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TennisZizou Bergs notched the biggest win of his career by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters, signaling a major step forward for the Belgian at the ATP 1000 tournament.
13 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisAlexander Zverev edges Quentin Halys in a tense three-set battle; Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe fall in Shanghai Masters third round.
12 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisNovak Djokovic suffers a surprising early exit at the 2026 Shanghai Masters, falling in straight sets to former champion Hubert Hurkacz.
11 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s season ends early due to knee inflammation, sparking support and concern from fellow players like Novak Djokovic as the ATP rankings and major tournaments feel his absence.
9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisCoco Gauff faces a torrent of racist abuse after a disputed point in her China Open victory over Sun Xinran. The American star highlights the ongoing issue of online harassment in tennis.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisNovak Djokovic won his seventh China Open after Alex de Minaur retired due to injury in the final, marking Djokovic’s 102nd career title and an unbeaten run in Beijing.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisCarlos Alcaraz secured his third title of 2026 with a successful defense at the Japan Open, overcoming doubts after a lengthy injury layoff.
7 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisAlex de Minaur fought through a nearly three-hour thriller to defeat Quentin Halys at the China Open, advancing to the quarterfinal where he'll face former top-10 Russian Andrey Rublev.
4 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisThe WTA Tour will deliver equal prize money for women at all combined 1000 events starting in 2027, marking a historic milestone for tennis, alongside changes in tournament structure and player schedules.
2 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

TennisAndre Agassi, once vocal about his dislike of tennis, now enjoys coaching and leadership with Team World at the Laver Cup, reflecting a renewed passion for the sport.
29 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

TennisAustralia’s Kim Birrell celebrates her maiden WTA title at the Korea Open, defeating fellow Aussie Maya Joint, but surrenders the national number one spot to Talia Gibson after a pivotal week in women's tennis.
29 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisCarlos Alcaraz staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Taylor Fritz at the 2026 Laver Cup, saving two match points and using decisive drop shots to even the competition at 5-5.
28 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisAustralian Talia Gibson reached her first tour-level singles final after Tatiana Prozorova withdrew from their Singapore Open semifinal amid controversy over concussion protocols.
26 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

TennisWimbledon champion Linda Noskova powered Czechia past Britain, securing a place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals semifinals with a strong singles win.
24 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

TennisAlexander Zverev boosted Germany in Davis Cup qualifying, while South Korea reached the Final 8, marking an Asian milestone.
21 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisBen Shelton lost his Davis Cup singles match to Jiri Lehecka in Prague, bringing Czechia level with the United States in the crucial qualifying round.
20 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisAdam Walton’s journey from a small North Queensland town to representing Australia in the Davis Cup highlights an unconventional tennis career shaped by persistence and a late-blooming talent.
19 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisAfter an early US Open exit, Alex de Minaur views Australia's Davis Cup tie with Poland as a much-needed opportunity to regain momentum and confidence.
17 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisElena Rybakina defeats Zheng Qinwen at the 2026 US Open to reach her first semifinal in New York and clinch the WTA No. 1 ranking.
16 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TennisElena Rybakina outlasts defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title, capping a season of major success.
15 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

All SportsA four-set final gives Alexander Zverev another major title. The score, turning points and limits of what one match can tell us.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read