
Kostyuk reaches first WTA 1000 final in a match overshadowed by what happened off the court
Marta Kostyuk beat Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 on Thursday evening and will face Russian Mirra Andreeva, the No 9 seed, in the final

“I still wish I could continue”: Kei Nishikori, the man who put Asian tennis on the Grand Slam map, to retire at season’s end
The first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam final is calling time. Kei Nishikori, the 2014 US Open finalist, Rio 2016 bronze medallist and former world No. 4, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of 2026. "I still wish I could continue my playing career," the 36-year-old said. "Even so, I can proudly say that I gave it my all."

On clay, Sinner has lost to one man in two years – Fils arrives with a case.
Since the last week of April 2024, Jannik Sinner has lost three clay matches, all to Carlos Alcaraz. On Friday in Madrid, Arthur Fils, unbeaten on clay this season after Barcelona, tries to be the second.
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HEADLINES & HEAT
Kostyuk reaches first WTA 1000 final in a match overshadowed by what happened off the court
Marta Kostyuk beat Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 on Thursday evening and will face Russian Mirra Andreeva, the No 9 seed, in the final
Zverev exacts Munich revenge on Cobolli to reach fourth Madrid semi-final
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday evening and will play Belgian Alexander Blockx in the next round
Andreeva celebrates birthday with Madrid final spot after tiebreak thriller
Mirra Andreeva won against Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Thursday. She’ll play the winner of the match between Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, the No 26 seed, and Austrian Anastasia Potapova in the final
Blockx defeats three straight top-20 opponents to reach first Masters semi-final
Blockx (world No 69) beat Ruud (No 12) 6-4, 6-4, ended the defending champion’s nine-match Madrid winning streak, and became the third Belgian in Masters history to reach a semi-final. He started 2026 ranked No. 117. On Thursday morning in Madrid, that number felt like ancient history.
Kostyuk dismantles Noskova to reach first Madrid semi-final on perfect clay record
Kostyuk (No 26) beat Noskova (No 13) 7-6 (1), 6-0, won the tiebreak 7-1, and took the second set without dropping a game. Ten wins in a row, ten matches on clay without a loss, and a semi-final against Potapova. McNally said she didn’t want to play her in Rome. On this evidence, nobody does.
Baptiste saves six match points to stun Sabalenka and reach first WTA 1000 semi-final
Baptiste (No 30) beat Sabalenka (No 1) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6), saved six match points, and won on the first she got. No player from the world’s top five has reached the semi-finals in Madrid. The draw has been turned upside down – and a 24-year-old American from Washington D.C. did most of the turning.
Jodar and Sinner set for Madrid quarter-final that has captivated a city
Sinner (No 1) has won 25 consecutive Masters matches and is chasing a record fifth consecutive title. Jodar (wild card) is 19, from Madrid, and has won 12 of his last 13. The city already knows which match it wants to watch. Wednesday at 4pm will tell them if they are ready for the answer.
Ruud saves two match points to deny Tsitsipas in Madrid epic
Tsitsipas (world No 80) had two match points at 5-3 in the third set. Ruud (No 12) saved them both, won the tiebreak 7-3, and roared. Nine straight wins in Madrid, defending champion, ice cold. Tsitsipas played the best tennis of his year and still lost.
Potapova and Noskova send Rybakina and Gauff packing as Madrid draw is turned on its head
Potapova (lucky loser) beat Rybakina (No 2) 7-6 (8), 6-4 after entering the draw when Keys withdrew on Friday morning; Noskova (No 13) beat Gauff (No 3) 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 from a double break down in the third set. Two of the tournament favourites are out. The quarter-finals are wide open.
Blockx stuns Auger-Aliassime as Madrid’s last 16 takes shape
Blockx (world No 53) beat Auger-Aliassime (No 3) 7-6 (3), 6-3 without a moment of panic – and moved from No 117 to No 53 in a single clay swing. The last 16 now features Tsitsipas v Ruud, Zverev v Mensik, and Medvedev v Cobolli. The draw is alive.
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Official: Craig Tiley confirmed as New USTA chief executive office
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Rafael Nadal already labels Carlos Alcaraz as a “legend”
Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.
Australian Open winner Carlos Alcaraz confirmed greatness after coaching shift
In December, the tennis world received the blockbuster news that Australian Open Winner Carlos Alcaraz decided to part ways with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. The successful duo had been together for seven years before the bombshell breakup. Ferrero discovered the young tennis phenom and worked with him since he was 15 years old. Together, … Continued
“An honor to put my name on the history books” : Carlos Alcaraz, legend in the making, still hungry by the way
By completing his Career Grand Slam at just 22, Carlos Alcaraz has moved from a generational talent to a historic anomaly, establishing a benchmark of early dominance that forces the tennis world to redefine the limits of his potential.
