Details: Markéta Vondroušová was charged by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after refusing entry to a doping control officer at her home in December 2025. The Czech tennis player explained she was frightened by the officer, who failed to follow protocol, did not show identification, and arrived late at night.

During the hearing, Vondroušová stated that stress and poor mental health influenced her decision-making, along with concerns for her safety.

However, the tribunal ruled that Vondroušová, who made history in 2023 as the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon singles title, did not provide a "compelling justification" for refusing the test. Vondroušová’s suspension will run until June 21, 2030, though she has the right to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

See also: Sensational upset of the year! World No. 484 Robin Montgomery clinches prestigious WTA 250 title

This victory is truly historic for the American. At the time of the tournament, she was ranked just 484th in the world, making her one of the lowest-ranked players ever to win a WTA title.

🇺🇸 Robin Montgomery, #484, is the 2nd lowest ranked player to win a @WTA title 🏆#Libemaopen pic.twitter.com/EW0ohAkZLH

— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) June 14, 2026

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Thanks to her triumph in 's-Hertogenbosch, Montgomery will make a huge leap up the world rankings and, after the next update, will return to the top 200 female tennis players on the planet.

Details: Tournament organizers were forced to officially announce a temporary suspension of all ongoing and scheduled matches due to a torrential downpour, which rendered play on the outdoor courts unsafe for the athletes.

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According to preliminary forecasts, the forced break in the German capital is expected to last at least another hour. However, the exact time for the resumption of full match play on the courts will depend entirely on the movement of the rain front over the city.

This frustrating waiting period has affected several intriguing showdowns that were set to thrill the German crowd during the upcoming session. Fans in the stands and viewers at home are now eagerly awaiting the start of three postponed matches: Brockmann vs Parks, Siniakova vs Yuan, and Marcinko vs Ito.

No play for another hour or so (estimate) at the Berlin WTA 500. Brockmann vs ParksSiniakova vs Yuan Marcinko vs Ito pic.twitter.com/f6apj4t46O

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) June 13, 2026

The players themselves were forced to urgently leave the courts and move to the comfort of the indoor facilities.

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Details: Torrential rain at the joint ATP and WTA 250 grass-court events in 's-Hertogenbosch forced organizers to urgently halt all ongoing matches. Initially, as a light drizzle began, players remained on court, hoping to resume play. However, the rain soon intensified, forcing staff to quickly cover the courts with protective tarps and prompting an official delay of at least an hour.

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At the heart of this forced pause in the Netherlands is Ukrainian tennis star Dayana Yastremska, whose clash against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic was halted right in the heat of the action. Other players awaiting better weather include Daniil Medvedev, who is facing Boogaard, Croatian veteran Marin Cilic in his match against Borges, and the doubles duo McNally - Sierra.

Rain delay at the s’Hertogenbosch ATP & WTA 250 tournaments. Light rain at the moment, players still on court Medvedev - BoogaardTomljanovic - Yastremska Borges vs CilicMcNally vs Sierra pic.twitter.com/L3aaroK3HD

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) June 11, 2026

Meanwhile, similar issues have struck the prestigious Queen's Club tournament in London. Just as it seemed the skies over the British capital had cleared and organizers announced play would soon resume, rain returned to London with renewed intensity. Players were forced to hurriedly leave the grass courts and retreat to the locker rooms. The umpire committee is closely monitoring the playing surface, but no matches will resume until the rain stops completely.

🌧️ Nouveau coup d'arrêt au Queen's 🎾Alors que la reprise semblait proche, la pluie est de retour à Londres ⚡Les joueuses ont quitté le court et sont retournées aux vestiaires👀🌧️📲 + d'infos : https://t.co/mhRWsnGWHr pic.twitter.com/kiDAqJA0Mw

— AokBet (@Aok_Betting) June 11, 2026

It’s worth noting that in London, Elena Rybakina is set to play Tatjana Maria, while Romanian star Sorana Cirstea will face Britain's Emma Raducanu.

The German stormed through the opening set (6-1), but then allowed his opponent to claw back. Zverev took the third set, yet the battle’s fate was sealed in the decisive fifth. After a grueling tiebreak, the Italian simply ran out of steam in the final set—6-1, victory to Zverev.

ZVEREV ROLAND-GARROS CHAMPION 🇩🇪#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iHUPiZwrZl

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2026

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Remarkably, this marks Zverev’s first career Grand Slam title. Until now, Sascha had lost three straight finals—US Open 2020, Roland Garros 2024, and Australian Open 2025.

The Polish player, ranked 114th in the world, put up a fight against her 19-year-old opponent only in the opening set, which ended 6-3. In the second set, Andreeva capitalized on her momentum, conceding just two games to her rival — 6-2.

Mirra Andreeva has become the third youngest women's singles Grand Slam champion of the 21st century. Only Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon 2004 and Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open claimed their titles at a younger age.

3 - Mirra Andreeva is the third youngest Women’s Singles Grand Slam champion in 2000s, older only than Maria Sharapova in Wimbledon 2004 and Emma Raducanu as the US Open 2021. Rushed.#RolandGarros | @rolandgarros @WTA pic.twitter.com/YOI1CbCJK4

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 6, 2026

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It's worth noting that this triumph is the biggest achievement of Andreeva's career, as she claimed her maiden Grand Slam title. Previously, her best result at Roland-Garros was a semifinal appearance in 2024.

Details: In a tense semifinal clash, the 24-year-old Pole outlasted neutral athlete Diana Shnaider in straight sets, sealing a 7-6, 6-4 victory. The emotions Chwalińska showed after the final point were indescribable, as before this incredible two-week fairy tale, she had never even made it past the second round of a Grand Slam, and this was her debut appearance in the Roland Garros main draw.

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The dream road to the final continues for Maja Chwalińska 💭 pic.twitter.com/D6CAtObEH7

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) June 4, 2026

This triumph seems even more astonishing when you consider her background: before arriving in Paris, she had only two main-draw clay-court wins and had never beaten a top-50 opponent. Moreover, Maja faced severe financial hardships and at one point could no longer afford hotel stays at tournaments—until she received crucial support from Iga Świątek's sponsor.

Having overcome these obstacles, Chwalińska has put together a phenomenal nine-match winning streak, four of those victories coming over players ranked in the world’s top 50.

Remember the name.Maja Chwalińska's name sings out across court Philippe-Chatrier 🎶 pic.twitter.com/xeZllsaRox

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) June 4, 2026

Reminder: Aryna Sabalenka made a shocking statement after her exit from Roland Garros.

Details: After a sensational and painful quarterfinal defeat at Roland Garros to the 25th seed Diana Shnaider, where the ranking leader lost the deciding set 0-6, Sabalenka couldn't hide her emotions and admitted to being in the depths of a mental crisis.

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The tennis star openly spoke about her desire to take a break from her career:

“No thoughts, no emotions. Right now, I just want to quit tennis. Let's see how I feel in a few days. I hope I can get back on track mentally.”

Sabalenka appeared completely devastated and empty, with the Parisian courts once again proving to be her toughest psychological challenge.

To somehow cope with the mounting negativity and frustration after her fiasco, Aryna chose a rather radical way to release her emotions.

“Tomorrow I'll spend the whole day in a room where you can smash everything, breaking things to pieces,” she added.

Reminder: Novak Djokovic dropped to 30th in the world rankings and exited Roland Garros.

Details: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has made a sensational exit from Roland Garros at the quarterfinal stage. The challenge posed by rising star Diana Shnaider, seeded 25th, proved insurmountable for the top-ranked player.

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The match unfolded in dramatic fashion: Sabalenka confidently took the opening set and was on the verge of sealing the second, but then completely lost her grip on the game.

COMMENT ARYNA SABALENKA A-T-ELLE PU PERDRE CE MATCH ? 😱TERRIBLE.🤯 Le titre se refuse toujours à la n°1 mondiale à #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/cn1fvO7sTr

— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) June 3, 2026

The encounter ended with a gutsy comeback by the underdog, who claimed victory 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. The world No.1 was blanked in the deciding set.

SHNAIDER STUNS THE WORLD NO.1 SABALENKA 🤯#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/EOtwIvEvlM

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 3, 2026

The Parisian courts remain cursed for the favorite—the most prestigious Grand Slam trophy once again slips from her grasp at the crucial moment. Shnaider, meanwhile, celebrates the biggest win of her career and marches into the semifinals.

Reminder: Legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic hints at retirement.

Details: Yesterday, May 29, in the third round of Roland Garros, the legendary Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic lost to the world number 30, Brazil's João Fonseca, despite leading two sets to none.

At the post-match press conference, Djokovic opened up about his feelings after the match: Novak described the encounter as unbelievable and admitted it was hard to come to terms with the defeat, especially after holding a two-set lead. He paid tribute to his opponent, emphasizing that Fonseca produced outstanding tennis in the crucial moments and fully deserved the win.

"I don't know."😐Djokovic could neither confirm nor deny whether he would be back at Roland Garros next year🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/REoumLJ5xF

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 30, 2026

The Serbian star noted that his three-month absence from the court due to injury made it more challenging to adapt to the demanding clay surface. Nevertheless, considering all the circumstances, he expressed satisfaction with his performance.

When asked directly whether fans would see him in Paris next year and if he was ready to accept this match as his last at the tournament, Djokovic twice responded with a succinct "I don't know."

The 39-year-old has claimed 24 Grand Slam titles: 10 Australian Open crowns, 3 Roland Garros wins, 4 US Open titles, and 7 Wimbledon trophies.

See also: Another shocker! Novak Djokovic falls to world No. 30 and exits Roland Garros

Details: Today, in the Round of 32, the legendary Serbian and world No. 4 Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning defeat to Brazil's world No. 30, Joao Fonseca.

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The match started completely in Djokovic's favor, as he took a commanding 2-0 lead after two sets. However, something went awry, and the Brazilian managed to pull off a sensational comeback, defeating the Serb with a final score of 3-2 (4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5).

In the Round of 16, Joao Fonseca will face the winner of the Casper Ruud vs Tommy Paul clash, which is still underway at the moment.

Earlier in the tournament, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner was also sent packing in a major upset, losing to world No. 56 Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

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Details: Today, in the Roland Garros round of 32, the decorated Serb Novak Djokovic faced off against the resilient Brazilian Juan Fonseca.

Although Djokovic dominated the opening, the Brazilian managed to level the score at 2-2.

