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Sinner qualifies for semis at ATP Finals while Fritz has to wait after beating De Minaur

Sinner qualifies for semis at ATP Finals while Fritz has to wait after beating De Minaur

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has become the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals in Turin. Sinner was assured of a spot in the last four after U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz beat Alex de Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in their group. Sinner won his opening two matches and plays Daniil Medvedev later. Fritz also has two wins while Medvedev is still in contention and could get to two wins by beating Sinner. De Minaur was mathematically eliminated. The top two finishers in each group advance to the semifinals. Alexander Zverev leads the other group ahead of Casper Ruud, Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev.
Japan rallies to beat Romania and reach quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Japan rallies to beat Romania and reach quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Japan has reached the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time since 2013 after rallying to defeat Romania 2-1. Japan advanced when Eri Hozumi and Shuko Aoyama defeated Monica Niculescu and Elena Ruse 6-1, 7-5 in the deciding doubles match. Japan will face Italy in the quarterfinals. The United States faced Slovakia later Thursday for a place in the last eight.
Sinner doping case could have been communicated more efficiently, ATP chair says

Sinner doping case could have been communicated more efficiently, ATP chair says

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The chairman of the ATP Tour acknowledges there "could have been better communication" in explaining the rules involved in the doping case of top-ranked Jannik Sinner. But ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi says that anyone hinting that a "double standard" was applied because of Sinner's status is "unfair because the rules have been the same." A decision by an independent tribunal to clear Sinner of wrongdoing wasĀ appealed and a final ruling on the case is expected early next year. Gaudenzi made his comments at the ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday during a round-table discussion with international reporters to mark his first public comments on the case.
Alcaraz overcomes physical issues to move back into contention at ATP Finals. Zverev wins again

Alcaraz overcomes physical issues to move back into contention at ATP Finals. Zverev wins again

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz had his drop shot working and overcame physical issues to claim a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals. The win put Alcaraz back into contention for a spot in the semifinals of the year-ending tournament for the top eight players. Alexander Zverev made it two wins in two matches by beating Casper Ruud 7-6 (3), 6-3. Zverev leads the group, Alcaraz and Ruud have one win each, and Rublev dropped to 0-2 after getting beat by Zverev in their opener.
Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says

Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won't come until early next year. But to the president of the Italian tennis federation the case has already been won. Angelo Binaghi says that "apart from a few imbeciles people all around the world understand what happened." He adds that "no matter what type of decision is issued there's no doubt that Sinner is one of the cleanest and most honest athletes in world sport." Sinner has won both of his opening two matches at the ATP Finals.
Spain-Poland opener at Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed after severe weather alert in Malaga

Spain-Poland opener at Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed after severe weather alert in Malaga

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland has been postponed because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region. Organizers say the "decision has been made based on guidance from the relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees." The first-round tie will now be played on Friday. The scheduled start of the match between Japan and Romania on Thursday was moved back two hours as authorities planned to lift the severe weather alert early in the morning. Both the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and the Davis Cup Finals are taking place this month in the southern Spanish city.
Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals

Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has made it two wins in two matches before his home fans at the ATP Finals by beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in a rematch of the U.S. Open final. Sinner says "I've always liked playing at home." Daniil Medvedev moved back into contention with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur during which he didn't face a single break point. Sinner leads the group while Fritz and Medvedev are next with one win each. De Minaur lost both of his opening matches. The top two finishers in each round-robin group advance to the semifinals.
Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career

Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Retired tennis star Andy Murray will talk about his pro career during a four-show theater tour in Scotland and England in June 2025. His management group announced the appearances on Tuesday. Tickets go on sale Thursday. Murray won three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic singles gold medals and finished 2016 at No. 1 in the ATP rankings. His final match was a loss in the doubles quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1. He is 37. The tour will have two shows in Scotland and two in London. Murray's 2013 Wimbledon singles title was the first for a British man in 77 years.
Sports on TV for Wednesday, Nov. 13

