Jannik Sinner conquers Beijing with commanding final victory
With a 6-2, 6-2 win over American youngster Learner Tien, Jannik Sinner captured the China Open title in Beijing, reinforcing his hard-court dominance and earning the 21st trophy of his career.
Alcaraz wins his 8th trophy of 2025 at Tokyo final, drop-shotting Fritz 6-4, 6-4
Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of the season at the Japan Open. The world No. 1 defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to claim his first title in Tokyo.
Djokovic struggled in his return but got the job done against Cilic in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic won in straight sets this Friday in the second round of the Shanghai Masters 1000 against Marin Cilic (7-6, 6-4).
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“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness
First win over Alcaraz, the 3 points that sealed victory: Fritz rejuvenated by a blockbuster Laver Cup weekend
“40 will be the right time for me” – Monfils to retire at the end of the 2026 season
Bublik wins his 4th title of the year in Hangzhou
Swiatek wins the 25th title of her career in Seoul
Cervara: “Continuing with Daniil would have been a risk, for him as well as for me.”
ALCARAZ x SINNER
Features on The NEW TWO reshaping tennis
Alcaraz: “This is the best season I’ve ever had”
Carlos Alcaraz is competing in the Tokyo tournament for the first time. “People often ask me what my goal in tennis is. I always say that I want to measure up to the legends or the greatest players in history, but I’m not focused on that at the moment.”
The US Open masterclass: How Carlos became an Alcaraz 2.0 by scanning Sinner’s game after Wimbledon loss
The US Open victory wasn’t just a win, it was the culmination of a month-long mission for Carlos Alcaraz, who used a humbling Wimbledon loss to Jannik Sinner as the catalyst for his most “perfect” performance to date.
Alcaraz’s dream accomplished: Reclaiming No. 1 was ‘everything (he was) working for’
“When you achieve the goals you set up yourself at the beginning of the year, it feels amazing” said Carlos Alcaraz after his win at the US Open.
After US Open final loss to Alcaraz, Sinner vows to shift his game, sacrifices wins for unpredictability
“I’m going to aim to maybe even losing some matches from now on, but trying to do some changes, trying to be a bit more unpredictable as a player”, Sinne said.
Alcaraz v Sinner: Head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about their rivalry – updated after US Open final
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are enjoying a fantastic rivalry that is inspiring each other to new tennis heights
Six majors on three surfaces before 23: Alcaraz’s landmarks are stunning
At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slam titles—on all three surfaces—putting him on track to challenge some of the most legendary records in tennis history.
Unplayable Alcaraz conquers Sinner in US Open classic, reclaims World No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz proved too strong for rival Jannik Sinner, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to claim a hard-fought revenge for his Wimbledon final defeat and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking.
The incredible stat that already sets Alcaraz and Sinner apart from the Big Three (and other legends)
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have now met three times in a row in the final of a Grand Slam in the same season. As unbelievable as it may sound, this has never happened before (in this precise way).
Alcaraz v Sinner, the US Open quarter-final that may have shaped our next decade of tennis
In 2022, Tennis Majors published a six-part series on Carlos Alcaraz’s rise to the top. His emerging rivalry with Jannik Sinner was already being viewed as the foundation for the future of tennis. Time for a replay!
With Sinner and Alcaraz increasingly dominant, odds are against Djokovic winning No 25
The Serbian knows time is against him as his body starts to fail and the top two begin to pull away
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Alcaraz’s dream accomplished: Reclaiming No. 1 was ‘everything (he was) working for’
“When you achieve the goals you set up yourself at the beginning of the year, it feels amazing” said Carlos Alcaraz after his win at the US Open.
After US Open final loss to Alcaraz, Sinner vows to shift his game, sacrifices wins for unpredictability
“I’m going to aim to maybe even losing some matches from now on, but trying to do some changes, trying to be a bit more unpredictable as a player”, Sinne said.
After the Wimbledon nightmare, Anisimova still too nervous: ‘It’s something I’m trying to work on’
Amanda Anisimova lost her second Grand Slam final on Saturday at the US Open, falling to Aryna Sabalenka.
Sabalenka’s ultimate triumph: the battle of the mind
After two humbling final defeats in 2025, Aryna Sabalenka took control of her own destiny and her psyche, marking the second time in her career she had to become her own master of the mind
Djokovic will not give up but concedes best-of-five gap to Alcaraz, Sinner: “Best of five, it’s tough”
Novak Djokovic admitted that competing against the younger generation in best-of-five-set Grand Slam matches can be seen as an insurmountable physical challenge
Naomi Osaka finds strength after US Open semi-final loss
After falling in the US Open semifinals, Naomi Osaka reflects on her season, her growth, and her ambitions for the rest of the year. Rather than sadness, she feels inspired to improve and finish strong.