However, even with Djokovic leading 2-0, he showed clear signs of nerves. During a break, a cameraman got too close for comfort, which Djokovic clearly didn't appreciate—he erupted, shouting at the startled cameraman:

"Do you want to get even closer to my face? Please, give me some space," Djokovic yelled.

😡 Novak Djokovic se enojó con un camarógrafo...🗣 "¿Quieres acercarte aun más a mi cara? Por favor, dame espacio"pic.twitter.com/rOyZ72RzMg

— Tiempo De Tenis (@Tiempodetenis1) May 29, 2026

The winner of the Fonseca-Djokovic clash will face whoever prevails between Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul in the next round.

Reminder: Madness! Jannik Sinner crashes out of Roland Garros after sensational loss to world No. 56

Details: According to The Telegraph, the American tennis icon is currently asking the organisers of the Queen’s Club Championships to allow her to participate in the 2026 edition of the tournament.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion has applied for a wild card entry in order to compete in the doubles event alongside Victoria Mboko, following the completion of her six-month period in the anti-doping testing pool.

Meanwhile, in the Round of 32 at Roland Garros, 24-year-old Italian star Jannik Sinner, the current world No. 1, suffered a stunning defeat to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, who is ranked 56th in the world.

Reminder: Starodubtseva has made the entire tennis world talk about her. This year’s French Open continues to deliver remarkable surprises that are drawing major attention. However, some stories go far beyond ordinary upsets and deserve special recognition.

Details: Today, in the Round of 64 at Roland Garros, 24-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner, the current world No. 1, suffered a stunning defeat to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo, ranked 56th in the world.

The match began entirely in Sinner’s favor, as he confidently took a 2-0 lead, winning the first two sets 6-3, 6-2. But then, everything went off script. At one point, Sinner called for a medical timeout and grabbed the back of his thigh.

The timeout did nothing to help Sinner, and Cerundolo turned the tide, dominating Sinner three times in a row with a scoreline of 6-1.

👀 Atención a lo que dijo Jim Courier sobre el tiempo médico de Jannik Sinner: 🗣 "Claramente son calambres... se están haciendo excepciones a las reglas para los mejores jugadores".🤔 ¿Qué opinan?pic.twitter.com/BkvJWD5ndn

— Tiempo De Tenis (@Tiempodetenis1) May 28, 2026

In the Round of 32, Cerundolo will face the winner of the Landaluce vs. Kopriva match.

Reminder: Who is Yuliia Starodubtseva? All about the sensational Ukrainian who knocked out Rybakina

Details: This year’s French Open continues to deliver headline-grabbing surprises. Yet, some stories go far beyond the realm of routine upsets and deserve special attention.

If the men’s draw saw 17-year-old Frenchman Moïse Kouamé stun the seasoned Marin Čilić, the women’s side delivered a tale just as remarkable.

Before the match, most pundits gave Yuliia Starodubtseva almost no chance. On the other side of the net stood one of the world’s best—Elena Rybakina, the current WTA world No. 2. The difference in pedigree seemed insurmountable, but tennis once again proved that matches are decided on the court, not by rankings.

The Ukrainian pulled off a true sensation, defeating Rybakina in three sets—3-6, 6-1, 7-6. The result instantly became one of the tournament’s most talked-about storylines.

But who is Yuliia Starodubtseva?

The future tennis star was born in Kakhovka, southern Ukraine, and began playing sports at an early age. Her climb to the top was anything but easy. She spent years grinding on the lower-tier ITF circuit, without serious backing or substantial financial support.

Knowing that breaking through to the elite level would be a daunting challenge, Yuliia decided at 17 to continue her journey in the United States. There, she balanced studies, college tennis, and life far from home, steadily honing her skills.

But fate had even tougher trials in store.

After the outbreak of full-scale war, Starodubtseva’s life changed dramatically. She later admitted how deeply she was affected by the events in Ukraine. During one college match, she couldn’t hold back tears after receiving alarming news from home—her father was in real danger at the time.

Even after graduation, the challenges didn’t end. She had virtually no ranking points, and her financial situation forced her to look for extra income. Starodubtseva worked at a club, coached, and even relied on fundraising to keep her professional career alive.

But she never gave up.

Step by step, Yuliia kept battling through qualifiers and lower-tier tournaments, slowly but surely moving forward.

The payoff wasn’t long in coming. In 2024, she made history as the first female player in the Open era to qualify for all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single season. That was followed by a run to the quarterfinals at the WTA 1000 event in Beijing, and then her first WTA final in Charleston.

Starodubtseva has often said she admires Elina Svitolina, especially for her consistency and fighting spirit. Off the court, the Ukrainian remains calm and composed—a person shaped not by headlines, but by years of struggle and overcoming adversity.

Yuliia’s story is a journey from an occupied hometown, through American college tennis, to the global WTA stage. And this journey is only just beginning.

In the Roland Garros round of 32, the Ukrainian will face China’s Xiyu Wang, who also impressed by knocking out American Hailey Baptiste.

Yuliia Starodubtseva pulled off a surprise upset, knocking Elena Rybakina out in the second round ✨🎾Watch the highlights ⏯️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/pOCEc3YkbM

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 27, 2026

Details: The Kazakh star engaged in a tense discussion with his coach regarding tactical adjustments during the match, with the conversation escalating into a brief on-court controversy.

Quote: “Where am I supposed to serve so he stops returning? Just one word.

Prepare the second serve. Into the body.

Get lost. Shut your mouth! I asked you to say just one word!

Into the body, I told you.”

However, the outburst did little to change the outcome, as Bublik ultimately fell to his German opponent in four sets, losing 3-1 and crashing out of this year’s Roland-Garros.

As a reminder: 17-year-old French sensation Moïse Kouamé produced a major shock by defeating Marin Čilić, currently ranked world No. 46.

Details: Today, in the 1/64 finals of the French Open, 17-year-old Frenchman Moise Kouame pulled off a real shocker by defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic, the world No. 46.

In Paris, on the "Court Simonne-Mathieu," Kouame dismantled his far more experienced rival in just three sets, winning 7-6, 6-2, 6-1. He became one of the youngest match winners in French Open history and has already produced one of the tournament's biggest upsets, despite being a massive underdog before the match.

In the 1/32 finals, young Moise Kouame will face the winner of the Cameron Norrie vs. Adolfo Daniel Vallejo matchup.

Fransızların yeni yıldızı! ❤️‍🔥17 yaşındaki Moise Kouame, Marin Cilic’i 3 sette elemeyi başardı. #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/AxvYPDr0Xn

— We Are Tennis Türkiye (@WeAreTennisTR) May 26, 2026

Reminder: Urgent! Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from two more tournaments

Details: Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from two tournaments set to take place soon in England: the Queen's Club Championships and Wimbledon Championships.

Quote: “My recovery is going according to plan, and I am feeling much better, but unfortunately, I am still not ready to compete, so I have to withdraw from the grass-court tournaments at Queen’s and Wimbledon. These are two truly special tournaments for me, and I will miss them greatly. We are continuing to work hard to return as soon as possible,” Alcaraz wrote.

Mi recuperación va por buen camino y me siento mucho mejor, pero desgraciadamente aún no estoy listo para poder jugar y por eso tengo que renunciar a la gira de hierba en Queen’s y Wimbledon. Son dos torneos realmente especiales para mí y los echaré mucho de menos. Seguimos… pic.twitter.com/6IL0APkv5G

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) May 19, 2026

As a reminder: Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has etched his name in gold in the annals of world sport.

Details: By clinching a stunning victory in the final of his home tournament in Rome, where he overcame Norwegian Casper Ruud in a tense showdown, Sinner became only the second man in tennis history to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments!

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Until today, this unique feat—known in the tennis world as the "Golden Masters"—was the exclusive domain of the legendary Novak Djokovic. Now, the great Serb shares the summit with the young Italian star. But the speed at which Sinner reached this historic milestone is simply astonishing: Jannik completed his sweep of Masters titles in just 42 main-draw appearances.

MAKING HISTORY! 🎾Jannik Sinner becomes just the second man in history to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 events, matching Novak Djokovic — and doing it in only 42 main-draw appearances! 👏 pic.twitter.com/fDsPIlXsrF

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) May 17, 2026

The issue arose because yesterday, May 15, the semifinal between Medvedev and Sinner was suspended due to rain. Just a few minutes ago, the players returned to Centre Court to complete the third set, which meant the women's singles final was already pushed back from its original start time. However, rain once again disrupted the schedule.

At this moment, the match has started and the first game is underway.

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For the record, Gauff and Svitolina have played each other five times—Svitolina leads the head-to-head 3-2. This is their first meeting on clay.

Details: In just an hour and a half, the world No. 1 brushed aside his opponent 6-2, 6-3 to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters. The victory extended Sinner’s winning streak at Masters-level events to 31 matches.

In doing so, he equalled Novak Djokovic for the longest winning streak in the history of tournaments in this category.

What is more, Sinner has now won 48 of his last 50 matches, while his current overall winning streak stands at 26 consecutive victories.

In the quarter-finals, Jannik Sinner will face the winner of the clash between Nikoloz Basilashvili and Andrey Rublev.

Reminder: American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his long-time partner Morgan Riddle are no longer together.

Details: The issue lies in the poor weather conditions currently affecting Rome. As a result, the organizers decided to cancel the matches scheduled for today and move them to tomorrow. Three matches were suspended, while one was postponed entirely.

We recently reported that Carlos Alcaraz officially announced his withdrawal from the tournaments in Rome and the upcoming Roland Garros. Following a series of medical examinations, it became clear that rushing his return to the court would be risky.

Reminder: American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his long-time partner Morgan Riddle are no longer together.

Following the breakup, Riddle addressed the situation in her signature ironic style. On Instagram, she posted a photo wearing a t-shirt with the words “World’s Best Ex-Girlfriend,” sparking a whirlwind of reactions from followers and igniting a fresh wave of buzz online.

Post by Morgan Riddle (@moorrgs)

Over the course of her relationship with Fritz, Riddle managed to build her own brand, becoming a popular tennis influencer. She actively covered tournaments—including the US Open and Wimbledon—offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at professional tennis and drawing a new audience to the sport.

Post by Morgan Riddle (@moorrgs)

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To recap, Fritz and Riddle began their relationship in 2020 after meeting in Los Angeles, and their partnership quickly became one of the most talked-about unions in the tennis world.

Details: Carlos Alcaraz has officially announced his withdrawal from the tournaments in Rome and the upcoming Roland Garros. After undergoing a series of medical tests, it became clear that rushing his return to the court would be risky for the long-term prospects of the Spanish tennis star's career.

