Tennis

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic on Monday after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd and striking a spectator in the eye. Medvedev was trailing Djokovic 7-5, 5-3 when the incident occurred. Having already lost the point, the world No. 5 hit the ball after it rebounded off the wall, sending it into the stands. Spectator Receives Assistance The spectator, who was seated in the first row, immediately clutched his left eye and

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled through an inconsistent start to defeat fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 and reach the Japan Open final on Monday. The top seed will face Czech player Jiri Lehecka in Tuesday’s final as he looks to claim his first singles title since returning from a wrist injury. Alcaraz Fights Back After Losing Opening Set Alcaraz appeared in control at 5-4 in the opening set after securing an early break, but two shaky service games allowed Munar to

Novak Djokovic produced another trademark comeback on Sunday, defeating top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the China Open semifinals in Beijing. The six-time champion, competing at the ATP 500 event for the first time since 2015, was pushed hard by Zverev but recovered from a slow start to extend his unbeaten record at the tournament. Zverev Takes Early Control Djokovic struggled to find his rhythm in the opening set as Zverev used his powerful serve and groundstrokes to take control.

Czech stars Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik claimed the US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory gave Muchova and Mensik their first Grand Slam trophy as a team, after a thrilling contest that was decided by a 10-point match tiebreak. Czech Pair Make Fast Start Muchova and Mensik came out strongly in the opening set, with Mensik’s powerful serve proving difficult for their opponents to handle.

Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wildcard for the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw, organisers confirmed on Wednesday, reversing his earlier exclusion from the tournament’s initial wildcard list. The decision comes after several days of strong reactions from fans, who questioned why the three-time Grand Slam champion had been left out during what is expected to be his farewell season. Wawrinka Set to Return to US Open The 41-year-old Wawrinka expressed his excitement after receiving the wildcard, saying he

The US Open will offer a record $108 million in total prize money at this year's final Grand Slam of the tennis season, marking the largest purse in the history of the sport. The announcement was made on Thursday and comes amid growing calls from players for a larger share of Grand Slam tournament revenues. Singles Champions to Earn $5.5 Million The men's and women's singles champions at the August 23 to September 13 tournament in New York will each receive $5.5 million.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka battled past Australia's Talia Gibson in straight sets on Sunday to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Masters, joining several other leading contenders in the next round. Sabalenka Survives Tough Test Sabalenka defeated Gibson 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) in a match that lasted just under two hours on a windy Grandstand Court. The world No. 1 needed six match points to close out the contest, with Gibson saving five of them during the 12th game of the second set

Second seed Elena Rybakina staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in a thrilling Canadian Open quarterfinal in Toronto on Tuesday. The Kazakh star recovered from a set and a break down to secure victory after two hours and 33 minutes and book a semifinal meeting with fourth seed Coco Gauff. Osaka Takes Early Control Osaka made a fast start in the first tour-level meeting between the two players. The Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion broke Rybakina in the

Major Tennis Champions Join The Mixed Doubles Draw Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open. Organizers completely revamped this mixed doubles event last year. They designed the new format specifically to attract superstar pairings. The exciting two-day tournament begins on August 25 in New York. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing these global icons share a court. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka bring star power to the US Open. The revamped mixed doubles tournament offers massive financial rewards for top

Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek delivered a commanding performance to book her place in the third round with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova. After an emotional opening-round battle, the Polish star looked back to her dominant best, needing just 70 minutes to dispatch the former world number one. On the men's side, Alexander Zverev also impressed with a straight-sets victory over Valentin Royer, continuing his strong Wimbledon campaign and boosting hopes of making his deepest run yet at the All

Jannik Sinner opened his Australian Open title defence with a 7-6(2) 7-6(5) 6-1 win over Nicolas Jarry on Monday, contrasting doping cases in the two players.  World number one Sinner, who survived suspension despite two drug tests in March, was well-served at Rod Laver Arena on a blazing Rod Laver Arena by the large-serving Chilean who spent 11 months in 2020 behind bars for doping.  Jarry had written in the build-up to the match to the Chilean newspaper La Tercera that he hoped

Elena Rybakina, reigning champion, is set to defend her title in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open which will take place from February 1st to February 8th at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. She is now fit to play after battling injuries in the previous season.  Belinda Bencic, Daria Kasatkina, and Elena Rybakina look to be rivaling for the title this season. Rybakina, who is a 25 year old Kazakh strong player, is going up against fierce competition including Bencic, who gave

Iga Swiatek, the French Open victor, has received final and non-appealable sanctions, namely a one-month ban from competition, after test results showed that she ingested Trimetazidine (TMZ), which is on the WADA prohibited substances list. Such a definitive decision about this doping case was announced on Thursday by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after examining the evidence for the 23-year-old Polish player who had tested positive during an out of competition sample taken in August 2024.  However, the ITIA took a rather

Apart from all these, the gripping news for all the tennis lovers is the retirement news of Rafael Nadal who is announcing the same after winning a total of 22 grand slam titles. The Spaniard has been performing at one of the best tennis players ever and the last tournament in which he will wear the `Rojas’ color will be the Davis Cup finals for which he plays for his nation in November. The 38-year-old was last seen on the courts in Paris

Abu Dhabi gears up for a te­nnis spectacular from Feb 1-8, 2025, at Zayed Sports City. The­ third Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open promises to be anothe­r top-tier global event to follow the­ resounding success of the e­arlier one.  The e­vent, officially announced by the Wome­n’s Tennis Association (WTA) and IMG, will unfold again at the International Te­nnis Centre. To cele­brate the ticket kickoff for the­ WTA 500 event, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open launche­s a fan contest to win a dream trip to the

On Sunday, Jannik Sinner grabbe­d his second Grand Slam of 2024. He dashed Taylor Fritz's dre­ams in the US Open final, breaking a 21-ye­ar American drought for a male champion at the majors. Sinne­r, ranked number one globally, claime­d his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January. His 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory also made him the­ first Italian man to celebrate a win in Ne­w York. 23-year-old Sinne­r recently asserte­d his dominance in tennis with a 55th win and a sixth

Jessica Pegula fought back after a sluggish beginning, coming from behind in a set and a break to beat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the U.S. Open. Securing the win placed Pegula in her inaugural Grand Slam final, displaying toughness and perseverance following a challenging first set against the Czech opponent. Jessica Pegula, seeded at No. 6 and a 30-year-old New York native, has been in outstanding form, securing victory in 15 out of her last 16 matches. Her outstanding performance at

Jannik Sinner, the top seed, came out victorious after a tough match against Tommy Paul, defeating him 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the US Open on Monday. Sinner, who served 10 aces at a lively Arthur Ashe Stadium, is the sole player to make it to the quarterfinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments this year. He said that he started the match strong and acknowledged that there were some fluctuations throughout. Hopefully, discovering my groove towards the end

NEW YORK (AP) — Zheng Qinwen triumphed over Donna Vekic in a rematch of their Olympic final, securing her place in the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-2 win. The match concluded early Monday morning, marking the latest finish of a women’s match in U.S. Open history. The match ended at 2:15 a.m. when the No. 7-seeded Qinwen clinched her victory, completing a grueling 2-hour and 50-minute contest. This encounter was a significantly tougher and longer challenge compared to their

On Thursday, Jannik Sinner achieved a significant milestone by securing his 50th victory of the year, advancing to the third round of the US Open. This impressive win highlights Sinner's remarkable consistency and form throughout the season, as he continues to make waves in the tournament and solidify his position as a top contender. World number one Jannik Sinner continued his stellar form by defeating American Alex Michelsen, ranked 49th, with a commanding score of 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. This victory not only marks