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World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week’s Shanghai Masters as he continues his recovery from a...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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Tennis

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Tennis

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

Tennis

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

Tennis

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

Tennis

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

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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

Tennis

Australian Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

Those falling in third round of qualifying will earn A$83,500

Published 06 Jan, 2026 12:54pm

Tennis

Daria Kasatkina feels pressure to ‘repay Australia’ after Russia switch

Kasatkina lost in three sets to Anastasia Potapova, who herself gave up representing Russia last year and now plays for Austria

Published 05 Jan, 2026 12:14pm

Tennis

Novak Djokovic exits PTPA over transparency concerns

Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he would step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association

Published 05 Jan, 2026 11:52am

Tennis

Venus Williams still ‘feeling the fire’ ahead of Australian Open record

A five-time Wimbledon champion, Williams was an Australian Open singles finalist in 2003 and 2017 and won the doubles title four times alongside sister Serena

Published 04 Jan, 2026 11:33am

Tennis

Fritz faces fitness doubts ahead of Australian Open

The 2024 US Open runner-up cut a frustrated figure in Saturday's 4-6 7-5 6-4 loss to Argentine Sebastian Baez in the mixed team competition in Perth

Published 04 Jan, 2026 10:56am

Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas eyes fresh start in 2026 after injury-hit season

Tsitsipas, now ranked 36th, will lead Greece at the United Cup in Perth and Sydney from January 2 to 11

Published 02 Jan, 2026 11:11am

Tennis

Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard entry for Australian Open

“I am excited to be back in Australia and looking forward to competing during the summer,” Williams, 45, said

Published 02 Jan, 2026 11:02am

Tennis

Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch and revenge

Australia's Kyrgios beat the Belarusian 6-3, 6-3 in a highly-publicised showdown in Dubai last Sunday, with modified rules that divided fans

Published 01 Jan, 2026 01:29pm

Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025

the former world number three, now ranked 36th after playing just two Davis Cup matches since a second-round exit at the US Open

Published 01 Jan, 2026 01:25pm

Tennis

Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup

Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, who won Australian Open titles in 2019 and 2021

Published 01 Jan, 2026 12:18pm

Tennis

Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match

Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday

Published 30 Dec, 2025 12:53pm

Tennis

Stan Wawrinka ‘at peace’ with retirement but no plans to go quietly

“Of course, I’m still passionate about the game, about the sport I love,” he said

Published 29 Dec, 2025 01:05pm

Tennis

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown

"I don't think many people would have put their hand up to be in this position, especially in my position," Kyrgios said

Updated 29 Dec, 2025 10:09am

Tennis

Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff lead US’s defence of United Cup title

The only combined ATP and WTA team event will kick off the 2026 tennis season, beginning on Jan. 2 in Perth and Sydney

Published 26 Dec, 2025 12:29pm

Tennis

Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year for second straight season

The Belarusian won four trophies overall and recorded 63 victories over the season

Published 16 Dec, 2025 11:57am

Tennis

All eyes on the prizes, Sydney silversmiths deliver for Australian Open

While the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup that has been awarded to the winner of the women's singles since 1934 stays in Australia

Published 12 Dec, 2025 12:46pm

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair

These conditions may be further varied by the WTA Medical Manager on a case-by-case basis

Published 10 Dec, 2025 11:20am

Tennis

Potapova switches allegiance to Austria from Russia

Daria Kasatkina (Australia), Varvara Gracheva (France), Elina Avanesyan (Armenia), Maria Timofeeva (Uzbekistan) and Natela Dzalamidze (Georgia) have all switched allegiance since the Russian invasion

Published 05 Dec, 2025 12:26pm

Tennis

Nick Kyrgios signs up for Australian Open warm-up at Kooyong

The exhibition tournament, which did not take place this year because of operational issues, runs from January 13 to 15

Published 25 Nov, 2025 12:28pm

Tennis

Players’ association says close to deal with Tennis Australia over lawsuit

Organisers of the four Grand Slam events were added to the case in September

Published 20 Nov, 2025 12:35pm

Tennis

Sinner wins Alcaraz battle to retain ATP Finals title

Alcaraz forced the only break point in the first set but Sinner held firm and brought the crowd to its feet with a tiebreak win

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:43pm

Tennis

Alcaraz and Sinner set up inevitable ATP Finals decider

The Italian second seed defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5 6-2 in the other semi-final

Published 16 Nov, 2025 11:43am

Tennis

Do not judge match by its scoreline, says Zverev after Sinner defeat

Sinner forced break points in one game in each set, enough to claim victory and a place in the semi-finals, while Zverev had seven across four games

Published 13 Nov, 2025 11:54am

Tennis

Djokovic says Sinner’s doping controversy will linger

Djokovic raised questions about the handling of Sinner's case after the 24-year-old was allowed to return to action in May without missing a Grand Slam

Published 12 Nov, 2025 12:56pm

Tennis

Alcaraz and Zverev make winning starts at ATP Finals

This tournament is one of the best tournaments we have on tour, world number two Alcaraz said

Published 10 Nov, 2025 01:28pm

Tennis

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after Athens win

Finalist Lorenzo Musetti will take his place in Turin, where the ATP Finals begin on Sunday

