A dispute over prize money at the upcoming French Open has intensified after several top women’s tennis players warned they could boycott the tournament if financial concerns are not addressed. Read More: French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall World number one Aryna Sabalenka and American star Coco Gauff are among the leading […]
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Alcaraz shines in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka reaches fourth round
Carlos Alcaraz produced a spectacular performance in his 100th Grand Slam match, cruising into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win over France’s Corentin Moutet at Melbourne Park on Friday. Read More: Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam at Australian Open The 22-year-old Spaniard dazzled with his athleticism, including a remarkable rally where […]
Alcaraz, Sabalenka and Gauff power into Australian Open third round
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz continued his steady march through the Australian Open on Wednesday, fending off a barrage of heavy hitting before booking his place in the third round. The Spaniard overcame German Yannick Hanfmann 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in a match that demanded both patience and precision. Read More: Alcaraz, Sabalenka named top-seeded […]
Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: World number one Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on winning the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam, despite parting ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero last month. Read More: Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match The 22-year-old Spaniard, who split with Ferrero after a seven-year partnership that delivered […]
Sinner threatens Alcaraz’s bid for career Grand Slam in Melbourne
Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open this month, but the rising Spanish star may need to overcome his most formidable contemporary rival, Jannik Sinner, to do so. The 22-year-old has already captured six major titles, yet Melbourne remains the only Slam missing from his résumé after four […]
Djokovic skips Adelaide warm-up to focus on Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has announced he will withdraw from next week’s Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to concentrate on preparations for the year’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. The 38-year-old Serbian made the announcement via social media, citing physical readiness as the reason for his decision. Read More: Novak Djokovic steps away from Professional Tennis […]
Novak Djokovic steps away from Professional Tennis Players Association
Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday that he is stepping away from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the advocacy group he co-founded, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Djokovic, who co-launched the PTPA with Vasek Pospisil in 2020 to strengthen player representation, said his decision was also influenced by how his voice and image had […]
Venus Williams to make Australian Open comeback at 45
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after being granted a wildcard entry, tournament organisers announced on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years. The 45-year-old American last competed at the season-opening Grand Slam in 2021, where she exited in the second round after a loss […]
Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka to retire in 2026
Stan Wawrinka says the 2026 season will be his last as the three-time Grand Slam singles champion aims to finish his career “on the best note possible.” “Every book needs an ending. It’s time to write the final chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. 2026 will be my last year on tour,” […]
Sinner stuns Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title
TURIN: Italy’s Jannik Sinner closed out a turbulent season in style on Sunday, defeating world number one Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 to retain his ATP Finals crown in front of a raucous Turin crowd. The 24-year-old collapsed to the floor after breaking Alcaraz’s serve in the final game before celebrating with his team amid […]