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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after beating Musetti to win Athens title
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 8 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals for the second year in a row, shortly after beating Lorenzo Musetti in a near three-hour final to win the Hellenic Championship on Saturday.
Rybakina beats No. 1-ranked Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 8 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
Elena Rybakina won the WTA Finals after producing a nearly flawless performance to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (0) on Saturday.
Sabalenka overcomes Anisimova and lines up Rybakina in title match at WTA Finals
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 7 - 3:39 p.m. | Save Story
No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka reached the title match at the WTA Finals for the first time in three years after overcoming Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Friday.
Aryna Sabalenka eliminates Coco Gauff to reach last four at WTA finals
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 6 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka earned a third straight group-stage win at the WTA Finals by beating Coco Gauff 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Thursday, eliminating her American opponent from the tournament in the process.
Anisimova beats Swiatek to join Rybakina in last four at WTA Finals
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 5 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
Amanda Anisimova reached the last four of the WTA Finals by beating second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to start 33rd straight pro season in Auckland in January
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 5 - 5:44 a.m. | Save Story
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January.
A win, a new home and tears: Novak Djokovic marks Greece's tennis comeback with victory
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 4 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic battled through a tough opening set before pulling away to defeat Chile's Alejandro Tabilo 7-6 (3), 6-1 at the Hellenic Championship on Tuesday, the first top-tier tournament held in Greece in more than 30 years.
Jannik Sinner replaces Carlos Alcaraz at No. 1 with the year-ending top spot still uncertain
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 3 - 4:27 a.m. | Save Story
It's not just Grand Slam titles that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have taken turns collecting this year.
Sabalenka serves her way past Paolini at WTA Finals; Gauff hits 17 double-faults in loss to Pegula
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka put on a dominant serving display in her opening match at the WTA finals, producing 10 aces in a 6-3, 6-1 win over No. 8-ranked Jasmine Paolini on Sunday.
Sinner reclaims No. 1 ranking after beating Auger-Aliassime in Paris Masters final
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the Paris Masters final on Sunday.
Zverev saves match points to set up Sinner semifinal at Paris Masters
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 31 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Alexander Zverev saved two match points to overcame Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) and keep alive his Paris Masters title defense on Friday.
Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open in an all-American final
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 12 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
Coco Gauff reeled off four straight games to beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and win the Wuhan Open on Sunday in all-American final.
Vacherot beats his cousin Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters after coming through qualifying rounds
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 12 - 6:34 a.m. | Save Story
Valentin Vacherot beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters for the first title of his career after a stunning run from the qualifying rounds.
Family affair: 204th-ranked Vacherot stuns Djokovic and will face cousin in Shanghai final
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 11 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Two cousins will meet in the final of the Shanghai Masters after qualifier Valentin Vacherot stunned a hobbled Novak Djokovic and relative Arthur Rinderknech fought back to beat Daniil Medvedev on Saturday.
Swiatek stunned by Paolini at Wuhan Open. Sabalenka, Gauff advance to semifinals
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 10 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
a player the Wimbledon champion had never previously lost against.
Sabalenka's Wuhan winning streak reaches 19 matches. Swiatek and Gauff also advance
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 9 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka's winning streak at the Wuhan Open rolled on to 19 matches when she beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-2 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000-level tournament.
Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters semifinal against No. 204-ranked Vacherot
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 7:34 a.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic had a relatively straightforward victory at the Shanghai Masters for a change as he beat unseeded Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 Thursday to reach the semifinals, where he will face No. 204-ranked qualifier Valentin Vacherot from Monaco.
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Naomi Osaka loses to Linda Noskova
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 8 - 5:07 a.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overcame an early scare to beat unseeded Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday.
Tennis players accused of doping or match-fixing can now get financial and mental-health support
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 8 - 5:00 a.m. | Save Story
Tennis players involved in doping or match-fixing investigations are now eligible for free legal help, confidential counseling or money to test products they've taken that might have led to a positive drug test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Wednesday.
Djokovic overcomes fatigue and humidity to reach Shanghai quarterfinals
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 7 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic needed medical attention after losing the second set but recovered to beat Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 in hot and humid conditions at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.
Hailey Baptiste rallies to defeat fellow American Ashlyn Krueger in Wuhan Open first round
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 6 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
Hailey Baptiste rallied to defeat fellow American Ashlyn Krueger 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Monday.
Zverev ousted by 54th-ranked Rinderknech in third round of Shanghai Masters
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 6 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Third-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 54th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday.
Mpetshi Perricard upsets Fritz at Shanghai Masters, Djokovic struggles but advances, Sinner retires
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 5 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
Big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard upset fourth-ranked Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-5 and advanced to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, while defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to severe leg cramps.
Gauff and Anisimova set up all-American semifinal at China Open
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 2 - 7:24 a.m. | Save Story
Defending champion Coco Gauff reached the semifinals of the China Open for the third straight year after beating hard-hitting Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday.
Sinner beats American teenager Tien to win China Open title before Shanghai Masters
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 1 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner won the China Open by beating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in Wednesday's final to continue his preparations for the Shanghai Masters.
Roger Federer leads the Tennis Hall of Fame nominees. See who else made the list
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 1 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Gael Monfils, the last French 'Musketeer,' announces that he will retire at the end of 2026 season
Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 1 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
Perennial crowd favorite and former world No. 6-ranked Gael Monfils announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the 2026 tennis season.
Sinner reaches China Open men's final against Tien. Gauff goes to women's quarters
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 30 - 6:08 a.m. | Save Story
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner won his 11th straight career match against Alex de Minaur and advanced to the final of the China Open, where he will play United States teenager Learner Tien on Wednesday.