The mysterious physical dip in the final Novak Djokovic refuses to explain
After a flawless start, Novak Djokovic’s level plummeted from “north to south” in the 2026 Australian Open final. Despite a visible physical decline, the 38-year-old Serb refuses to share any health details to ensure the credit remains solely with Carlos Alcaraz.
“Legendary and historic: Djokovic salutes Alcaraz and Nadal in emotional final speech
Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.
The battle of tennis geniuses: Alcaraz topples the king of Melbourne to become the youngest career Grand Slam achiever
Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday night, becoming the youngest man to achieve the Career Grand Slam by handing Novak Djokovic his first-ever defeat in an Australian Open final, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Ksenia Efremova, juniors Australian Open champion: The potential of a prodigy confirmed on the big stage
French 16-year-old Ksenia Efremova secured her first Junior Grand Slam title by defeating Ekaterina Tupitsyna 6-3, 7-5, proving that the immense expectations surrounding her transition to the professional circuit are well-founded.
The incredible historical stakes of the Australian Open men’s final: 5 legendary records on the line for Djokovic or Alcaraz
The 2026 Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz—their third meeting in a major final and their first outside of Wimbledon – carries monumental historical weight. Regardless of the winner, legendary records are guaranteed to be broken.
“I maintained my level, played very tough and close matches, and won them all” : For now, Rybakina is the best female tennis player of the pack
Elena Rybakina’s evolution from a whirlwind Wimbledon winner to a tactical Melbourne champion was completed on Saturday, as she recovered from a set and a break down to avenge her 2023 heartbreak against Aryna Sabalenka and confirm her incredible form over the last six months.
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EXCLUSIVES & LONG READS
“It means I’m back”: How Fils turned a Miami diagnosis into a Barcelona title
The 21-year-old Frenchman spent a semi-final defeat identifying the precise cost of his greatest strength. What he did with that knowledge was something else entirely.
How Jannik Sinner turned a gruelling winter training block into the most dominant spring in tennis
Indian Wells. Miami. Monte Carlo. The world No. 1 didn’t just return from a sluggish start to the season – he came back and demolished the competition. Here is how he did it. Once upon a time in California…
No one wanted this match more than they did – why Alcaraz and Sinner needed the Monte-Carlo final
Sunday’s Monte-Carlo Masters final brings the first Alcaraz–Sinner clash of the year, on clay, with the world number one ranking at stake. Everyone was waiting for it — the players most of all, for whom facing each other is the only way to know where they truly stand.
Fonseca’s clay education: Talent, patience and the long road to the top
Teen prospect Joao Fonseca dazzles on debut in Monte-Carlo, but as he measures himself against Alcaraz and Sinner, the Brazilian knows that patience, humility and hard work – not hype – will shape his rise.
A decade on, Jelena Ostapenko is still a lot the same — and yet a whole lot different
Ten years on from her breakthrough in Doha, Jelena Ostapenko remains one of the most popular players on the tour. While the strengths of her game remain the same, the Latvian talks about why she is different from the teenager who won the French Open in 2017
Pliskova comeback is on but “Definitely Not” playing into her 40s
The former world No 1 is through to the third round of the WTA Qatar Open after two wins in the main draw
The machine’s second spark: Adrian Mannarino and the art of fueling confidence
After a grueling nearly five-month drought that saw him tumble down the rankings, 37-year-old Adrian Mannarino has rediscovered his “velvet touch” in Montpellier, anchored by a uniquely detached and resilient mindset.
Exclusive: Alycia Parks reveals practice session with Serena Williams; says 23-time Grand Slam champion is in great shape
The world No. 85 is through to the main draw of the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 after two wins in qualifying
Arthur Fils: The long road back through the salad bowl after a straight-sets reality check in Montpellier
We talked to Arthur Fils after his loss against Felix Auger-Aliassime in Montpelier. The French rising star reflected on the physical sacrifices and the steep learning curve required to rejoin the world’s elite.
“You have to find a way to win in the era you are given” : why winning a major just as hard now as it was in days of the Big 3
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claims it is easier to win a Slam now than when he was playing in the era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. This statement needs to be challenged by facts and current players’ viewpoints.
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Sinner deflects favourite tag and pays tribute to Alcaraz after Roland-Garros withdrawal
Jannik Sinner brushed aside questions about his Roland-Garros favouritism and paid a heartfelt tribute to an injured Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.
