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Alcaraz Outlasts Shelton to Claim Paris Masters Crown
Carlos Alcaraz edged Ben Shelton in two tight sets to win the Paris Masters and settle his US Open score with the big-serving American.
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Alcaraz avenges Shelton loss to claim first Paris Masters crown
Carlos Alcaraz settles a score with Ben Shelton to win the Paris Masters for the first time, extending his superb comeback from injury.
World No.1 Rybakina pulls out of WTA Finals, says body isn't ready
Elena Rybakina, the world number one, has withdrawn from the season-ending WTA Finals, saying she is not physically ready to compete.
Alcaraz Books Shelton Rematch in Paris Masters Final
Carlos Alcaraz is through to the Paris Masters final, where he'll face Ben Shelton again and says he's ready for one of tennis's toughest tests.
Alcaraz saves two match points to oust Fritz and lift Jodar into ATP finals
Carlos Alcaraz survived two match points to beat Taylor Fritz in Paris, and his escape also booked Spanish compatriot Rafael Jodar a place at the ATP finals.
WTA chair Camillo apologises to Pegula after 'diva' remark goes live
Valerie Camillo has said sorry to Jessica Pegula after her 'diva' comment about Mirra Andreeva was beamed out on a live stream.
Sinner Loses Architect of His Rise as Title-Winning Coach Plans Exit
The coach behind Jannik Sinner's five Grand Slams and world No. 1 ranking will exit at year's end, forcing a big reset for tennis's top man.
Jodie Burrage Says Online Abuse No Longer Shocks Tennis Players
After a wave of vile messages following her latest defeat, Britain's Jodie Burrage says the abuse has become so routine that it no longer frightens her.
WTA Apologizes After Hot Mic Catches Pegula Calling Andreeva a 'Diva'
The WTA admits it never told players their practice chatter was live, after Jessica Pegula's remarks about Mirra Andreeva hit its YouTube stream.
Pegula Calls Andreeva a 'Diva' After Practice Session Caught on Stream
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula's remark about Mirra Andreeva was picked up on a live stream after the pair hit together in practice.
Hijikata stuns Djokovic in Paris to end Serb's ATP Finals hopes
Qualifier Rinky Hijikata fought back from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic and book a Paris Masters third-round spot.
Zverev Hits Back at Doubters After Paris Masters Exit as World No. 1
Fresh off a Paris Masters defeat, the new world number one says he's the only top-ranked player made to justify his place at the summit.
WTA rallies behind Jodie Burrage after online death threats in India
Britain's Jodie Burrage has WTA staff in her corner at an event in India after receiving death threats on social media.
Hijikata Stuns Djokovic in Paris, Ending Serb's ATP Finals Bid
Qualifier Rinky Hijikata knocks out Novak Djokovic in Paris, shutting the door on the Serb's push for a place at the Turin season finale.
Nadal Set to Swap Clay for the Boardroom at Real Madrid
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal is reportedly heading to Real Madrid's board, turning a lifelong love for Los Blancos into a role in the club's leadership.
WTA Steps In to Back Jodie Burrage After Death Threats Following Chennai Loss
Britain's Jodie Burrage has been offered extra WTA support after sharing abusive messages and death threats sent to her following a first-round exit in India.
Teen Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Sofia Kenin for first WTA Tour win
Seventeen-year-old Briton Mika Stojsavljevic outplays Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin to claim her first main-draw win on the WTA Tour.
Jodie Burrage Gets Death Threats After Losing WTA Tour Comeback Match
Britain's Jodie Burrage faced vile online abuse, including death threats, after losing her first WTA Tour singles match in 16 months.
Wimbledon Semi-Finalist Fery Crashes Out of Paris Masters in Round One
Arthur Fery's Paris Masters campaign ended before it began, as Quentin Halys beat the Wimbledon semi-finalist in straight sets on opening day.
Boulter Shakes Off Distraction to Storm Into Hong Kong Open Last 16
Katie Boulter admits an on-court incident got under her skin, but she refocused to book her place in the Hong Kong Open last 16.
Shelton Hires Alcaraz's Ex-Coach Ferrero to Chase Tennis's Top Spot
Ben Shelton has recruited Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who helped build Carlos Alcaraz into a champion, and the move could reshape the chase for the top.
Zverev Finally Hits World No. 1, But the Unease Won't Go Away
Alexander Zverev has topped the rankings after a season of relentless consistency, yet the celebration comes with an uncomfortable edge.
