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Zverev's tenure as No. 1 begins with 'bad' loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Zverev's tenure as No. 1 begins with 'bad' loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 4 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story

Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Nadal opens up on fatherhood, playing Vegas and possible exhibition with Federer in AP interview

Nadal opens up on fatherhood, playing Vegas and possible exhibition with Federer in AP interview

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 3 - 6:08 a.m. | Save Story

It turns out that winning 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 14 French Open trophies doesn't make putting the kids to bed any easier.

Alexander Zverev's long wait for No. 1 ranking comes in dominant tennis season

Alexander Zverev's long wait for No. 1 ranking comes in dominant tennis season

Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story

Alexander Zverev finally rose to No. 1 in the men's tennis rankings on Monday, a reward for a dominant season during which he shed his reputation as a talented underachiever and became a two-time Grand Slam champion.

Ben Shelton adds Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching staff for 2027

Ben Shelton adds Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching staff for 2027

The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 1 - 5:22 p.m. | Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is joining Ben Shelton's coaching staff for the 2027 season.

Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year

Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year

The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 1 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to win the Vienna Open on Sunday and defeat his opponent for the seventh time in as many meetings.

Venus Williams loses her doubles match at Guangzhou on the WTA Tour

Venus Williams loses her doubles match at Guangzhou on the WTA Tour

The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 31 - 2:33 a.m. | Save Story

Venus Williams has lost in her first WTA Tour semifinal in eight years.

Frances Tiafoe supports young tennis players' careers while still building his own

Frances Tiafoe supports young tennis players' careers while still building his own

Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story

Frances Tiafoe may still be waiting for his first Grand Slam championship, but the up-and-coming American tennis star has already celebrated a meaningful career milestone.

Rybakina secures year-end No. 1 ranking at Pan Pacific Open as Osaka eliminated

Rybakina secures year-end No. 1 ranking at Pan Pacific Open as Osaka eliminated

The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 29 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina secured the year-end No. 1 ranking with a last-16 win at the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday, while Naomi Osaka lost in front of her home crowd.

Tennis-Wawrinka brings career to a close with defeat in Basel

Tennis-Wawrinka brings career to a close with defeat in Basel

Reuters | Posted Oct. 27 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka played the final match of his career in front of home fans on Tuesday, bidding farewell to the sport ‌following a 7-5 7-6(2) defeat by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the ⁠Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Rafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirement

Rafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirement

The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 26 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story

Rafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark his first time playing in the U.S. since retiring two years ago.

Tennis-Rybakina finds Ningbo spark again ahead of WTA Finals title defence

Tennis-Rybakina finds Ningbo spark again ahead of WTA Finals title defence

Reuters | Posted Oct. 25 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story

A year after winning the Ningbo Open transformed Elena Rybakina's season, the world number one returned to the Chinese city and retained her title on Sunday, as her game clicked into gear before another ‌tilt at the WTA Finals.

Tennis-Rybakina brushes aside Fernandez to retain Ningbo crown

Tennis-Rybakina brushes aside Fernandez to retain Ningbo crown

Reuters | Updated Oct. 25 - 5:57 a.m. | Save Story

Elena Rybakina blazed past unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-2 in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday to retain her title and lift her first trophy as the world number one ahead of the WTA Finals next month.

Tennis-Holder Rybakina sets up Fernandez clash in Ningbo final

Tennis-Holder Rybakina sets up Fernandez clash in Ningbo final

Reuters | Updated Oct. 24 - 6:28 a.m. | Save Story

Defending Ningbo Open champion Elena Rybakina overcame Russian sixth seed Diana Shnaider 6-3 7-5 in the semi-final on Saturday to reach another title clash and remind rivals of her threat ahead of next month's WTA Finals.

ATP roundup: Alexander Bublik survives thriller to reach Almaty semis

ATP roundup: Alexander Bublik survives thriller to reach Almaty semis

Field Level Media | Posted Oct. 23 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story

Oct 24 (Field Level Media) - Third-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan rallied past fifth-seeded Russian Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) in Friday's Almaty Open quarterfinals in Kazakhstan.

Tennis-Thigh injury ends Swiatek's season and WTA Finals bid

Tennis-Thigh injury ends Swiatek's season and WTA Finals bid

Reuters | Updated Oct. 20 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story

Iga Swiatek ended her season on Tuesday after withdrawing from the Ningbo Open with a thigh injury, a decision that also ended the six-time Grand Slam champion's hopes of qualifying for the WTA Finals.

Tennis-Chwalinska outwits Kartal to win Wuhan Open

Tennis-Chwalinska outwits Kartal to win Wuhan Open

Reuters | Updated Oct. 18 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story

French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska won her first title on the WTA tour as she shook off early nerves to beat Sonay Kartal 2-6 6-4 6-2 ‌at the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Rafael Jodar to win Shanghai Masters for his biggest career title

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Rafael Jodar to win Shanghai Masters for his biggest career title

The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 18 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina rallied from a set and a break down to beat Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, securing his third title of the year and biggest yet of his career.

Tennis-Injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final

Tennis-Injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final

Reuters | Updated Oct. 17 - 8:38 a.m. | Save Story

A left-leg injury derailed Iga Swiatek as she went down fighting to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Saturday.

Tennis-Davidovich Fokina ousts top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final

Tennis-Davidovich Fokina ousts top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final

Reuters | Updated Oct. 17 - 6:02 a.m. | Save Story

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina produced a major upset by defeating top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will face either former world number one Daniil Medvedev or fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar.

Tennis-Djokovic returns to Basel for first time since 2011 in ATP Finals bid

Tennis-Djokovic returns to Basel for first time since 2011 in ATP Finals bid

Reuters | Posted Oct. 16 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story

Novak Djokovic on Friday received a wildcard entry into the Swiss Indoors Basel, setting up his first appearance at the tournament since 2011 as the 24-times Grand Slam champion pursues a place ‌at the ATP Finals and the 103rd title of his career.