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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Injured Djokovic to miss Madrid Open

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

Published 17 Apr, 2026 05:20pm

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Jodar continues Spain’s teenage tradition with ATP title in Morocco

Ranked outside the top 900 a year ago, Jodar ⁠climbed to a career-high world number 57 on Monday

Published 06 Apr, 2026 01:26pm

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Alcaraz ready to get his socks dirty with return to clay

The seven-times Grand Slam champion said winning the Monte Carlo title proved to be a turning point last season

Published 06 Apr, 2026 10:50am

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Jessica Pegula ekes out 2nd-round win in Charleston

The American moves on to a third-round contest against 14th-seeded Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy, who defeated China's Yue Yuan 6-0, 7-5

Published 02 Apr, 2026 12:02pm

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Sebastian Baez returns to Bucharest with stylish win

He won 6 of 7 net points and will face Titouan Droguet in the next round, after the Frenchman beat Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 1-6, 6-1

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:38am

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Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to capture ‘Sunshine Double’

Sinner joins a club that, in addition to Federer, also includes Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi, Marcelo Rios, Pete Sampras, Michael Chang and Jim Courier

Published 30 Mar, 2026 01:19pm

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Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami tennis final, completes ‘Sunshine Double’

Sabalenka is the first player to win back-to-back Miami titles since Ashleigh Barty in 2019 and 2021. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to COVID-19

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:25am

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US judge dismisses lawsuit by Ukraine’s Tsurenko against WTA over distress linked to war

Buchwald also said the WTA employed “reasoned decision making” following the invasion

Published 27 Mar, 2026 12:09pm

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Sabalenka sets up Miami Open final with Gauff

Sabalenka took full advantage of a series of errors from Rybakina to win the opening set, and the four-times Grand Slam champion then raced ahead 4-0 in the second

Published 27 Mar, 2026 12:06pm

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Sabalenka to face Rybakina in blockbuster Miami Open semi-final

ybakina rallied from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 2-6 6-3 6-4 in their quarter-final to reach the Miami Open last four for the third time

Published 26 Mar, 2026 01:28pm

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Coco Gauff comes back to reach first Miami Open semifinal

Bencic, the 12th seed, led Gauff, the fourth seed, broke serve for a 3-2 lead in the final set

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:22am

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Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda ousted in Miami round of 16

The opponents held serve throughout the second set, and Landaluce moved ahead 4-2 early in the tiebreaker

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:22am

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Coco Gauff leads American surge into Miami Open quarterfinals

The other match on tap Monday night features No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan against Australia's Talia Gibson

Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:55am

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Jannik Sinner sets Masters 1000 set record with Miami Open round of 32 win

Sinner cruised into the round of 16 in the Miami Open with a 6-1, 6-4 historic sweep of No. 30 Frenchman Corentin Moutet

Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:40am

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Sebastian Korda stuns No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in Miami Open third round

He had more winners than Alcaraz (33-30), won more service points (63% to 62%) and saved three of five break points while Alcaraz saved two of five

Published 23 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Tennis

Draper, Ruud exit while Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance at rain-hit Miami Open

After rain disrupted play in Miami Gardens, fellow American Quinn saved seven set points on his way to a 6-4 7-6(7) victory over Ruud

Published 21 Mar, 2026 10:01am

Tennis

Swiatek wants to simplify her game after shock opening defeat in Miami

Swiatek said she would try to simplify her game after the six-times Grand Slam champion was stunned 1-6 7-5 6-3 by world number 50 Magda Linette

Published 20 Mar, 2026 11:37am

Tennis

Raducanu to skip Miami Open due to illness

The Miami Open main draw begins on Tuesday ⁠and runs until March 29

Published 17 Mar, 2026 11:29am

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Jannik Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title

The Italian was imperious throughout, finishing with 28 winners, 10 aces and a perfect eight out of eight net points

Published 16 Mar, 2026 11:09am

Tennis

Even when the best laid plans go wrong, Sabalenka finds a way to win

The four-times Grand Slam champion showed all her battling qualities to claw her way back into the match and go on to record victory

Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:43am

Tennis

Medvedev downplays Indian Wells win over Alcaraz, says young guns still ahead

Medvedev beat the world number one 6-3 7-6(3) to end his 16-match winning start to the year

