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Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts during his second round match against Learner Tien of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

ATP issues statement on player's safety as Daniil Medvedev, other stars stranded in Dubai following Iran strikes

March 03, 2026 12:06 am

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) released a statement on the safety of the players who have been stuck in Dubai.

Medvedev's outburst comes amid renewed discussion around how players express their frustration during matches.

Daniil Medvedev calls for ranking rethink, says points system fuels exhausting calender

February 25, 2026 4:41 pm

Daniil Medvedev has urged the ATP to award ranking points only at Grand Slams and Masters events, saying the current system forces players into an exhausting 11-month grind with little room for rest.

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal crashed out of Delhi Open 2026 ATP Tennis Challenger event in second round. (PHOTO: X)

Delhi Open Tennis 2026: Local favourite Sumit Nagal crashes out in second round

February 20, 2026 12:03 am

Cina, an 18-year-old ranked No. 225 in the world, broke Nagal in the opening game and maintained the advantage to take the first set 6-4.

Novak Djokovic has abandoned the PTPA players union ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. (Reuters)

'My values and approach are no longer aligned': Novak Djokovic quits PTPA union he co-founded ahead of 2026 season

January 05, 2026 9:27 am

Tennis: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Monday announced his decision to quit the Professional Tennis Players Association that he co-founded earlier this decade along with Vasek Pospisil.

USA's Coo Gauff and Taylor Fritz in action. (PHOTO: FILE/REUTERS)

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz team up for USA's title defence of United Cup

December 25, 2025 6:51 pm

United Cup is the only combined ATP and WTA team and it will kick off the 2026 tennis season on the 2nd January.

Jannik Sinner after beating Carlos Alcaraz to defend his ATP Finals Title in Turin on Sunday. (PHOTO: AP)

'I feel to be a better player than last year': Jannik Sinner after ATP Finals win over Alcaraz to cap 'amazing season'

November 17, 2025 3:39 pm

ATP Finals, 2025: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5 in straight sets in front of a packed home crowd.

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a superior head-to-head against Rafael Nadal. (Photo: Reuters)

'I’ve seen more of him than my mum': Novak Djokovic opens up about his friendship with Rafael Nadal amid Shanghai Masters loss

October 13, 2025 3:31 pm

Novak Djokovic said that it was not possible to be friends with rival players, adding that he had a lot of respect for Roger Federer, but was never close to him.

Shanghai Masters winner Valentin Vacherot with his cousin Arthur Rinderknech. (Photo: AP)

'Two cousins are stronger than one' - Arthur Rinderknech after losing Shanghai Masters to cousin Valentin Vacherot, coached by his half brother Benjamin Balleret

October 13, 2025 2:07 pm

Monaco's world number 204 Valentin Vacherot completed a fairytale run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday and had to come back from a set down to defeat Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3

Dhakshineshwar Suresh upset the current World No 103, whose ranking does no justice to his pedigree - Tabilo beat Novak Djokovic earlier this season.

Who is Indian tennis ace Dhakshineswar Suresh who beat former Top 20, Alejandro Tabilo?

August 18, 2025 3:50 pm

Tabilo, who defeated Novak Djokovic earlier this year, was ranked as high as World No 19 in July 2024, while Suresh made the elite 22-player ATP Accelerator Next Gen program this June, and has scalped third Top 150.

Novak Djokovic leaves the court after losing against Matteo Arnaldi during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid. (AP Photo)

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Italian Open after losing three matches in a row

April 30, 2025 12:47 pm

Djokovic is chasing his 100th career title. But he hasn't won a title on the ATP tour since the 2023 season-ending championships. His only triumph in 2024 came at the Paris Olympics.