7 h. ago Brutal Carlos Alcaraz reality over US Open prize money as star ‘didn’t get half’

Carlos Alcaraz was widely reported to have won tennis' biggest prize ever at the US Open last year, although he would've actually banked far less

Politics

11 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka makes pointed gesture to Marta Kostyuk after Brisbane International win

World No 1 Sabalenka laid down a marker ahead of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over the Ukrainian and pointedly celebrated

Politics

12 h. ago 9 outstanding Australian Open qualifiers including ‘next Roger Federer’ eyeing main draw spot

Some of tennis' brightest stars will be battling it out for a spot in the Australian Open main draw

Politics

13 h. ago 'Next Roger Federer' has huge brand deal backing and Australian Open dream

This young Swiss tennis star is a former junior world No. 1 and has been granted a wildcard into Australian Open qualifying while being endlessly compared to Roger Federer

Economics

22 h. ago Miami Open 2026 plus luxury Caribbean cruise around Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Jamaica from £2,399pp

THE world’s rich, famous, and sporting-mad will be jetting off to Florida for the sizzling heat and A-list glamour of the Miami Open – and you can join them. Held at the Hard Rock Stadium, this isn't just a tennis tournament; it's a five-star festival of sport, food, and culture.  Now you can turn your...

Economics

28 h. ago Emma Raducanu's dream 2026 – Andy Murray gets new gig and millions of lost income returned

Emma Raducanu is hoping to continue her rise up the ranking this year after a mixed 2025

Politics

28 h. ago Coco Gauff extends winning streak over Iga Swiatek but Poland advance at United Cup

Gauff has now won eight consecutive sets against Swiatek after losing 11 of her first 12 matches against her

Politics

31 h. ago Is the Australian Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slam

Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are the defending champions as the opening grand slam of the year gets underway in Melbourne

Politics

31 h. ago When is the Australian Open draw? Seeds, wildcards and confirmed entry list

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are both an Australian Open title away from completing the career grand slam

Politics

36 h. ago 'I met Carlos Alcaraz – tennis star left me in no doubt about what he's really like'

A close ally of Carlos Alcaraz has shared a telling story about the world No. 1 that sheds light on his behaviour behind the scenes

Politics

47 h. ago ITF to review wildcard process after tennis player’s viral performance

Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, 21, left social media users wondering if she had ever played tennis before as she lost 6-0 6-0 in 37 minutes

Sport

53 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner exhibition: Start time and appearance fees

The top two male players in the world face off in Korea, eight days before the Australian Open begins

Politics

55 h. ago Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her

After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injuries that have dogged the 25-year-old’s career have bitten againDuring the first weeks of last year’s clay-court season, Francesca Jones found herself fighting through a breathless three-set tussle in Bogotá that was rapidly falling out of her control. Trailing 5-3 in the final set of her second-round match, an exhausted Jones began her service motion. As she tried to leap into the air and strike the ball, however, she staggered forwards and collapsed to the ground. Two points from defeat, she was steered off the court in a wheelchair.This was an extreme experience for Jones, but it was also painfully reflective of her career until that point. Her biggest adversary has so often been her own body. In 2024 alone, she contested 20 tournaments – seven of which ended in a mid-match retirement and she also withdrew mid-tournament from another event. In 40% of the events she took part in that year, her body...

Politics

59 h. ago Nick Kyrgios responds after failing to receive Australian Open wildcard

The maverick Australian will not play in the men’s singles at his home Grand Slam in Melbourne

Events

59 h. ago Mystery woman somehow gains entry to pro tennis tournament and can barely hit the ball

The bizarre match saw the 21-year-old win just three points as she was told where to stand on the court by her opponent

Events

3 d. ago Wildcard tennis player’s performance in £22,000 tournament leaves viewers wondering if it’s her first match

A wildcard tennis player's performance has left social media users wondering if she had ever played before entering a professional tournament with a $30,000 (£22,000) prize.

Sport

3 d. ago Tennis Kenya admits to wildcard error after player’s heavy defeat goes viral

Hajar Abdelkader won just three points in 6-0, 6-0 loss‘Wildcard should not have been granted’ to EgyptianTennis Kenya said a controversial wildcard granted to Hajar Abdelkader should not have happened after the young Egyptian’s performance at a professional tournament in Nairobi went viral.The 21-year-old won just three points and served 20 double faults on her way to a 6-0, 6-0 defeat against German world No 1,026, Lorena Schaedel. Videos shared on social media showed the Egyptian struggling to serve and position herself on the court. Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago Hunt for the mysterious 'world's worst tennis player': Egyptian tennis chiefs say they know NOTHING about 21

Hajar Abdelkader, 21, went viral for her 37-minute-long 6-0, 6-0 defeat to world No 1026 Loren Shaedel after only managing to win three points and looking at times as she was unfamiliar with aspects of the sport.

Sport

3 d. ago Andy and Kim Murray business releases new update after opting to close doors

Andy and Kim Murray's business have shared a new update following their temporary closure

Economics

3 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka happy to be fined for skipping tournaments in ‘insane’ tennis schedule

World No 1 Sabalenka was docked ranking points last year for failing to compete in enough events

Politics