Published 09 Nov, 2025 11:00am

Tennis

Kyrgios hoping to turn the page on knee injury after sudden improvement

The Australian Open begins on January 12

Published 07 Nov, 2025 12:05pm

Tennis

Anisimova outlasts Swiatek at WTA Finals to join Rybakina in semis

The stage was set for the highly-anticipated clash between the pair after Swiatek routed Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to lift her maiden Wimbledon crown in July

Published 06 Nov, 2025 12:45pm

Tennis

Sabalenka overpowers Pegula, Gauff eliminates Paolini in WTA Finals

RIYADH: World number one Aryna Sabalenka earned a 6-4 2-6 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula, while defending champion Coco...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 01:06pm

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Venus Williams to return to Auckland Classic at the age of 45

WELLINGTON: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will play in January’s Auckland Classic at the age of 45,...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:50pm

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Novak Djokovic in tears after tribute to late coach Pilic in Athens

Novak Djokovic fought back tears after his second-round win at the Hellenic Championship in Athens on Tuesday after...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:05pm

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Djokovic will play at ATP Finals, Italy fed president says

Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy’s tennis federation chief Angelo...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 12:06pm

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Sabalenka eases past Paolini, Pegula beats error-prone Gauff in WTA Finals

RIYADH: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her WTA Finals campaign with a dominant 6-3 6-1 win over Jasmine...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:38am

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Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition ahead of Australian Open

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition match in South Korea in January, organisers said on Monday,...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:15am

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India’s Rohan Bopanna retires from tennis after two decades

MUMBAI: India’s Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from tennis on Saturday, bringing an end to a sporting career...

Published 01 Nov, 2025 05:39pm

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Victoria Mboko rallies in Hong Kong

Third-seeded Canadian Victoria Mboko overcame a 4-1 deficit in the deciding set Thursday to advance to the Hong Kong...

Published 31 Oct, 2025 12:25pm

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France’s marathon man Mahut calls time on tennis career

Frenchman Nicolas Mahut delivered an emotional farewell to professional tennis after his doubles defeat at the Paris...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 11:56am

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Dimitrov marks return from pectoral injury with win in Paris

Grigor Dimitrov said he was still adjusting to the rigours of competitive tennis after three months out with a...

Published 28 Oct, 2025 12:40pm

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Bencic tames Noskova to win Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak

TOKYO: Belinda Bencic breezed past Czech sixth seed Linda Noskova 6-2 6-3 to win the Pan Pacific Open title on...

Published 26 Oct, 2025 10:50am

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Elena Rybakina books place in WTA Finals for third straight year

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina secured the last qualifying spot for the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh after...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:13am

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Sinner opts out of Davis Cup, Alcaraz to represent Spain

Jannik Sinner has decided not to take part in this year’s Davis Cup Finals with reigning champions Italy confirming...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 10:32am

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Rybakina wins Ningbo title to close in on WTA Finals

NINGBO: Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Russian fourth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 6-0 6-2 and win...

Published 20 Oct, 2025 01:35pm

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Canada’s Fernandez beats Valentova to win Japan Open

OSAKA: Canada’s Leylah Fernandez beat Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 to win the Japan Open on Sunday,...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 01:18pm

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Rybakina dispatches Paolini to reach Ningbo final and boost WTA Finals bid

NINGBO: Kazakh third seed Elena Rybakina powered past Italy’s Jasmine Paolini with a clinical 6-3 6-2 victory on...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 12:59pm

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Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-finals with injury

OSAKA: Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Japan Open ahead of her quarter-final on Friday after the four-time Grand Slam...

Published 17 Oct, 2025 12:30pm

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Alcaraz defends exhibition events as a relief from the tour grind

World number one Carlos Alcaraz has defended his decision to play in the lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition event...

Published 16 Oct, 2025 10:51am

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Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve ‘in everything’

HONG KONG: World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis “in literally everything”...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 01:13pm

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Pegula downs Sabalenka to set up all-American Wuhan final

WUHAN: World number six Jessica Pegula fought back from 2-5 down in the deciding set to upset top-ranked Aryna...

Published 12 Oct, 2025 11:35am

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Ruthless Sabalenka races into Wuhan quarters after Djokovic boost

WUHAN: World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final Thursday, having...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 01:14pm

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Amateurs to face top pros for bumper payday at Australian Open

Bold swings and cheeky dropshots can earn amateur tennis players bragging rights and a million-dollar payday when...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 02:41pm

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Anisimova ousts Gauff, Noskova stuns Pegula to reach China Open final

BEIJING: U.S. Open runner-up Amanda Anisimova outclassed defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1 6-2, and Linda Noskova...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:52am

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Goffin beats Shelton in first Shanghai Masters shock

SHANGHAI: The United States’ Ben Shelton on Friday became the first top-10 seed to be booted out of the Shanghai...

Published 03 Oct, 2025 12:27pm

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Jannik Sinner thrashes Tien to win China Open for 21st title

BEIJING: Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the...

Published 01 Oct, 2025 01:20pm

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Swiatek may skip mandatory events due to packed schedule

World number two Iga Swiatek said the tennis season is too long and too intense and the smart option for her would...

Published 30 Sep, 2025 12:28pm

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Gauff launches China Open title defence in style

BEIJING: Coco Gauff brushed aside Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to secure a spot in the last 32 as...

