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The Latest Breaking News on Tennis

New Australian Open tournament director criticised for ‘Jacob Sinner’ gaffe

Andrew Abdo, who is also the new chief executive of Tennis Australia, later insisted, ‘Of course I know that it’s Jannik Sinner’

The Independent UK · 12h ago

Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China

Playing his first ATP 1000 event in seven years, Australia's Bernard Tomic has been brought crashing back down to earth at the Shanghai Masters.

AAP · 13h ago

Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief

Best-of-five men's tennis is here to stay at the Australian Open, says new boss Andrew Abdo.

AAP · 17h ago

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Coco Gauff felt like she was going to ‘pass out’ during shock defeat at China Open

2024 champion Coco Gauff suffered her first loss to Elise Mertens in six meetings

The Independent UK · Oct 7

How a farcical China Open finale highlighted tennis’ biggest problem

Injuries and a default meant both the semi-finals and the final in Beijing ended in retirements, a state of affairs summing up how tennis faces a reckoning with its bloated and brutal calendar

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Alcaraz back, Sinner's 2026 over ... and Zverev is tops

Carlos Alcaraz has won a first title since February, Jannik Sinner has ended his year with injury -- and Alexander Zverev will be the new No.1 of men's tennis.

AAP · Oct 6

Novak Djokovic wins first title of year with China Open triumph

The 39-year-old was leading 7-6 (3) 0-1 when opponent Alex De Minaur retired through injury

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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World number one Jannik Sinner ends season early due to knee injury

Sinner will not play again this season because of the knee injury that has sidelined him since Wimbledon.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6

Carlos Alcaraz wins first title in eight months after injury hell

Carlos Alcaraz had not won a title since February after missing a significant part of the season with a wrist injury

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Jannik Sinner ends 2026 tennis season after confirming major decision on knee injury

Sinner will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, including the Nitto ATP Finals, and could lose his No 1 ranking before returning to court

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Coco Gauff calls out racist abuse on social media after controversial China Open incident

Coco Gauff was involved in a controversial moment during her match against Sun Xinran at the China Open

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Luke Littler beaten in semi-finals of World Youth Championship

The two-time world champion made a surprise appearance at the junior tournament.

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Daniil Medvedev disqualified from Beijing Open after hitting fan with ball as apology issued

Novak Djokovic gets free spot in final as he chases first title of 2026

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Daniil Medvedev apologises after hitting spectator with ball in Beijing default

The Russian will now forfeit all points and prize money from the tournament.

The Independent UK · Oct 5

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The Independent UK · Oct 5

Daniil Medvedev disqualified in Beijing semi after hitting spectator with ball

The Russian was defaulted after he sent a backhand into the crowd in the second set against Novak Djokovic.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final with Novak Djokovic ⁠after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Novak Djokovic reaches China Open semi-finals with thrilling comeback win over Alexander Zverev

The Serb produced a gritty fightback to maintain his astonishing record in Beijing and take a step closer to a first trophy of 2026

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Rafael Nadal Academy Slam: Full results as Andy Murray and Spaniard reunite in tennis return

Tennis legends were back on court for one day only

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The Independent UK · Oct 3

Elena Rybakina stunned in first match as No 1 as Sonay Kartal progresses in China Open

Rybakina was beaten by unseeded Alina Charaeva, who will face Britain’s Kartal in the third round

AAP · Oct 3

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

Alex de Minaur will play Novak Djokovic in the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a ball into the crowd, injuring a spectator.

Evening Standard · Oct 2

Is Andy Murray playing Rafael Nadal? Start time, teams in full and how to watch Tennis special today

Tennis greats set to clash in celebratory ‘Rafa Nadal Academy Slam’

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Grand Slam finalist in tears after playing final professional match at 36

The former world number four is one of the best players in the modern era never to win a major

AAP · Oct 1

De Minaur glides into second round in Beijing

Australia's Alex de Minaur has progressed to the last 16 at the China Open with a straight sets win over Mariano Navone.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Carlos Alcaraz reveals five-set Grand Slam stance and offers alternative idea to ease player workload

The world No 3, who has complained about the length and intensity of the calendar, is playing in Tokyo this week

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Sonay Kartal ends six-month injury absence from WTA Tour with win in China

The Brit claimed a 6-2 6-3 victory in the round of 128 at the China Open in her first tour appearance since returning from a back injury

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