

Tennis

Shaken Sinner seeks Wimbledon reset as Djokovic, Zverev sniff opportunity

Few would have doubted Sinner after an imperious run on clay before he unravelled due to physical problems at the French Open last month

Published 26 Jun, 2026 03:12pm

Tennis

Serena return electrifies wide-open Wimbledon

Poland's Iga Swiatek will try to become the first player since Williams in 2016 ‌to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles

Published 26 Jun, 2026 02:55pm

Tennis

Wimbledon surprised and disappointed as players plan protest

This month the All England Club announced a record year-on-year 20% rise in the total ‌prize money to £64.2 million

Published 25 Jun, 2026 10:01am

Tennis

Top contender Sabalenka faces fresh scrutiny at Wimbledon as mental scars linger

Wimbledon now presents a fresh test on grasscourts, where four-times major champion Sabalenka’s raw power remains a major weapon

Published 25 Jun, 2026 09:58am

Tennis

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon, fueled by a 34-pound weight loss, has experts like Roddick confident in her powerful game

Published 23 Jun, 2026 08:23pm

Tennis

Vondrousova given four-year ban for refusing anti-doping test

During a hearing, she says that stress, poor mental health, and concerns for her safety affect her decision-making

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:27pm

Tennis

De Minaur knocked out in quarter-finals at Queen's Club

The Australian world number six is regarded as one of the best exponents of grass court tennis

Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:26pm

Tennis

Injured Musetti withdraws from Wimbledon

Musetti, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2024, has not ⁠played since he fell to Casper Ruud in the fourth round of the Italian Open in Rome in mid-May

Published 18 Jun, 2026 12:21pm

Tennis

WTA roundup: Paula Badosa bounces Coco Gauff in Berlin

Unseeded Czech Nikola Bartunkova earned a quarterfinal matchup with Sabalenka by knocking off Belgium's Elise ‌Mertens ⁠6-1, 6-4

Published 18 Jun, 2026 12:19pm

Tennis

Serena to reignite Venus partnership after receiving Wimbledon doubles wildcard

The 44-year-old made ⁠a long-awaited comeback this month at the Queen's Club Championships, playing doubles with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko

Published 17 Jun, 2026 08:00am

Tennis

Vekic hangs tough to beat Raducanu in Queen's final

Vekic begins the final in devastating fashion, belting ferocious winners all over the court

Published 14 Jun, 2026 08:13pm

Tennis

Raducanu reaches Queen's semi-final despite injury scare

The quarter-final match had been held over from Friday after dismal weather earlier in the week ‌had ⁠snagged the schedule

Published 13 Jun, 2026 07:41pm

Tennis

Mboko to miss Wimbledon, hopes to play doubles with Serena again

She suffers a medial collateral ligament injury in her opening singles match against Karolína Plíšková

Published 13 Jun, 2026 10:27am

Tennis

Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money

It is the biggest annual increase in the tournament’s history and comes against a backdrop of escalating demands

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:40pm

Tennis

Serena out of Queen's doubles after partner Mboko injured

Mboko has to retire from the match and leaves the court hobbling and close to tears

Published 11 Jun, 2026 04:48pm

Tennis

Americans Amanda Anisimova, Iva Jovic cruise into London quarters

A finalist at this event along with Wimbledon in 2025, Anisimova dropped just four points behind her first serve

Published 11 Jun, 2026 10:55am

Tennis

Serena still mulling Wimbledon return after comeback win

The 44-year-old stole the limelight ‌at the Queen's Club WTA event on Tuesday as she returned to the court

Published 10 Jun, 2026 10:25am

Tennis

A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club

'This thing is a bit addictive, and I really want to do my best to experience all of this for the second time'

Published 07 Jun, 2026 11:12am

Tennis

Andreeva dismisses Kostyuk to reach French Open final

'I’m still very nervous, very nervous coming to this match as she’s had an amazing season,' says Mirra

Published 04 Jun, 2026 08:23pm

Tennis

Errani and Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

The Italian duo dominate the deciding match tiebreak on Court Philippe-Chatrier

Published 04 Jun, 2026 05:51pm

Tennis

Sabalenka ousted by Shnaider as shocks continue to rock French Open

Sabalenka produced a litany of unforced errors in similarly tricky conditions 12 months ago to lose the title clash