In an emotional address to his fans, Alcaraz emphasized that he made this difficult but ultimately correct decision to avoid aggravating his condition:

“After receiving the results of today’s tests, we decided that the most prudent course is to be cautious and not take part in the tournaments in Rome and at Roland Garros. We’ll monitor my recovery to determine when I can return to the court. It’s a tough moment for me, but I’m confident we’ll come back even stronger from this.”

A post shared by Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (@carlitosalcarazz)

It is worth noting that the Spaniard was considered one of the top contenders for the Roland Garros title, but due to injury, he will not have the chance to prove it this year.

Details: According to journalist Álvaro de Grado on his social media page X, a tennis match took place today at Santiago Bernabéu stadium featuring Real Madrid players and tennis stars.

The match was played in doubles format, with Thibaut Courtois and Rafael Nadal teaming up against Jannik Sinner and Jude Bellingham.

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The surprise chair umpire for the match was none other than Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who oversaw the action from the umpire's chair above the court.

Fans online are already joking that if Courtois and Bellingham ever leave football, they could make fine tennis players.

Aquí, en el Bernabéu. Parece coña pero no lo es. Partido de tenis.Un dobles Sinner y Bellingham vs Rafa Nadal y Courtois. Con Florentino de juez de silla. Tremenda imagen. pic.twitter.com/hLdkzDrH4P

— Álvaro de Grado (@AlvarodeGrado) April 23, 2026

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Details: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has admitted that he might not take to the courts in Paris this year. For the 22-year-old Spaniard, this would be an unprecedented event—since making his Roland Garros debut in 2021, he hasn’t missed a single tournament, claiming the title twice (in 2024 and 2025).

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The possible reason for Alcaraz's withdrawal is a serious wrist injury. The Spaniard was already forced to pull out of the ATP 500 event in Barcelona and has confirmed he’ll also miss the Madrid Masters. Showing remarkable maturity for his age, Alcaraz is fully aware of the risks of rushing his recovery.

"There’s a very long career and many years of top-level tennis ahead. If I try to rush my preparation for Roland Garros, it could seriously affect my future performances. We’ll wait for the results of the medical examination and decide based on that," Carlos commented on the situation.

Should Alcaraz decide to skip the French Open, it would be a heavy blow to the tournament and bring an end to his impressive streak of 12 consecutive Grand Slam appearances.

Reminder: The ATP has updated the tennis rankings.

Details: The world No. 2 has confirmed that he will also miss his home Masters tournament in Madrid. He is dealing with an injury that will prevent him from competing.

Quote: “There is news that is very difficult to share. Madrid is my home, one of the most special stops on my calendar, and that is why it hurts me so much that I will not be able to play here for the second year in a row.

It is especially painful that I will not be able to step onto the court in front of my fans at a tournament that means so much to me. Thank you for your unwavering support, and I hope we will see each other again soon,” Alcaraz wrote on social media.

In 2025, Alcaraz also missed the Madrid Masters due to injury, after suffering the setback in the final of the ATP tournament in Barcelona.

Reminder: The final of the Monte Carlo Masters recently took place, featuring Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. That match determined both the champion and the world No. 1 ranking in the ATP standings.

Details: Spanish tennis player and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the tournament due to a wrist/forearm injury in his right arm. He sustained the injury during his first-round match against Otto Virtanen (ATP No. 130).

He had been set to face Tomáš Macháč, who will now take on the winner of the clash between Lorenzo Sonego and Andrey Rublev.

BREAKING: Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Barcelona ATP 500 due to a right wrist/forearm injury.Tomas Machac is into the QFs -- awaits Rublev or Sonego in Borges-Medjedovic's half... pic.twitter.com/FzVZsGylOq

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 15, 2026

Reminder: The final of the Monte Carlo Masters recently took place, featuring Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. That match determined both the champion and the world No. 1 ranking in the ATP standings.

Details: The title was claimed by Italian star Jannik Sinner, who defeated Garcia in straight sets, 2–0 (7:6, 6:3). He also managed to overtake the Spaniard in the ATP standings. It is Sinner who has now reclaimed the top spot in the rankings.

He will return to world No. 1 five months after surrendering the lead to Carlos Alcaraz in November 2025.

Just a month ago, Alcaraz held a 3,150-point advantage over Sinner. However, the Italian captured titles in Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo. The 24-year-old will now have 13,350 points, while Alcaraz stands on 13,240.

Reminder: After defeat in the round of 32 at the ATP Monte Carlo event, world No. 10 Daniil Medvedev reacted in an extremely inappropriate manner toward the racket he had been using during the match.

Details: After today's defeat in the round of 32 singles at the ATP Monte Carlo, world No. 10 Daniil Medvedev reacted extremely inappropriately towards the racket he used during the match.

Having lost 0-2 to world No. 90 Matteo Berrettini, Medvedev started smashing his racket and throwing it onto the court while shouting various expletives.

The drama was heightened by the fact that Berrettini easily overcame the seemingly formidable favorite Medvedev, not allowing him to win a single game—6:0, 6:0.

Medvedev simply couldn't control his emotions after such a humiliating defeat and took out all his anger on his racket.

In the round of 16, Berrettini will face Belgian Zizou Bergs, who defeated another Russian player, Andrey Rublev, 2-0 in the previous round.

Así ha sido el momento de locura de Medvedev al comienzo del segundo set.Una de las imágenes más surrealistas de los últimos tiempos. pic.twitter.com/NqbLJXKdey

— Pablo Pavón (@pablopavonn) April 8, 2026

Reminder: Jannik Sinner wins the Sunshine Double and rewrites tennis history

Details: Persistent downpours that started in the morning made it impossible to play even a single set on the courts. As a result, all scheduled singles matches for today have been postponed to tomorrow, April 3, which will create an incredibly tight schedule for the players at the end of the week.

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The main victims of the unpredictable Romanian weather were the tournament seeds and young talents. On Friday, fans can expect a true tennis marathon, featuring thrilling clashes such as the battle between Argentina’s Sebastian Baez and Titouan Droguet, as well as a real test for the experienced Adrian Mannarino against the young Daniel Merida. Daniel Altmaier and Dino Prizmic will also be fighting for their spots in the next round tomorrow.

All postponed matches:

• Sebastian Baez vs Titouan Droguet
• Daniel Merida vs Adrian Mannarino
• Stefanos Sakellaridis vs Fabian Marozsan
• Daniel Altmaier vs Dino Prizmic

The exact match schedule for Friday will be confirmed later in the evening.

No more play today at the Bucharest ATP 250. Rain all day.All today’s singles matches moved to Friday.Sebastian Baez vs Titouan DroguetDaniel Merida vs Adrian MannarinoStefanos Sakellaridis vs Fabian MarozsanDaniel Altmaier vs Dino PrizmicSchedule to be confirmed.

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) April 2, 2026

Reminder: Jannik Sinner claimed victory in the “Sunshine Double,” rewriting tennis history.

Details: The Italian star overcame his opponent in straight sets, sealing victory with identical 6–4 scorelines. Sinner became the first player in Miami Open history to win the title without dropping a single set.

Moreover, the world No. 2 completed the Sunshine Double for the first time in his career, becoming only the eighth player ever to achieve this feat.

Sinner also became the first player to win three consecutive Masters 1000 titles without losing a set.

The Miami trophy marked the 26th title of his professional career.

THE MOMENT JANNIK SINNER WON THE SUNSHINE DOUBLE. 🥹First man in history to win it without dropping a set.First man to win it since Roger Federer in 2017. Only the 8th man to ever achieve it.Sinner things are historic things. 🇮🇹🦊pic.twitter.com/qQzXhvGGMo

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 29, 2026

Reminder: Carlos Alcaraz made history in Melbourne by winning his first Australian Open title, etching his name into the annals of world tennis.

Details: As reported on the official Miami Open page, matches have been delayed and start times have been pushed back. The cause is the current weather conditions in Miami.

MATCH START TIMES DELAYEDDue to weather conditions, today's scheduled matches have been delayed. Updates to follow. https://t.co/N0uU7qMl99

— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) March 18, 2026

We previously reported that the organizers of the Miami Open announced the cancellation of all matches due to adverse weather conditions. The decision was made after the weather deteriorated to the point where holding matches became impossible.

Reminder: Seven first-round qualifying matches in the women’s draw at the Miami Open were postponed. Weather conditions forced changes to the schedule on the opening day of the tournament.

According to the official statement, today's scheduled matches at the tournament courts have been called off. The region is experiencing severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. Organizers emphasized that the safety of players, spectators, and staff remains the top priority.

Update as of 2:45PM pic.twitter.com/RWLfGTFZXg

— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) March 15, 2026

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An updated match schedule is expected to be announced later. Fans and tournament participants are advised to stay tuned to official announcements from the organizers and to follow the tournament's social media channels for further updates.

The matches, originally set to start at 16:00 Central European Time, have been pushed back due to unpredictable weather conditions.

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Organizers announced that inclement weather, including thunderstorms, is approaching Miami. Matches will commence later, once the rain subsides, with the exact start time to be announced in due course.

Update as of 11:20AM pic.twitter.com/N43b3WHwJs

— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) March 15, 2026

Details: Today, the round of 32 in the WTA women's singles at Indian Wells featured a clash between neutral athlete Mirra Andreeva and Czech player Kateřina Siniaková.

The match itself was fiercely competitive and engaging, but Andreeva failed to defend her WTA title, falling to her opponent 1-2.

It was an extremely emotional contest, but Andreeva was unable to keep her composure, smashing her racquet on the court three times during the match.

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After the defeat, the crowd began to boo Andreeva for her outburst, to which the 18-year-old tennis player shouted:

“F*** you all,” Andreeva yelled at the stands.

Such inappropriate behavior does no favors for the young tennis star, who has a promising future in the sport. Now, she’ll have to reflect on her actions and think about how to improve her game so she won't find herself in this situation again.

As for Kateřina Siniaková, the Czech will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the next round.

No pudo contener la calma😔Mirra Andreeva🇷🇺 falla en l defensa del título y cae en la tercera ronda de Indian Wells al ser superada por Ekaterina Siniakova🇨🇿 4-6 7-6 y 6-3#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/Jcc3Tokekz

— Iván Aguilar (@ivabianconero) March 9, 2026

Unable to defend her title, Mirra Andreeva was left seething after appearing to shout “f*** you all” to a stunned crowd, who booed the 18-year-old as she exited Indian Wells in 3 sets to Kateřina Siniaková 😳 Andreeva also smashed her racquet multiple times throughout a heated… pic.twitter.com/JjxbG79cmx

— The First Serve (@TheFirstServeAU) March 10, 2026

Reminder: Scandal erupts at Greek club AEK: Head coach Marko Nikolic fires assistant over legendary tennis star Djokovic

Details: Aryna Sabalenka continues to hold the No. 1 spot, followed by Iga Świątek in second, while Elena Rybakina sits third after recently capturing the Masters title in Australia.

