Tag: tennis

Reigning French Open men’s singles champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his title defense with a commanding performance in the second round on Wednesday.

Top seed and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner marked his return to the ATP Tour in commanding fashion, defeating Argentina’s Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open on Saturday.

Alexander Zverev gave himself the perfect 28th birthday gift — a title at the ATP 500 Munich Open, capping off an emotional week that could signal a turning point in his 2025 season, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.

Danish tennis star Holger Rune made headlines on Sunday by capturing the Barcelona Open title, defeating local favorite and top seed Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-2.

Tennis icon Serena Williams made an unexpected appearance alongside Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl halftime show of Superdome in New Orleans, sending social media into an absolute frenzy.

In a thrilling display of resilience and power, Madison Keys pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday night. The 29-year-old American Keys saved a match point in the process, earning her spot in the final and marking her first Grand Slam final appearance since finishing as the U.S. Open runner-up in 2017.

The 2025 Australian Open is set to showcase one of the most highly anticipated matchups in tennis: Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz. While fans may have hoped for this encounter to grace the final, it will instead take place in the quarterfinals. Nevertheless, this meeting of two tennis greats promises to be a spectacle.

Taylor Fritz could only watch as Team USA fell short of reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals. The American No. 1 delivered a clinical performance, defeating Alex de Minaur for the second time in a week.

Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s most iconic figures, has officially bid farewell to the sport after 22 years, closing a career marked by unparalleled triumphs, fierce rivalries, and an unrelenting battle with injuries. A micro-strain in his left leg during his first match of 2024 at the Brisbane tournament against Jordan Thompson marked yet another setback for Nadal, forcing him to confront the inevitable: his body could no longer endure the rigors of professional tennis.

Taylor Fritz made history on Saturday, becoming the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals. The world number five defeated Alexander Zverev, ranked second globally, in a thrilling three-set contest, securing a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(3) victory after two hours and 20 minutes of intense tennis.