Tennis News - Page 7

Daniil Medvedev temper tantrum meltdown US Open

Boris Becker on Daniil Medvedev’s meltdown after losing in US Open 1st round: ‘I think he needs professional help?’

August 25, 2025 21:31 IST

Medvedev who was defeated 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4, was then seen sitting on the bench distraught before constantly smashing his racquet out of frustration, ultimately breaking it.

Danill Medvedev egging the crowd during the first round US Open 2025 match vs Benjamin Bonzi. (Photo: AP)

‘Crowd delayed the match, I didn’t do anything’: Medvedev after dramatic first-round US Open 2025 clash vs Bonzi

August 25, 2025 13:47 IST

Allensworth's decision to give Bonzi a first serve instead of a second after the interruption sparked Medvedev's fury. "I wasn't upset with the photographer. I was upset with the decision," said Medvedev in the post-match press conference.

A livid Daniil Medvedev reacts next to chair umpire Greg Allensworth (left) after a photographer ran onto the court during a match against Benjamin Bonzi in the first round of the US Open tennis championships in New York. (AP Photo)

Daniil Medvedev’s meltdown after photographer enters court, leads to chaos; here’s what happened at US Open

August 25, 2025 16:20 IST

US Open 2025: Medvedev, the 2021 champion and former world No 1, was on the verge of defeat once again in the first round of a Major at the hands of Bonzi.

Williams acknowledged that she would've been the last person those present at the ceremony would've expected to see Maria Sharapova

Watch: Rivalry, animosity turns into friendship as Serena Williams introduces Maria Sharapova at tennis hall of fame

August 24, 2025 18:56 IST

There were audible gasps and a few shrieks as Serena Williams walked out to introduce her great rival Maria Sharapova to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Carlos Alcaraz Jannik sinner career Grand slam

Why Jannik Sinner has an edge over Carlos Alcaraz at the US OpenSubscriber Only

August 24, 2025 09:48 IST

The predictable bounce on hardcourts will aid Jannik Sinner's dominant baseline game; Carlos Alcaraz has a tougher draw and his serve, return and shot selection are not at its best on hard courts.

Novak Djokovic has slammed top players for not question the two-week Masters events when the decisions for a move were being made. (Reuters)

‘I don’t enjoy them’: Novak Djokovic slams top tennis players for silence on two-week Masters events before US Open return

August 23, 2025 09:54 IST

Ahead of his US Open 2025 first-round match, Novak Djokovic questioned the silence from the top players while the proposal and decisions for two-week events were being made outside the Slams.

Medvedev is just 29 and he has it in him to ensure that tennis doesn't become a boring Alcaraz-Sinner duopoly in years to come. (Reuters)

US Open: Why did Daniil Medvedev snap? The history and geography of the Russian star’s combustible on-court behaviourSubscriber Only

August 25, 2025 13:21 IST

Tennis needs characters like Daniil Medvedev, the Russian giant-slayer, to retain its charm and appeal, besides inspire the best from Novak Djokovic in his last leg.

US Open women singles dark horses: A dangerous Russia floater, an 18-year-old Canadian sensation and Venus Williams

August 23, 2025 13:30 IST

Plenty of unheralded names in the US Open women's singles draw, both new and old, will hope to stake a claim against the usual suspects for the year's final Major title at the US Open.

For Iga Swiatek, a bad year is turning into a memorable oneSubscriber Only

August 23, 2025 13:30 IST

Iga Swiatek's victory at Wimbledon and the Cincinnati Open make her the in-form women's singles player at the US Open, a turnaround of fortunes for a player who hadn't won a title in over a year.

Big names, different format, but doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori clinch US Open mixed title

August 21, 2025 13:54 IST

The Italian pair defeated six-time Grand Slam singles champion Iga Swiatek and three-time Major finalist Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in the final on Wednesday

Having won five of the last seven events he has played in, the red-hot Alcaraz can reclaim the top ranking at the end of the US Open fortnight by outperforming Sinner. (AP Photo)

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz arrives in New York red-hot and ready to reclaim top ranking

August 21, 2025 00:10 IST

Carlos Alcaraz won a tour-leading sixth title of the season in Cincinnati on Monday after Sinner retired from the final with illness while trailing 0-5 in the opening set and the result has turned up the heat in the rankings race ahead of the season's final major.