As for the movements, Jasmine Paolini has climbed to seventh place, while Mirra Andreeva has slipped to eighth. The biggest surge belongs to Alexandra Eala, who has risen 16 positions, whereas Alycia Parks recorded the steepest drop, falling 18 spots.

WTA Top 10:

Reminder: 18-year-old South African Connor Doig, partnering Bulgaria’s Dimitar Kissimov, claimed the junior Grand Slam doubles title in Australia. The pair defeated home favorites Ismaili and Koze in straight sets, 6–3, 6–4.

Details: Head coach Marko Nikolic has made the immediate decision to part ways with his assistant, Aleksandar Rogic. The reason for this drastic move was an unsportsmanlike act by the assistant, who secretly chose to attend a EuroLeague basketball game instead of focusing on football, without informing the management.

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The conflict arose after Rogic attended the match between Olympiacos and Crvena Zvezda in Piraeus. The situation quickly gained attention because the assistant coach spent the evening with legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic.

Marko Nikolic was deeply outraged by the fact that his assistant failed to inform him about the trip to watch a key rival’s match in another sport, and did so in the company of Novak Djokovic. As a result, Nikolic made a strong-willed decision to dismiss Rogic from his staff, emphasizing that team discipline comes above personal connections and leisure activities.

Marko Nikolić je odlučio da otpusti svog pomoćnika. ❌Aleksandar Rogić je u četvrtak u društvu Novaka Đokovića pratio meč Evrolige između Olimpijakosa i Crvene zvezde. 🏀Ta odluka je naišla na negodovanje srpskog šefa struke, obzirom da Rogić nije obavestio ostatak stručnog… pic.twitter.com/HweJfcnYiQ

— MaxBet Sport (@maxbetsport) February 15, 2026

Reports state that Rogic has already left the club, and AEK is now in search of a new assistant coach.

Reminder: Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player in history to achieve a Career Grand Slam.

Details: In the final, the Spanish sensation conquered the legendary Novak Djokovic, completing his collection of trophies from all four Grand Slam tournaments.

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At just 22 years and 272 days old, Alcaraz became the youngest male player in tennis history to achieve a Career Slam. By doing so, he shattered a record that had stood for an astonishing 87 years.

Record Breaker. History Maker.@carlosalcaraz is out there doing it all 🤯 pic.twitter.com/weO0QO7ywS

— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 1, 2026

The "King Carlos" now boasts seven Major titles, collected on every surface:

• US Open: 2022, 2025
• Wimbledon: 2023, 2024
• Roland Garros: 2024, 2025
• Australian Open: 2026

The moment @carlosalcaraz will NEVER, EVER forget 🏆@AustralianOpen | #AO26 https://t.co/pIuBF26Htf

— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 1, 2026

This triumph marks the dawn of a new era, with the 22-year-old from El Palmar already standing shoulder to shoulder with the sport's all-time greats.

Reminder: Elena Rybakina won the 2026 Australian Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka.

18-year-old South African Connor Doig, paired with Bulgaria's Dimitar Kisimov, captured the junior Grand Slam title in Australia. The duo overpowered local favorites Ismaili and Kose in straight sets—6-3, 6-4. After the victory, Doig admitted that the result came as a surprise to them.

We absolutely did not expect to make it to the final. We took it one match at a time. From the very first round, we knew anything could happen. We fought for every point. In tennis, anything is possible. We just kept doing everything we could. There was more pressure in the final, but we just tried to keep things simple. We stuck to our winning strategy, focusing on each rally individually.

BOYS’ DOUBLES CHAMPIONS! 🇿🇦🇧🇬Connor Doig and Dimitar Kisimov defeat Ibraimi/Kose 6-3 6-4 to win their first junior Grand Slam doubles title together pic.twitter.com/nQjdNInIPW

— ITF (@ITFTennis) January 31, 2026

It's worth noting that a South African had only twice before claimed the Australian Open title. Both of those triumphs date back to the early 1980s, when Johan Kriek won the singles title back-to-back in 1981 and 1982. Interestingly, Kriek was already competing under the US flag during his title defense in 1982, having changed his sporting nationality.

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This latest success by Connor Doig is unprecedented: for the first time in history, a young tennis player from South Africa has managed to secure a title at the Australian Open—regardless of whether it's in singles or doubles.

Details: In a dramatic three-set battle (6-4, 4-6, 6-4), the Kazakh star pulled off a stunning comeback in the deciding set, rallying from 0-3 down. This marks Rybakina’s second Grand Slam trophy, following her landmark Wimbledon triumph in 2022.

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Rybakina’s stats this season have been nothing short of intimidating for her rivals. After her title run in Ningbo, she reeled off 20 wins with only a single defeat (to Muchova in Brisbane). What’s more, Rybakina is now just the sixth player this century to notch 10 or more consecutive victories over WTA top-10 opponents, joining the likes of Serena and Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Amelie Mauresmo, and Iga Swiatek.

10 - Elena Rybakina is the sixth player this Century to claim 10+ consecutive WTA top-10 wins after Justine Henin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Amelie Mauresmo and Iga Swiatek. Fearless.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/ELCmuftmjN

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 31, 2026

Since the introduction of the WTA rankings in 1975, only the Williams sisters have more often defeated both the world No. 1 and No. 2 at a single tournament. Elena has now accomplished this feat three times, showcasing phenomenal mental strength against the tour’s biggest favorites.

3 - Since the WTA Rankings were published (1975), only Serena Williams (8 times) and Venus Williams (4) have defeated more often both World Nos. 1 and 2 at a single WTA event than Elena Rybakina (3). ExtraMotivation.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/smrHrs7dPv

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 31, 2026

This Australian triumph capped off a flawless stretch: Rybakina didn’t drop a single set in the tournament until the final showdown.

Reminder: Carlos Alcaraz became the world’s top five-set match player with a 15-1 record.

Details: In the first semi-final, Carlos Alcaraz faced Alexander Zverev. The match lasted almost five and a half hours — 5:26. It ended with a victory for the Spanish player by a score of 3–2. During the match, he came back from deficits of 0–1 and 1–2, ultimately securing a place in the final.

Carlos is an Australian Open FINALIST. pic.twitter.com/YoVx6f9UMJ

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026

In the second semi-final, Novak Djokovic played against Jannik Sinner. The Italian twice took the lead during the match, going up 1–0 and 2–1. However, the Serb managed to turn the tide of the contest. He claimed the fourth and fifth sets by identical scores of 6–4.

11NSANITY 🤯Novak Djokovic secures a spot in his eleventh AO final!#AO26 pic.twitter.com/W8CiSGk44U

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026

Thus, in the final of the Australian Open 2026, we will see a clash between world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 4 Novak Djokovic. The match will take place on Sunday, 1 February.

Reminder: Alcaraz’s victory marked the 15th five-set win of his career — an absolute record in world tennis, highlighted by an impressive 94% winning rate.

Details: Today, Carlos Alcaraz overcame Alexander Zverev in a grueling Australian Open semifinal, clinching a 3-2 victory and delivering fans an unforgettable rollercoaster of emotions and suspense.

This epic showdown lasted a staggering 5 hours and 28 minutes, becoming a true highlight of the tournament. The win marked Alcaraz's 15th career victory in five-set matches—an all-time record in world tennis, boasting a remarkable 94% win rate.

Alcaraz's only five-set defeat came in 2022 at the Australian Open, when he lost to Matteo Berrettini.

The legendary Swedish player Björn Borg ranks second in five-set victories, holding an 82% win rate.

In the 2026 Australian Open final, Carlos Alcaraz will face the winner of the Sinner vs Djokovic clash.

👏 Carlos Alcaraz is now 15-1 (93.75%) in fifth sets!Mental. Giant. 🧠 pic.twitter.com/aW3xsyqjsR

— Olly Tennis 🎾 🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) January 30, 2026

Reminder: Drama: Novak Djokovic advances to AUS Open semifinals as Lorenzo Musetti retires. What happened?

Details: Today in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena, the Australian Open quarterfinal featured a clash between world No. 5 Lorenzo Musetti of Italy and world No. 4 Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

Despite a fierce and uncompromising battle, Musetti took command, claiming the first set 6-4 and the second 6-3. But everything changed dramatically in the third set.

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During one of the rallies, Musetti appeared to suffer a minor leg injury, but it turned out to be far more serious than initially thought.

After a medical timeout, Musetti made the tough decision to retire from the match, handing Djokovic a ticket to the semifinals.

In the semifinals, Novak Djokovic will face the winner of Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner.

Absolute heartbreak for Lorenzo Musetti 💔The Italian was 2-0 up against Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarter-final before being forced to retire with injury 😰 pic.twitter.com/qCtSnDt4Ai

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) January 28, 2026

Reminder: Wild emotions. Coco Gauff smashes her racket after Australian Open exit

Details: At first, Coco Gauff calmly shook hands with Svitolina and left the court. However, just a few minutes after the match, a video emerged from the tunnel area, showing the American emotionally smashing her racket.

Coco Gauff releases her frustrations after a disappointing defeat in the Australian Open quarter-finals 💥 pic.twitter.com/4Ur9jlxR0P

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) January 27, 2026

World No. 3 Coco Gauff exits the tournament. Next, Elina Svitolina will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Reminder: Recently, after his victory over van de Zandschulp, Novak Djokovic became the outright record holder for the number of wins at top-tier tournaments.

Details: Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina left no chances for her American opponent. The first set lasted just 29 minutes and ended with Gauff being dismantled 1–6. The second set lasted only one minute longer.

Svitolina wrapped up Gauff in 30 minutes and defeated her 6–2. As a result, the match lasted just 59 minutes and ended in a convincing 2–0 victory for the Ukrainian.

World No. 3 Coco Gauff exits the tournament. Next, Elina Svitolina will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

A FIRST AO semi for Svitolina! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/BtGWiZdQxl

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2026

Reminder: Recently, after his victory over van de Zandschulp, Novak Djokovic became the outright record holder for the number of wins at top-tier tournaments.