US Open: Medvedev suffers complete meltdown in chaotic loss to Bonzi
Benjamin Bonzi won against Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4 on Monday night. He’ll face American Marcos Giron in the next round
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IN TENNIS HISTORY
October 3, 1982: The day John McEnroe sealed a place in the Davis Cup final, after an endless journey and plane scare
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On October 3, 1982, John McEnroe led the USA to a 5-0 win over Australia in the Davis Cup semi-finals, after a week in which he had experienced a plane scare
October 1, 1983: The day John McEnroe became the most successful Davis Cup player in the history of the United States
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1983 to witness how John McEnroe made his first ever appearance in Ireland, where his ancestors were from, and scored an American-record 39th Davis Cup win
September 30, 1988: The day Mecir won the first Olympic men’s singles gold since 1924
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On September 30, 1988, Miloslav Mecir defeated Tim Mayotte in four sets to win the Olympic gold medal in tennis’ first appearance at the Games in 64 years
September 29, 1988: The day Graf took the penultimate step to the Golden Slam
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On September 29, 1988, Steffi Graf beat Zina Garrison and reached the Olympic final putting her one win away from a unique achievement that no one else has ever accomplished
September 28, 2000: The day the Williams sisters won Olympic gold in doubles
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On September 28, 2000, the Williams sisters became the first sisters to win an Olympic doubles gold medal in tennis – a feat they would repeat at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games as well
September 27, 2000: The day a tearful Roger Federer was denied Olympic bronze by Arnaud Di Pasquale
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On September 27, 2000, Arnaud Di Pasquale beat a crying Roger Federer to win the bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics
September 26, 2000: The day Monica Seles won the Olympic bronze medal in Sydney
On this day in 2000, Monica Seles beat Jelena Dokic in straight sets to claim the bronze medal at the Sydney Olympic Games
September 25, 1992: The day Jimmy Connors defeated Martina Navratilova in the “Battle of Champions”
On this day in 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova squared off on the court, the last time a male and female player contested a high-profile Battle of the Sexes match
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September 24, 1938: The day Don Budge completed the very first Grand Slam
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On September 24, 1938, American Don Budge became the first player to complete the Grand Slam of all four majors in a calendar year
September 18, 1926: The day Rene Lacoste won the US Nationals
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1926, Rene Lacoste beat Jean Borotra in an all-French final to win the US Nationals title for the first time
September 15, 1971: The day a US Open final ended in a tiebreak for the first time
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 15, 1971, Stan Smith became the first player to win a Grand Slam in a final-set tiebreak
“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness
Francisca Dauzet, a psychoanalyst who works with top athletes, tells Tennis Majors she was surprised by the public’s reaction to images of Medvedev at the US Open. Players’ feelings need to be understood, not judged, she says.
September 14, 2009: The day Del Potro stunned five-time defending champ Federer in five sets to win the US Open
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 14, 2009, Juan Martin del Potro came from behind to triumph in his first Grand Slam final over a red-hot Roger Federer
September 13, 2010: The day Rafael Nadal completed the career Grand Slam
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 13, 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win his first US Open title
September 12, 2009: The day Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the US Open
Everyday Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 12, 2009, Kim Clijsters, who had just come back on the Tour after a two-year hiatus, won the US Open without even holding a WTA ranking
September, 11, 1988: The day Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl in the longest US Open final of all-time
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1988 to witness how Mats Wilander won a four-hour and 54-minute US Open final against Ivan Lendl to became world No 1
September 10, 1988: Steffi Graf wins US Open to complete calendar-year Grand Slam
The great champion completed one of her most magnificent achievements on this day in tennis history
VIDEO : The best moments of the 2025 US Open
From jaw-dropping trick shots to incredible rallies and heartwarming fan interactions, the US Open YouTube channel has released a series of videos that capture the tournament’s magic.
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Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, forever in the tennis news
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
Four years after his last match on Centre Court, Federer plays at Wimbledon again
Roger Federer published a video on his Instagram account in which he can be seen playing on the training courts at Wimbledon
Nadal’s Paris reflection : “The adrenaline of sports is impossible to find again, but I won’t be less happy”
On the evening of his emotional tribute at Court Philippe-Chatrier, Rafael Nadal spent an hour with international media, sharing a rare and honest perspective on his past as a champion — and his future as a devoted father and grounded man
Nadal’s emotional Roland-Garros tribute speech transcribed in full
Nadal’s emotional speech during Roland-Garros 2025.
Numbers to make your head spin: seven of Nadal’s clay-court records (excluding Roland Garros)
A closer look at seven of Rafael Nadal’s records on his favourite surface, clay
Alcaraz claims Djokovic-Nadal-Federer rivalry “practically impossible to repeat”
Carlos Alcaraz comments on evolution of tennis, comparing the Big Three era and the current state of the racquet sport
“Wish I’d be Federer, I could make an ace at 40/15” – Fonseca wants to change Wimbledon 2019 champion
The 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals star wishes to go back in time and beat Novak Djokovic in the 2019 Championships title clash for Roger Federer
“I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next” – Federer pens heartfelt note to Nadal
The Swiss says Nadal challenged him in ways no one else did and credits the Spaniard for making him reimagine his game
Djokovic: “I didn’t have the formula of success against Nadal and Federer”
“I knew if I figure out the way to beat these guys in the big matches, I would kind of solve the riddle of Grand Slam for me”
“They just love each other” – Tiafoe on Federer and Nadal’s emotional Laver Cup moment
Tiafoe returns to the Laver Cup to represent Team World in Berlin this week
Who’s the GOAT? What the stars of the sport have said
It’s the debate that keeps rolling on – who’s the GOAT? All of the Big Three still have their cheerleaders – we take a look
“He is the best in history” – Nadal concedes GOAT debate is over as new generation lies in wait
The Spaniard spoke about his rivalries with Djokovic and Federer, as well as the prodigious talents of Alcaraz, in an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca