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“Healthy again” Sinner makes ominous start to his US Open title defence
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed that he is fully healthy and in good shape, following a bout of illness that wrecked his chances in the Cincinnati final the week prior to the US Open. The Italian had to withdraw from that match in the opening set, before also pulling out of the revamped […]
Venus Williams awarded women’s doubles wildcard at US Open
On an emotionally charged night on Arthur Ashe Stadium two evenings ago, most believed that Venus Williams had bid farewell to the US Open for another year and – quite possibly – for the final time in her glittering career. Yet, just under 48 hours after that heroic loss to Karolina Muchova in the first […]
Garcia and Kvitova draw the curtain on their careers after US Open losses
Two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova, and 2022 WTA Finals champion, Caroline Garcia, both waved farewell to professional tennis after their first-round losses to Diane Parry and Kamila Rakhimova respectively. Kvitova, who claimed Wimbledon crowns in 2011 and 2014, ends her career with a total of 31 WTA titles and as a former world No 2. […]
Emotional Venus Williams exits after valiant effort at US Open
Sporting icon Venus Williams was knocked out of the US Open by 11th-seeded Karolina Muchova, eventually going down 6-3 2-6 6-1 to the Czech after a spirited display. It was an emotional night in New York, where large swatches of fans had gathered to watch the all-time American great in what could very possibly be […]
Djokovic admits “physical struggle” in laboured victory over Learner Tien at the US Open
Novak Djokovic has revealed that he struggled physically during his first-round win over rising young American Learner Tien in New York. Eventually coming through 6-1 7-6 (7-3) 6-2, the Serb – going for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title at Flushing Meadows – looked sluggish and laboured during periods. Having taken the first […]
Alexandra Eala makes history in stunning US Open comeback win
Alexandra Eala earned her own slice of sporting history on Sunday by becoming the first Filipino player to win a main-draw singles match at a Grand Slam in the Open era. And she did so in extraordinary style. Backed by the vociferous vocal support of a sizeable local Filipino contingent inside Grandstand arena, Eala stunned […]
US Open drama, already – This week in tennis
25th August, 2025 Missed some of last week’s tennis action? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. As all eyes are on the US Open in New York this week, here’s a quick look back at what happened in the sport over the past seven days. Champions corner A handful of smaller ATP and WTA tournaments […]
“Still room for improvement”, Djokovic on Grand Slam prize money
Djokovic claims still “room for improvement” on Grand Slam prize money, despite largest purse in tennis history at 2025 US Open. Novak Djokovic claims that Grand Slam tournaments still have work to do in bridging the gap between recent player demands and increases in prize money. Tournament prize money has again been a contentious focal […]
Sorana Cirstea’s Cleveland win, her first WTA Title since 2021
Sorana Cirstea clinches first WTA Title since 2021 with victory over Anne Li in Cleveland Sorana Cirstea came through two rounds of qualifying and five main-draw matches to put together an excellent run to the title at the Tennis in the Land tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently ranked 112th in the world, the resurgent Romanian […]
“It’s iconic” – Maria Sharapova inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is set to be inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame as part of 2025’s honour roll. “I just arrived yesterday and it’s iconic. There is the feeling that you have to walk through these halls and you realize you’re a small part of such a bigger […]