Crystal-gazing at the US Open, Ljubicic believes the fast courts in New York might be the big factor if the two players go at each other again. (Reuters Photo)

‘Can’t understand playing in heat and humidity in Cincinnati’: Roger Federer’s former coach dwells on Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz battle in US Open

August 20, 2025 20:14 IST

Ivan Ljubicic believes the faster courts in New York will be the main factor that decides the battle between the two stars, adding it suits Jannik Sinner

Why doubles World No 1 Rajeev Ram was called ‘not an actual tennis player’ by fellow American Mardy Fish

August 19, 2025 14:42 IST

The beef dates back to when Fish as United States Davis Cup team captain refused to select 4-time Slam winner Rajeev for American Davis Cup squad, and erupted after Sinner was expected to pull out of US Open mixed doubles due to illness

Not just Jannik Sinner, these tennis players too suffered under the blistering heat and humidity of Cincinnati

August 19, 2025 13:50 IST

Sinner who had looked ill since the last set of his semifinals, apologised profusely to fans, but Cincinnati left many including Rinderknech and Zverev dazed in its blistering wake

Carlos Alcaraz consoles Jannik Sinner after the Italian retires from Cincinnati Open 2025. (Reuters)

Jannik Sinner retires after five games against Carlos Alcaraz in Cinicinnati Open final: ‘I tried but I can’t’

August 19, 2025 02:24 IST

The 24-year-old World No. 1 from Italy was a no-show from the start in the latest instalment of tennis’ burgeoning new rivalry, losing the first five games before retiring from the match to hand Alcaraz, the second seed, the title.

Evert had retired in 1989 after winning 18 Grand Slam titles. (AP Photo)

‘It makes you humble, and it increases your compassion for people’: Tennis great Chris Evert on her fight with cancer

August 18, 2025 22:38 IST

The 18-time Grand Slam-winner Chris Evert was diagnosed with cancer twice in last five years

The new event drew interest from the sport’s big names but was roundly criticised by the top doubles players for reducing a Major trophy event to a virtual exhibition. (AP Photo)

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz are playing, but has US Open reduced mixed doubles to an exhibition?

August 18, 2025 20:04 IST

American tennis executives hope to exploit commercial possibilities but doubles stars have labelled the event “a profound injustice”

Jannik Sinner argued against the 12-day structure of the Cincinnati Open. (Reuters)

‘When does the finalist play?: Jannik Sinner argues against Cincinnati Open’s 12-day expansion, backs one-week tournament structure

August 18, 2025 14:34 IST

While Sinner noticed the positives in a day's break before the finals under the new 12-day structure, the 24-year-old explained the flipsides.

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 15:50 IST

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.

Emma Raducanu opened up on the emotional toll of the incident which began with the stalker approaching her at a coffee shop in Dubai. (Reuters)

Emma Raducanu slams ‘intrusive’ behaviour towards her personal life

August 17, 2025 21:52 IST

The interest in her private life has been appalling, and Raducanu called the questions prying into her privacy 'terrible'.

Alcaraz vs Sinner: Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, right, and second placed Italy's Jannik Sinner pose with trophies after the final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Alcaraz vs Sinner Live Streaming, Cincinnati Open 2025 Final: Head-to-head record, where to watch ATP Masters 1000 event?

August 18, 2025 16:58 IST

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Cincinnati Open Final 2025 Live Streaming: Spain's Alcaraz will take on Italy's Sinner in the final of Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Monday.

Kriish Tyagi the only Indian in US Open Junior Championships says he feels ready now

August 17, 2025 17:04 IST

The 18-year-old is the current number one from India in the Juniors category

Jannik Sinner has defended his decision to reunite with fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara, a year after the doping scandal. (Reuters)

‘Needed someone who knew my body better’: Jannik Sinner defends decision to rehire fitness trainer a year after doping scandal

August 15, 2025 15:50 IST

Only days after thwarting Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon 2025 final, Jannik Sinner announced his decision to reunite with Ferrara last month citing key preparations for the Cincinnati Open and the US Open.