Sports on TV for Wednesday, Nov. 13

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

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Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna still going strong at 44 with routine of yoga and ice baths

Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna still going strong at 44 with routine of yoga and ice baths

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 6:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

His beard is full of gray hair. His knees have no cartilage left in them. And his fitness routine requires daily yoga sessions and midnight ice baths. But Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna is still going strong at the age of 44. Strong enough that he's finishing up a breakthrough season in his 21st year on tour. A season that included Bopanna's first Grand Slam men's doubles title with partner Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open in January. The title made him the oldest man to win such a trophy and the oldest to reach No. 1 in the doubles rankings. Bopanna and Ebden are playing at the ATP Finals this week.
Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year in losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals in Turin. It marked Ruud's first victory over Alcaraz in five career meetings. The result could make it difficult for Alcaraz to advance from the round-robin stage at the season-ending event for the top eight players. Alexander Zverev began his bid for a third ATP Finals title by beating Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4.
Sinner is awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the ATP rankings

Sinner is awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the ATP rankings

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jannik Sinner has been awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the rankings before his home fans at the ATP Finals in Turin. Sinner won the Australian Open and U.S. Open for his first two Grand Slam titles. He mathematically secured the year-end No. 1 a month ago. The 23-year-old Sinner is the 19th different player to claim the year-end honor and the 29th man overall to be No. 1. Sinner beat Alex de Minaur in his opening match on Sunday at the year-ending event for the top eight players and meets Taylor Fritz on Tuesday in a rematch of the U.S. Open final.
US Open finalist Taylor Fritz talks League of Legends, why he hated tennis and how he copied Sampras

US Open finalist Taylor Fritz talks League of Legends, why he hated tennis and how he copied Sampras

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz discusses his passion for the League of Legends video game in an interview with The Associated Press. Fritz also recounts how he hated tennis as a kid and how he copied Pete Sampras' serve. Fritz next faces top-ranked Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals in a rematch of the U.S. Open final that Sinner won in straight sets. Fritz became the first American man to reach a Grand Slam singles final in 15 years when he made it to the championship match in New York two months ago. He's No. 5 in the rankings now and feels he has "several more really good years" ahead.
Sports on TV for Tuesday, Nov. 12

Sports on TV for Tuesday, Nov. 12

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

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Fritz frustrates Medvedev and the Russian loses his temper at the ATP Finals. Sinner beats De Minaur

Fritz frustrates Medvedev and the Russian loses his temper at the ATP Finals. Sinner beats De Minaur

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz frustrated Daniil Medvedev to the point that the Russian smashed his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for the American in the opening match of the ATP Finals. Medvedev received two code violations from the chair umpire for his behavior. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner then delighted his home fans with a 6-3, 6-4 win over finals debutant Alex de Minaur. The other group starts play on Monday with Carlos Alcaraz facing Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev meeting Andrey Rublev. The top two finishers from each round-robin group advance to the semifinals.
Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova

Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tennis Channel has taken analyst Jon Wertheim off the air "indefinitely" after Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova called him out on social media for what she called "coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance." The network said Sunday that Wertheim made "an inappropriate comment" and it "holds its employees to a standard of respectfulness for others at all times, a standard that was not met in this moment." Wertheim posted an apology, acknowledging his "deeply regrettable comments off-air" that "inadvertently made it to live air." Krejcikova played last week in the WTA Finals, which were shown on Tennis Channel.
Sports on TV for Monday, Nov. 11

Sports on TV for Monday, Nov. 11

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Coco Gauff's WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Coco Gauff's WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Howard Fendrich, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Coco Gauff has wrapped up her season as well as possible. She won the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with the trophy and defeated the women ranked Nos. 1 and 2 along the way. Gauff also showed that she can put aside disappointment quickly. Gauff declared the title she won in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the highlight of her 2024. She got past Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) on Saturday. After a disappointing loss at the U.S. Open, Gauff went 13-2 at her last three tournaments, including two titles and a semifinal run.
Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coco Gauff has won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final in Riyadh. The 20-year-old American came from 2-0 and 5-3 down in the final set and was two points from defeat at one stage. Yet she took the set to a tiebreaker and won the first six points. Zheng threatened a comeback but Gauff took the victory off her third match point with a forehand winner as she came into the net. Gauff beat the world's top two players, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, on her run to the title match at the season-ending event.
Gauff upsets Sabalenka and sets up showdown with Zheng for WTA Finals title

