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Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year's tournament

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year's tournament

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 5:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament, the All England Club announced Saturday.
Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 15 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set tiebreak and claim the title without dropping a single set.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Miami Open because of a right shoulder injury

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Miami Open because of a right shoulder injury

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 15 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury, tournament officials announced Sunday.
Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 14 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory Saturday.
Novak Djokovic falls to defending champ Jack Draper in 3 sets at BNP Paribas Open

Novak Djokovic falls to defending champ Jack Draper in 3 sets at BNP Paribas Open

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defending champion Jack Draper rallied from a set down and beat five-time champ Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) Wednesday night in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 4 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis.
Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues

Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he's one of what the ATP Tour calls "a small number of players and team members" it is trying to help leave Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics.
Craig Tiley will become the CEO of the US Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia

Craig Tiley will become the CEO of the US Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Craig Tiley will take over as the CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association this year, the group that runs the U.S. Open announced Tuesday.
She woke up to 'We're at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

She woke up to 'We're at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mariia Vainshtein never heard the noise and slept straight through that horrible night four years ago.
Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in 'The CEO Club' series

Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in 'The CEO Club' series

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

even during interviews.
Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

Howard Fendrich, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jessica Pegula, the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up, will lead a new 13-person panel to suggest changes to the women's tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events, according to a letter sent Tuesday by WTA Tour chair Valerie Camillo to players and tournament officials.
Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes

Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

even after the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party.
Serena Williams is eligible to return to tennis later this month. It's not clear if she will

Serena Williams is eligible to return to tennis later this month. It's not clear if she will

Howard Fendrich, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Serena Williams passed another stage on the path to a possible comeback to professional tennis, being listed Monday by the sport's drug-testing organization as eligible to return to competition on Feb. 22.
Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women's tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men's tour

Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women's tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men's tour

The Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 11:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.
Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo to remember his Australian Open victory

Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo to remember his Australian Open victory

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 1 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz thinks he might get a small kangaroo tattooed on one leg.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. Is a calendar Slam next?

Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. Is a calendar Slam next?

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 1 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz had Novak Djokovic across the net from him and Rafael Nadal watching from above in Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic falls short of a 25th major title as Alcaraz triumphs in Australia. It's still his mission

Djokovic falls short of a 25th major title as Alcaraz triumphs in Australia. It's still his mission

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 1 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

As only true champions do, Novak Djokovic assessed a tournament where he got within two sets of achieving a record 25th Grand Slam title as something to work on.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

John Pye, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 1 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Alcaraz secured the Australian Open title with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Sunday over Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park. Both men were chasing history. Djokovic was bidding for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title. The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set as Djokovic went out hard, but he rallied to win his seventh major title. At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz is the youngest man to complete a set of all four singles titles. He broke the mark set by Don Budge in the 1938 French championships.