Published 26 Sep, 2025 11:29am

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Elina Svitolina brings season to an end to ‘heal and recharge’

The world number 13 helped Ukraine reach the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals, where she was beaten in three sets by Jasmine Paolini last week

Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:54am

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Novak Djokovic to return at Shanghai Masters

The 38-year-old reached the final in Shanghai last year, losing to Sinner in straight sets

Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:33am

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Fritz topples Alcaraz as Team World surge into Laver Cup lead

Fritz, ranked fifth in the world, notched his first victory over the Spanish superstar after three previous defeats

Published 21 Sep, 2025 11:18am

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World number one Sabalenka out of China Open with injury

The Belarusian is scheduled to defend her title next month at the Wuhan Open, the final 1000 WTA tournament of 2025

Published 17 Sep, 2025 12:33pm

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American teen Jovic claims first WTA title at Guadalajara Open

GUADALAJARA: American Iva Jovic captured her first WTA Tour-level title on Sunday with a 6-4 6-1 win over Colombia’s...

Published 15 Sep, 2025 01:15pm

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Jovic edges Bartunkova to set up Guadalajara Open final with Arango

GUADALAJARA: American Iva Jovic won a battle of teenagers as she recovered from a second-set wobble to beat Czech...

Published 14 Sep, 2025 10:22am

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France, Argentina close in on Davis Cup Final 8

France will progress if they win any of the three possible rubbers on Saturday, beginning with the doubles

Published 13 Sep, 2025 10:21am

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WTA roundup: Beatriz Haddad-Maia survives, advances in Sao Paulo

Haddad Maia, who reached the fourth round of the US Open

Published 12 Sep, 2025 10:56am

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Sublime Alcaraz outshines Sinner for second US Open title and top rank

NEW YORK: A brilliant Carlos Alcaraz ended the reign of Jannik Sinner on Sunday to capture the US Open title again...

Published 08 Sep, 2025 11:27am

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Trump heads to US Open in latest high-profile sport outing

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is to attend the US Open men’s final on Sunday, adding the Grand Slam tennis...

Published 07 Sep, 2025 07:32pm

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So close, yet so far: Anisimova’s Grand Slam heartbreak continues

NEW YORK: For the second consecutive Grand Slam, Amanda Anisimova found herself tantalisingly close to etching her...

Published 07 Sep, 2025 11:28am

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Sabalenka crowned queen of Queens with back-to-back US Open titles

Sabalenka claimed her 100th Grand Slam match win with the victory and slapped her trainer’s bald head

Published 07 Sep, 2025 11:09am

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Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime for blockbuster US Open final with Alcaraz

NEW YORK: Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the U.S....

Published 06 Sep, 2025 02:30pm

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Power struggle in US Open final as Sabalenka faces Anisimova

NEW YORK: A showdown between two of tennis’ heaviest hitters awaits fans in Saturday’s US Open women’s final, where...

Published 06 Sep, 2025 02:18pm

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Resurgent Osaka exits US Open inspired not sad

NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka said her loss to Amanda Anisimova in her first Grand Slam semi-final for more than four years...

Published 05 Sep, 2025 12:48pm

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Alcaraz and Djokovic set for US Open blockbuster, Sinner faces Auger-Aliassime

NEW YORK: Over the past three years Carlos Alcaraz has emerged as an all conquering force, winning Grand Slam titles...

Published 05 Sep, 2025 12:08pm

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Anisimova stops Osaka to book Sabalenka showdown in US Open final

World number one Sabalenka came through her own thriller, beating home hope Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-4

Published 05 Sep, 2025 11:49am

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Sabalenka battles back to beat Pegula and reach US Open final

Sabalenka broke again in the opening game of the final set and showed her mettle as she fended off three break points in a marathon sixth

Published 05 Sep, 2025 10:14am

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Amanda Anisimova stuns second seed Swiatek to make US Open last four

NEW YORK: Amanda Anisimova flipped the script on Wednesday by ousting second seed Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-3 to reach her...

Published 04 Sep, 2025 10:53am

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Alcaraz and Djokovic set up blockbuster US Open semi-final

NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz dazzled at the U.S. Open to make the semi-finals on Tuesday before Novak Djokovic danced...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 02:40pm

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Sabalenka gets walkover into US Open semis following Vondrousova injury

NEW YORK: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka received a walkover into the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday after...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 11:49am

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Venus Williams exits US Open in style after age-defying run

NEW YORK: Venus Williams exited the US Open in good fashion on Tuesday, putting up a solid effort in her women’s...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 11:15am

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Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic on US Open collision course

NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic can set up a heavyweight clash at the US Open on Tuesday, while Aryna...

Published 02 Sep, 2025 12:28pm

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US Open underdogs Osaka, Auger-Aliassime storm into quarter-finals

The US Open’s Labour Day Monday largely belonged to the underdogs, as Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime...

Published 02 Sep, 2025 11:26am

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Jessica Pegula, Barbora Krejcikova advance to US Open quarterfinals

Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula is making another deep run at the US Open and she claimed her spot in the quarterfinals...