Gauff upsets Sabalenka and sets up showdown with Zheng for WTA Finals title

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 5:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Coco Gauff has defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 Friday and set up a showdown with Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the final on Saturday of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Gauff has generated six break points to Sabalenka's four and built on early momentum in the opening set's tiebreak that she carried through to the second set. The American sealed the win in less than two hours. Zheng earlier defeated Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 7-5 to book her place in the final.
Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win

Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Barbora Krejcikova has grabbed the last semifinal spot at the WTA Finals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Coco Gauff. The result eliminated second-ranked Iga Swiatek from the season-ending tournament. Krejcikova completes a last-four lineup that already included top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen and Gauff. Krejcikova won the Orange Group and will face Zheng in Friday's semifinals, while Gauff will take on Purple Group winner Sabalenka. Swiatek earlier routed alternate Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-0 in less than an hour but she needed Krejcikova to lose to third-ranked Gauff in order to advance from the Orange Group.
Sinner and Alcaraz placed in different groups for the ATP Finals

Sinner and Alcaraz placed in different groups for the ATP Finals

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 5:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have been placed in different groups for the ATP Finals in Turin. That means the earliest they could meet is the semifinals. The Ilie Nastase Group features Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur. The John Newcombe Group features Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev. The tournament for the year's top eight players starts on Sunday and the top two finishers in each group advance to the semifinals. Sinner and Alcaraz split the year's four Grand Slam titles between them. Sinner won the Australian Open and the U.S. Open. Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon. Defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrew citing an injury.
Zheng routs Paolini to advance to semifinals at WTA Finals. Sabalenka loses and Pegula withdraws

Zheng routs Paolini to advance to semifinals at WTA Finals. Sabalenka loses and Pegula withdraws

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zheng Qinwen has cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals. Zheng needed just over an hour to defeat Paolini in the match that decided the final qualifier from the Purple Group at the season-ending tournament for the top-ranked women's players. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who had already clinched a semifinal spot, lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 to No. 5 Elena Rybakina. Jessica Pegula withdrew from her last match because of a left knee injury.
Already eliminated Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals because of knee injury

Already eliminated Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals because of knee injury

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from her last match at the WTA Finals because of a left knee injury. The American had lost her first two matches and was already eliminated from semifinal contention at the season-ending tournament. She will be replaced in the Orange Group by first alternate and ninth-ranked Daria Kasatkina. The sixth-ranked Pegula, who was scheduled to play second-ranked Iga Swiatek on Thursday in her last round-robin match, said she decided to withdraw because she was not feeling "comfortable moving on court."
Gauff defeats Swiatek to reach the semifinals at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka is assured of No. 1

Gauff defeats Swiatek to reach the semifinals at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka is assured of No. 1

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coco Gauff has earned her second career win over Iga Swiatek, winning 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals. It was Gauff's first victory over Swiatek since the 2023 Cincinnati Open. The result snapped Swiatek's six-match win streak at the finals. The win moved Gauff to 2-0 in the Orange Group, while Swiatek fell to 1-1. Swiatek had rallied to beat Barbora Krejcikova in three sets on Sunday in her first match in two months. Krejcikova, the Wimbledon champion, kept her chances of advancing alive with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula. The result eliminated Pegula, who lost in straight sets to Gauff in their opening match in Saudi Arabia.
Aryna Sabalenka clinches the WTA year-end No. 1 ranking for the first time when Iga Swiatek loses

Aryna Sabalenka clinches the WTA year-end No. 1 ranking for the first time when Iga Swiatek loses