Published 15 Mar, 2026 10:53am

Tennis

Special to join ‘Big Four’ in Masters semi-finals club, says Zverev

The German beat Arthur Fils 6-2 6-3 on Thursday to become only the fifth player to make semi-final appearances at all nine Masters tournaments

Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:23pm

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Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semi-final, Sabalenka and Rybakina advance

Carlos Alcaraz charged past Cameron Norrie 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to set up an Indian Wells semi-final with Daniil Medvedev

Published 13 Mar, 2026 11:28am

Tennis

Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

The reprieve wasn’t enough for Djokovic, who led 4-3 in the tiebreaker but couldn’t hang on

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:45pm

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz shrugs off slow start, moves on at Indian Wells

The top-seeded Spaniard rallied for a 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-2 victory in Indian Wells, Calif

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:44pm

Tennis

Iga Swiatek, feeling at home in Indian Wells, back in round of 16

The pattern repeated again on Monday, when top-seeded Swiatek downed 32nd- seeded Sakkari 6-3, 6-2

Published 10 Mar, 2026 10:55am

Tennis

Djokovic and Draper set up last-16 showdown, Siniakova ousts defending champion Andreeva

The 24-times Grand Slam champion, who has won a record-equalling five titles at the California desert event

Published 10 Mar, 2026 10:47am

Tennis

Californian Tien relishes full-circle moment at Indian Wells

The rising 20-year-old from Irvine said it "meant a lot" for him to him to beat fellow American lefty Ben Shelton 7-6(3) 4-6 6-3

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:55am

Tennis

Coco Gauff retires from Indian Wells match due to arm pain

Gauff, 21, who has only retired from one match previously in her career, took a medical timeout before the final game and apologized to Eala

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:08am

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev, 2 others reportedly make it to Indian Wells from Dubai

Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov traveled with Medvedev and made it out of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday

Published 05 Mar, 2026 11:08am

Tennis

Coco Gauff worried about civilian loss of life in Middle East

US President ‌Donald Trump's administration has given conflicting reasons for the attack, while Iran has said the US assault was unprovoked

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:43am

Tennis

WTA players divided on five-set matches proposal at Grand Slams

Women's tennis consists of best-of-three set matches, while men's matches at Grand Slam events are best-of-five

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:06am

Tennis

Sabalenka, Gauff back ‘rage rooms’ for players to blow off steam

Sabalenka’s comments came after the ATX Open in Austin, Texas launched a rage room in response to Coco Gauff’s racket-smashing incident at the Australian Open

Published 04 Mar, 2026 10:49am

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai title in walkover

He said after his victory that he would have retired from the match if he had lost the second set

Published 01 Mar, 2026 12:05pm

Tennis

Trio of top-10 seeds bounced at Merida

Navarro, ranked No. 20 in the world and the tournament’s defending champion, was sent packing by Shuai Zhang of China in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4

Published 27 Feb, 2026 12:14pm

Tennis

Medvedev sets up Dubai semi clash with Auger-Aliassime

Produces a clinical 6-2, 6-1 performance against Jenson Brooksby

Published 26 Feb, 2026 10:51pm

Tennis

Ajla Tomljanovic KOs Venus Williams in Austin opener

Williams, 45, is 0-4 for the season, including a loss to Serbia’s Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open last month

Published 25 Feb, 2026 02:09pm

Tennis

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

World number 11 Medvedev said that if smaller events did not count towards the rankings it would ease the pressure on players

Published 25 Feb, 2026 02:04pm

Tennis

Rebeka Masarova pulls off first-round upset in Austin

Masarova won 85.7% of her first-serve points (30 of 35) and saved four of the five break points she faced

Published 24 Feb, 2026 11:11am

Tennis

Pegula beats Svitolina in straight sets in Dubai final

Pegula, who turns 32 on Tuesday, became the second-oldest woman to win the tournament after her American compatriot Venus Williams

Published 22 Feb, 2026 12:19pm

Tennis

Sebastian Korda to face Paul in all-American Delray Beach final

Korda didn’t face a break point as he produced a strong service performance that included a dozen aces

Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:42am

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in Doha

Alcaraz racked up five aces and converted five of his seven break points to improve his record to 12-0 in 2026

Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:06am

Tennis

Jakub Mensik shocks Jannik Sinner in Doha

Alcaraz had a 41-14 edge in winners to overcome his 34 unforced errors

Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:55am

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Coco Gauff saves 3 match points to reach Dubai quarters