Published 01 Sep, 2025 11:28am

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Djokovic makes Grand Slam history with commanding US Open win

The victory also moves Djokovic into his 64th Grand Slam quarter-final, extending his all-time record, and keeps alive his pursuit of a record 25th major title

Published 01 Sep, 2025 08:40am

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Osaka, Gauff welcome US Open ‘deja vu’ in fourth-round dream match for fans

NEW YORK: Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka’s fourth-round US Open showdown will serve as a welcome trip down memory lane...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 03:21pm

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Canada’s Auger-Aliassime stuns Zverev to reach US Open last 16

NEW YORK: Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied from a set down to stun world number three Alexander Zverev 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 11:14am

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Jannik Sinner, Swiatek survive US Open scares as Osaka-Gauff showdown looms

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek proved they are only human at the US Open on Saturday and showed that even the best...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 11:05am

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Alexander Zverev sweeps into US Open third round

NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev cruised into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over...

Published 29 Aug, 2025 11:54am

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Late-night Paul battles through at US Open in 1:46 am finish

NEW YORK: Tommy Paul survived a brutal five-set epic that finished at 1:46 am to fight his way past Nuno Borges and...

Published 29 Aug, 2025 11:47am

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Swiatek survives scare as Sinner and Osaka cruise at US Open

NEW YORK: Iga Swiatek weathered an unexpected storm to reach the U.S. Open third round on Thursday, while defending...

Published 29 Aug, 2025 11:36am

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Sabalenka sees off Kudermetova to reach third round in New York

NEW YORK: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a rocky start to roar into the third round of the U.S. Open...

Published 28 Aug, 2025 02:03pm

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Resplendent in red, Osaka races into US Open second round

NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka turned heads on Tuesday, stepping on court in a dazzling crystal-encrusted red Nike outfit...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 12:30pm

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Coco Gauff survives Tomljanovic scare to reach US Open second round

NEW YORK: Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 win over unseeded Ajla...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 12:26pm

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US Open: Iga Swiatek makes history by winning opener

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is off to a fast start in her attempt to win back-to-back Grand Slams, as the No. 2...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 11:23am

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Jannik Sinner launches US Open title defence with easy win

Defending champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner cruised through his first- round match at the US Open, taking down...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 11:15am

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Venus Williams, 45, falls in 3 sets at US Open

Venus Williams, returning to the Grand Slam singles stage for the first time since 2023, competed well but fell...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 11:59am

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Buzz cut, bright start as Alcaraz charges into US Open second round

NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz sported a new buzz cut at the US Open on Monday and while the cropped style drew a mixed...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 11:50am

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US Open chaos as Bonzi ousts raging Daniil Medvedev

NEW YORK: France’s Benjamin Bonzi sent Russian 13th seed Daniil Medvedev crashing out of the US Open early Monday in...

Published 25 Aug, 2025 01:27pm

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Djokovic battles past Tien to reach US Open second round

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in Grand Slam tenacity to Learner Tien in the first round of the U.S....

Published 25 Aug, 2025 09:08am

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Sabalenka moves on, Raducanu notches first US Open win since 2021 triumph

NEW YORK: Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was given an early test before she moved into the second...

Published 25 Aug, 2025 09:05am

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Diana Shnaider tops Alexandrova in all-Russian WTA Monterrey final

MONTERREY: Russian third-seed tennis ace Diana Shnaider held on for a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory over second-seeded...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 10:34am

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Alexandrova knocks out defending champ Noskova to reach Monterrey semis

MONTERREY: Russian second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova beat defending champion Linda Noskova 7-6(5) 4-6 6-2 at the...

Published 22 Aug, 2025 12:49pm

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No. 1 seed Liudmila Samsonova upset in Cleveland

Romania’s Sorana Cirstea hit seven aces, saved the only break point she faced and took down No. 1 seed Liudmila...

Published 22 Aug, 2025 11:00am

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Coach Cahill confident Sinner will be fine ahead of US Open defence

Darren Cahill has played down concerns about Jannik Sinner’s health after he was forced to retire from the...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 01:22pm

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Errani, Vavassori hope mixed doubles win earns respect for overlooked event

NEW YORK: US Open mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori hope they have earned respect for their...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 01:20pm

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Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open after ailing Sinner retires in final

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired as he was feeling unwell on Monday,...

Published 19 Aug, 2025 01:17pm

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Injuries force Britain’s Edmund to retire at 30

Kyle Edmund has been forced to retire at the age of 30 after going through a turbulent few years due to injuries,...

Published 19 Aug, 2025 01:14pm

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Iga Swiatek beats Paolini to clinch WTA Cincinnati Open title

CINCINNATI: Iga Swiatek filled in a piece of her career tennis puzzle on Monday as she won the ATP-WTA Cincinnati...

Published 19 Aug, 2025 12:59pm

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Swiatek downs Rybakina, faces Paolini in Cincinnati Open final

A ruthless Iga Swiatek won 10 of the last 13 games to beat Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 on Sunday and reach her first...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 01:51pm

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Atmane gifts birthday boy Sinner Pokemon card ahead of Cincinnati semi-final

Frenchman Terence Atmane made sure Jannik Sinner had a 24th birthday to remember, gifting the world number one a...