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aryna Sabalenka has clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time. Sabalenka was assured of finishing atop the rankings when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. Sabalenka is a 26-year-old from Belarus who won the Australian Open and U.S. Open in 2024 to raise her career Grand Slam total to three titles. A year ago, Sabalenka briefly overtook Swiatek in the rankings in September to get to No. 1 for the first time, but relinquished the top spot when Swiatek won the WTA Finals. This time, Sabalenka moved past Swiatek in October.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals. First time in 23 years without a member of the Big 3

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals. First time in 23 years without a member of the Big 3

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Novak Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out with an unspecified injury. Djokovic announced his withdrawal on social media on Tuesday. It means this will be the first ATP Finals since 2001 without at least one member of the Big Three of men's tennis. The year-end, eight-man ATP Finals open in Turin, Italy, on Sunday. Djokovic has won the tournament a record seven times. He beat current No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the final last year. Djokovic finishes 2024 year with a 37-9 win-loss record highlighted by winning his first Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games in August.
Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts

Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country. The ITF and its two team tournaments said in a news release Tuesday that they express sympathy to the victims and support for the communities and families affected by the floods. The Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup, along with the ITF, are donating to the Cruz Roja and encouraging tennis fans to contribute.
Sabalenka beats Paolini in straight sets to reach last four of WTA Finals

Sabalenka beats Paolini in straight sets to reach last four of WTA Finals

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aryna Sabalenka has reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jasmine Paolini for a second straight victory in the group stage. The top-ranked Sabalenka cruised in the first set after building a 4-0 lead, then saved two set points in the second to advance at the year-ending tournament for the top eight ranked players. Sabalenka will face already eliminated Elena Rybakina on Wednesday in the final group match of the week. Another round-robin win will secure her the year-end No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career. In the other Purple Group match, Zheng Qinwen defeated Rybakina 7-6 (4) 3-6, 6-1 to maintain chances of advancing.
Sports on TV for Tuesday, Nov. 5

Sports on TV for Tuesday, Nov. 5

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Gauff beats Pegula at WTA Finals while Swiatek prevails in her first match in two months

Gauff beats Pegula at WTA Finals while Swiatek prevails in her first match in two months

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coco Gauff has defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-2 in a matchup between American players in the WTA Finals. Second-seeded Iga Swiatek rallied to beat Barbora Krejcikova 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her first match in two months. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities to get the win in her opening match at the year-ending tournament for the top eight ranked players. Gauff will face Swiatek on Tuesday and the winner will take control of the Orange Group. Pegula will face Wimbledon champion Krejcikova.
Zverev dispatches Humbert in straight sets to win Paris Masters

Zverev dispatches Humbert in straight sets to win Paris Masters

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alexander Zverev was imperious in dispatching Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 to win the Paris Masters. The third-seeded Zverev was in total control of the final to earn his seventh Masters 1000 title, his first in the French capital. The win also moved him past top-ranked Jannik Sinner for most wins on the ATP tour this year, at 66. In front of a lively and partisan home crowd, Humbert never got into the match. Zverev will overtake Carlos Alcaraz to move into second place in the new ATP rankings and will be a top contender at the ATP Finals gathering the top eight players of the season from Nov. 10-17 in Turin, Italy.
Sports on TV for Monday, Nov. 4

Sports on TV for Monday, Nov. 4

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Wins for Sabalenka and Paolini on opening day of WTA Finals

Wins for Sabalenka and Paolini on opening day of WTA Finals

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka eased to a straight-set victory over Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to extend her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. It was her 21st win in her last 22 matches. The victory also sets up Sabalenka for ending the year at the top. The Belarusian player only needs to win two of her three group matches to ensure she retains the No. 1 ranking. Fourth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy beat fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina in the other Purple Group match. Paolini edged a tight match 7-6 (5), 6-4 on her debut at the year-ending tournament for the top eight ranked players.
Zverev beats former champion Rune to set up Paris Masters final against Humbert

