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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.
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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.
Alcaraz vs Sinner: Epic Monte Carlo Final Decides World No. 1 Crown
Tennis royalty collides as Spain's Alcaraz battles Italy's Sinner for Monte Carlo glory and the coveted top ranking.
British Teen Stuns Australia in Billie Jean King Cup Debut
Mika Stojsavljevic delivered a statement performance on tennis's biggest team stage in Melbourne.
Ostapenko Edges Past Eala in Thrilling Linz Open Battle
The Filipino sensation couldn't quite crack the former French Open champion's code in a heart-stopping Round of 16 clash.
Medvedev Destroys Racket in Shocking Double-Bagel Meltdown
The former world No. 1 smashed his racket seven times before tossing it in the trash during a humiliating whitewash defeat.
Eala Powers Through Opening Round at Linz Open
The Filipino sensation kicked off her clay court season with a commanding straight-sets victory in Austria.
From Augusta's $2 Sandwiches to Wimbledon's Strawberries: Sport's Best Bites
Augusta National's legendary cheap eats lead a mouth-watering lineup of iconic sporting snacks that define tournaments worldwide.
Monfils soars to open last Monte Carlo Masters with win over Griekspoor
Gaël Monfils has started his last-ever Monte Carlo Masters with a solid win over Tallon Griekspoor, whose 55 unforced errors cost him dearly in a 6-7 (7), 6-1, 6-4 defeat that made
Eala Eyes Clay Court Conquest as Philippines Star Prepares for 2026
Alex Eala faces her biggest challenge yet as the Filipino sensation targets clay court mastery in the upcoming 2026 season.
Moise Kouame becomes youngest ATP Masters winner since Rafael Nadal in 2003
Moise Kouame has become the youngest man to win a match at an ATP Masters 1000 event since Rafael Nadal achieved the feat in 2003.
At just 17 years old, Kouame secured his first
Victoria Mboko pulls out of Dubai championships
Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships due to a right-elbow injury, becoming the seventh player to pull out of the tournament—just hours af
Mboko into second WTA 1000 final after Ostapenko win
19-year-old sensation Victoria Mboko continued her meteoric rise, sealing a spot in a second WTA 1000 final after imperiously coasting past Jelena Ostapenko in Doha, 6-3, 6-2.
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Mboko saves match point to beat Andreeva and reach Doha quarter-finals
Victoria Mboko came out on top in a battle of teen sensations, as the 10th seed saved a match point to clinch a rollercoaster, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5) victory over Mirra Andreeva, reachin
Serena Williams Eligible to Return to Professional Tennis from February 22
Serena Williams has been listed as eligible to return to tennis from February 22 by the sport's drug-testing body (ITIA), though it remains unclear whether the 23-time Grand Slam
Australian Open: Gauff survives Baptiste scare
Third seed Coco Gauff battled back from a set down to beat compatriot Hailey Baptiste and book her place in round four.
The 21-year-old lost the opening set 6-3, but adjus
Australian Open: Victoria Mboko sets up Aryna Sabalenka showdown
Victoria Mboko continued her rapid rise up the rankings as she reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time with a 7-6 (5) 5-7 6-3 victory over 14th seed Clara Tauso
Victoria Mboko set for Adelaide final showdown against Mirra Andreeva
Two of the brightest young talents in tennis will play for the Adelaide International title after 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko advanced to their f
Frances Tiafoe and Lululemon Reveal Bold New Australian Open Kit
Lululemon and American tennis star Frances Tiafoe have teamed up to unveil a bold new kit for the Australian Open, blending high-performance innovation with the expressive style th
Rising Star Seline Ahoya Dominates Under-16 Tennis Championship
Top-seeded Kenyan junior Seline Ahoya underlined her rising status on the regional scene with a dominant performance at a recent Under-16 tennis tournament, cruising through the ea
Morocco Crowned Africa’s Top Tennis Nation for Seventh Consecutive Year
Morocco has once again confirmed its status as the leading tennis nation in Africa, securing the African Tennis Confederation’s “Best Nation’s Trophy” for 2025. This latest distinc
“I’m Always Looking Ahead” — Mboko Eyes Bright Future After Breakout Season
The ability to compartmentalise has been one of the defining factors of Victoria Mboko's ascent.
The 19-year-old Canadian has climbed from outside the top 300 into the wor
Gauff Beats Pegula to Win Wuhan Open — Secures Her Third WTA 1000 Title
Coco Gauff overcame Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in an all-American final at the Wuhan Open.
The third-seeded Gauff secure
Coco Gauff Rediscovers Form With Third-Round Win Over Magdalena Frech
American third seed Coco Gauff completed a confidence-boosting 6-3, 6-1 win over Poland's Magdalena Frech in the US Open third round on Saturday, finding her rhythm after a nervou
Coco Gauff Battles Through Three-Set Thriller to Advance at US Open
Coco Gauff survived a shaky serving performance to battle past Ajla Tomljanović in the first round of the US Open, winning 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5 after 2hr 57min on Tuesday night.
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Victoria Mboko Beats Naomi Osaka to win Maiden WTA title at Canadian Open
Wildcard Victoria Mboko won her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.
For the second successive ma
Mboko Reaches Montreal Final, Beating Rybakina
Victoria Mboko rallied to reach the National Bank Open final, beating ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday night.
The 18-year-old Mboko dropped to the cou
Victoria Mboko stuns Coco Gauff in straight sets at Montreal
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko took down top-seeded American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday, thrilling the home crowd as she reached the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 tourname
Venus Williams Returns to Tennis—and Hopes Serena Joins Her
Venus Williams is returning to the tennis scene, ready to compete for the first time in over a year.
While she smiled and laughed often on Sunday as she discussed her com
Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Jabeur retires from first round opener
Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired from her first round against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.
The Tunisian was trailing 3-2 in the first set when she took a medical
Gauff Dedicates French Open Win to 'people who look like me in America'
Newly-crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff, the first Black American to win the title in a decade, said on Saturday her victory in Paris was for people back home who looked lik
Aruna and other African Stars Knocked out of 2025 ITTF World Cup
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna on Wednesday exited the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, following a 4-0 loss to Sweden’s Anton Kallberg.
Despite having an edge in the first two set
Team Nigeria Shines at the ITTF World Para Future in Jordan
Nigeria once again proved its dominance in para table tennis, delivering a standout performance at the ITTF World Para Future tournament held in Amman, Jordan.
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Aruna Reclaims Africa’s Top Spot in World Rankings
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has overtaken Egypt’s Omar Assar to become Africa’s highest-ranked player in the world, now sitting at 18th in the week 12 ranking released on Tuesday.
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