Published 04 Jun, 2026 01:21pm

Tennis

Qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals

Chwalinska will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka or Russia’s Diana Shnaider for a place in Saturday’s final

Published 03 Jun, 2026 05:50pm

Tennis

Shnaider reaches maiden Grand Slam quarter-final with upset victory over Keys

After three straight losses to Keys, Shnaider earns first win over her in first meeting on clay

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:45pm

Tennis

Serena Williams to return to make competitive return at Queen's Club

'I’m excited to be back competing on one of the sport’s most iconic stages,' Williams says

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:41pm

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie

Sabalenka saw off her Japanese opponent in straight sets in Indian Wells, before fighting back from a set down to win at the Madrid Open

Published 01 Jun, 2026 12:01pm

Tennis

Potapova says Austria switch boosted confidence following Gauff upset

Potapova, who began representing Austria after obtaining citizenship in December, is one of several Russian-born players to have switched allegiance since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Published 31 May, 2026 11:28am

Tennis

Holder Gauff joins big-name exodus, Sabalenka solid at French Open

Sabalenka earlier beat Kasatkina 6-0 7-5 on a sun-drenched Court Suzanne Lenglen for her 100th win as the top-ranked woman, making her only the ninth player to achieve the feat since the inception of the WTA rankings

Published 31 May, 2026 11:24am

Tennis

Nadal opens up about painful battle with career-threatening foot injury

'I’ve had to make decisions about my health, where you are on the borderline between right or wrong,' Nadal tells

Published 29 May, 2026 06:44pm

Tennis

Up to Serena to announce potential comeback and partnership, says Mboko

'I think the moment is all up to her, and when she’s ready to come back,' says Mboko

Published 29 May, 2026 05:17pm

Tennis

Ailing Sinner falls to Cerundolo in French Open second-round shock

'It’s tough for him. He was winning the match. I couldn’t win more than three games (in any of the first two sets),' says Cerundolo

Published 28 May, 2026 07:50pm

Tennis

Swiatek, Djokovic make steady progress as Rybakina slips up

Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva seemed to be joining Rybakina through the exit door but she regained her composure to down Spain's Marina Bassols Ribera 3-6 6-1 6-1

Published 28 May, 2026 11:03am

Tennis

Monfils aims to emulate Ronaldo, LeBron after Roland Garros farewell

Monfils will retire at ⁠the end of the season as he seeks to manage his body into his 40s

Published 26 May, 2026 11:34am

Tennis

Olympic champion Zheng's return to Paris ends in tame defeat

Zheng has largely struggled to replicate the form that carried her to the gold medal at the Paris Games

Published 25 May, 2026 04:50pm

Tennis

Swiatek, Rybakina prepare for Roland Garros bow

The 24-year-old Pole recently changed up her team and now makes her major debut with Rafael Nadal’s former coach, Francisco Roig, in her box

Published 25 May, 2026 01:37pm

Tennis

Djokovic seeks record 25th Grand Slam as French Open begins

Russian Mirra Andreeva has had a strong clay season, winning the Linz Open and reaching her first WTA 1000 final at the Madrid Open

Published 24 May, 2026 10:44am

Tennis

Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

'It’s an incredible feat for him and his team. We’ve talked a lot about how impressive he is on all surfaces,' Djokovic says

Published 22 May, 2026 07:53pm

Tennis

Sabalenka says she is '100%' ready for French Open after claycourt struggles

'I struggled in the beginning of the claycourt (swing) physically, but right now I feel 100%,' Sabalenka tells

Published 22 May, 2026 07:19pm

Tennis

Tensions rise in Paris as players cut media time at French Open amid prize money row

Mauresmo said the French Open did not ⁠take the boycott threats lightly but added discussions would take place

Published 22 May, 2026 01:27pm

Tennis

Gael Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party

The former world number six was joined by an array of leading players, including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas

Published 22 May, 2026 10:32am

Tennis

Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon as he continues to recover from wrist injury

'My recovery is going well and I feel much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to be able to play,' Alcaraz writes

Published 19 May, 2026 08:29pm

Tennis

Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Victory over the American followed Svitolina's wins over world number two Elena Rybakina and third-ranked Iga Swiatek

