Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to reach his second consecutive Monte-Carlo final. Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s final, with the world No. 1 ranking on the line.

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinals of the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to reach his first final in the Principality. Sinner offered zero break points.

After a dominant opening against Humbert, a difficult three-setter on Thursday that left him tired, Jannik Sinner was back to his best on Friday. “I wish every match would be like this,” he said. Zverev is next.

Valentin Vacherot defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to become the first Monégasque player to reach the quarterfinals in the Open Era. The result confirms Vacherot’s entry into the top 20. He next faces No. 5 seed Alex de Minaur.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in the third round of the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to reach the quarterfinals.

Jannik Sinner won against Tomas Machac 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-3 on Thursday. He’ll face Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, the No 6 seed, in the next round

Valentin Vacherot defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 (6), 7-5 on Wednesday evening. He’ll play Pole Hubert Hurkacz in the next round

Carlos Alcaraz beat Sebastian Baez in 70 minutes and then said the quiet part out loud – he expects to lose the No. 1 ranking before the clay season ends.

Jannik Sinner opened his clay season without a blemish, dropping two points on serve and hitting 19 winners to dismantle Ugo Humbert in just over an hour (6-3, 6-0).

Francisco Cerundolo, the Argentine No. 16 seed, knocked out three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.

Tennis Australia and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have confirmed that Craig Tiley will be the USTA’s next CEO.

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

The former world No 1 is through to the third round of the WTA Qatar Open after two wins in the main draw

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.

The world No. 85 is through to the main draw of the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 after two wins in qualifying

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.

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.

Whether it’s facing legends or battling amateurs for AUD $1 million, the 2026 Australian Open reveals an industry transformed, where even the fiercest athletes are trading the tension of the locker room for the shared joy of the stadium.

Far from 2025 Murray vibes, the 10-time champion has returned to Melbourne with a streamlined team and a clinical focus on the “kinetic chain”.

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.

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.

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.

Juan Carlos Ferrero breaks a two-month silence on the split with Carlos Alcaraz, revealing the contractual friction and divergent visions of discipline that ended tennis’s most dominant partnership.

The world No. 1 secured his first Qatar ExxonMobil Open title in just 50 minutes, extending his perfect start to the 2026 season to 12-0.

After a surprising three-set exit in Doha, the World No. 2 remains unphased by a temporary dip in form.

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.

Carlos Alcaraz stated that he never thought for a single second about giving up in his grueling semifinal against Zverev, literally or figuratively. Even the challenge of rebuilding his body before the final is one he has fully accepted.

While the world No. 1’s groundstrokes remain the most destructive in the game, it is the evolution of his serve into a “sleeper” weapon, modeled on the precision of Novak Djokovic, that highlights his relentless drive for improvement.

The World described the split with Juan Carlos Ferrero as a natural conclusion to the foundational period of his career, at his arrival in Melbourne

During their 2026 season opener in South Korea, world leaders Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner discussed the tantalizing possibility of a doubles pairing

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the PTPA, the breakaway union he co-founded in 2020, citing deep-seated concerns over transparency and governance.

Roger Federer returns to Melbourne for AO opening night exhibition alongside Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. He hasn’t played in Melbourne since 2020.

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.

Swiss legend Roger Federer will join tennis immortals at August ceremony.

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.

“Longevity is one of my biggest motivations,” Djokovic said in Riyadh, downplaying any impression that he might retire soon.

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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