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Osaka Says Her Best Is Close, and Her Daughter Holds the Off Switch
Four-time Slam champ Naomi Osaka feels her top level returning, yet says one request from her three-year-old daughter could end it all.
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Klugman Sets Up Wrexham Open Final Showdown With France's Jacquemot
Britain's Hannah Klugman and France's Elsa Jacquemot will meet on Sunday with the Lexus Wrexham Open singles title on the line.
Monfils Shields Svitolina From 'Venomous' Backlash After Split News
Gaël Monfils calls the criticism aimed at Elina Svitolina since their split announcement 'venomous' and 'upsetting' — and he's not staying quiet.
Siniakova Shuts Down New British No. 1 Boulter in Japan Open Semi-Final
Katie Boulter's first run as British number one ends in Japan as Katerina Siniakova powers to a 6-1 6-4 semi-final win.
Boulter Fights Back to Reach Japan Open Semis and Reclaim British No. 1
Katie Boulter rallied past Antonia Ruzic in three sets to book a Japan Open semi-final spot and take back the top British ranking.
Dudeney wins epic as three Brits storm into Wrexham Open quarter-finals
Alicia Dudeney survives an epic to join Jodie Burrage and Hannah Klugman in the last eight, making day three a big one for British tennis in Wrexham.
Felix Balshaw Swaps Dad's Rugby Glory For French Tennis Ambition
The son of an England Rugby World Cup winner is climbing the tennis rankings under the French flag, and he's writing his own sporting story.
Burrage and Dudeney Storm Into Wrexham Open Second Round
Jodie Burrage and Alicia Dudeney led the British charge on day two of the Lexus Wrexham Open with statement wins to reach round two.
Boulter Blitzes Golubic in Under an Hour to Reach Japan Open Quarter-Finals
Katie Boulter needed less than an hour to dispatch Viktorija Golubic and book her place in the Japan Open last eight.
Klugman Sees Off Crawley to Reach Wrexham Open Round Two
Britain's Hannah Klugman beat American Fiona Crawley to book her spot in round two at the Lexus Wrexham Open, with Anna Blinkova also advancing.
Swiatek shuts down 2026 season after missing WTA Finals cut
Iga Swiatek calls time on a grueling campaign after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.
Boulter Powers Past Sakatsume in Rain-Hit Japan Open Opener
Britain's Katie Boulter shrugged off the weather disruption to dominate Himeno Sakatsume and move into the next round at the Japan Open.
Wrexham Open Returns as Tennis' Rising Stars Chase Glory in North Wales
The UK's biggest indoor tennis event is back in north Wales, and the sport's next wave of stars is arriving to make a name.
Svitolina Says War in Ukraine Strained Her Marriage to Monfils
Elina Svitolina opens up on how the emotional weight of Ukraine's war played a part in her separation from fellow tennis star Gaël Monfils.
Chwalinska fights back to crush Kartal's Wuhan Open fairytale
Sonay Kartal's stunning comeback run ends one match short of the Wuhan title after Maja Chwalinska rallies from a set down.
Svitolina announces split from Gaël Monfils, opens up on war's toll
World No. 6 Elina Svitolina says she and Gaël Monfils have separated, and she describes the heavy emotional cost of Russia's war on Ukraine.
From agony to British No.1: Sonay Kartal's stunning comeback
Six months after back pain made brushing her teeth a struggle, Sonay Kartal is British number one after just three events back on tour.
Chwalinska fights back to stun Kartal and win Wuhan Open crown
Maja Chwalinska came from a set down to beat Sonay Kartal in Wuhan and take her first title, ending the Briton's fairytale run.
Sonay Kartal Rises to British No. 1 After Wuhan Open Final Run
Sonay Kartal's charge to the Wuhan Open final has made her Britain's top-ranked woman and lifted her to a career-high ranking.
Kartal Fades in Wuhan Open Final as Chwalinska Seizes Her Moment
Britain's Sonay Kartal had the biggest title of her career in sight, but Maja Chwalinska stormed back to snatch the Wuhan Open crown.
Running on empty, Zverev calls Shanghai semi-final run a bonus
Alexander Zverev admits his body was crying out for rest, calling his Shanghai Masters semi-final run an overachievement.
Kartal Outlasts Ostapenko to Reach Wuhan Final in Stunning Comeback
Ranked 170 at the start of the week, Sonay Kartal saved six set points to stun Jelena Ostapenko and reach her first WTA 1000 final.
Kartal beats Ostapenko to reach Wuhan Open final in dream comeback run
Britain's Sonay Kartal downs Jelena Ostapenko to make the Wuhan Open final in just her third tournament back from six months out injured.
Kartal stuns Svitolina to storm into Wuhan Open semi-finals
Sonay Kartal's comeback run rolls on as she outlasts fifth seed Elina Svitolina in a tight Wuhan Open quarter-final.
Serbia's Stefan Milicevic Banned 24 Years for Tennis Match-Fixing
Stefan Milicevic has been hit with a 24-year suspension that runs to 2050, one of the harshest sanctions tennis hands out short of a lifetime ban.
Kartal Sweeps Past Paolini to Book Wuhan Open Quarter-Final Spot
Britain's Sonay Kartal keeps her surge going, beating former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the last eight in Wuhan.
Alcaraz-Djokovic Saudi showdown postponed after deadly attacks
The star-packed Six Kings Slam exhibition, headlined by Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, has been put on hold after a series of deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Renée Richards' 1977 US Open Fight Gets a Fresh Look in New Biography
A new biography revisits the tennis trailblazer who sued her way into the 1977 US Open and now backs bans on trans athletes in women's sports.
