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.”
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.
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 30, 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed by a crazed fan in Hamburg, at a time when she was dominating the women’s game
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.
Novak Djokovic is still chasing history, but time is no longer on his side. Surrounded by a fearless new generation led by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the Serb’s pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam may be his greatest challenge yet.
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 27, 1997, Marcelo Rios beat Alex Corretja in Monte-Carlo on the way to becoming world No 1
Twelve months ago, Rafael Jodar was ranked No. 896 in the world. On Sunday, he walks onto court at the Caja Magica having just beaten world No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1. Something special is happening in Madrid.
On this day in tennis in 1981, Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel that many claim was responsible for shifting the tide in their epic rivalry
Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Alexander Bublik 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday evening and will face Spaniard Daniel Merida in the next round
Ann Li benefited from the abandonment of Iga Swiatek (7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0) on Saturday and will play Canadian Leylah Fernandez, the No 24 seed, in the next round
Alexander Blockx edged out Brandon Nakashima 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday and will play the winner of the match between Lithuanian Vilius Gaubas and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, the No 3 seed, in the next round
Jannik Sinner brushed aside questions about his Roland-Garros favouritism and paid a heartfelt tribute to an injured Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.
Two South Americans met on this day in tennis history to fight for clay-court glory. Here’s what happened next
Each day, tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 24, 2005, Rafael Nadal won the Barcelona Open to break into the world’s top 10 for the first time
Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 22, 2012, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic to win the Monte-Carlo Masters for the eighth year in a row
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 21, 1992, German Carl-Uwe Steeb upset world No 4 Pete Sampras in the first round at Monte-Carlo
“I’d rather come back a little later, but in great shape, than return quickly and risk making this injury worse”, said Carlos Alcaraz at Laureus Awards.
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 20, 2006, Guillermo Coria reached the quarter-finals in Monte-Carlo despite serving 23 double faults
Marta Kostyuk won the trophy on Sunday afternoon against Veronika Podrez.
Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 19, 1988, Marian Vajda defeated Boris Becker in Monte-Carlo, 25 years before they joined forces to coach Novak Djokovic
Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 18, 1999, Yugoslavia-born Monica Seles helped the USA win a Fed Cup tie against Croatia.