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Alexander Zverev set to replace Jannik Sinner as world number one
Alexander Zverev will become the men’s world number one at the earliest opportunity after reaching the quarter-finals in Vienna.
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Elena Rybakina clinches year-end women’s singles number one ranking
Elena Rybakina secured the year-end women’s singles world number one ranking after defeating Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 of the Pan Pacific Open i...
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Stan Wawrinka’s three-Grand Slam career ends with defeat in Basel
Stan Wawrinka has brought his distinguished tennis career to an end after an honourable defeat in Basel, concluding a journey that produced three Gran...
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Venus Williams suffers 16th consecutive defeat at 46
Former world number one Venus Williams has been beaten for the 16th match in succession, losing to an opponent 28 years younger.
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More than 150 doubles players urge ATP to rethink proposed cuts
Over 150 doubles players, including Wimbledon champions and tennis legends, have called on the ATP to reconsider what they describe as drastic cuts to...
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Katie Boulter reaches Japan Open semi-finals and retakes British No 1 spot
Katie Boulter has returned to the top of the British women’s rankings after defeating Antonia Ruzic in three sets to reach the Japan Open semi-finals.
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Felix Balshaw represents France as he rises in world tennis rankings
Felix Balshaw, the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner, is representing France as he continues his rise up the world tennis rankings.
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Katie Boulter reaches Japan Open quarter-finals in under an hour
Katie Boulter has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after defeating Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.
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Iga Swiatek ends 2026 season after missing WTA Finals
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has brought her 2026 season to an end after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 20...
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Katie Boulter wins rain-affected Japan Open opener
Britain’s Katie Boulter began her Japan Open campaign with a dominant first-round victory over Himeno Sakatsume in a match affected by rain.
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Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war contributed to separation from Monfils
Tennis player Elina Svitolina says the emotional strain caused by the war in Ukraine contributed to her separation from fellow professional Gael Monfi...
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Sonay Kartal becomes British number one after back injury comeback
Sonay Kartal has risen to become Britain’s top-ranked women’s tennis player after returning from a long-term back injury and competing in three events...
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Sonay Kartal misses out on biggest career title in Wuhan Open final
Britain’s Sonay Kartal was beaten in the Wuhan Open final by Maja Chwalinska, missing the chance to claim the biggest title of her career.
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Sonay Kartal beats Elina Svitolina to reach Wuhan semi-finals
Sonay Kartal continued her return from a lengthy injury lay-off by defeating fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
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Sonay Kartal reaches Wuhan Open quarter-finals with win over Jasmine Paolini
Britain’s Sonay Kartal continued her impressive comeback by defeating former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Op...
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Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition postponed after deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia
The Six Kings Slam exhibition, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, has been postponed following a series of deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia.
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Katie Boulter beaten by Diana Shnaider in Wuhan Open first round
British number one Katie Boulter has been defeated by Diana Shnaider in the opening round of the Wuhan Open.
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Alexander Zverev guaranteed year-end world number one ranking
Alexander Zverev will finish the 2026 season as the world’s number one men’s tennis player after Carlos Alcaraz suffered an unexpected defeat in Shang...