Alcaraz withdraws from Rome and Roland-Garros after his latest wrist exams
The reigning Roland Garros champion will forfeit 3,000 ranking points as rival Jannik Sinner stands to benefit most from his absence.
Incredible dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner may not be the best thing for tennis, or them
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How Jannik Sinner turned a gruelling winter training block into the most dominant spring in tennis
Indian Wells. Miami. Monte Carlo. The world No. 1 didn’t just return from a sluggish start to the season – he came back and demolished the competition. Here is how he did it. Once upon a time in California…
Sinner seizes the throne: world No. 1 after defeating Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo final
A 7-6, 6-3 victory over the reigning champion ends Alcaraz’s 22-week reign at the top of the rankings, hands Sinner his 67th week at No. 1 —–and delivers his first title on clay at the highest level.
Alcaraz defends his Monte-Carlo crown and clay master reputation – with the world No. 1 ranking on the line too
Alcaraz arrives on clay having lost just once in two years on the surface. Sinner arrives having spent exactly as many weeks at world No. 1 as his opponent: 66. Only one of them leaves with the right to add a 67th.
No one wanted this match more than they did – why Alcaraz and Sinner needed the Monte-Carlo final
Sunday’s Monte-Carlo Masters final brings the first Alcaraz–Sinner clash of the year, on clay, with the world number one ranking at stake. Everyone was waiting for it — the players most of all, for whom facing each other is the only way to know where they truly stand.
Jannik Sinner’s record: 37 consecutive Sets Won in ATP Masters 1000 – 2025-2026, the full list
From Paris to Monte-Carlo, Jannik Sinner was untouchable at the sport’s biggest stages — winning 17 consecutive Masters 1000 matches in straight sets before Tomáš Macháč finally took a set from him in the fourth round at Monte-Carlo.
“I’m Still in the Right Way”: Alcaraz unbothered after Miami Open exit
Carlos Alcaraz lost to Sebastian Korda in Miami but refused to sound the alarm, pointing to a positive week’s work and a clay season he can’t wait for.
« Never seen Daniil playing like this » : Why Alcaraz happened to finally lose a tennis match in 2026
Carlos Alcaraz lost for the first time in 2026 on Saturday, and he was the first to say why – Daniil Medvedev played a match the world No. 1 had never seen from him before. Three reasons explain the defeat, and none of them have much to do with excuses.
THE BIG THREE
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, forever in the tennis news
Rafael Nadal already labels Carlos Alcaraz as a “legend”
Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.
“Legendary and historic: Djokovic salutes Alcaraz and Nadal in emotional final speech
Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.
Novak Djokovic: “This win almost equals winning a Grand Slam”
Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the “experts” who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.
Once blessed with computer-like recall, memories fading for Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and others
Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.
Federer in Melbourne: What the Legend Really Thinks About Alcaraz, Serena, and the ‘Lies’ of Tour Life (in 9 key quotes)
Roger Federer spoke at the Australian Open on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Opening Ceremony and exhibition match. Here are the 9 key takeaways from his press conference.
Djokovic severs ties with PTPA in major blow to player union
Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the PTPA, the breakaway union he co-founded in 2020, citing deep-seated concerns over transparency and governance.
Federer to Take Rod Laver arena for maiden Australian Open opening ceremony
Roger Federer returns to Melbourne for AO opening night exhibition alongside Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. He hasn’t played in Melbourne since 2020.
Nadal on his rivalry with the Big Three: ‘You end up appreciating your rivals’
Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview on his competitive yet respectful rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, stating that he has grown to appreciate his rivals and is proud of the shared history.
Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of fame’s class of 2026
Swiss legend Roger Federer will join tennis immortals at August ceremony.
Novak Djokovic becomes oldest ATP Tour champion with Athens victory
Novak Djokovic secured his 101st career title on Saturday, defeating Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a physically demanding 2-hour, 58-minute final at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens.
Djokovic not ready to retire yet
“Longevity is one of my biggest motivations,” Djokovic said in Riyadh, downplaying any impression that he might retire soon.
Federer set for exhibition doubles return in Shanghai in October
Roger Federer is set to make his long-awaited return to the court in front of a crows this autumn, in a special exhibition doubles event at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The Swiss legend, who retired from professional tennis in September 2022 at the age of 41, will take part in a “Roger & Friends” event on October … Continued
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ATP Tour
Singles
Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
Felix Auger-Aliassime
WTA Tour
Singles
Aryna Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina
Coco Gauff
Iga Swiatek