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Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals
Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals
American players were regular champions in the first 30 years of the tournament’s history, but Pete Sampras in 1999 was the last to lift the trophy.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Jannik Sinner too strong for Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Masters final
Jannik Sinner too strong for Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Masters final
The Italian clinched a 7-6 (4) 6-3 victory to cement his status as the best player in the world.

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Part of me left with them – Djokovic reflects as Nadal joins ‘Big Four’ retirees
Part of me left with them – Djokovic reflects as Nadal joins ‘Big Four’ retirees
Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters a day after Nadal announced this year would be his last on court.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Novak Djokovic beaten by Tomas Machac in Geneva Open semi-final
Novak Djokovic beaten by Tomas Machac in Geneva Open semi-final
Machac captured the biggest win of his career as a 6-4 0-6 6-1 victory saw him reach his first final at the Geneva Open.

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Novak Djokovic books last-four place at Geneva Open
Novak Djokovic books last-four place at Geneva Open
Djokovic’s 7-5 6-1 victory over sixth seed Griekspoor could have turned out differently had the Dutchman taken his chances.

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Wimbledon 2023 - Day Twelve - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Daniil Medvedev loses his cool during victory over Gael Monfils in Monte Carlo
Medvedev was asked by the umpire not to shout at a line judge during his second-round victory.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Grigor Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov dumps Carlos Alcaraz out of Miami Open
The Bulgarian, seeded 11th, won 6-2 6-4

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Invasion of bees unable to take the sting out of Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells
Invasion of bees unable to take the sting out of Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off in the Indian Wells semi-finals after dominant wins and an unlikely delay.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Luca Nardi
Novak Djokovic crashes out to world number 123 Luca Nardi
The 20-year-old Italian is the lowest-ranked player to beat the Serb. 

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Andrey Rublev defaulted for allegedly abusing line judge at Dubai Open
Andrey Rublev defaulted for allegedly abusing line judge at Dubai Open
World number five Andrey Rublev was sensationally defaulted after being accused of swearing at a line judge in the deciding set of his semi-final at the Dubai Open.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Novak Djokovic clash with win at ATP Tour Finals
Carlos Alcaraz sets up Novak Djokovic clash with win at ATP Tour Finals
Having lost his opening match to Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz knew only victory over previously unbeaten Medvedev would be enough to qualify for the semi-finals.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz beats Andrey Rublev at ATP Finals in Turin
Carlos Alcaraz beats Andrey Rublev at ATP Finals in Turin
It was the first encounter between the Spaniard and Russian.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz falls to defeat against Alexander Zverev on ATP Finals debut
Carlos Alcaraz falls to defeat against Alexander Zverev on ATP Finals debut
The 20-year-old missed last year’s event through injury and his shaky late-season form continued with a 6-7 (3) 6-3 6-4 loss in his opening round-robin match.

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Novak Djokovic to finish 2023 ranked world number one after beating Holger Rune
Novak Djokovic to finish 2023 ranked world number one after beating Holger Rune
Djokovic is chasing a record seventh title but again found 20-year-old Rune, who is making his debut at the eight-man event, a troublesome opponent before pulling off a third win in five meetings.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Novak Djokovic beats Grigor Dimitrov to claim record seventh Paris Masters title
Novak Djokovic beats Grigor Dimitrov to claim record seventh Paris Masters title
It was also the Serbian’s 40th Masters 1000 crown, another record, and his 97th on the ATP Tour.

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Paris Masters final
Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Paris Masters final
The world number one is chasing a record-extending seventh title at the ATP Masters 1000.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Wimbledon 2023 - Day Seven - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Roman Safiullin at Paris Masters
The Spaniard had designs on ending his year on the regular tour with victory.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz beaten by Jannik Sinner in China Open semi-finals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz beaten by Jannik Sinner in China Open semi-finals
The pair had shared their opening six matches, including a US Open quarter-final that was arguably the best contest of last year.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alacaraz in one of his ‘toughest ever matches’
The top two players in the world went head to head in a rematch of last month’s Wimbledon final but this time Djokovic emerged with a 5-7 7-6 (7) 7-6 (4) victory.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Wimbledon 2023 - Day Fourteen - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Wimbledon men’s finalists to clash again for Western and Southern Open title
The Spaniard eclipsed the 23-time major champion in the final at the All England club in July.

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz set for top ranking following Madrid Open success
Carlos Alcaraz set for top ranking following Madrid Open success
The Spaniard, who turned 20 on Saturday, beat Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4 3-6 6-3 to complete the Spanish double

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz beats Borna Coric to reach Madrid Open final
Birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz beats Borna Coric to reach Madrid Open final
The Spaniard is bidding to win back-to-back titles in his homeland for the second year in a row.