Zverev beats former champion Rune to set up Paris Masters final against Humbert

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 1:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alexander Zverev has reached the Paris Masters final for the second time after beating former champion Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6. The 2020 runner-up next plays 15th-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert after he beat 2018 champion Karen Khachanov 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-3 to reach his first Masters final. Rune saved one match point with a brilliant cross-court forehand winner. But the third-seeded Zverev held his nerve on the next with a crisp backhand volley at the net. The big-serving German is bidding for his second title of the year and 23rd overall. Humbert goes for his third of 2024 and seventh of his career.
Zverev beats Tsitsipas and joined by Rune, Humbert, Khachanov in Paris Masters semis

Zverev beats Tsitsipas and joined by Rune, Humbert, Khachanov in Paris Masters semis

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 1 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alexander Zverev has advanced to the semifinals of the Paris Masters by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-4 and knocking the Greek player out of contention for the ATP Finals. Zverev next faces 2022 champion Holger Rune for a shot at the title. Rune outlasted Alex de Minaur 7-5 in the third in a 2 1/2-hour baseline fight on Friday. Grigor Dimitrov's hopes of making the ATP Finals are set back after the 2023 finalist is upset by 2018 champion Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-3 for the first time. Khachanov lost their four previous matches. He'll face in the semifinals local hope Ugo Humbert, who defeated Jordan Thompson of Australia in straight sets. Humbert is the first Frenchman to reach the Paris semis in seven years.
Humbert knocks out Alcaraz to join Zverev and Tsitsipas in Paris Masters quarterfinals

Humbert knocks out Alcaraz to join Zverev and Tsitsipas in Paris Masters quarterfinals

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frenchman Ugo Humbert harnessed the energy of the home crowd and produced one of his best career performances in beating Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. A flurry of winners had Alcaraz 5-0 down in a first set so one-sided that Alcaraz ironically waved his racket to the crowd after holding in the sixth game. Hubert clinched victory on his second match point. Earlier Alexander Zverev silenced the raucous home crowd to beat French prospect Arthur Fils 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The third-seeded German will face 10th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals. Eighth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov beat Arthur Rinderknech to have an outside chance of reaching the season-ending ATP Finals.
Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico

Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mexican Tennis Federation has canceled a junior tournament in the central state of Guanajuato after 10 players, all underage, and a coach, were victims of a "virtual" kidnapping. The Juniors 30 tournament, the lowest-ranked tournament under the International Tennis Federation's umbrella, was being held in the city of Irapuato. The players and their coach are from the central state of Queretaro, and all are back at their homes, the Mexican federation said. Virtual kidnapping is an extortion scheme that tricks the victims into paying a ransom to free a family member whom they believe is threatened with violence or death. Unlike traditional abductions, virtual kidnappers do not abduct anyone.
Medvedev loses to Popyrin in second round at Paris Masters, Zverev advances

Medvedev loses to Popyrin in second round at Paris Masters, Zverev advances

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alexei Popyrin has upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) in the second round of the Paris Masters. The 25-year-old Australian player had lost his three previous matches against his Russian rival. Popyrin and Medvedev combined for a total of 86 unforced errors under the roof of the Palais Omnisports. Meanwhile, eighth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov stayed in the race for the ATP Finals after rallying past Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three sets. Holger Rune beat Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-2. Third-seeded Alexander Zverev saved a set point in a 7-6 (2), 6-3 victory over Tallon Griekspoor. Jack Draper eliminated fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz in three sets.
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas reach 3rd round at Paris Masters but Rublev loses temper and match

Alcaraz and Tsitsipas reach 3rd round at Paris Masters but Rublev loses temper and match

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz overcame some rusty moments on his serve to beat Nicolas Jarry 7-5, 6-1 and reach the third round of the Paris Masters. The second-seeded Spaniard was troubled by Jarry's strong forehand at times. The Chilean broke Alcaraz's serve in the ninth game and held for 5-5 but double-faulted in his next service game to lose the first set. Tenth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets to stay in contention to reach the season-ending ATP Finals for the top eight players. But sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev's hopes of qualifying took a hit when he lost 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) to Francisco Cerundolo.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner pulls out of Paris Masters citing a virus