Published 17 Aug, 2025 11:16am

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Defending champion Sinner storms into Cincinnati Open semi-finals

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open...

Published 15 Aug, 2025 12:07pm

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Legendary Monica Seles reveals she’s battling myasthenia gravis

Nine-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles is battling a new challenge: a neuromuscular autoimmune disease called...

Published 13 Aug, 2025 12:03pm

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Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati before rain forces suspension

Carlos Alcaraz beat Hamad Medjedovic 6-4 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open last 16 on Tuesday, battling the...

Published 13 Aug, 2025 08:49am

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Aryna Sabalenka edges Raducanu at Cincinnati Open, Sinner passes Diallo test

World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her Cincinnati Open title defence alive by claiming a 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5)...

Published 12 Aug, 2025 11:59am

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Jessica Pegula backs US Open mixed doubles overhaul but urges more dialogue

World number four Jessica Pegula said the controversial mixed doubles event at the US Open could generate strong...

Published 12 Aug, 2025 11:38am

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Carlos Alcaraz battles as Shelton, Zverev race into Cincinnati third round

CINCINNATI: Carlos Alcaraz fought through a second-set slump to post a “rollercoaster” 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over...

Published 11 Aug, 2025 12:02pm

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US Open 2025 prize money: how much do the winners get?

The four Grand Slams offer a trophy and place in the history books as well as significant prize money. Here is what...

Updated 10 Aug, 2025 01:21pm

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Defending champions Sabalenka, Sinner cruise through Cincinnati second round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved 12 break points to survive her Cincinnati opener against Czech Marketa...

Published 10 Aug, 2025 10:41am

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Teen sensation Mboko stuns Osaka to win Canadian Open

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko staged a stunning comeback on Thursday to beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi...

Published 08 Aug, 2025 12:15pm

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Shelton outlasts Khachanov to win first Masters 1000 title at Canadian Open

American fourth seed Ben Shelton battled from a set down to clinch his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian...

Published 08 Aug, 2025 12:12pm

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Teen Mboko upsets Rybakina to book Canadian Open final with Osaka; Zverev falls

Teenager Victoria Mboko survived a first-set wobble to battle to a 1-6 7-5 7-6(4) win over 2022 Wimbledon champion...

Published 07 Aug, 2025 01:28pm

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Refreshed Sinner ready for Cincinnati title defence

World number one Jannik Sinner said he had taken the right decision by opting for a long break following his...

Published 07 Aug, 2025 01:17pm

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Svitolina says online abusers after Canadian Open defeat were angry gamblers

Former world number three Elina Svitolina said she was flooded with online abuse, including death threats, after her...

Published 06 Aug, 2025 01:42pm

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Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis, Shelton knocks out De Minaur

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after...

Published 06 Aug, 2025 01:40pm

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Alexander Zverev fights back to oust defending champion Popyrin from Canadian Open

Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin 6-7(8) 6-4 6-3 in Toronto and...

Published 05 Aug, 2025 11:23am

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Swiatek sinks, Osaka shines at Canadian Open

Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion and tournament...

Published 04 Aug, 2025 12:40pm

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Defending champion Pegula sent packing by Sevastova at Canadian Open, Swiatek through

Twice defending champion Jessica Pegula crashed out of the Canadian Open after losing to Anastasija Sevastova 3-6...

Published 03 Aug, 2025 11:54am

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Victoria Mboko stuns top seed Gauff to reach Canadian Open quarters

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko earned the biggest win of her career on Saturday, beating top seed Coco Gauff 6-1...

Published 03 Aug, 2025 11:26am

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Gauff fights back to advance in Canada

Top seed Coco Gauff staged a thrilling comeback to reach the last 16 of the Canadian Open on Thursday, while former...

Published 01 Aug, 2025 02:19pm

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Tsitsipas brings father back as coach after Ivanisevic split

Stefanos Tsitsipas has brought his father Apostolos back as coach after ending his brief partnership with Goran...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 11:57am

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Full circle moment for Bouchard as Canadian ends career on home soil

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard brought the curtain down on her career on Wednesday after the former world number five...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 11:43am

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Venus Williams part of star-filled US Open mixed-doubles event

The mixed-doubles field at the US Open, which begins next month in New York, will be a star-studded event. The...

Published 30 Jul, 2025 01:02pm

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Top seeds Zverev, Gauff advance at Canadian Open

Top seeds Alexander Zverev of Germany and American Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Canadian Open on...

Published 30 Jul, 2025 12:08pm

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‘Lucky’ De Minaur saves three match points to lift Washington Open title

Alex De Minaur rallied from a set down and saved three match points to claim the Washington Open title with a 5-7...

Published 28 Jul, 2025 12:44pm

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Marie Bouzkova reigns in Prague

No. 5 seed Marie Bouzkova rallied to win the Livesport Prague Open on Saturday with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 defeat of...

Published 27 Jul, 2025 11:54am

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Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, De Minaur to face Davidovich Fokina in Washington final

Anna Kalinskaya outclassed Britain’s Emma Raducanu 6–4 6–3 at the Washington Open on Saturday to advance to the...

Published 27 Jul, 2025 11:17am

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Raducanu beats Osaka in straight sets to reach Washington quarters

Emma Raducanu beat four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4 6-2 in their first career meeting to reach the...