Details: After defeating Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko 2-0 (6:1, 7:6), the Belarusian claimed her 20th consecutive tiebreak victory at majors, setting a new Open Era record. Previously, this achievement belonged to Djokovic himself, who had won 19 tiebreaks in a row.

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The Serbian didn't hide his emotions, but took the situation with a touch of irony. Commenting on Sabalenka's new record, he joked:

"I'm upset right now." Djokovic wrote.

It is worth noting that in the quarterfinals, Sabalenka will face American Iva Jovic, with their match scheduled for the early hours of Tuesday, January 27, at 01:30 Central European Time.

Reminder: Novak Djokovic secured his 400th Grand Slam victory.

Details: In the third round of the Australian Open, Djokovic faced off against Botic van de Zandschulp, beating him with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. With this triumph, the Serbian tennis ace became the first player in history to notch 400 wins at the sport’s biggest tournaments.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC IS NOT REAL. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/4P9svnLo4E

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) January 24, 2026

Djokovic now leads Roger Federer by 31 wins in this category, and Rafael Nadal by 86. The Serbian also equaled Federer’s record by claiming his 102nd match win at the Australian Open.

Djokovic could become the sole record holder at the Australian Open as early as tomorrow, should he defeat the winner of the Mensik vs. Quinn match.

See also: Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open! What happened?

Details: The world No. 17, Naomi Osaka, took to Instagram to address her fans and announced that she is ending her Australian Open campaign this year. The reason is an injury sustained during her last match against Sorana Cirstea (2:1).

New: Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open ahead of tonight’s match with qualifier Maddison Inglis, citing an injury. pic.twitter.com/OukkagWtsV

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 24, 2026

This tournament in Australia marked Osaka’s tenth appearance at the event: she has twice lifted the trophy, in 2019 and 2021.

See also: "He, f*ck, has never beaten anyone in his life, are you f*cking crazy?" – Bublik swore at his opponent during the Australian Open match

Details: Alexander Bublik didn't mince words during his match against Tomas Etcheverry, delivering a harsh assessment of the Argentine's level.

"He, f*ck, has never beaten anyone in his life, are you f*cking crazy? Just a f*cking clown," Bublik snapped during the match, not hiding his irritation.

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Another disgusting comments from Bublik“How the fuck can he play so flat? He's never fucking beaten anyone in his life – are you fucking crazy or something?”After next point he used the curse word “jebalo” abt Etcheverry. “He’s standing there with that smug fucking face like” pic.twitter.com/r5LRLpph2X

— S. (@tennis_inmyhead) January 23, 2026

The match itself ended in a straight-sets victory for the Kazakh athlete, 3-0 (7:6, 7:6, 6:4). In the round of 16, Alexander Bublik will now face Australian Alex de Minaur. The match is scheduled to begin on January 25 at 01:00 Central European Time.

Reminder: Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek rewrote history by achieving a landmark milestone in the Open Era.

Details: According to Opta, the Polish tennis player became the first in the Open Era to reach the third round of the first 24 Grand Slam tournaments in women’s singles within a single decade.

24 - Iga Swiatek is the first player in the Open Era to reach the Round of 32 of the first 24 Women’s Singles Grand Slam events of a single decade. Massive. #AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/YlXbBs5kKn

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 22, 2026

Next, Iga Swiatek will play Anna Kalinskaya in the third round of the 2026 Australian Open on Saturday, 24 January.

By the way, Djokovic remains unbeaten in singles matches at Grand Slam tournaments against opponents who came through qualifying and lucky losers. His record stands at 37–0.

Reminder: Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez (world No. 112) became one of the main protagonists at the start of the 2026 Australian Open.

Details: According to Opta, Djokovic remains unbeaten in singles matches at Grand Slam tournaments against opponents who came through qualifying and lucky losers. His record stands at 37–0.

Novak has the highest number of wins among all undefeated players in the Open Era in such matches.

37 - Novak Djokovic (37-0) remains undefeated in Men’s Singles matches at Grand Slams against qualifiers and lucky losers – Djokovic has the most wins of any undefeated player in the Open Era in such matches. Unblemished.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @atptour pic.twitter.com/u58kErTwVU

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 22, 2026

In the next round of the Australian Open, Djokovic will face Dutchman Van de Zandschulp. The match will take place on Saturday, 24 January.

Reminder: Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez (world No. 112) became one of the main protagonists at the start of the 2026 Australian Open.

Details: During the match, a touching moment unfolded: a ball girl fainted right on the court. The incident happened in the second set during Alexandrova’s serve. Sönmez immediately stopped play and was the first to rush over, supporting the girl and escorting her to the side of the court where medical staff provided care in the shade.

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Respect to Zeynep Sönmez who went to help this ball kid who fainted beside the court ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iHnX2TDaZ7

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) January 18, 2026

Play resumed after a six-minute pause. Sönmez managed to regain her focus and close out the match, pulling off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets at the Australian Open start.

In the next round, the Turkish athlete will face Hungarian player Anna Bondár. The match is scheduled for the night of January 21 at 01:00 Central European Time.

Reminder: Legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic announced his departure from the ATP.

Details: Once again, matches at the WTA 250 tournament in Hobart have been interrupted due to rain. Earlier, organizers had already announced a rain delay of 45–60 minutes, after which play resumed and the players returned to the courts. However, the weather took a turn for the worse—the rain intensified, forcing organizers to suspend play once more for at least another hour.

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The following matches had to be stopped:

• Caty McNally (USA) vs Kaja Juvan (Slovenia);
• Daria Semenistaja (Latvia) vs Moyuka Uchijima (Japan).

Rained again and it was heavier this time. No play for another hour or so. Caty McNally vs Kaja JuvanDaria Semenistaja vs Moyuka Uchijima pic.twitter.com/TLmBFqWNMr

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) January 10, 2026

The resumption of play depends entirely on the weather improving.

Reminder: Legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic announced his departure from the ATP.

Details: The legendary player took to his social media to share the news, explaining that his decision was driven by a series of mounting issues.

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According to Djokovic, his move was prompted by ongoing concerns about the organization’s transparency, the quality of its governance, and the way his voice and image have been used and represented.

The tennis star emphasized that this was a very difficult choice, but after careful consideration, he concluded that continuing his collaboration with the ATP under its current structure was no longer possible.

After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association. This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 4, 2026

Reminder: Djokovic received the Globe Sports Award from Ronaldo at the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony.

Details: The match featured the world No. 1 in women’s tennis, Aryna Sabalenka, against the world No. 671 in the men’s rankings, Nick Kyrgios. The New Zealander won both sets by the same scoreline.

The first set lasted 33 minutes and ended 6–3 in favor of Kyrgios. The second took 11 minutes longer but also went to the world No. 671, again by a 6–3 score.

It is worth noting that Sabalenka’s half of the court was 9% smaller than the standard size, and both players were allowed only one serve to put the ball into play.

The Serbian ace received the Globe Sports Award, with the prestigious trophy presented to him personally by Cristiano Ronaldo—a highlight moment of the evening. The two sporting icons then exchanged warm compliments on stage.

This is a surprise. Receiving an award from another sports legend like Cristiano is a dream come true. I'm a huge football fan, and I came here to celebrate an incredible year that all the football stars present here are marking, said Djokovic.

🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Novak Djokovic wins the 'Globe Sports Award' at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards! ✨ pic.twitter.com/gPwZYgZrfr

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) December 28, 2025

In response, Ronaldo expressed his admiration, calling the Serbian not just his own example, but a role model for an entire generation.

For me, Novak Djokovic is an EXAMPLE! For me, he is a model of longevity, and we have similar stories. He deserves this award because he sets an example for this generation and the next.

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It’s worth noting that in 2025, Novak became only the third tennis player in history to surpass the 100-title mark, joining Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors in this elite club.

Fans immediately began talking about her possible comeback, and now Venus Williams, who continues to compete on the WTA Tour and played this season at the Washington Open, Cincinnati Open, and US Open, has publicly addressed the question for the first time.

I can only speak for myself. What I know is this—I can't drag her onto the court. She's not training,

the elder Williams sister told The Tennis Gazette.

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Just a reminder, Serena ended her career after the 2022 US Open, saying she wanted to step away from the sport and start a new chapter in her life.

First, Matteo Berrettini powered past Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets, before Flavio Cobolli sealed Italy’s success, prevailing over Jaume Munar in a three-set thriller.

L’Italia fa la storia: 2023, 2024 e ora 2025. Per il terzo anno di fila, la Coppa Davis è azzurra. Semplicemente imbattibili, grazie ragazzi!🇮🇹💙 pic.twitter.com/2EprxsRofX

— La Gazzetta dello Sport (@Gazzetta_it) November 23, 2025

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With this result, Italy has now captured the Davis Cup for the fourth time in its history. Even more impressive, this marks the Azzurri’s third consecutive triumph, following their victories in 2023 and 2024.

Italy now stands alone in seventh place for most Davis Cup titles. Ahead of them are Spain (6), Sweden (7), Great Britain (10), France (10), Australia (28), and the United States (32).

Details: The pause was caused by a lighting malfunction under the arena roof, making it impossible to continue play.

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Play suspended at the Davis Cup Matteo Berrettini vs Jurij Rodionov 6-3, 0-1 (40-0)Issues with the lights at the top of the roof. pic.twitter.com/TKyJdNG968

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) November 19, 2025

Organizers are working to resolve the issue, after which play will resume.

Reminder: American tennis player Christopher Eubanks has announced his retirement.

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Details: On his social media accounts, the American unexpectedly revealed that he is bringing his tennis career to an end.

"If you told that little boy from the south side of Atlanta that he would achieve all this, he wouldn’t have believed it. Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year? Wimbledon quarterfinalist? Olympian? Incredible," Eubanks wrote, reflecting on his career milestones.

He noted that tennis gave him the chance to travel the world, build valuable relationships, and fulfill his lifelong dream of playing professionally.

"I can’t put into words how blessed I’ve been. Is this the end?! It’s hard to say for sure, but if it is, it’s been one unbelievable ride," added the athlete.

Thank you to everyone for all of the kind messages! The outpouring of support has been unreal. I’m super excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to get it started! 😭🫶🏾 https://t.co/GVQGDdlIpx

— Christopher Eubanks (@chris_eubanks96) November 18, 2025

Eubanks’ best result on the ATP Tour was reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2023.

Reminder: Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Davis Cup.

Details: On his social media page X, 22-year-old Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz—currently the world No. 1—announced he will not be able to represent Spain in the upcoming Davis Cup due to a leg injury.

