57 h. ago Sonay Kartal pulls off biggest win of career to stun world No 5 Mirra Andreeva

Victory in Beijing sees Briton reach quarter-finals Jannik Sinner clinches his third title of 2025Sonay Kartal put together the best performance of her burgeoning career to outlast the world No 5 Mirra Andreeva across three gruelling sets, winning 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 after two hours and 25 minutes to reach her first WTA 1000 quarter-final at the China Open.The victory in Beijing marks Kartal’s first defeat of a top 10 opponent, a statement result as she rises up the rankings. Standing at just 5ft 4in (163cm) in a sport dominated by strong, imposing athletes, one of the most common questions surrounding Kartal’s career has been whether her game is too underpowered to trouble the elite. The Briton’s efforts on Wednesday provided a convincing answer to those questions. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Jannik Sinner clinches first title since Wimbledon with China Open triumph

Italian swats aside American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-224-year-old’s first title on the regular tour this seasonJannik Sinner continued to piece together one of the greatest seasons of his career as he clinched his 21st career title at the China Open with a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 victory over Learner Tien.Sinner’s victory marks his third title of 2025 after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. The Italian’s record now stands at 42-5 (89%) this year and he has reached the final in seven of eight tournaments, including all four grand slams. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Jannik Sinner beats Learner Tien in Beijing to claim first title since Wimbledon

The world number two matched Japan Open champion Carlos Alcaraz by winning another title.

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz’s fury at time violation in Japan Open final win over Taylor Fritz

Alcaraz defeated Fritz 6-4 6-4 to continue his dominance in men’s tennis

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz fury at time violation in Japan Open final win over Taylor Fritz

Alcaraz defeated Fritz 6-4 6-4 to continue his dominance in men’s tennis.

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5 d. ago Marc Márquez beats brother Alex to emotional MotoGP world championship

Francesco Bagnaia won Japanese Grand PrixMárquez took unassailable lead with five races to goDucati’s Marc Márquez clinched his seventh MotoGP world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday and his first since 2019 after he took an unassailable lead with five rounds to spare.Márquez needed to outscore his brother, Alex, of Gresini Racing by three or more points by the end of the weekend, and finished second behind his teammate Francesco Bagnaia in Sunday’s race to clinch the title. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Marc Márquez beats brother Álex to emotional MotoGP world championship

Francesco Bagnaia wins Japanese Grand PrixMárquez takes unassailable lead with five races to goDucati’s Marc Márquez clinched his seventh MotoGP world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday and his first since 2019 after he took an unassailable lead with five rounds to spare.Márquez needed to outscore his brother, Álex, of Gresini Racing by three or more points by the end of the weekend, and finished second behind his teammate Francesco Bagnaia in Sunday’s race to clinch the title. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Rory McIlroy tipped to make Ryder Cup history by former Team Europe captain

Paul McGinley was quick to give Rory McIlroy his flowers as the Team Europe star looks to defend the Ryder Cup title he helped clinch in Rome two years ago

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8 d. ago Nottinghamshire clinch County Championship title for first time in 15 years

Nottinghamshire moved out of the reach of defending champions Surrey

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9 d. ago Jannik Sinner reveals plan for ‘something new’ in bid to best rival Carlos Alcaraz

Sinner was beaten by his great rival in the US Open final and believes tweaks need to be made

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2 w. ago Stunning model Brooks Nader breaks silence on 'love triangle' with tennis titans Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz: 'Why can't I do it?'

Brooks Nader has broken her silence on claims by her camp that she was involved in a love triangle with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz against the backdrop of the US Open. 

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2 w. ago Scandalous secrets of love triangle between tennis' top stars exposed as insiders unload on Brooks Nader

Once the dust had settled on the US Open, reports claimed that rivals Sinner and Alcaraz had been dating American model Nader at the same time.

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2 w. ago Scandalous truth about tennis' bombshell love triangle... as insiders turn on Brooks Nader over flings with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Once the dust had settled on the US Open, reports claimed that rivals Sinner and Alcaraz had been dating American model Nader at the same time.

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2 w. ago Bizarre truth about tennis' bombshell love triangle... as insiders turn on Brooks Nader over flings with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Once the dust had settled on the US Open, reports claimed that rivals Sinner and Alcaraz had been dating American model Nader at the same time.

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3 w. ago Tennis's superstar love triangle: World No 1 and 2 Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner 'BOTH dating the same swimsuit model'

Following the victory, in was revealed that the Spanish tennis superstar is dating Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader, who had been previously romantically linked to Sinner.

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3 w. ago Patrick Mouratoglou: ‘Serena and I had a few fights about her weight’

The French coach on his partnership with Serena, why he parted ways with Naomi Osaka and how to break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopolyPatrick Mouratoglou was notably absent from this year’s US Open. Since his breakout advising Marcos Baghdatis, who he guided to the Australian Open final in 2006, Mouratoglou has distinguished himself as a tennis guru – with pros and prospects making the pilgrimage to his academy on the French Riviera. But it was his partnership with Serena Williams, who won 10 of her 23 grand slam singles titles after pairing with the Frenchman, that helped cement Mouratoglou as a coaching great.In between touring clients at the moment, Mouratoglou caught up with me near the end of the US Open to talk about Naomi Osaka’s resurgence, Williams’s weight loss and what it will take to break Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s duopoly in the men’s game.Interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Patrick Mouratoglou is working with Motorola’s Behind the Icons campaign. Co...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz marks US Open triumph with striking new look after buzzcut fail

Alcaraz stunned tennis fans when he emerged for the US Open with an unrecognisable buzzcut

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz's coach shares private training regime that led to Jannik Sinner revenge

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in the US Open final on Sunday to secure his sixth Grand Slam title, and his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has revealed the secret to his success

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3 w. ago Sinner’s reaction to US Open defeat shows why he and Alcaraz will tower over the tour for years to come

Italian has dominated against all opponents except one but rivalry with Spaniard has prompted him to plan big changesIn the 90 minutes between Jannik Sinner’s defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final and his post-match debrief, his mind had already shifted. Rather than dwelling on the pain of losing his US Open title and No 1 ranking, he was thinking about the future.Sinner felt his game was too predictable, even one-dimensional, compared with Alcaraz, whose deep toolbox of shots left him uncomfortable and unable to find rhythm on the court. As a result of that discomfort, Sinner made a decision. The 24-year-old resolved to make significant changes to his game in pursuit of becoming a better, more complete tennis player and keeping up with his rival, even if he might suffer in the short term. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jannik Sinner seeks unpredictability in battle to overcome rival Carlos Alcaraz

The Italian believes he needs more variety in his game after losing to Alcaraz again at the US Open.

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