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner pulls out of Paris Masters citing a virus

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 5:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris Masters, citing a virus. The Italian player, who is guaranteed to finish the year as No. 1, said in a message relayed by organizers that he is not able to play. Sinner is the second high-profile player to pull out of the final Masters 1000 event of the year following seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.
Tsitsipas overcomes stomach problem to win Paris opener and stay in contention for ATP finals

Tsitsipas overcomes stomach problem to win Paris opener and stay in contention for ATP finals

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame an upset stomach to beat Roberto Carballes Baena 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday and stay in contention for a spot at the season-ending ATP finals. Tsitsipas has reached the Paris semifinals in the last two years and needs another deep run to have a chance of qualifying for the ATP finals tournament for the top eight players in Turin next month. American Tommy Paul's hopes of qualifying for Turin ended with a 6-3, 7-5 loss to French veteran Adrian Mannarino. Earlier, local favorite Hugo Humbert needed more than two hours to beat the 35th-ranked Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
Zheng Qinwen defeats wild card Sofia Kenin to win in Tokyo and clinch WTA Finals berth

Zheng Qinwen defeats wild card Sofia Kenin to win in Tokyo and clinch WTA Finals berth

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top-seeded Zheng Qinwen of China claimed the Toray Pan Pacific Open title with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over American wild card Sofia Kenin on Sunday. She also clinched her place in the WTA Finals, which invites the top eight players. The No. 7-ranked Zheng, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, had 16 aces and only faced a single break point throughout the 1 hour, 52 minute victory in Tokyo over the 2020 Australian Open champion. It is the 22-year-old Zheng's third title of the year and first on hardcourt since winning at Guangzhou last year. The WTA Finals begin Nov. 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mpetshi Perricard rides sizzling serve to upset Shelton and win Swiss Indoors

Mpetshi Perricard rides sizzling serve to upset Shelton and win Swiss Indoors

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has completed a perfect week on serve by upsetting American Ben Shelton to win the Swiss Indoors. The 50th-ranked French player prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (4) against the sixth-seeded Shelton to become the lowest-ranked champion since the tournament became a tour-level event in 1975. Mpetshi Perricard did not drop serve all week in Basel. He won all 60 of his service games and had to fend off just three break points. He also served up 22 aces against Shelton on his way to taking his second ATP Tour trophy. The 21-year-old Mpetshi Perricard will rise to a career-high ranking of No. 31 on Monday. Shelton will return to the top 20 from No. 23.
Draper beats Khachanov in Erste Bank Open final for 2nd ATP title

Draper beats Khachanov in Erste Bank Open final for 2nd ATP title

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Draper has overcome a second-set wobble against Karen Khachanov to win the final of the Erste Bank Open 6-4, 7-5. The 22-year-old Briton won the opening set in Vienna and led 4-0 in the second before Khachanov took five games in a row. Draper won his first ATP title in Stuttgart in June and reached the U.S. Open semifinals last month. Khachanov was chasing his second straight ATP title after claiming his seventh career title and second of the year in Almaty last weekend.
Khachanov upsets De Minaur and will play Draper for Vienna title

Khachanov upsets De Minaur and will play Draper for Vienna title

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karen Khachanov has upset second-seeded Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-4 and will play for consecutive ATP titles in Vienna. Khachanov took his seventh career title and second of the year in Almaty last weekend and won his eighth straight singles on Saturday. He'll face seventh-seeded Jack Draper in the final on Sunday after the Briton beat Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-2, 6-4. Draper came from 4-2 down in the second set of their semifinal to improve his record against Musetti to 3-0. Draper won his maiden ATP title in Stuttgart in June and reached the U.S. Open semifinals last month. Khachanov leads their head to head 2-1 but they haven't met in nearly two years.
Shelton beats Fils and lines up Mpetshi Perricard in the Swiss Indoors final