Published 17 May, 2026 02:29pm

Tennis

Record-breaker Sinner beats Medvedev to set up Italian Open final with Ruud

On Sunday, Sinner will play Norwegian 23rd seed Casper Ruud, who has lost four times against the Italian

Published 17 May, 2026 10:24am

Tennis

Ukraine's Svitolina saddened by IOC decision on Belarus athletes

Elina Svitolina, who continues to boycott the post-match tradition of shaking hands when she faces Russian and Belarusian opponents

Published 11 May, 2026 02:19pm

Tennis

Sabalenka exits Rome with injury concern ahead of French Open

Sabalenka’s French Open preparations suffered a setback following a third-round defeat by Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open

Published 10 May, 2026 12:37pm

Tennis

Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round

Swiatek will play US 28th seed Emma Navarro or Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto this weekend for a place in the last 16

Published 08 May, 2026 07:21pm

Tennis

Paolini begins Italian Open title defence by battling past Jeanjean

ROME: Jasmine Paolini launched her Italian Open title defence on Thursday by battling back from a set down to beat...

Published 07 May, 2026 10:58pm

Tennis

Players would boycott French Open over prize money dispute, says Sabalenka

The prize money boost of 5.4 million euros compared to 2025 still leaves Roland Garros trailing its Grand Slam rivals

Published 05 May, 2026 07:47pm

Tennis

Sinner dismantles Zverev to win Madrid Open, set record

MADRID: World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the...

Published 03 May, 2026 10:49pm

Tennis

Sinner says adrenaline drives him past fatigue in run to Madrid final

The 24-year-old has had a near non-stop schedule over the past two months, reaching the closing rounds in tournaments as the circuit moved from hardcourts to the clay season

Published 03 May, 2026 11:23am

Tennis

Kostyuk downs Andreeva to claim Madrid Open tennis title

Kostyuk overpowered Andreeva 6-3 7-5 in a commanding one hour and 20 minutes to win the Madrid Open title

Published 03 May, 2026 11:20am

Tennis

Sinner says adrenaline drives him past fatigue in run to Madrid final

'I’ve played a lot in the last one and a half months, going very deep in tournaments,' Sinner tells

Published 02 May, 2026 11:26am

Tennis

Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season

Nishikori became the first Japanese player to reach a Grand Slam singles final at the 2014 US Open and was the second Asian man after Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan to make it into the top 10

Published 01 May, 2026 11:16am

Tennis

Andreeva fends off Baptiste challenge to reach Madrid Open tennis final

Andreeva, who turned 19 on Wednesday, will face Marta Kostyuk after the ‌Ukrainian beat Anastasia Potapova 6-2 1-6 6-1 in the second semi-final

Published 01 May, 2026 11:14am

Tennis

Jannik Sinner's win streak reaches 20 as he cruises to Madrid QFs

On Norrie's serve, Sinner broke four times in nine opportunities, winning 42.2% of his return points

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:20am

Tennis

Gauff battles through illness to reach last 16 at Madrid Open tennis

Coco Gauff fought off more than just her opponent at the Madrid Open on Sunday

Published 27 Apr, 2026 01:34pm

Tennis

Elena Rybakina hits out at line-calling system after Madrid row

The flashpoint came when China’s Zheng was awarded an ace for 40-0 while serving at 4-3 in the second set

Published 27 Apr, 2026 12:41pm

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka improves to 25-1; advances to 4th round in Madrid

The Belarussian captured the “Sunshine Double” in March, winning back- to-back titles in Indian Wells and Miami

Published 27 Apr, 2026 11:05am

Tennis

Swiatek retires from Madrid Open tennis due to illness

The fourth seed at the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament left the court in tears, having called for medical assistance during the match

Published 26 Apr, 2026 10:40am

Tennis

Inspired by Nadal, Ruud returns for Madrid defence

The Norwegian then ramped up his comeback under the close watch ⁠of 22-times Grand Slam champion Nadal

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:06pm

Tennis

Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open

MADRID: Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 09:49pm

Tennis

ATP and Saudi PIF launch programme to support rising talent

Eligible players will gain access to ATP Tennis IQ Powered by PIF

Published 23 Apr, 2026 09:28pm

Tennis

Sinner’s mastery mindset makes him man to beat as clay swing intensifies

Greenwald said expectations were the most natural, yet potentially ⁠damaging, distractions for even great players