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Alcaraz revealed that he suffered swelling in his right hamstring following a grueling match against Jannik Sinner, a contest that ended in defeat for the Spaniard. Medical staff strongly advised Alcaraz to begin treatment immediately, which also includes a mandatory break from intense physical activity for a period of time.

“I'm really sorry to announce that I won't be able to play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna... I have swelling in the hamstring of my right leg, and the doctors have recommended I don't compete. I have always said that playing for Spain is the greatest honor, and I was really looking forward to helping the team fight for the Cup. I’m going home with a heavy heart...” Alcaraz wrote.

Siento muchísimo anunciar que no voy a poder jugar con España la Copa Davis en Bolonia… 🥲 Tengo un edema en el isquiotibial de la pierna derecha y la recomendación médica es no competir. Siempre he dicho que jugar por España es lo más grande que hay y me hacía mucha ilusión… pic.twitter.com/ftWvwGUYcu

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) November 18, 2025

The Spanish squad will face the Czech Republic this Thursday in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.

Reminder: For the second time in a row! Sinner wins the ATP Finals

Details: There are no changes in the top two. Carlos Alcaraz remains world No. 1, with Jannik Sinner holding on to second place.

The biggest leap came from Félix Auger-Aliassime, who reached the semi-finals before losing to Alcaraz. The Canadian has climbed to No. 5 in the rankings. Lorenzo Musetti has also moved up, now sitting eighth.

Reminder: This marks Sinner’s second consecutive triumph at the ATP Finals. The 24-year-old Italian lost his first title match at the season-ending tournament in 2023, but last year defeated Taylor Fritz — and he has done it again.

The opening set saw interruptions from the umpire halting the match, but it all came down to a tense tiebreak. Sinner prevailed, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Early in the second set, Jannik lost his serve for the first time, but quickly turned the tide and, avoiding another tiebreak, sealed a straight-sets victory—7-6, 7-5.

Che capolavoro, 𝐦𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨! 🇮🇹✨#EurosportTennis #NittoATPFinals #Sinner #Alcaraz pic.twitter.com/CalS47pfc8

— Eurosport IT (@Eurosport_IT) November 16, 2025

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Remarkably, this marks the second consecutive ATP Finals triumph for the 24-year-old Italian. He lost his first championship match at the season-ending tournament in 2023, but last year broke through against Taylor Fritz—and now, he's done it again.

Midway through the fourth game, with the score at 2-1 in favor of the Spaniard, the umpire stopped play. A spectator in the stands was taken ill. Reports indicate that someone in the crowd fell and screamed. Medical assistance is being provided to the affected individual.

Notably, Jannik Sinner appealed to the umpire: "What's going on this week? This has happened so many times already."

They’re still helping the person in the crowd. Someone fell down and screamed. Jannik Sinner just asked the umpire: “What’s going on this week, happened so many times” Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner 2-1* (40-40 pic.twitter.com/eu5NuqC1IY

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) November 16, 2025

It's worth noting that this is Sinner's third consecutive ATP Finals championship match. In 2023, he lost to Djokovic, but last year he defeated Taylor Fritz. Meanwhile, Alcaraz has reached the final of this prestigious tournament for the first time in his career.

Details: According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, during yesterday's ATP Finals 2025 in Turin, Italy, two elderly spectators passed away.

Reports indicate the victims were fans aged 70 and 78. One of them became unwell in the stands during the match between Italy's Lorenzo Musetti and America's Taylor Fritz. The second fan fell ill even before the match began, in the fan zone.

In both cases, medical staff arrived on the scene almost instantly and provided immediate assistance before urgently transporting both men to the hospital. Sadly, despite all efforts, they could not be saved.

Tragedy at the ATP Finals! Two men died in two separate incidents that occurred within a short time of each other. The victims were 70 & 78 years old. The first man felt unwell in the morning in front of the Fan Village the second during the match Musetti - Fritz. pic.twitter.com/fCrUu2Leq3

— Thanos Stathopoulos (@stathopoulosth) November 10, 2025

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On Saturday, November 8, the two faced off in a nearly three-hour final in Athens. Djokovic, who had already secured his place at the Finals, edged out Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, leaving the Italian as the first alternate.

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However, shortly after the match, the 24-time Grand Slam champion announced he would be forced to withdraw from Turin.

Djokovic has officially confirmed that he will not play the ATP Finals in Turin pic.twitter.com/3jqZgyGqSE

— Corvath Draemir (@Archaicmind3000) November 8, 2025

For the record, Djokovic has claimed the ATP Finals title seven times in his illustrious career, most recently appearing at the event in 2023. Notably, the Athens crown marked his 101st career title.

Victory in straight sets went to the world number six, Elena Rybakina. The Kazakhstani star claimed the opening set 6-3, then dominated the tiebreak in the second set, winning it to love.

CHAMPION in Riyadh! 🏆Elena Rybakina captures the WTA Finals title, defeating Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6(0) 🙌#WTAFinalsRiyadh pic.twitter.com/jYP48SWTBh

— wta (@WTA) November 8, 2025

Remarkably, this triumph marks Rybakina’s first at the WTA Finals. Elena now boasts 10 WTA tournament victories and one Grand Slam title (Wimbledon 2022).

For Sabalenka, this defeat is her second career loss in a WTA Finals decider. In 2022, she fell to Caroline Garcia in the championship match.

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It’s worth noting that Rybakina won all five of her matches at this tournament, earning not only 1,500 ranking points but also a record-setting prize purse in women’s tennis history: $5.235 million.

By winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Elena Rybakina will take home the biggest prize in the history of women’s tennis. $5,235,000. That’s a lot of zeros. 💰🇰🇿🩵 pic.twitter.com/bz0w74ZjsL

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 8, 2025

"I’ve seen the draw and the group compositions, but that doesn’t change anything. I’ll make my decision after the tournament in Athens is over," the legendary player stated at a press conference.

If the Serbian really does opt out, it would be a massive blow for the organizers—Djokovic was counted on as one of the marquee stars of the event.

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It’s worth recalling that Djokovic already skipped the ATP Finals last year—then due to injury. This time, however, his decision seems to be motivated by fatigue and a desire to manage his energy wisely after a grueling season.

Details: Today it was revealed that 38-year-old Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, who currently holds the 5th spot in the world tennis rankings, has given an extensive interview to English television host, journalist, and interviewer Piers Morgan.

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At this moment, the exact release date for the full interview has not been announced, but Morgan stated that it will air next week.

Previously, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was a guest on Morgan's show, where he made a series of sharp and sensational statements regarding Lionel Messi, the World Cup, the Portugal national team, and various aspects of his personal life.

Yesterday, Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP Athens singles tournament, defeating Portuguese player Nuno Borges in straight sets 2-0 (7:6, 6:4).

In the semifinals, he will face off against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann.

BREAKING: Another day, another sporting 🐐 interview scoop. I finally meet ⁦@DjokerNole⁩ - the greatest tennis player in history, but someone I’ve been very critical about.. it’s a fascinating encounter.Drops next week on ⁦@PiersUncensored⁩ 🎾 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JOoH2uiAgn

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 7, 2025

Reminder: Alcaraz and Djokovic in the same group! ATP Finals draw results revealed

Details: The season-ending tournament will feature the world’s top eight tennis players. Among them are Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime remains the leading contender for the eighth spot, but Italian Lorenzo Musetti still has a chance to overtake him if he wins the ATP 250 tournament in Athens.

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The draw has split the players into two groups:

The tournament will be held from November 9 to 16 in Italy, with a prize pool of $15.5 million.

Reminder: Nick Kyrgios will face Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" match.

Details: Today, the ASBClassic Instagram page announced that 45-year-old American Venus Williams will be returning to the professional WTA tour.

Reports indicate that Williams will step back onto the court in the first half of 2026 at the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland. Williams has already played five WTA tournaments in this city, adding an extra layer of drama to her much-anticipated return.

Post by ASB Classic (@asbclassic)

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This will be Venus' 33rd season at the top level, making her one of the oldest players on the WTA Tour. At the moment, Venus Williams is ranked 570th in the WTA standings.

Venus last played at the Australian Grand Slam in 2021, where she exited in the second round. Her most recent appearance at any tournament was at the 2025 US Open, where she fell to Karolina Muchova in the first round.

Reminder: Wow! Nick Kyrgios will face Aryna Sabalenka in the 'battle of the sexes' match

Details: Today it was officially announced that a 'battle of the sexes' match between Australia's Nick Kyrgios and world number one Aryna Sabalenka will take place.

The athletes themselves broke the news via their social media accounts.

The highly anticipated showdown is set for December 28 in Dubai, at the Coca-Cola Arena, which boasts a capacity of 17,000 spectators.

Intergender matches have a storied, if rare, history in tennis: back in 1973, perhaps the most famous 'Battle of the Sexes' saw veteran Bobby Riggs take on one of the era’s greatest female players, Billie Jean King. King triumphed, paving the way for equal pay in tennis and, later, equal scholarship opportunities for female athletes at universities.

Post by Aryna Sabalenka (@arynasabalenka)

The clash between Sabalenka and Kyrgios will mark only the three official 'battle of the sexes' match in professional tennis history.

Kyrgios has previously stated he believes he can win against Sabalenka, but admits he is wary of her skills, acknowledging she is in top form.

Post by talkSPORT (@talksport)

Reminder: Change at the top: Jannik Sinner returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings

Details: Sinner defeated the Canadian 6–4, 7–6 (7–4) to claim the title. With Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz bowing out in the second round of the tournament, Sinner seized the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the ATP rankings.

Jannik Sinner now holds 11,500 ranking points, while Carlos Alcaraz sits second, trailing by 250 points. Alexander Zverev rounds out the top three with 5,560 points.

ATP Top 10 Rankings:

Reminder: Alcaraz’s early defeat ended his five-match winning streak on the ATP Tour. At the end of September, he captured the ATP 500 title in Tokyo. It was also his first loss in a Masters-level event after an 18-match unbeaten run.

For one week, Riyadh has become the epicenter of world tennis. The planet’s top eight players are set to clash for the coveted title, crucial ranking points, and staggering prize money.

The tournament field is split into two groups, each named after tennis legends.Steffi Graf Group: Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Jasmine Paolini.Serena Williams Group: Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, and Madison Keys.

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After the round-robin stage, the top two players from each group will advance to the semifinals, with a place in the championship match and the WTA crown at stake.

The tournament’s prize fund stands at $15.5 million—a record-shattering sum for the WTA Finals.The breakdown is impressive:

• Victory in a group stage match — $355,000;
• Semi-final triumph — $1.29 million;
• Win in the final — $2.54 million;
• If a player goes undefeated throughout the tournament, she will take home $5.235 million.