Gauff overcame 16 double faults and completed the comeback in two hours and 18 minutes to improve to 5-0 against Mertens

Published 19 Feb, 2026 08:27am

Tennis

Badosa slams online ‘disrespect’ after Dubai injury retirement

The Spaniard had worked her way back into the top 10 in the world last year with strong displays after a string of injuries

Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:48pm

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz posts straight-set win in Doha

Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first match since completing the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open

Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:42pm

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Carlos Alcaraz says he still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of return in Doha

Ahead of his campaign in Doha, where his great rival Jannik Sinner and a host of other challengers are in the field

Published 16 Feb, 2026 11:15am

Tennis

Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar Open final to end six-year title drought

The Czech Republic's Muchova, who has struggled with multiple injuries and was sidelined for 10 months after a wrist injury suffered in 2023

Published 15 Feb, 2026 12:48pm

Tennis

Fritz and Shelton set up all-American Dallas Open final

The 27-year-old American was imperious on serve throughout, striking 35 winners against just 17 unforced errors

Published 15 Feb, 2026 11:05am

Tennis

Djokovic withdraws from Doha with fatigue

Djokovic reached his 11th Australian Open final last month

Published 12 Feb, 2026 01:23pm

Tennis

Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda set for Dallas clash

Fritz downed Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 6-4 in second-round action, and Korda topped eighth-seeded Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-1

Published 12 Feb, 2026 01:20pm

Tennis

Stan Wawrinka shrugs off 23-year age gap to beat teenager Boogaard in Rotterdam

The 40-year-old’s match against Dutch lucky loser Boogaard featured the second-largest age gap in ATP Tour and Grand Slam history

Published 12 Feb, 2026 12:01pm

Tennis

Cilic says 600th tour-level win shows his dedication to the sport

The 37-year-old, who has had two knee surgeries since 2023, downed American Learner Tien 7-5 7-6(4) at the Dallas Open on Tuesday to reach the milestone

Published 11 Feb, 2026 12:30pm

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Taylor Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener

Fritz posted a 21-9 edge in aces and won 81% of his first-serve points

Published 11 Feb, 2026 12:27pm

Tennis

Australia humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup qualifier

Ecuador set up their unlikely triumph on home clay by claiming both the opening singles rubbers on Saturday

Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:23pm

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Qualifier Sara Bejlek wins Abu Dhabi title

The 20-year-old Bejlek, ranked No. 101 in the world, pulled away after a competitive first set to win the WTA 500 trophy in one hour and 39 minutes

Published 08 Feb, 2026 12:24pm

Tennis

Nikola Bartunkova bounces 3rd-seeded Anna Blinkova in Ostrava

In a closely contested match, Bartunkova broke serve up 5-4 in each set to come away with the upset

Published 03 Feb, 2026 01:43pm

Tennis

Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10

Bencic and Svitolina both took advantage of the Special Ranking Rule for returning mothers

Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:36pm

Tennis

Djokovic vows to push on despite ‘bitter’ Australian Open final loss

Djokovic's 10-match unbeaten run in Melbourne Park finals was broken in the 11th on Sunday as Alcaraz claimed a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 win

Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:29pm

Tennis

Career Slam winner Alcaraz tempers expectations on 2026 majors sweep

Alcaraz celebrated becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam

Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:25pm

Tennis

Sabalenka rues another Melbourne Park miss as hardcourt aura fades

While the Keys shock left Sabalenka inconsolable and her racket in pieces, defeat to fifth seed Rybakina had its own unique sting

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:41am

Tennis

New Melbourne queen Rybakina happy to find highest level again

Rybakina said she was delighted to reach the level shown by rivals Sabalenka and Swiatek again

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:37am

Tennis

Alcaraz beats Zverev to reach Australian Open final

Alcaraz will meet the winner of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic

Published 30 Jan, 2026 02:31pm

Tennis

Gadecki and Peers become first duo in 37 years to defend Australian Open mixed doubles crown

Mladenovic was broken while serving for the set but the French pair managed to close it out 6-4 on Guinard's serve

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:19am

Tennis

Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown

Russian-born Kazakh Rybakina holds the recent bragging rights, having defeated Sabalenka in the WTA Finals title match at the end of 2025

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:15am

Tennis

Emma Raducanu splits with coach Roig after six months

Roig was the eighth coach of Raducanu's career, as the carousel continues to spin for the Briton

