Tennis

Djokovic suffers shock third-round exit at Rome Open

Djokovic's bid for a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title was ended in just over an hour by Chilean Tabilo, who is ranked 32nd in the world but was hugely impressive and claimed his first win over a top-10 opponent.
12 May 2024, 14:52 PM

Nadal knocked out of Rome Open

Defeat to seventh seed Hurkacz casts doubt over whether clay-court icon Nadal will play at the upcoming French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles.
11 May 2024, 13:01 PM

Djokovic struck with bottle from stands after winning Rome opener

Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Friday.
10 May 2024, 21:48 PM

Nadal wants to lose fear factor

"I have Roland Garros in just two weeks and a half... I need to prove myself if I am able to push my body to the limit, I need to push to feel myself ready for what's coming," Nadal told reporters.
10 May 2024, 12:47 PM

Nadal welcomes unusual role of underdog

The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion has recently returned to the circuit after a long absence due to injury.
8 May 2024, 13:07 PM

'Almost dead' Rublev battles illness to claim Madrid Open title

Rublev, who takes the Madrid crown from double champion Carlos Alcaraz whom he beat in the quarter-finals, said he had played despite feeling ill at times this week and hailed his doctors for helping him through.
6 May 2024, 02:54 AM

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title

Coming back from 1-3 down in the decider and saving three match points in total, Swiatek claimed a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7) victory to secure the Madrid Open trophy for the first time.
5 May 2024, 02:58 AM

Djokovic splits with fitness coach in latest shakeup

Last month, the Serb ended a five-year partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
1 May 2024, 12:53 PM

Alcaraz hopes for dream Olympic doubles match-up with Nadal

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz says he will form a dream team with his legendary compatriot Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics later this year "if everything goes well."
1 May 2024, 09:18 AM

'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka

On the women's side, Iga Swiatek was made to sweat in her 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 victory over Brazilian lefty Beatriz Haddad Maia, as she dropped her first set of the tournament and needed two and a half hours to reach a second consecutive Madrid semi-final.
1 May 2024, 03:19 AM

Nadal keeps his clay dream alive

"Now I'm enjoying. Let's see how I wake up tomorrow. Playing at home means everything to me, just try my best to keep dreaming."
30 April 2024, 08:07 AM

Nadal keeps his clay dream alive as he battles past Cachin

Nadal's reward is a last-16 clash with the 30th-seeded Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday.
29 April 2024, 18:54 PM

Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.
29 April 2024, 13:50 PM

Alcaraz passes 'test of fire', Sabalenka survives in Madrid Open

"Today was the test of fire, no discomfort, feeling spectacular... from here, we'll be getting better."
29 April 2024, 07:32 AM

Masfia Afrin qualifies as a White Badge referee

Masfia Afrin from Bangladeshi received the ITF White Badge School certificate following an exam held from 24-28 April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
28 April 2024, 09:52 AM

Nadal downs De Minaur in Madrid

Rafa Nadal continued his return to form as he defeated Alex de Minaur 7-6(6), 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday.
28 April 2024, 05:42 AM

Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
27 April 2024, 11:10 AM

Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open

Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.
26 April 2024, 18:05 PM

Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer

The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
25 April 2024, 14:48 PM

16-year-old Blanch 'obviously nervous' ahead of Nadal match

Nadal was also 16 when he played the event in the Spanish capital for the first time.
24 April 2024, 17:58 PM