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:27pm

Tennis

Venus Williams stays on clay, plans French Open bid after Madrid defeat

The seven-times Grand Slam singles champion will need a wild card to feature at Roland Garros

Published 22 Apr, 2026 01:43pm

Tennis

Tennis duo Sabalenka and Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns that saw them ‌finish atop the women's and men's tennis rankings respectively

Published 21 Apr, 2026 11:36am

Tennis

Alcaraz awaiting test results with French Open defence at risk

The seven-times Grand Slam champion picked up the injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open

Published 21 Apr, 2026 11:23am

Tennis

Elena Rybakina wins at Stuttgart for second time

The Czech Republic’s Muchova, the No. 7 seed, was much less efficient on her first serves, winning just 52.3%

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:09pm

Tennis

Munich win fuels hopes of US men’s clay revival, Shelton says

With Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe making the Roland Garros quarter-finals last year, Shelton said

Published 20 Apr, 2026 10:30am

Tennis

Elena Rybakina continues sizzling start to 2026

Top-seeded Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine cruised past Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-3, 6-0 to reach the finals in Rouen, France

Published 19 Apr, 2026 01:18pm

Tennis

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Alcaraz pulled out of the Madrid Open last year due to hamstring and groin injuries

Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:38pm

Tennis

Injured Djokovic to miss Madrid Open

'I’m continuing my recovery in order to be back soon,' Djokovic

Published 17 Apr, 2026 05:20pm

Tennis

Novak Djokovic still dealing with injury, may not play Madrid Open

The 38-year-old Serb lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final in February and fell to Jack Draper in the Indian Wells fourth round last month

Published 17 Apr, 2026 10:31am

Tennis

Rybakina, Gauff reach Stuttgart Open quarters, Andreeva sets up Swiatek clash

World number two Rybakina put on a clinical display, never facing a break point on her own serve and landing nine aces while Shnaider could manage only one

Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:57am

Tennis

Tsitsipas’ Munich switch backfires as rankings slide continues

Tsitsipas showed plenty of potential when he broke through eight years ago but since reaching the finals of the French Open in 2021

Published 16 Apr, 2026 12:07pm

Tennis

Chance to reclaim top rank is extra motivation for Alcaraz in Barcelona

Alcaraz, who begins his campaign against Otto Virtanen later on Tuesday, will remain world number two if he fails to win the title

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:15pm

Tennis

Draper vows to overcome injury woes after Barcelona exit

The 24-year-old Briton, who returned to action in February after six months out due to a niggling left arm injury

Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:51am

Tennis

Andreeva fights back to beat Potapova in Linz Open final

Top seed Mirra Andreeva overcame a first-set wobble to clinch her second title of the year

Published 13 Apr, 2026 12:07pm

Tennis

Sinner’s Monte Carlo master class sends early clay-season warning

Meticulous preparation was again at the heart of Jannik Sinner's breakthrough Monte Carlo Masters triumph

Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:49am

Tennis

Mirra Andreeva tops Sorana Cirstea to reach Linz semis

Andreeva will ‌next ⁠face Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse in Saturday’s semifinals

Published 12 Apr, 2026 11:21am

Tennis

Alcaraz ends Vacherot fairytale to set up Monte Carlo tennis final with Sinner

Alcaraz struck first in the opening set, breaking serve to move 2-1 ahead before sealing the set with an ace

Published 12 Apr, 2026 11:17am

Tennis

Home hero Vacherot thrilled to beat Musetti in Monte Carlo

The victory made the 27-year-old just the second Monegasque, after his half-brother and coach Benjamin Balleret

Published 09 Apr, 2026 12:45pm

Tennis

Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through

MONTE CARLO: Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 10:09pm

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Pak Refinery / Oct 7 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,514,498 ▲ 0.69
Dewan Cement / Oct 7 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	11,610,726 ▲ 0.1
TPL Properties / Oct 7 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	8,047,447 ▲ 0.42
Media Times Ltd / Oct 7 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	7,892,806 ▲ 0.51
Sitara Petroleum Service / Oct 7 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	6,634,061 ▲ 0.39