Published 25 Jul, 2025 12:06pm

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Venus Williams bows out, Pegula upset at DC Open

WASHINGTON: Venus Williams’ return to tennis came to an abrupt end in the last 16 of the ATP/WTA DC Open on...

Published 25 Jul, 2025 11:57am

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Maria Sakkari tops Emma Navarro in Washington

Greece’s Maria Sakkari upset second-seeded Emma Navarro 7-5, 7-6 (1) in the second round of the Mubadala Citi DC...

Published 24 Jul, 2025 12:02pm

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Tsitsipas splits with coach Ivanisevic after less than two months

Stefanos Tsitsipas has ended his collaboration with coach Goran Ivanisevic after less than two months, the former...

Published 24 Jul, 2025 11:57am

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Sinner re-appoints former fitness coach Ferrara

LONDON: Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has re-appointed his former fitness coach Umberto Ferrara with immediate...

Published 23 Jul, 2025 01:55pm

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Alcaraz joins list of marquee withdrawals from Canadian Open

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has joined the list of big names skipping next week’s Canadian Open in Toronto with...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 12:44pm

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Three-time Grand Slam finalist Jabeur announces break from tennis

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur is taking a break from competitive tennis, the 30-year-old said in a...

Published 18 Jul, 2025 11:58am

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Sabalenka withdraws from US Open tune-up event in Montreal

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has decided to skip the U.S. Open tune-up event in Montreal due to fatigue, Tennis...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 12:38pm

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Unforgiving Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win maiden Wimbledon crown

LONDON: Iga Swiatek took another stride towards tennis greatness by ruthlessly tearing apart American 13th seed...

Published 13 Jul, 2025 01:11pm

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Verbeek and Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles title

Czech Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Thursday,...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 12:14pm

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Anisimova outlasts Sabalenka, Swiatek fells Bencic to lock in Wimbledon final

LONDON: Amanda Anisimova tore up the script and soared into her maiden Wimbledon final by outclassing world number...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 12:08pm

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Djokovic sets up Sinner showdown, Swiatek reaches first Wimbledon semi-final

LONDON: Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of yet more career milestones continued unabated as he reached a record 14th...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 12:08pm

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Sabalenka survives Siegemund spell to reach Wimbledon semis

LONDON: Aryna Sabalenka was dragged into a bygone era on Tuesday and tormented for almost three hours on Wimbledon’s...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 12:33pm

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Jasmine Paolini parts ways with coach after early Wimbledon exit

World number four Jasmine Paolini has parted company with coach Marc Lopez just days after her second-round exit...

Published 08 Jul, 2025 12:11pm

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Djokovic, Sinner on Wimbledon collision course

LONDON: Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will move closer to a blockbuster semi-final...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 06:28pm

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Sabalenka passes Mertens test to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

LONDON: Aryna Sabalenka maintained her stranglehold over Belgian Elise Mertens with a hard-fought 6-4 7-6(4) victory...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 12:23am

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Djokovic hits century to lead veterans into last 16, Krejcikova crashes

LONDON: Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old...

Published 06 Jul, 2025 09:57am

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From Grand Slam to grand struggle, Krejcikova lives to fight on

LONDON: Barbora Krejcikova’s Wimbledon defence is still alive — but only just. The Czech squeezed past American...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 11:43am

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Brilliant Djokovic hits flow state to crush Britain’s Evans

LONDON: Seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic showed that he remains a real threat for a record-extending...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 11:39am

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Raducanu back to her carefree best as she knocks out Vondrousova

LONDON: When Emma Raducanu hurtled across the baseline to whip an eye-popping passing shot winner at Wimbledon on...

Published 03 Jul, 2025 08:23am

Tennis

Emotional Gauff blames switch from clay to grass for Wimbledon defeat

LONDON: A tearful Coco Gauff said she had not coped well with the switch from Paris clay to Wimbledon grass after...

Published 02 Jul, 2025 01:14pm

Tennis

Djokovic passes Muller test to reach Wimbledon second round

LONDON: Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was made to work hard after a strong start as he began his bid...

Published 02 Jul, 2025 01:06pm

Tennis

Wimbledon ‘ready’ for soaring temperatures

LONDON: Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said the Grand Slam was not used to baking summer temperatures but...

Published 30 Jun, 2025 03:19pm

Tennis

Alexandra Eala makes history as first Filipina to reach WTA Tour final

EASTBOURNE: Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach a WTA Tour final after beating...

Published 27 Jun, 2025 08:47pm

Tennis

Iga Swiatek cruises past second-seed Paolini to reach first ever grass final

BAD HOMBURG: Five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek crushed second seed Jasmine Paolini 6-1 6-3 on Friday to...

Published 27 Jun, 2025 06:40pm

Tennis

Raducanu praises Wimbledon for ‘amazing job’ of blocking stalker

Briton Emma Raducanu said she felt reassured about her safety after Wimbledon prevented a man who had been stalking...

Published 24 Jun, 2025 12:02pm

Tennis

Bad blood in Bad Homburg as Sakkari, Putintseva involved in testy exchange

Bad blood spilled over in Bad Homburg on Sunday when Greece’s Maria Sakkari and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva were...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:54pm

Tennis

Injured Ruud pulls out of Wimbledon

Norway’s Casper Ruud has pulled out of Wimbledon as he is still struggling to recover from a knee injury, his...