Beyond the cash, every match winner will earn 1,500 ranking points—a crucial bonus for those aiming to finish the season atop the world rankings.

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Details: According to the rules, top-ranked players are required to compete in at least six WTA 500 series tournaments per season, unless injuries or legitimate reasons prevent their participation. Otherwise, they forfeit points earned at major events. Last week, Sabalenka lost 10 ranking points, while Iga Swiatek was docked 65.

In the latest ranking update, Sabalenka lost an additional 120 points earned in Dubai, and Swiatek dropped 108 points from the Stuttgart tournament. Both players were also stripped of 400 points each, earned at the 2024 WTA Finals. Despite these sanctions, Sabalenka and Swiatek remain at the top two spots in the world rankings.

Reminder: Alcaraz suffered a defeat in the second round in Paris, losing to the world No. 31.

Alcaraz took the opening set 6–4 to lead 1–0, but in the next set, he began to lose control and went down 3–6.

The deciding set was the longest of the match, lasting 54 minutes. Alcaraz broke ahead three times in a row but eventually dropped his serve, surrendered the advantage, and lost 4–6 in the third set and the match overall.

This defeat ends Alcaraz’s five-match winning streak on the ATP Tour. In late September, he captured the ATP 500 title in Tokyo. It also marks his first loss at Masters-level tournaments in 18 matches.

STATEMENT MADE 🤯@cam_norrie knocks out World No. 1 Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-4!@RolexPMasters | #RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/R28kehiaV4

— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 28, 2025

Reminder: 44-year-old former world No. 1 Serena Williams revealed in an interview with ABC de Sevilla who her favorite male tennis player is.

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Details: The French tennis player Nicolas Mahut has officially retired from professional tennis following his defeat to Dimitrov in the opening round of the Rolex Paris Masters.

“I told Grigor Dimitrov that I might get too emotional. He was incredibly kind—he said I had every right to feel this way and that it was my match,” Mahut shared. “My son was in the stands, and my father, who suffered a stroke, managed to come as well. He was there for my first match, and now for my last. It’s symbolic.”

After the match, Mahut left his racquet on the court—a gesture inspired by David Ferrer's farewell.

“That’s my symbol in doubles, my corner. I’m not just closing a chapter, I’m closing the whole book,” the Frenchman noted.

Mahut admitted that he is proud of his career, even without major titles:

"I wasn’t strong enough to leave my mark on the history of the game, but I did leave my name in the history of the greatest tournament—Wimbledon. That’s no small feat, and I’m proud of it. Little Nicolas would be happy with the journey.”

La grande carrière de Nicolas Mahut s’achève aujourd’hui, après une défaite en double aux côtés de Grigor Dimitrov.Champion ici en 2019, 5 titres en Grand Chelem, 2 victoires au Masters.Merci pour les souvenirs, Nicolas. Profite bien de ce nouveau chapitre ❤️… pic.twitter.com/I4u52EXQxF

— ROLEX PARIS MASTERS (@RolexPMasters) October 28, 2025

The Frenchman became famous for participating in the longest match in tennis history—against John Isner at Wimbledon 2010, which lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Details: A photo has surfaced online showing Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé alongside Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner, currently ranked No. 2 in the ATP world rankings.

Jannik Sinner x Kylian Mbappé 🎾⚽️ pic.twitter.com/NZOt6faWyg

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) October 28, 2025

In the match against Barça, Mbappé found the net once again, extending his scoring streak to seven consecutive La Liga games and bringing his total to 11 goals in the competition. The Frenchman has now scored in four straight El Clásico fixtures.

Reminder: Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior may face disciplinary action from head coach Xabi Alonso following an incident during the La Liga match against Barcelona.

Details: The 44-year-old former women’s world No. 1, American Serena Williams, shared in an interview with ABC de Sevilla who her favorite current male tennis player is:

"Of course, I know Spanish tennis well. The Spaniards have been at the top for a long time. Obviously, there’s Rafa, and Spain has so many other great players.

But Alcaraz is doing incredible things. I’m a huge fan of Alcaraz. I always call him when he’s playing, just to cheer him on," Williams told ABC de Sevilla.

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Serena Williams ended her career in 2022 after the US Open. Her last match came in the third round against Ajla Tomljanović.

“I’m an unconditional fan of Carlos. I always call him when he plays, to cheer him on.” — Serena Williams on Carlos Alcaraz pic.twitter.com/wwWt8KoFCn

— alcaraz archive (@alcarchive) October 23, 2025

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Details: Today it was revealed that the world No. 2, 24-year-old Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner, has decided not to join Italy's squad for this November’s Davis Cup campaign.

Reports indicate that Sinner plans to compete in three more tournaments this year, but his participation in the Davis Cup should not be expected.

The Davis Cup quarterfinal matchups currently stand as follows:

• Italy vs. Austria.
• France vs. Belgium.
• Spain vs. Czech Republic.
• Argentina vs. Germany.

Italy’s provisional squad has been announced as: Lorenzo Musetti, Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli, Andrea Vavassori.

The final round of the Davis Cup will take place from November 18 to 23 in Bologna, Italy.

Jannik Sinner has not made himself available to Italy for November's Davis Cup campaign 😢The world No.2 is due to take part in three more events this year before he ends his season but will not compete at the Final 8 event in Bologna 👎 pic.twitter.com/t2csuvU1Cz

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) October 20, 2025

Reminder: Record-breaking prize money in tennis history. Sinner defeats Alcaraz again in the Six Kings Slam final

Neither Sinner nor Alcaraz faced much resistance in the semifinals, and the final itself turned out to be relatively one-sided. Last year, Sinner needed three sets to clinch victory, but this time the Italian, ranked world no. 2, wrapped it up in just two sets—6-2, 6-4.

JANNIK SINNER DEFEATS CARLOS ALCARAZ IN STRAIGHT SETS #AlcarazSinner pic.twitter.com/sLJAceaoHf

— Netflix (@netflix) October 18, 2025

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It’s worth noting that the total prize pool for this commercial tournament reached $13.5 million. Sinner earned $6 million, while the other participants each took home $1.5 million.

¡REY JANNIK! 👑🇮🇹 Sinner repitió lo logrado en 2024 y retuvo la corona del #SixKingsSlam tras derrotar a 🇪🇸 Alcaraz por 6-2 y 6-4.💰 Sumará seis millones de dólares a su cuenta, el premio más grande en la historia del tenis. pic.twitter.com/6fwimPCHJY

— ESPN Tenis (@ESPNtenis) October 18, 2025

Details: The legendary 38-year-old Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic commented on his defeat in yesterday’s Six Kings Slam semifinal, where he lost to world No. 2 Jannik Sinner:

"It’s never pleasant when someone kicks your ass like that on court. Sorry the match didn’t last longer—it’s his fault, not mine! I tried to scare him a bit in the last game, at 0:15, but it didn’t work. Honestly, it felt like a runaway train: he was hitting the ball from all angles, and I was just trying to hold on. But he was just too good. Bravo to him and good luck in the final.

Honestly, the fact that I can still play at a high level, be in the top 10, top 5—it’s just amazing. It really feels great. I’m giving it my all. My body isn’t perfect anymore, but I’m grateful for everything God has given me in life," the 38-year-old Djokovic said after the match with Sinner.

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Djokovic lost to Sinner in straight sets, 2:0 (4:6, 2:6), with the match lasting just 63 minutes.

In the final, Sinner will face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated world No. 4 American Taylor Fritz in the other semifinal by the same scoreline, 2:0 (6:4, 6:2).

“I’m sorry you couldn’t see a longer match today. It’s his fault, not my fault. … It felt like a runaway train. He was smacking the ball from all corners. I was just trying to hang in there.”Novak Djokovic showing love to Jannik Sinner ❤️ #SixKingsSlam pic.twitter.com/qcStnxkWXx

— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) October 16, 2025

Reminder: Historic miracle in Shanghai! Valentin Vacherot becomes the lowest-ranked champion in Masters 1000 history

Details: According to the BBC, Raducanu has been forced to end her season early after experiencing a decline in her physical condition over the past ten days. She has withdrawn from her final two tournaments of the year — in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

It has also been reported that Emma will continue working with her coach, Francisco Roig, into next season.

Raducanu is the 2021 US Open champion and has also claimed three ITF singles titles during her career. She reached her career-high singles ranking of World No. 19 in the WTA standings on September 13, 2021.

Reminder: Recently, world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot made history by winning a Masters 1000 event, becoming the lowest-ranked player ever to lift a Masters 1000 title.

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Details: The players’ combined age reached an astonishing 199 years: 102-year-old Young and 97-year-old Lind faced off in the quarterfinals of the ITF World Championship in the 90+ age category, held in Bol, Croatia.

Record breakers🏅🔥With a combined age of 199, Australian centenarian Henry Young and Arthur Lind of the USA set a new record for the oldest international match played between two players. 💪😮 pic.twitter.com/rKXsA2BHoR

— ITF (@ITFTennis) October 14, 2025

The match ended with Lind triumphing 6-1, 6-2.

Amor por el tenis en Croacia 🇭🇷💝Henry Young (102 años) y Arthur Lind (97 años) compitiendo en el Mundial ITF Masters por Equipos en Bol, Croacia.📍¡Pura inspiración! #ITF #Tenis #Masters #Croacia pic.twitter.com/33VoaAyoVe

— ITFTennis_es (@ITFTennis_es) October 13, 2025

Reminder: Valentin Vacherot became the lowest-ranked champion in Masters 1000 history.

Details: The last match of the day, between Japan’s Hayu Kinoshita and American Katie Volynets, was paused with the score at 4-6 in favor of the American.

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If the rain does not stop within the next hour, the day’s play will be officially called off and the remaining matches rescheduled. For now, the players and umpires have left the court.

Rain delay at the Osaka WTA 250. Play suspended in the last match of the day :Hayu Kinoshita vs Katie Volynets 4-6Likely done for today IF rain continues for another hour or so. Two matches already moved to Monday and everyone left the court. pic.twitter.com/jvRbPkkzoO

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) October 12, 2025

Reminder: Valentin Vacherot became the lowest-ranked champion in Masters 1000 history

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Details: In the decisive clash, the 26-year-old triumphed in a family showdown, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to script one of the most emotional and rare moments in tennis history.

