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Alcaraz advances to Australian Open final after defeating Zverev

The five-set match set the record for the longest this year and the third in Australian Open history.

30 January 2026

Lifestyle

Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest new sport in 2026

From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon.

Sport

Stefanos Tsitsipas says constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis

The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia

Earth News

Men's tennis tour introduces extreme heat rule to protect players

The new heat policy allows 10-minute breaks during matches.

16 December 2025

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Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli

Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment.

3 December 2025

Italy

Italy's most accomplished tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli dies at 92

Pietrangeli was the first Italian player to win a Grand Slam trophy, triumphing at the French Open in 1959.

1 December 2025

Culture news

Prime Wimbledon seats exempt from UK ticket resale crackdown

Ticket touting has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, according to the UK government. New measures, however, to restrict the illegal practice won't apply to Britain's most famously expensive tennis championship, Wimbledon.

20 November 2025

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Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to claim the ATP Finals title, adding another chapter to the sport’s leading rivalry in 2025.

16 November 2025

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Did Carlos Alcaraz dedicate a tribute to Charlie Kirk?

A series of viral posts are falsely claiming that Carlos Alcaraz dedicate an empty seat, a speech, and a hefty donation to Charlie Kirk and his family. This is why these claims are either false or extremely unlikely.

Europe News

Boos and cheers – Trump takes his brand to the US Open

Between policy announcements, the US president found time to attend the last tennis Grand Slam of the season. The reaction of the audience? Mixed.

8 September 2025

Culture news

To cap it off! How a Polish tennis player's souvenir gift went viral

Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak was unaware of the scandal that would be caused when he gave his cap to a young boy at the US Open. But TV cameras and social media picked out a culprit when the gift was snatched away by a man who should've known better.

1 September 2025

Health news

Serena Williams reveals the secret behind her 31-pound weight loss

After years of struggling with postpartum weight gain despite strict training and healthy eating, the 23-time Grand Slam champion turned to a GLP-1 medication.

Culture news

Venus Williams to be honoured with new Barbie doll

Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay.

Sport

Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win his maiden Wimbledon title

World no. 1 Sinner has won the 2025 Wimbledon title for the first time, defeating defending champion Alcaraz, the first Spanish player to win two consecutive Wimbledon titles.

Tech News

Wimbledon replaces sharply dressed line judges with AI to call shots

The suited line judges have been replaced by robots. Some argue it takes the theatrics out of the court and some players have reported difficulties with the tech.

Sport

Alcaraz wins longest French Open final against Sinner

It's the first time that Sinner had lost a Grand Slam final, but the fifth time in succession he has now lost to Alcaraz, who clinched the 20th title of his career at the age of 22.

Sport

Paolini-Errani crowned women's double Paris Open champions

Triumph for the Italian pair of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini who won the 2025 edition oft the women's double Roland Garros in Paris

Europe News

Coco Gauff defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Roland Garros final

In the final of the French Open tennis championship, the second ranked of the world proved stronger than the first.

Europe News

Roland Garros bids moving farewell to the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal

In a moving tribute, the 14-time champion took a final bow on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, the tennis court he dominated for many years.

Sport

Alcaraz beats Sinner in Italian Open to become the tennis king of Rome

The Spaniard beat the world number one, who returned to the court after a 104-day break.