Tennis

Andrea Gaudenzi, 2021

“Having civil war doesn’t help” – ATP chairman Gaudenzi on tennis’ need for a united front

The Italian has reiterated the need for the governing bodies of tennis to become more unified, especially in the face of growing speculation about a breakaway premium tour run by the Grand Slams

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Jamie Malachy
Holger Rune during his fourth round match at the 2023 Roland-Garros

“He is not gonna stop until we beat him” – Rune aiming to end Djokovic’s unending supremacy

The young Dane is one of only three men - along with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz - to have beaten Djokovic in the past six months. But, until the Serb is regularly beaten at the biggest events, Rune believes his dominance will continue

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Jamie Malachy
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula

Players, groups, host cities: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 United Cup (but never had time to find out)

The second edition of the United Cup will kick off the new season at the start of the Australian hard-court swing. Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the tournament as things stand right now

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Jamie Malachy
Taylor Fritz Rafael Nadal

Fritz on Nadal’s return to Brisbane: “Anyone can play Rafa in the first round, it’s going to be pretty crazy!”

Nadal will make his comeback after a year out in the Brisbane International from December 31, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

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Jérémy Baudu
Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios

“I thank him a lot” – Kyrgios grateful for mental health support from Andy Murray

The Australian has spoken candidly in the past about his struggles with depression and has recently thanked Murray for his support when Kyrgios was struggling

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Jamie Malachy
Hamad Medjedovic - © Astana Open
2 years ago

Serbia’s Medjedovic into final of ATP Next Gen Finals after Stricker quits due to injury

Medjedovic will play Frenchman Arthur Fils in the final on Saturday
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Simon Cambers
Australie, Coupe Davis 2003, OTD 30/11
2 years ago

November 30, 2003: The day Philippoussis fought through injury to help Australia triumph in Davis Cup

On this day in tennis history, an Australian gritted his teeth to play...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Art of tennis
2 years ago

From baseline to net: Mastering the art of tennis

Tennis, a sport celebrated for its grace and strategic depth, offers a thrilling...
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Jérémy Baudu
Carlos Alcaraz - ATP Finals - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
2 years ago

Alcaraz promises Novak Djokovic a fierce challenge in 2024: “We’re here to stop him”

Speaking at an exhibition in Mexico City, the Spaniard discussed what he expect...
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Carole Bouchard
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal
2 years ago

Alcaraz and Nadal will need wild cards if Olympic doubles dream is to come true, reports Marca

Marca reports that the dream team of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal might...
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Carrie Dunn
Jannik Sinner - Davis Cup 2023
2 years ago

Captain Volandri on Sinner : “We don’t have enough time to explain how many things he gave us”

As you would expect, Italian Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri had nothing but...
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Ricky Dimon
Jannik Sinner - Cup Davis 2023
2 years ago

Sinner caps off dream week by clinching Italy’s second Davis Cup title

Italy won its second Davis Cup title on Sunday, sweeping Australia 2-0 behind...
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Ricky Dimon
Matteo Arnaldi, Davis Cup Finals - Zuma / Panoramic
2 years ago

Arnaldi outlasts Popyrin, puts Italy one point away from Davis Cup title

Matteo Arnaldi puts Italy on the board first in the Davis Cup Finals...
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Ricky Dimon
Borna Coric Davis Cup QF 2022
2 years ago

Malaga confirmed to remain host site for Davis Cup Finals in 2024

The 2024 Davis Cup competition began to take shape on Sunday, when the...
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Ricky Dimon
Italy at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals
2 years ago

Final 8, Malaga, Sinner: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Davis Cup (but never had time to find out) – updated after Italy’s title

Here is everything you could possibly want to know about the forthcoming Davis...
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Carrie Dunn
Jannik Sinner and Italy team (1)
2 years ago

Modest Sinner happy for team-mates after Italy reach first Davis Cup final since 1998

The Italian beat Novak Djokovic in singles and doubles to clinch a 2-1...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic Davis Cup SF defeat
2 years ago

Djokovic gutted after Davis Cup loss: “It’s a huge disappointment. This is a tough one to swallow”

The world No 1 missed three match points in his singles defeat by...
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Simon Cambers
Sinner and Sonego
2 years ago

Sinner the hero as Italy come from behind to beat Serbia and reach Davis Cup final

Sinner and Sonego won the deciding doubles to send the Italians through to...
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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner Davis Cup
2 years ago

Brave Sinner saves three match points, stuns Djokovic to pull Italy level with Serbia in Davis Cup semis

The Italian ended Djokovic's unbeaten run of 21 matches in Davis Cup dating...
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Simon Cambers
Miomir Kecmanovic
2 years ago

Davis Cup: Kecmanovic puts Serbia into early semi-final lead v Italy, beats ailing Musetti

Serbia are ahead in their Davis Cup semi-final against Italy after the first...
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Carrie Dunn