Kartal stuns ninth seed Bencic to storm into Wuhan Open third round
Britain's Sonay Kartal knocks out Swiss ninth seed Belinda Bencic in Wuhan, extending her rise with a place in the last 16.
Shnaider Knocks Out Boulter in Wuhan Open First Round
Diana Shnaider ends British number one Katie Boulter's Wuhan Open campaign at the first hurdle.
Zverev Locks Up World No. 1 as Alcaraz Crashes Out in Shanghai
Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to end 2026 atop the rankings after a shock Carlos Alcaraz defeat in Shanghai.
Kartal Stuns Top-50 Kalinina in Straight Sets to Advance at Wuhan Open
Fresh off injury, Britain's Sonay Kartal keeps her comeback rolling with a straight-sets win over Anhelina Kalinina in Wuhan.
Zheng Qinwen Makes History, Beats Andreeva to Win China Open
Zheng Qinwen dispatched Mirra Andreeva in straight sets in Beijing to become the first Chinese woman to lift the China Open trophy.
Zheng Qinwen Makes History as First Chinese China Open Champion
Zheng Qinwen outclassed Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to become the first Chinese woman to lift the China Open trophy.
Wimbledon chief jokes Royal Marines would love to 'sort out' influencers
Wimbledon's chief executive quips that the Royal Marine Commandos on security duty would relish dealing with disruptive social media influencers.
Hurkacz stuns Djokovic in Shanghai just days after Beijing title
Novak Djokovic's Beijing high turns to Shanghai heartbreak as Hubert Hurkacz knocks him out in the second round of the Masters.
“This is not normal”: US Open under fire following string of late-night finishes
Ben Shelton's record-breaking late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz has reignited the debate over scheduling at the US Open, where a flurry of finishes in the early hours have pro
Tiafoe cruises past Fritz to win Halle Open in straight sets
Frances Tiafoe beat fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to win the Halle Open on Sunday, sealing the biggest title of his career and becoming the first American since 1993 to li
Serena Williams makes winning return alongside Victoria Mboko in Queen's Club doubles
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen's Club
Serena Williams to partner Victoria Mboko on competitive return at Queen's Club
Serena Williams will partner Victoria Mboko in her long-awaited return to professional tennis in the women's doubles ‌at next week's Queen's Club Championships, Mboko ‌c
Victoria Mboko states potential doubles partner Serena Williams yet to decide comeback
Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.
The 44-year-old William
Moïse Kouame wins five-set thriller at Roland Garros to make history
Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 years ago, after an epic French Open win on Thursday.
The
Gauff continues French Open defence with convincing win against Sherif
Coco Gauff continued her French Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif in the second round on Thursday.
The American fourth seed was
Monfils prepares for French Open farewell with star-studded exhibition match
Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his ‌f
Gauff beats Cirstea and reach second-straight Italian Open final
Coco Gauff reached the Rome final for the second straight year on Thursday after beating veteran Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3.
The American star has struggled on clay this season, with
Alex Eala Dominates Former World No. 11 in Madrid Open Stunner
The rising star demolished experienced Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets to advance at the prestigious clay court tournament.
Venus Williams loses to Quevedo in the opening round of the Madrid Open
Venus Williams was knocked out of the Madrid Open on Tuesday as the 45-year-old went down in straight sets to Kaitlin Quevedo.
The 20-year-old Spanish wild card beat the seven-tim
Venus Williams Eyes Roland Garros Despite Losing Streak at 45
The tennis legend refuses to bow out quietly, targeting the French Open after her latest defeat extended a challenging run of form.
Wild Animals Storm Sports Venues: When Nature Crashes the Party
From geese invading baseball diamonds to cats conquering tennis courts, animal gate-crashers are stealing the spotlight at major sporting events.
Alcaraz and Sabalenka Claim Top Laureus Honors as Tennis Dominates
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka took home the biggest prizes at Monday's prestigious Laureus awards ceremony.
Alcaraz's Wrist Injury Clouds French Open Title Defense
The Spanish superstar faces a race against time as medical tests will decide his Roland Garros fate.
Shelton Claims Munich Open Crown After Stunning Cobolli Victory
American youngster Ben Shelton powered past Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to capture his first ATP clay-court title in Munich.
Rybakina Claims Stuttgart Crown Again with Dominant Muchova Victory
Elena Rybakina powered past Karolina Muchova in straight sets to secure her second Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title in commanding fashion.
Djokovic Pulls Out of Madrid Open Due to Shoulder Problem
The Serbian superstar's injury woes continue as he skips another major clay court tournament ahead of Roland Garros.
French Open Prize Money Jumps to Record $72.1 Million
Roland Garros boosts player payouts by 10% as tennis continues its financial surge ahead of the 2024 tournament.
Alcaraz Pulls Out of Barcelona Open Due to Wrist Injury Concerns
The Spanish tennis sensation's withdrawal from his home tournament raises questions about his clay court season preparation.
Jamie Murray Hangs Up Racquet, Follows Brother Andy Into Retirement
The elder Murray brother closes the book on a stellar doubles career that saw him reach world No. 1 and claim seven Grand Slam titles.
Italy Snags ATP Tournament Rights, Plans Wimbledon Warmup in 2028
The Italian Tennis Federation makes bold move to create new grass court event just weeks before tennis's most prestigious tournament.
Fernandez ends Eala's Stuttgart dream in Filipina showdown
Alex Eala's promising run at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix came to an abrupt halt against Canadian-Filipina powerhouse Leylah Fernandez.
Boris Becker's 1989 US Open Trophy Smashes Auction Records at $357K
The German legend's championship silverware becomes the priciest tennis trophy ever sold at public auction.
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