The moment Vacherot completed a fairytale run 🙌#RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/lFMt9ez7h7

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 12, 2025

Before Vacherot, the record belonged to Croatian Borna Coric (No. 152, Cincinnati 2022), but now it is the Monaco native who stands atop the record books.

🇲🇨 Vacherot: No. 204 (Shanghai 2025)🇭🇷 Coric: No. 152 (Cincinnati 2022)🇪🇸 Carretero: No. 143 (Hamburg 1996)🇸🇪 Pernfors: No. 95 (Montreal 1993)🇦🇺 Popyrin: No. 62 (Montreal 2024)@val_vacherot becomes the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion EVER pic.twitter.com/3z5zYs1aUS

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 12, 2025

Earlier, world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot from Monaco stunned everyone by toppling Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book a place in the final. Awaiting him there will be none other than his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, representing France.

Rinderknech, ranked 54th in the ATP standings, battled past Daniil Medvedev—competing under a neutral flag—in a three-set thriller. Remarkably, Arthur has now become the oldest Frenchman ever to reach his first Masters series final.

30, 71 - Since the format’s introduction in 1990, Arthur Rinderknech (30 years 71 days) is now the oldest French player to reach a maiden ATP Masters 1000 final, surpassing Ugo Humbert (26 years 124) in Paris last year. Run!#RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters @atptour pic.twitter.com/hcSSffIet5

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) October 11, 2025

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The championship clash is set for tomorrow, October 12.

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Details: Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th in the world, defeated Novak Djokovic—the 40-time Masters champion—by a score of 2:0 (6-3, 6-4) to advance to the tournament final.

This result is historic: Vacherot becomes the lowest-ranked player ever to reach a Masters 1000 final. The 26-year-old Monegasque delivered an outstanding performance, never allowing Djokovic to dictate the tempo.

The final could get even more intriguing: Vacherot may face his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, in the decider if Rinderknech overcomes Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals.

THE FAIRYTALE OF SHANGHAI ✨World No. 204 @val_vacherot defeats Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to become the lowest ranked Masters 1000 finalist EVER!!#RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/eY9e4Wn73u

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 11, 2025

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Details: It has just been revealed that Arthur Rinderknech, the world No. 54 and the cousin of Valentin Vacherot—the lowest-ranked ATP 1000 semifinalist of this century—will join him in the Shanghai semifinals.

Arthur himself said that he fully supports his cousin and is following his lead, believing that the fight is easier together:

"First and foremost, I'm following my cousin. He's riding a wave of emotions, and I'm trying to fight so I can keep up with him and perform as well as he does. The whole family is planning to come and support us. We're living in our own little world. It's unreal." Rinderknech said.

In the quarterfinals, Vacherot defeated Denmark's Holger Rune, while Rinderknech ousted the world No. 13, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, in straight sets.

In the semifinals, Vacherot will face Djokovic, and Rinderknech will take on the winner of the Medvedev vs. De Minaur clash.

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Details: During her match against Germany's Laura Siegemund, Andreeva lost a point and couldn’t contain her frustration, shouting: “Fcking sick of this fcking tennis.” The moment was caught on video and quickly went viral online.

🎾 “F*king sick of this f*king tennis”18-year-old Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva couldn’t hold back her emotions after losing a point in a match against Germany’s Laura Siegemund at the Wuhan tournament. pic.twitter.com/WmrOFZ6LKE

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 7, 2025

In the end, Andreeva fell short against Laura Siegemund, losing 1-2.

Reminder: Djokovic set a historic record in Shanghai.

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Details: The Serbian veteran booked his place in the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 tournament in Shanghai, defeating Spain's Jaume Munar and setting a new milestone—at 38 years and 133 days old, Djokovic became the oldest player ever to reach this stage at a Masters event.

The clash with Munar was anything but easy, stretching over 2 hours and 42 minutes. Djokovic confidently took the opening set 6-3, but dropped the second 5-7, allowing the Spaniard back into the contest. However, in the decider, the Serbian star shifted into high gear again and closed out the match 6-2.

With this achievement, Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer, who previously held the record after reaching the quarterfinals of the same tournament at 38 years and 60 days. For Novak, the upcoming quarterfinal will be his 97th appearance at ATP Masters 1000 level.

Novak Djokovic becomes the oldest ATP Masters 1000 quarter-finalist, beating the record set by Roger Federer, also in Shanghai, back in 2019 👏 pic.twitter.com/v52Hnv2HTI

— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) October 7, 2025

Reminder: Gaël Monfils announced his retirement in 2026.

Details: Today, on his official X social media page, 39-year-old French tennis star Gaël Monfils posted that he will retire from professional tennis next year.

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After sustaining a recent injury in a match against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko, the seasoned Frenchman was unable to finish the contest at 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 1-0. This setback led him to reflect on his health and make a pivotal decision regarding his future.

During his 21-year career, Monfils reached the semifinals of two Grand Slam tournaments, claimed 13 ATP singles titles, climbed as high as No. 6 in the world rankings, and twice played in the Davis Cup finals as a member of Team France.

I’ve got something to share with you. pic.twitter.com/pBGh58O6pg

— Gael Monfils (@Gael_Monfils) October 1, 2025

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Details: Today in the Turkish city of Samsun, the 1/16 finals of the women's singles at the Samsun Challenger tennis tournament got underway, but just moments into play, three matches had to be halted due to heavy rain.

As a result, the following matches were suspended:

• Cagla Buyukakcay - Emily Appleton.
• Vitalia Diatchenko - Amandine Hesse.
• Carol Young Suh Lee - Kaitlin Quevedo.

At the time of suspension, the score in each match was 0:0, as some pairs hadn't even finished a single set.

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It has been reported that play will not resume for at least another hour—and only if the rain subsides and the court is restored to playable condition.

Raining at the WTA Samsun Challenger. They only managed to start matches now. No play for another hour or more. Only 6 singles matches on today’s schedule. Cagla Buyukakcay - Emily AppletonVitalia Diatchenko - Amandine HesseCarol Young Suh Lee - Kaitlin Quevedo pic.twitter.com/ipX1wLmdQR

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) September 30, 2025

Recall: ATP 1000 Shanghai men's singles matches interrupted

Details: Today in Shanghai, China, the latest ATP 1000 matches are underway, but some have been forced to halt due to heavy rain and the absence of a roof over the playing surface.

As a result, two matches had to be stopped:

• Dalibor Svrcina vs Yosuke Watanuki.
• Valentin Royer vs Billy Harris

At the moment of interruption, Svrcina and Royer were both leading their opponents 1-0.

The matches will resume once the weather clears and the court is deemed playable again.

Rain delay at the Shanghai ATP 1000 qualifying matches. Players still on court for now.Dalibor Svrcina vs Yosuke WatanukiValentin Royer vs Billy Harris Other matches are continuing as they’re being played under closed roofs. pic.twitter.com/mwxRIwj6F1

— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) September 30, 2025

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Details: According to the Lefigaro portal, today the French Tennis Federation (FFT) announced that line judges will continue to officiate at Roland-Garros in 2026.

The statement emphasizes that the Federation highly values the professionalism of domestic officials and has no intention of replacing them with an electronic system.

"For the upcoming Roland-Garros tournament, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) will continue to highlight the exceptional quality of French officiating, recognized worldwide and providing full satisfaction in organizing the tournament," the federation explained in its press release.

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It is also reported that Roland-Garros representatives believe electronic officiating is not as effective as the human eye, especially on clay courts.

The other three Grand Slam tournaments have switched to electronic officiating. The Australian Open and US Open adopted electronic judging in 2021, and Wimbledon followed suit in 2025. In the ATP Tour, line judges have also been removed from the main men's circuit since January 1.

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Details: Today, in the round of 32 at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing the world number two, Italy’s Jannik Sinner, faced off against Marin Čilić, ranked 97th and the 2014 US Open champion.

There was no upset this time—Sinner defeated the Croatian 2-0 (6-2, 6-2), not only advancing to the next round but also surpassing Alcaraz’s record for ATP-level wins over Grand Slam champions since the start of the 2020 season, Opta Ace reports.

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Alcaraz’s record stood at 23 wins, a mark Sinner equaled, but today’s victory puts the Italian one step ahead, setting a new milestone. Notably, Sinner has a strong chance to further extend his lead over Alcaraz as the ATP 500 continues in Beijing.

In the next round, Sinner will face the young Frenchman Terence Atmane, who earlier today defeated China’s Zhang Zhizhen.

24 - Jannik Sinner has claimed a 24th career match win at ATP level over a Grand Slam champion, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz (23) for the outright most of any player since the start of the 2020 season. Business.#ChinaOpen | @ChinaOpen @atptour @ATPMediaInfo pic.twitter.com/0S9SU7oaIq

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) September 25, 2025

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Details: After just four points, the Spaniard picked up an injury to his left leg. Following a medical timeout, he returned to the court and showed both skill and character.

Alcaraz edged his opponent 6-4 in the opening set before cruising through the second 6-2. Despite the setback, he convincingly defeated Báez to book his place in the next round.

Tokyo Debut: ✅ World No. 1 @carlosalcaraz survives injury scare before defeating Baez 6-4 6-2 on his Tokyo debut @japanopentennis | #kinoshitajotennis pic.twitter.com/diydahK6oO

— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 25, 2025

Reminder: The US Open not only crowned a new champion but also reshaped the top of men’s tennis. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz climbed to world No. 1 after defeating his direct rival, Jannik Sinner.

Details: The match was paused with Alcaraz serving at 5–4 in the first set, just as he was looking to secure the opener. Rain also disrupted other matches, including Hamad Medjedovic against Holger Rune, though that encounter later resumed with the Serbian leading 6–5.

Reminder: Earlier in the set, at 2–2, Alcaraz had already required a medical timeout due to a leg issue. He was treated on court and had his leg bandaged in order to continue playing. The interruption now raises further questions about his physical condition and whether the break in play will affect his rhythm.

Details: The players had completed just four points when Alcaraz sustained an injury to his left leg. He took a medical timeout and received treatment before returning to the court after the break.

oh no please pic.twitter.com/v4GW5oPPrn

— alcaraz archive (@alcarchive) September 25, 2025

Scary scenes but looks like it was just a scare for Alcaraz.He is now receiving a MTO. pic.twitter.com/irX85IxNUf

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) September 25, 2025

Alcaraz's left foot heavily tapped. pic.twitter.com/mDsRBRPxid

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) September 25, 2025

Reminder: The US Open not only crowned a new tournament champion but also reshuffled the top of men’s tennis. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz rose to world No. 1 after defeating his direct rival, Jannik Sinner.