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:12am

Tennis

‘Extremely lucky’ Djokovic into Melbourne semi-finals as Musetti retires

The let-off kept alive his bid to secure a record 25th major title

Published 28 Jan, 2026 01:13pm

Tennis

Jessica Pegula sees off fellow American Anisimova to reach first Australian Open semi

Pegula raced into a 4-1 lead as a clearly frustrated Anisimova struggled in the early exchanges

Published 28 Jan, 2026 11:29am

Tennis

Elena Rybakina downs Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals

Looking to lift the trophy for the first time, the 28-year-old will take on American Jessica Pegula for a place in Saturday's final

Published 28 Jan, 2026 11:21am

Tennis

Pain-free Zverev blasts into Australian Open semi-finals

Zverev sent down 24 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory and faces world number one Carlos Alcaraz or home hope Alex de Minaur

Published 27 Jan, 2026 01:23pm

Tennis

Dominant Sabalenka brushes aside teenager Jovic to reach semis

Sabalenka was even more dominant in the second set, the 27-year-old firing a cross-court winner beyond Jovic to break serve in the opening game

Published 27 Jan, 2026 11:29am

Tennis

Organisers invoke extreme heat policy on hottest day at Australian Open

The threshold was reached soon after world number one Aryna Sabalenka completed her 6-3 6-0 win over American teenager Iva Jovic

Published 27 Jan, 2026 11:00am

Tennis

Swiatek beats Inglis to end Australian hopes, reach quarter-finals

The world number 168 was the final Australian in the women's singles draw

Published 26 Jan, 2026 03:30pm

Tennis

Jessica Pegula proud of consistent runs to Grand Slam quarter-finals

While many view Pegula as an underachiever at Grand Slams due to her lack of semi-final and final runs, the player saw it differently

Published 26 Jan, 2026 01:32pm

Tennis

Keys departs with head held high, promises to eat ‘gross’ apple pie

Keys, who dazzled at last year’s tournament to win her first Grand Slam crown

Published 26 Jan, 2026 01:22pm

Tennis

Lorenzo Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne

The Serb had already advanced to the last eight after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury on Sunday

Published 26 Jan, 2026 11:55am

Tennis

Zverev plays ‘two games at once’ as diabetes clock ticks under Australian Open run

The 28-year-old world number three has won an Olympic gold medal

Published 26 Jan, 2026 11:28am

Tennis

Amanda Anisimova downs Wang to book Melbourne quarter-final with Pegula

Anisimova delivered the knockout blow in the form of a huge ace, her seventh of the match, to make it an American quartet in the last eight

Published 26 Jan, 2026 10:28am

Tennis

Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open quarters with Paul win

The first set was halted for some 14 minutes at 3-3 in the tiebreak as medical staff attended to a stricken fan high up in the terraces

Published 25 Jan, 2026 12:57pm

Tennis

Iva Jovic dumps out Putintseva in 53 minutes at Australian Open

Fans at John Cain Arena had barely settled in as 29th seed Jovic swept aside Putintseva in a display of precision and relentless pressure

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:47am

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach quarter-finals

Sabalenka played tiebreak tyrant again as she fended off Victoria Mboko 6-1 7-6(1) to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:37am

Tennis

Djokovic ‘hanging in there’ after landmark 400th Slam win

Roger Federer (369) and Serena Williams (365) are next best

Published 24 Jan, 2026 05:27pm

Tennis

Gauff rallies to despatch Baptiste in all-American matchup

Gauff was broken twice as she lost her first set of the tournament to world number 70 Baptiste

Published 23 Jan, 2026 12:41pm

Tennis

Putintseva embraces role as villain as Turkish fans boo her at Australian Open

The Kia Arena was transformed into a sea of red Turkish flags as fans flocked to support their unlikely hero Sonmez

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:50am

Tennis

Alcaraz turns showman in Moutet mauling at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz turned on the style as he raced into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:41am

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka passes Potapova test to reach Australian Open fourth round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka passed her first major test of the Australian Open on Friday

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:35am

Tennis

Iga Swiatek sees off Bouzkova to reach Australian Open third round

Swiatek eased through the first set, during which she raised the intensity early on and made several successful forays to the net

