Tennis

Sport

Rybakina moves to No. 1 in WTA live rankings

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.

1 September 2026

Spain

Tennis player Kyrgios admits 'mistake' after failing test for cocaine

Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.

19 August 2026

Sport

Slick Sinner scuppers Djokovic record bid to make Wimbledon final

From the start, Sinner pushed Djokovic back with his powerful groundstrokes and came up with big serves in big moments.

10 July 2026

Lifestyle

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with ‘Kill Bill’ inspired kimono

Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono - entirely white to adhere to the tournament's strict dress code rules.

30 June 2026

Cinema

Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’

After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year.

24 June 2026

Sport

German Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, beating Italian Cobolli

Zverev’s serve remained on point at crucial moments, and he broke Cobolli at 4–5 in the fourth set to force the tiebreak. He then dominated the fifth set with two breaks and consolidated both.

7 June 2026

Sport

Tennis: Mirra Andreeva wins first Grand Slam at French Open

The world No. 8 duly brushed aside Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, winning in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Mirra Andreeva - nineteen years old - is the youngest winner since Monica Seles

6 June 2026

Sport

João Fonseca knocks out Djokovic in Roland Garros third round

The Brazilian marches on after an epic five-hour battle with the Serb, the former world number one. Jannik Sinner is also out of the French Open.

30 May 2026

Europe News

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner forced out of French Open due to heat

Sinner received medical attention and left the court and minerals were added to his drink when he returned but he wasn't able to continue.

28 May 2026

Lifestyle

Cou(r)turier controversy: French Open fashion choice divides internet

Despite winning her opening match at Roland Garros, Naomi Osaka's sequined gold dress stole the spotlight and divided opinions. How is tennis still wrestling with women athletes' fashion choices?

27 May 2026

Destinations

Tennis travel: Europe’s top resorts for a grand slam holiday

Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete.

16 May 2026

Europe News

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

24 April 2026

Sport

Sinner beats Alcaraz at Monte Carlo ATP and returns to top spot in the rankings

The South Tyrolean champion beat the Spaniard with a score of 7-6, 6-3. The victory on clay enabled him to return to first place in the rankings, collecting a new record.

12 April 2026

Sport

Alcaraz remains unbeaten in 2026 after Qatar Open win

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz improved to 12–0 in 2026, defeating Arthur Fils 6–2, 6–1 to win the Qatar Open, while Fils capped a breakthrough week with a runner-up finish in Doha.

22 February 2026

Sport

World’s top two men's tennis players headline Doha ATP 500

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, recently voted ATP 500 Tournament of the Year. With Novak Djokovic withdrawing, the spotlight shifts firmly to the sport's new generation.

15 February 2026

Qatar

Top stars arrive in Doha as Qatar TotalEnergies Open begins

The Qatar Open has kicked off in Doha, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. With 1,000 ranking points at stake and nearly €3.5m in prize money on the line, many of the world’s top women’s tennis players are taking part.

8 February 2026