Tennis

Rome champion Alcaraz expects French Open threat from 'insane' Sinner

Alcaraz fended off two set points late in the first set and then seized control in the tie-break before pulling away for a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 win, his fourth in a row over world number one Sinner.

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff to win Italian Open

Late bloomer Paolini is the first Italian woman to win the Rome event since Raffaella Reggi in 1985 after overcoming former US Open champion Gauff.

Murray and Djokovic end coaching partnership after six months

Djokovic stunned the tennis world in November when he hired the retired Murray, who had no track record as a coach.

Swiatek's Italian Open title defence ended early by Collins

World number two Swiatek was hunting a fourth title at the Foro Italico but failed to get past the third round of the last major tournament before the French Open.

'Lucky number seven' for Ruud after beating Draper to clinch Madrid Open

Casper Ruud joked seven was his lucky number after claiming the most important trophy of his career in his seventh big final as he beat Jack Draper on Sunday to win the Madrid Open.

'Like a dream', says Sabalenka after third Madrid title

Sabalenka recorded her tour-leading 31st victory this season on the Madrid clay, adding the WTA 1000 trophy to titles in Brisbane and Miami.

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, after losing his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.

Swiatek hardened by going 'through the worst' after doping ban

Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has "been through the worst" after surviving her positive test over contaminated melatonin.

I don't miss tennis: Rafael Nadal

The 38-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slam trophies, including 14 at Roland Garros, retired from the sport after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November.

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

Rome champion Alcaraz expects French Open threat from 'insane' Sinner

Alcaraz fended off two set points late in the first set and then seized control in the tie-break before pulling away for a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 win, his fourth in a row over world number one Sinner.

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff to win Italian Open

Late bloomer Paolini is the first Italian woman to win the Rome event since Raffaella Reggi in 1985 after overcoming former US Open champion Gauff.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Murray and Djokovic end coaching partnership after six months

Djokovic stunned the tennis world in November when he hired the retired Murray, who had no track record as a coach.

May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

Swiatek's Italian Open title defence ended early by Collins

World number two Swiatek was hunting a fourth title at the Foro Italico but failed to get past the third round of the last major tournament before the French Open.

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025

'Lucky number seven' for Ruud after beating Draper to clinch Madrid Open

Casper Ruud joked seven was his lucky number after claiming the most important trophy of his career in his seventh big final as he beat Jack Draper on Sunday to win the Madrid Open.

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

'Like a dream', says Sabalenka after third Madrid title

Sabalenka recorded her tour-leading 31st victory this season on the Madrid clay, adding the WTA 1000 trophy to titles in Brisbane and Miami.

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, after losing his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

Swiatek hardened by going 'through the worst' after doping ban

Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has "been through the worst" after surviving her positive test over contaminated melatonin.

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

I don't miss tennis: Rafael Nadal

The 38-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slam trophies, including 14 at Roland Garros, retired from the sport after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November.

April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

Birthday boy Zverev roars back to form with Munich win

The top-seeded Zverev, appearing in his first final since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open title decider in January, had little trouble dealing with Shelton, ranked 15 in the world.