Published 22 Jan, 2026 01:36pm

Tennis

Anisimova grinds down Siniakova in ‘crazy’ Australian Open clash

Siniakova failed to pose a threat in the opening set after being broken in game three

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 01:38pm

Tennis

Djokovic eases past qualifier as Keys books third round berth

Djokovic, 38, raced through the opening set and pounced again in the opening game of the second set to heap pressure on world number 141 Maestrelli

Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:41am

Tennis

Emma Raducanu to ‘re-evaluate’ after flat Australian Open exit

The 28th seed Raducanu missed the chance to test herself against world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the third round

Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:27pm

Tennis

Ruthless Gauff cruises past Danilovic into Australian Open third round

Gauff then converted a break point to seal the match and book a third-round encounter with compatriot Hailey Baptiste

Published 21 Jan, 2026 12:17pm

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev survives early scare to reach third round in Melbourne

A three-times finalist at Melbourne Park, Medvedev battled for over an hour in the first set, only to lose after an intense tiebreak

Published 21 Jan, 2026 12:09pm

Tennis

Alcaraz passes Hanfmann test to make Australian Open third round

Alcaraz overcame an early stutter at the Australian Open to defeat German Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday

Published 21 Jan, 2026 12:05pm

Tennis

Top seed Sabalenka sees off Bai to progress to third round

Sabalenka, Melbourne Park champion in 2023 and 2024, powered to a 5-0 lead only to falter, with Bai holding serve and then breaking the Belarusian

Published 21 Jan, 2026 08:08am

Tennis

Sabalenka ready to mix it up, Alcaraz coninutes career Grand Slam bid

Sabalenka, 27, said she was mixing up her game as she bids for a third Australian Open crown

Published 20 Jan, 2026 12:41pm

Tennis

Champ Madison Keys shaky early but advances in Australian Open

For the ninth-seeded Keys, the first hour and 12 minutes vs. Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova represented a major reality check

Published 20 Jan, 2026 10:56am

Tennis

Djokovic reaches 100th Australian Open match win in hunt for 25th Grand Slam

I’m blessed to be playing at this level and another win here tonight is a dream come true says Djokovic

Published 19 Jan, 2026 06:55pm

Tennis

Emma Raducanu says Australian Open schedule ‘does not make sense’

The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena

Published 18 Jan, 2026 01:09pm

Tennis

Alexander Zverev passes Diallo test, fans fume on day one of Australian Open

Third seed Zverev, the runner-up to Jannik Sinner last year, dropped the first set against the feisty world number 41 at Rod Laver Arena but rallied to a 6-7(1) 6-1 6-4 6-2 win on a steamy afternoon

Published 18 Jan, 2026 12:09pm

Tennis

Fery’s Melbourne win makes mum’s marathon trip worthwhile

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday

Updated 18 Jan, 2026 01:09pm

Tennis

Marketa Vondrousova withdraws from Australian Open with injury

"I'm really sorry that I had to withdraw from the Australian Open due to ongoing shoulder issues," she wrote on Instagram

Published 18 Jan, 2026 11:04am

Tennis

Fans frustrated by long queues, ticket sales halt on day one of Australian Open

Local fans also voiced disappointment, with Melbourne resident Elton Yu surprised to find ground passes unavailable

Published 18 Jan, 2026 10:45am

Tennis

Stan Wawrinka at peace as former champion plays last Australian Open

The 40-year-old Swiss, who won three Grand Slam titles during the golden era of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Published 16 Jan, 2026 11:53am

Tennis

Jannik Sinner returns to Melbourne stronger after doubts and doping cloud

The 24-year-old Italian was playing under the cloud of an unresolved doping case last year

Published 16 Jan, 2026 11:27am

Tennis

Alcaraz focused on career Grand Slam at Melbourne Park after Ferrero split

The world number one split with Ferrero last month, abruptly ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns

Published 16 Jan, 2026 10:35am

Tennis

Australia’s great hope De Minaur balances ‘noise’ and perks at home Slam

Alex de Minaur knows there is no hiding at the Australian Open

Published 16 Jan, 2026 10:26am

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka primed for Australian Open after exhibition experiments

While the majority of players chose to wind down after a gruelling 11-month campaign

Published 16 Jan, 2026 10:22am

Tennis

Sinner to meet Gaston in Australian Open first round, Sabalenka to play French wildcard