Shelton beats Fils and lines up Mpetshi Perricard in the Swiss Indoors final

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ben Shelton has beaten his doubles partner Arthur Fils at the Swiss Indoors in Basel and will face another Frenchman, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, in the final. No. 6-seeded Shelton defeated No. 7 Fils 6-3, 7-6, recovering from 6-3 down in the tiebreak of their semifinal on Saturday. The unseeded Mpetshi Perricard upset No. 4-seeded Holger Rune 7-6, 6-4 by serving 17 aces. He's yet to lose serve this week. Mpetshi Perricard started the year ranked 200, won a bunch of challenger titles, and won his first ATP-level title in Lyon in May. He beat Shelton in their only previous meeting in June on grass at Queen's Club.
Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin advances to the WTA tournament final in Tokyo

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin advances to the WTA tournament final in Tokyo

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 1:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin has advanced to the final of the Pan Pacific Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win over ninth-seeded Katie Boulter. Kenin won the Australian Open in 2020 and was French Open finalist the same year. She broke the British player's serve in the seventh game of the second set Saturday and served out to win the match for her best tournament performance of the season. The American will play No. 1 seed and Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen. who beat Diana Shnaider 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the other semifinal.
Zverev overtaken by Musetti in Vienna quarterfinals

Zverev overtaken by Musetti in Vienna quarterfinals

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 3-ranked Alexander Zverev has paid for not closing out Lorenzo Musetti and lost their Erste Bank Open quarterfinal in Vienna. Zverev won the first set and had momentum in the second, where he led 3-0 in a tiebreaker. But the top seed lost it from there 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 after 2 1/2 hours. Zverev was the 2021 Vienna champion and also lost to Musetti in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. Sixth-seeded Musetti will next face seventh-seeded Jack Draper. Draper tipped out Tomas Machac in a three-setter in two hours. Also, Karen Khachanov beat Matteo Berrettini of Italy 6-1, 6-4 for the first time in five meetings.
Shelton outlasts top seed Rublev to face Fils in Basel semifinals

Shelton outlasts top seed Rublev to face Fils in Basel semifinals

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ben Shelton has knocked out top-seeded Andrey Rublev in the Swiss Indoors quarterfinals in his first matchup with the Russian. Shelton won 7-5, 6-7, 6-4, saving the six break points he faced, and converting the only two he forced in Basel on Friday. He's reached his fifth semifinal from nine quarters this year. The American will face one of his best friends on tour, Arthur Fils of France. Fils defeated third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas and improved to 2-0 against the Greek. Fourth-seeded Holger Rune defeated lucky loser David Goffin of Belgium comfortably. Rune's semifinal opponent is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France, who served 27 aces and hit 46 winners to edge Denis Shapovalov of Canada 7-6 in the third.
Katie Boulter advances to the Pan Pacific Open semifinals and will face Sofia Kenin

Katie Boulter advances to the Pan Pacific Open semifinals and will face Sofia Kenin

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 4:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Katie Boulter has overcome a series of mediocre results on the WTA Tour's Asian swing to advance to the Pan Pacific Open semifinals with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Bianca Andreescu. The British player lost in recent weeks in the first round at Wuhan and in the second round to Coco Gauff at the China Open. But she dominated Andreescu, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, in the first of four quarterfinals in Tokyo on Friday. Boulter will play another Grand Slam singles champion, 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin, in the semis on Saturday. Kenin beat fifth-seeded Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-4.
Shelton and Rune advance but Auger-Aliassime loses at Swiss Indoors

Shelton and Rune advance but Auger-Aliassime loses at Swiss Indoors

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Felix Auger-Aliassime's bid for a third consecutive Swiss Indoors title ended when he lost to big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-1, 7-6 (6). Mpetshi Perricard fired 22 aces past Auger-Aliassime and will face another Canadian, Denis Shapovalov, in the quarterfinals. Ben Shelton beat home favorite Stan Wawrinka in straight sets and will face top-seeded Andrey Rublev for a spot in the final four. The other two quarterfinal matches will be Stefanos Tsitsipas against Arthur Fils, and Holger Rune versus David Goffin.
Alex de Minaur advances to quarterfinals in Vienna