Published 22 Jun, 2025 12:05pm

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka apologises to Gauff for ‘unprofessional’ French Open comments

BERLIN: World number one Aryna Sabalenka apologised on Tuesday for statements she made after losing the French Open...

Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:32pm

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz still in disbelief after Roland Garros triumph

Carlos Alcaraz says he still looks back on his extraordinary French Open triumph over world number one Jannik Sinner...

Published 16 Jun, 2025 02:11pm

Tennis

Maria crowned first Queen’s Club women’s champion in 52 years

German qualifier Tatjana Maria capped an incredible week in London as she defeated American eighth seed Amanda...

Published 16 Jun, 2025 01:53pm

Tennis

Wimbledon increases winners’ prize to $4.07M

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, organizers of The Wimbledon Championships, announced Thursday that prize money for...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 08:30am

Tennis

Murray leaves door open to coaching return

Former world number one Andy Murray has left the door open to a coaching return after his short stint with Novak...

Published 10 Jun, 2025 01:00pm

Tennis

Prince of Clay Alcaraz battles back from the brink to retain French Open crown

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz battled from the brink of a first Grand Slam final loss to outlast Jannik Sinner in a French...

Published 09 Jun, 2025 11:56am

Tennis

Gauff fights back to beat Sabalenka to French Open crown

PARIS: Coco Gauff battled back from a set down to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final for...

Published 07 Jun, 2025 09:22pm

Tennis

Alcaraz puts French Open title on line against scorching Sinner

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz bids to defend his French Open title against Jannik Sinner as the two stars of a new...

Published 07 Jun, 2025 05:42pm

Tennis

Sabalenka and Swiatek set for French Open semi-final blockbuster

The French Open women’s singles semi-finals take centre stage at Roland Garros on Thursday, when world number one...

Published 05 Jun, 2025 01:38pm

Tennis

Novak Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets

PARIS: Big guns Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both chase semi-final berths at the French Open on Wednesday, but...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:00am

Tennis

Alcaraz tackles Shelton for spot in French Open quarters as Swiatek faces old foe

PARIS: Reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz will take on big-serving 13th seed Ben Shelton for a place in...

Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:54am

Tennis

Ruthless Sinner marches into French Open fourth round

PARIS: Top seed Jannik Sinner dismissed world number 34 Jiri Lehecka in straight sets on Saturday at Roland Garros...

Published 31 May, 2025 06:04pm

Tennis

Reigning champions Alcaraz, Swiatek eyeing French Open second week

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women’s champion...

Published 30 May, 2025 12:49pm

Tennis

Emma Raducanu outclassed by Swiatek but unbowed after French Open defeat

PARIS: Emma Raducanu admitted feeling exposed after a humbling second-round loss to defending French Open champion...

Published 29 May, 2025 11:51am

Tennis

Jannik Sinner and Djokovic step up French Open challenges

PARIS: Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic...

Published 29 May, 2025 10:47am

Tennis

Fonseca credits former champion Kuerten for Brazilian support at French Open

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca began his French Open campaign with a 6-2 6-4 6-2 win over Hubert Hurkacz in front...

Published 28 May, 2025 02:52pm

Tennis

Reluctant Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

PARIS: Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday...

Published 28 May, 2025 02:44pm

Tennis

Gauff finds groove after forgetting rackets, Medvedev exits French Open

PARIS: Coco Gauff forgot to take her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions...

Published 28 May, 2025 02:39pm

Tennis

Wawrinka close to the end but not stopping yet

PARIS: Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a first-round exit from Roland Garros on Monday but said he is...

Published 27 May, 2025 02:22pm

Tennis

Kyrgios return at French Open stymied by new injury

PARIS: Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to the French Open for the first time since 2017 to play doubles with Jordan...

Published 27 May, 2025 02:19pm

Tennis

Sabalenka sets the stage as French Open honours King of Clay Nadal

PARIS: World number one Aryna Sabalenka sounded an early warning siren to her French Open rivals when she dismantled...

Published 26 May, 2025 12:32pm

Tennis

Nadal to bid Roland Garros farewell, Sabalenka starts title bid

PARIS: Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on...

Published 25 May, 2025 10:34am

Tennis

Alcaraz, Sinner rivalry takes centre stage in French Open’s post-Nadal era

BENGALURU: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner resume the hottest rivalry in men’s...

Published 23 May, 2025 02:20pm

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Holder Swiatek faces tough challenge to French Open dominance

BERLIN: Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek will face a serious challenge to her dominance of the tournament...

Published 23 May, 2025 02:13pm

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Djokovic within two wins of 100th title as he turns 38

Novak Djokovic marked his 38th birthday in style on Thursday, defeating Matteo Arnaldi 6-4 6-4 to reach the Geneva...

Published 23 May, 2025 12:44pm

Tennis

Time ticking for Zverev in search for elusive Grand Slam

Alexander Zverev will be third seed for the French Open but the 28-year-old German’s prospects of winning his first...

Published 22 May, 2025 03:07pm

Tennis

French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent...