Women's second seed Iga Swiatek will meet a qualifier, while third seed Coco Gauff will play 55th-ranked Uzbek Kamilla Rakhimova

Published 15 Jan, 2026 11:50am

Tennis

Hometown hero Kokkinakis pulls out of Adelaide with shoulder injury

The injury throws his Australian Open participation in doubt, with the year’s first Grand Slam starting on Sunday

Published 14 Jan, 2026 01:42pm

Tennis

Ofner’s premature celebration costs him Australian Open spot in epic collapse

Austrian Ofner looked destined for the next round when he surged to a commanding 6-1 lead in the deciding set tiebreak against 20-year-old American Basavareddy

Published 14 Jan, 2026 01:33pm

Tennis

Australian Open women’s singles champions

Women's singles champions at the Australian Open

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:44pm

Tennis

Venus Williams, 45, loses in first round of final Australian Open warm-up

It was the second consecutive tournament in which the 45-year-old Williams has crashed at the first hurdle after last week's Auckland Classic

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:40pm

Tennis

Nick Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles

The Australian showman will instead focus on doubles at the Grand Slam tournament which starts on Sunday

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:37pm

Tennis

Australian Open launches $6.7mn ‘Bracket Challenge’ for perfect predictions

The Australian Open runs from January 18 to February 1 at Melbourne Park

Published 13 Jan, 2026 11:48am

Tennis

Australian Open ‘underdog’ Medvedev says he will be hard to beat

It was his second tournament victory in three months after his first title in two years came at Kazakhstan in October

Published 12 Jan, 2026 01:29pm

Tennis

Swiatek avoids setting goals for 2026 ahead of Australian Open

The 24-year-old Pole has won majors on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows

Published 12 Jan, 2026 01:01pm

Tennis

Sabalenka returns to Australian Open primed for another title tilt

"Honestly, there's no difference," Sabalenka said of her mindset heading into Melbourne Park no longer in possession of the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup

Published 12 Jan, 2026 12:07pm

Tennis

After years in the wilderness, Tunisia’s Echargui eyes Grand Slam chance in Australia

This time last year he was ranked just inside the top 500 and earned $2,160 for winning an ITF tournament in Monastir

Published 11 Jan, 2026 10:54am

Tennis

Sabalenka into third straight Brisbane final ahead of Australian Open

BRISBANE: Aryna Sabalenka beat Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach her third Brisbane International final in...

Published 10 Jan, 2026 06:33pm

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka gets revenge over Keys in repeat of Australian Open final

Keys stunned Sabalenka nearly 12 months ago but the Belarusian took revenge on the American with a statement 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the semi-finals

Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:06pm

Tennis

Nick Kyrgios says he won’t play singles at Australian Open, Wawrinka gets wildcard

The 30-year-old, who reached the quarter-finals of his home Grand Slam in 2015 but has struggled with a series of injuries in recent seasons

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:34am

Tennis

Sabalenka to skip events in 2026 to prioritise her health

Top players are obliged to compete in all four Grand Slams, 10 WTA 1000 tournaments and six WTA 500 events under WTA rules

Published 08 Jan, 2026 11:56am

Tennis

Iga Swiatek, Gauff ease to United Cup victories

Six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek beat 97th-ranked Suzan Lamens 6-3, 6-2 in the tie against the Netherlands in Sydney

Published 07 Jan, 2026 12:54pm

Tennis

Medvedev extends strong start to season ahead of Australian Open

Medvedev served superbly against Tiafoe and didn't face a break point in reaching the third round

Published 07 Jan, 2026 12:37pm

Tennis

Sabalenka eases through Brisbane opener, Kyrgios falls at first hurdle

Sabalenka, who was beaten in straight sets by Kyrgios a week ago in a Dubai exhibition

Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:13pm

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Stock	Volume
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	81,430,785 ▼ -2.27
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 31 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	66,219,859 ▲ 0.1
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	26,545,076 ▲ 0.85
Cnergyico PK / Jul 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	24,260,571 ▲ 0.17
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 31 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	22,570,089 ▲ 0.04
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 31 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	10,492,553 ▲ 0.32
Pak Refinery / Jul 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	10,042,703 ▲ 2.54
Oilboy Energy / Jul 31 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	9,207,586 ▲ 0.65
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 31 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,162,945 ▲ 0.91
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	6,905,521 ▲ 0.02