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Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo)

'Sinner, make us dream': Italian tennis ace shatters Novak Djokovic record

May 15, 2026 1:42 pm

Sinner famously came within touching distance of the title last year, but was stopped in the final by Carlos Alcaraz, who is now sidelined due to a right wrist injury.

Aryna Sabalenka is among the players to have signed a statement after the French Open announced the prize money for this year's event. (Photo: AP)

‘Only way to fight for our rights’: Aryna Sabalenka warns of Grand Slam boycott ahead of French Open

May 06, 2026 7:55 am

Coco Gauff, who will be defending her French Open women’s singles title, said, “If everyone were to move as one and collaborate, yeah, I can 100% see that.”

Why top tennis players like Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka are unhappy with French Open organisers

May 04, 2026 6:05 pm

The players have pointed out that the increase in French Open prize money this year means that the players’ share of French Open tournament revenue has declined from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% projected in 2026.

Iga Swiatek trains with Rafael Nadal at his academy ahead of clay court season. (PHOTO: Rafa Nadal/X)

Iga Swiatek trains with Rafael Nadal at his academy ahead of clay court season: ‘He’s the person I can turn to’

April 03, 2026 1:18 pm

Ahead of the Stuttgart Open, Iga Swiatek practiced in Rafael Nadal’s academy with the 14-time French Open champion by her side.

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.

To address the privacy concerns, the ATX Open in Austin, Texas introduced a new room called the 'Rage Room'. (Photo: @AtxOpen/X)

Texas tennis tournament unveils first-ever 'rage room' after Coco Gauff’s viral Australian Open outburst

February 27, 2026 7:47 pm

During her quarter-final loss to Elina Svitolina at Melbourne Park, Coco Gauff went to the call area and repeatedly smashed her racket on the ground, unaware that it was being broadcast to viewers around the world.

Jakub ‌Mensik, the 20-year-old Czech Republic star, who upset Jannik Sinner at Qatar Open. (Photo: Jakub Mensik/X)

Meet Jakub Mensik: 20-year-old Czech rising star, inspired and mentored by Novak Djokovic, who stunned Jannik Sinner at Qatar Open

February 20, 2026 9:38 pm

The 20-year-old Czech star beat the Italian 7-6(3) 2-6 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open in Doha

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal will play at the upcoming Delhi Open 2026 ATP Tennis Challenger event. (PHOTO: X)

Delhi Open 2026 Tennis: Sumit Nagal leads Indian charge, Briton Jay Clarke spearheads overseas challenge

February 07, 2026 8:40 pm

Sumit Nagal, India’s top-ranked singles player and the lone Indian to gain direct entry into the singles main draw, will be a key attraction at Delhi Open 2026 for home fans.

Carlos Alcaraz, right, and Jannik Sinner, left, meet at the net after an exhibition tennis match in Incheon, South Korea earlier this month. (Yonhap via AP)

Low revenue share, no say in governance, ignoring player health and welfare: Why are the top men and women tennis stars feeling aggrieved

February 03, 2026 2:09 pm

At last year’s French Open, a delegation including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff has asked the four Majors – including the Australian Open – to get the prize money to 22 percent of tournament revenue by 2030, as is the case with regular ATP and WTA Tour events.