Alex de Minaur advances to quarterfinals in Vienna

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex de Minaur advanced to the quarterfinals of the Erste Bank Open when Flavio Cobolli retired because of a shoulder injury with the Australian leading 7-6 (2), 3-1. The second-seeded De Minaur will face 19-year-old Jakub Mensik for a spot in the semifinals. Karen Khachanov rallied to beat Brandon Nakashima in three sets. He will face Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals. Jack Draper gets Tomas Machac and in the other quarterfinal top-seeded Alexander Zverev will play Lorenzo Musetti.
Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Howard Fendrich, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 10:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Maria Sharapova and brothers Bob and Mike Bryan are first-ballot selections for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Newport, Rhode Island-based Hall announced the results for the Class of 2025 on Thursday. Sharapova and the Bryans will be inducted in August. Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam singles champion who was the first Russian woman to reach No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings. The Bryan twins won a record 16 major titles in men's doubles together, an Olympic gold medal and spent more than 400 weeks at No. 1 in the ATP doubles rankings.
Wawrinka outlasts Mannarino at Swiss Indoors and Rublev advances

Wawrinka outlasts Mannarino at Swiss Indoors and Rublev advances

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stan Wawrinka became the oldest match-winner in the Swiss Indoors tournament history when he outlasted Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. Playing in front of a home crowd, the 39-year-old Wawrinka earned his first win over Mannarino after having lost to the Frenchman three times. Wawrinka will next face 22-year-old Ben Shelton for a spot in the quarterfinals. Also Wednesday, top-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets to reach his 13th quarterfinal of the season.
Zverev beats Giron to advance to Vienna quarterfinals

Zverev beats Giron to advance to Vienna quarterfinals

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alexander Zverev has reached the quarterfinals at the Erste Bank Open by beating Marcos Giron 6-2, 7-5 for the German's personal best 61st win of the year. The third-ranked Zverev is the top seed at the indoor hard-court tournament in the Austrian capital. He will next face Lorenzo Musetti who advanced when Gael Monfils withdrew from their second-round match because of an illness. Zverev's prior season high for wins was 60 in 2018.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters

Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters. The 37-year-old Djokovic played at the Six Kings Slam exhibition last week and organizers did not give a reason for his withdrawal. Djokovic has won a record seven titles at the Paris indoor tournament. His decision not to play could jeopardize his chances to qualify for the year-end ATP Finals featuring the top eight players in the race.
Rune, Tsitsipas and Shelton advance at Swiss Indoors

Rune, Tsitsipas and Shelton advance at Swiss Indoors

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune kept alive their slim hopes of reaching the ATP Finals with wins at the Swiss Indoors tournament. Tsitsipas, ranked No. 11, outlasted Francisco Cerundolo in three sets, while 14th-ranked Rune beat Nicolas Jarry in two. The top-eight Finals are next month in Turin. The third-seeded Tsitsipas next plays qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp. Rune is seeded fourth and will face Swiss wild card Dominic Stricker. Also Tuesday, sixth-seeded Ben Shelton beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets.
Dominic Thiem ends career with first-round loss in Vienna

Dominic Thiem ends career with first-round loss in Vienna

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dominic Thiem has played his last professional match losing 7-6 (6), 6-2 to Luciano Darderi in the first round at the Erste Bank Open. The 2020 U.S. Open champion had earlier announced he would retire after struggling to return to his top form following a wrist injury. The 31-year-old Austrian played in front of a home crowd but the former world No. 3 lost steam after having built a 4-2 lead. He received a huge applause as he left center court.
American Sofia Kenin advances to the second round at the Pan Pacific Open in Japan

American Sofia Kenin advances to the second round at the Pan Pacific Open in Japan

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

and at Auckland, New Zealand last year. Kenin beat GarbiƱe Muguruza in the Melbourne Park Grand Slam singles final in 2020 and lost to Iga Swiatek in the French Open final a few months later.