Published 22 May, 2025 08:09am

Tennis

Novak Djokovic to carry on without a coach after parting ways with Murray

Novak Djokovic said he would carry on without a coach for now after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, as the...

Published 21 May, 2025 12:22pm

Tennis

US Open venue to undergo $800mn transformation

NEW YORK: The site of the U.S. Open will undergo an $800 million transformation, the USTA said on Monday, with a...

Published 20 May, 2025 12:03pm

Tennis

Alexander Zverev off to stellar start in Hamburg

No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev had seven aces and won 31 of 35 first-service points as the German defeated American...

Published 20 May, 2025 11:45am

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Emma Raducanu stuns Daria Kasatkina at Strasbourg

Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu defeated sixth-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Australia 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to advance to...

Published 20 May, 2025 11:15am

Tennis

No mercy for Sinner as Alcaraz storms to Italian Open title

ROME: Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble dismantling Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, sealing a 7-6(5) 6-1...

Published 19 May, 2025 01:24pm

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Gauff hopes to get third time lucky at French Open after losing two finals on clay

World number three Coco Gauff is hoping the third time will be the charm for her when it comes to tournament finals...

Published 18 May, 2025 12:25pm

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Home favourite Paolini downs Gauff to clinch Italian Open

ROME: Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American...

Published 18 May, 2025 11:15am

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Paul keeps on trucking in Rome after vehicle is repossessed at home

Tommy Paul has had to put off-court distractions in his rear view mirror at the Italian Open this week after the...

Published 16 May, 2025 11:53am

Tennis

Paolini battles past Shnaider at Italian Open, Alcaraz sets up Draper clash

ROME: Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Italian Open semi-finals since 2014 when she beat...

Published 14 May, 2025 12:07pm

Tennis

Sinner grateful for Draper friendship during doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner said the support and friendship he received from Jack Draper during his three-month...

Published 13 May, 2025 12:27pm

Tennis

Gauff building momentum in Rome with French Open looming

Coco Gauff became the youngest player to reach four WTA 1000 quarter-finals on clay with a 6-1 6-2 over Emma...

Published 13 May, 2025 12:21pm

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Swiatek’s struggles continue as Collins ends Rome title defence

ROME: Holder Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Italian Open to American Danielle Collins after a 6-1 7-5 third-round...

Published 11 May, 2025 01:06pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 2	277.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 2	277.07
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 2	157.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 2	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 2	1.32
Euro to USD / Oct 2	1.13
SOFR % / Oct 1	3.87

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 1	71,909.70
S&P 500 / Oct 2	7,722.72
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 2	68,309.46
Nasdaq / Oct 2	27,190.86
Hang Seng / Oct 2	23,972.29
FTSE 100 / Oct 2	10,461.95
Dow Jones / Oct 2	51,176.96
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 2	25,231.20
France CAC40 / Oct 2	7,897.19

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 2	91.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 2	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 2	377,774
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 2	4,141.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 2	78.88
Petrol/Litre / Oct 5	392.76
Diesel/Litre / Oct 5	399.64

Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Oct 5 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.32 ▲ 0.68 (10.24%)
Paramount Mod / Oct 5 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.05 ▲ 1.19 (10.03%)
Dadex Eternit / Oct 5 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	144.55 ▲ 13.14 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Oct 5 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	36.72 ▲ 2.99 (8.86%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 5 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	77.50 ▲ 5.53 (7.68%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 5 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	62.90 ▲ 3.5 (5.89%)
Hala Enterprise / Oct 5 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	25.40 ▲ 1.22 (5.05%)
Sanghar Sugar / Oct 5 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	122.99 ▲ 5.51 (4.69%)
ZIL Limited / Oct 5 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	327 ▲ 13.89 (4.44%)
Din Tex. / Oct 5 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	61.40 ▲ 2.57 (4.37%)

Stock	Price
Globe Residency / Oct 5 Globe Residency REIT(GRR)	17.27 ▼ -4.91 (-22.14%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 5 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.66 ▼ -0.88 (-10.3%)
Asim Textile / Oct 5 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	100.89 ▼ -11.21 (-10%)
Buxly Paints / Oct 5 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	376.71 ▼ -41.86 (-10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Oct 5 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	21.18 ▼ -2.35 (-9.99%)
AKD Hospitality / Oct 5 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	137.02 ▼ -14.2 (-9.39%)
Imperial Limited / Oct 5 Imperial Limited(IML)	23.01 ▼ -2.31 (-9.12%)
Faisal Sp. / Oct 5 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	305.90 ▼ -30.26 (-9%)
ARM Green Industries / Oct 5 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	48.20 ▼ -4.69 (-8.87%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Oct 5 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	36.20 ▼ -3.43 (-8.66%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	13,138,858 ▼ -0.67
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,587,631 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Oct 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	9,685,684 ▼ -0.29
Waves Home Appliances / Oct 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	6,062,447 ▲ 0
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 5 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	4,682,194 ▲ 0
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 5 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	4,652,884 ▼ -0.13
Pak Refinery / Oct 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	4,584,983 ▼ -1.68
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,215,543 ▼ -0.16
Kohinoor Spinning / Oct 5 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	2,939,599 ▼ -0.14
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 5 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	2,507,035 ▲ 0.15