Harriet Dart Wins Maiden WTA Title at 30 With Guangzhou Comeback
A qualifier who saved three match points in the semis, Harriet Dart fought back to beat teenager Lilli Tagger and claim her first tour-level trophy.
Harriet Dart Storms Through Qualifying to Win Maiden WTA Title in Guangzhou
Harriet Dart came through qualifying to lift the Guangzhou Open, the first WTA singles crown of her career, and calls it an incredible week.
Harriet Dart Claims Maiden WTA Title With Three-Set Win Over Tagger
Britain's Harriet Dart outlasts rising Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger in three sets in Guangzhou to lift her first WTA trophy.
Harriet Dart Silences the Doubters With Marion Bartoli in Her Corner
Harriet Dart finally has her WTA title, and she credits Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli's belief for the best week of her career.
Alcaraz Dispatches De Minaur in Vienna to Keep ATP 500 Streak Alive
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the Vienna Open, extending his flawless run at ATP 500 level.
De Minaur Stuns Zverev in Vienna Thriller to Book Alcaraz Final
Alex de Minaur survived a deciding tiebreak against Alexander Zverev and now meets Carlos Alcaraz for the Vienna Open title.
De Minaur Stuns Zverev in Vienna Open Semi-Final Upset
Alex de Minaur ambushed Alexander Zverev in Vienna, spoiling the German's first outing since securing the world number one ranking.
Harriet Dart Fights Into Her First WTA Tour Singles Final in Guangzhou
Harriet Dart held her nerve and wiped away tears after beating China's Sun Xinran to reach the first WTA Tour singles final of her career.
De Minaur Downs Berrettini in Vienna for 350th Win, Sets Zverev Showdown
Alex de Minaur beat Matteo Berrettini in straight sets in Vienna to notch win No. 350 and book a semi-final against Alexander Zverev.
Zverev Cruises Past Fery to Book Vienna Open Semi-Final Spot
Alexander Zverev overpowered Britain's Arthur Fery in a commanding display to move into the last four at the Vienna Open.
Dart Fights Back to Stun Badosa and Reach Guangzhou Semi-Finals
Harriet Dart roars back from a set down to beat Paula Badosa and book only the second WTA Tour semi-final of her career in Guangzhou.
Struff stuns Djokovic in Basel, dimming Serb's Turin hopes
Jan-Lennard Struff's surprise win over Novak Djokovic in Basel leaves the Serb's bid for the ATP Finals in Turin in serious doubt.
Zverev Storms Into Vienna Last Eight, Set to Seize World No. 1 From Sinner
Alexander Zverev's run to the Vienna last eight puts him on course to snatch the world number one ranking from Jannik Sinner.
Rybakina beats Putintseva in Tokyo to lock up year-end world No. 1
Elena Rybakina took down Yulia Putintseva in the Pan Pacific Open last 16 and clinched the year-end women's singles number one ranking.
Djokovic fights back past Humbert in Basel to keep ATP Finals bid alive
Novak Djokovic dug deep to overturn Ugo Humbert in Basel, a 'big win' that keeps his season-ending ATP Finals hopes breathing.
Wawrinka bows out in Basel as Lehecka ends the Swiss great's career
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka said goodbye to tennis in front of his home fans after a straight-sets loss to Jiri Lehecka in Basel.
Stan Wawrinka bows out in Basel, ending a career that crashed the Big Three party
Three Grand Slam titles, one thunderous backhand and an emotional farewell in Basel: Stan Wawrinka's career closes with the warmth of a home crowd.
Venus Williams Falls Again, Beaten by 18-Year-Old for 16th Straight Loss
Venus Williams, 46, drops her 16th match in a row, this time to an opponent 28 years her junior, in a clash of generations.
150+ Doubles Stars Fight ATP Cuts: 'This Would Destroy Careers'
More than 150 doubles players, Wimbledon champions among them, are pushing the ATP to scrap 'drastic' cuts they say could kill the format.
150+ ATP doubles stars fight back against plan to gut the format
More than 150 doubles players have signed an open letter urging the ATP to scrap proposed cuts that would halve doubles draws from 2028.
Klugman, 17, Sweeps Wrexham Open Title Without Dropping a Set
Teenager Klugman beat her French opponent 6-2 6-4 in the final to claim the W100 crown after a flawless week in Wales.
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.
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.
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