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz eases past Alexander Zverev at Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz eases past Alexander Zverev at Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz cruised to victory over Alexander Zverev in a rematch of last year’s Madrid Open final.

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz digs in to avoid shock defeat by Emil Ruusuvuori in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz digs in to avoid shock defeat by Emil Ruusuvuori in Madrid
The young Spaniard thrilled his home fans last year by defeating Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on his way to the title

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

Andy Murray file photo
Andy Murray equals worst run of career with opening-round exit at Madrid Open
The frustrated Scot’s 6-2 7-6 (7) loss to a player ranked 164 made it four consecutive defeats, equalling the worst run of his professional career.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz makes statement with Barcelona Open victory
Carlos Alcaraz makes statement with Barcelona Open victory
The Spaniard, who does not turn 20 until next month, was virtually flawless

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023

Novak Djokovic suffers first defeat of 2023 as Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai semi
Novak Djokovic suffers first defeat of 2023 as Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai semi
Djokovic went into this clash enjoying a 20-match winning streak.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

Novak Djokovic stays unbeaten in 2023 with victory over Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai
Novak Djokovic stays unbeaten in 2023 with victory over Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai
The world number one impressed in a 6-3 7-5 win over fifth seed Hurkacz.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Australia Adelaide Tennis
Novak Djokovic escapes gruelling encounter with Quentin Halys in Adelaide
The 21-time grand slam champion kept his composure and eventually clawed his way to victory.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Australia Adelaide Tennis
Novak Djokovic starts singles season with win over Constant Lestienne
The Serb is aiming for a record 10th men’s singles Aussies Rules title.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Australia Adelaide Tennis
Novak Djokovic given warm welcome back to Australia in doubles defeat
The Serb was deported 12 months ago.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Italy Tennis ATP Finals
Rafael Nadal ends losing streak to finish ATP Finals campaign on positive note
There was nothing to play for in terms of the tournament, with Nadal already eliminated after defeats by Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Italy Tennis ATP Finals
Rafael Nadal’s ATP Finals hopes all but over after loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime
The Spaniard still has a slim chance of reaching the semi-finals

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

France Tennis Paris Masters
Holger Rune shocks Novak Djokovic to win Paris Masters title
Djokovic, the 21-time Grand Slam winner, appeared on course for glory after racing to the opening set in just 36 minutes.

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Nitto ATP Finals - Day Eight - The O2 Arena
Dominic Thiem finds his form for ‘special’ win over Hubert Hurkacz
Former US Open champion Thiem has struggled to recapture anything like his best form since returning from a serious wrist injury in March.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Israel Tennis ATP
Novak Djokovic lifts Tel Aviv Watergen Open title
The 35-year-old, playing in his first singles tournament since winning Wimbledon in July, eased past second seed Cilic 6-3 6-4 to take his third tour-level crown of the year.

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Spain Tennis
Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players ‘very unfair’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has branded Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'very unfair' as the ATP considers its response

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Mexico Tennis Mexican Open
Russian Daniil Medvedev reflects on ‘rollercoaster day’ ahead of Nadal rematch
Daniil Medvedev ended a “rollercoaster day” by setting up an Australian Open final rematch with Rafael Nadal at the Mexican Open in Acapulco.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Mexico Tennis Acapulco Open
Earthquake hits ATP Tour event mid-rally during Alexander Zverev semi-final win
An earthquake failed to stop the action at the ATP Tour’s Mexican Open in Acapulco. Tremors that registered 5. 7 magnitude shook the stadium during second seed Alexander Zverev’s semi-final win over Dominik Koepfer.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2021

France Paris Masters Tennis
Rafael Nadal wins 1,000th ATP Tour match by beating Feliciano Lopez in Paris
Top seed Rafael Nadal came from behind to beat Feliciano Lopez and move into the third round of the Rolex Paris Masters with his 1,000th singles ATP Tour victory.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

Western Southern Open Tennis
Novak Djokovic triumphs in New York to equal Masters record
Novak Djokovic put his off-court distractions to one side to win a record-equalling 35th Masters title with victory over Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2020

Clay-court season postponed as all tennis tournaments called off until June 7
Clay-court season postponed as all tennis tournaments called off until June 7

The ATP and WTA tours have extended their breaks from action.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

ATP apologises as draw ceremony ‘in poor taste’
ATP apologises as draw ceremony ‘in poor taste’

The ATP and sponsor Red Bull have apologised for holding a draw ceremony which featured male players selecting female models to escort them down a catwalk and described it as being “in poor taste”.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2017

VIDEO: Murray wins Montreal as coach Mauresmo gives birth
VIDEO: Murray wins Montreal as coach Mauresmo gives birth

Scotland’s Andy Murray snapped an eight-match losing streak against top-ranked rival Novak Djokovic on Sunday to win the ATP Montreal Masters only hours after his coach Amelie Mauresmo gave birth.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

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