Swiatek wins 400th career match at China Open. Alcaraz reaches Japan final
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 29 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Camila Osorio for her 400th career win and advanced to the fourth round at the China Open on Monday.
Gauff through to 3rd of China Open with win over Fernandez. Alcaraz triumphs in Japan for 65th win
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 28 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
French Open winner Coco Gauff was forced to go the distance against Leylah Fernandez before closing out a tight three-setter 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 on Sunday to advance to the third round at the China Open.
Top-seeded Iga Swiatek advances to the third round at the China Open
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 27 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the third round at the China Open and create some WTA Tour history.
Paolini seals victory as Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with dominant win over the US
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 21 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday.
American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 18 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized "from the bottom of my heart" for making disparaging comments about Chinese food.
American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 17 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized "from the bottom of my heart" for making disparaging comments about Chinese food.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt suspended for 2 weeks for pushing anti-doping official
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 10 - 6:43 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has been suspended for two weeks for pushing an anti-doping official.
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title allows him to replace Jannik Sinner at No. 1 in the rankings
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Carlos Alcaraz officially returned to No. 1 in the ATP rankings for the first time in two years on Monday, replacing Jannik Sinner there after beating him in the U.S. Open men's final, and Amanda Anisimova jumped five spots to a career-best No. 4 in the WTA after finishing as the runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka.
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open championship and No. 1 ranking arrive thanks to his variety
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
Here's the thing about watching Carlos Alcaraz play tennis: He will hit shots no one else would dare try, make them, then crack a smile and rile up a crowd by pointing to his ear or raising his fist.
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 6:59 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Alcaraz has reasserted his superiority over Jannik Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory in the U.S. Open final. Sunday's showdown was the third Grand Slam tournament in a row where these elite, young rivals met to decide the champion. Alcaraz claimed his second trophy at Flushing Meadows and sixth overall at a major. President Donald Trump sat in a sponsor's suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium and received a mix of cheers and boos when he offered a wave beforehand and again when he was shown on videoboards after the first set. The match's start was delayed by about a half-hour because of extra security.
Fans remain stuck in line as US Open final begins because of extra security with Trump attending
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
Fans enduring a lengthy wait to get into the U.S. Open final booed and chanted "Let us in! Let us in!" when the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner began Sunday after a delay.
Photo highlights from the US Open as Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Jannik Sinner
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 7 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat rival Jannik Sinner of Italy to claim the U.S. Open title. They are the first two men in the sport's history to face each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals within a single season.
Trump's US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines
Will Weissert, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open on Sunday, drawing boos from the crowd. His presence delayed the men's final due to heightened security, causing long lines for many people who didn't make it in before play started. Trump briefly appeared before the event, receiving mixed reactions from the then-mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium. During the National Anthem, he was shown on the big screen, which increased the volume of boos. Boos got more intense later in the match. Organizers delayed the start to allow fans to pass through security. Trump attended as a guest of Rolex, despite imposing tariffs on Swiss products.
Court of Dreams gives people with disabilities an opportunity to play tennis at US Open
Alyce Brown, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 7 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
Long before Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova began play in the U.S. Open women's final, there were different players on the courts. On Saturday morning, while the grounds were still quiet, children and adults with disabilities were the ones in the spotlight at Flushing Meadows. They learned the tennis basics, from how to volley to how to hit a backhand, and put them on display at the Court of Dreams clinic. The clinic is put on through a partnership between the USTA and the Beautiful Lives Project, an organization dedicated to providing people with disabilities opportunities to participate in sports and activities.
Aryna Sabalenka wins the US Open again after vowing to no longer lose control of her emotions
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 7 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
Before Aryna Sabalenka could win the U.S. Open again, she needed to understand why she lost two Grand Slam finals this year.
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova for her 2nd consecutive US Open title and 4th at a major
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 6 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
overhead smash. Instead, while backpedaling, she dumped the ball into the net, giving her opponent, Amanda Anisimova, a break chance.
President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source says
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 6 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will watch the U.S. Open men's final from Rolex's suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium, a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday.
Sinner vs. Alcaraz showdown at the US Open is their third Slam final in a row. Trump plans to attend
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 6 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have played so often, and with so much at stake lately, that they both know the other's game so well.
Photos highlights from the US Open Women's Final as Aryna Sabalenka claims historic victory
Frank Franklin Ii, Yuki Iwamura And Seth Wenig, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 6 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive U.S. Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova to claim her fourth Grand Slam title.
Sinner beats Auger-Aliassime at the U.S. Open and faces Alcaraz for a 3rd Grand Slam final in a row
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner took a medical timeout because of a bothersome abdominal muscle during a mid-match lull before retaking control for a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday night, moving closer to a second consecutive title at Flushing Meadows.
Photos: From violin mimics to victory fists, Djokovic steals the show
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Serbia's Novak Djokovic often turns the court into a stage with his expressive gestures, whether holding his racket like a violin and miming a bow across the strings, blowing kisses to the crowd, breaking into a favorite K-pop dance in honor of his daughter, or pumping his fist after a big point. The 38-year-old Djokovic reached the end of the line on Friday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 to Carlos Alcaraz in a semifinal match.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic at the US Open and now meets Sinner for the 3rd Grand Slam final in a row
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Alcaraz was about to start a series of TV interviews to discuss the way he used his youth, athleticism and creativity to beat the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday.
Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to reach the men's finals and other US Open match highlights in photos
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases quarterfinal and semifinal tennis matches at the U.S. Open.
Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women's doubles title, ending Townsend's whirlwind tournament
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open women's doubles title for the second time in three years, ending Taylor Townsend's whirlwind stint in Flushing Meadows one victory short of what would have been the American's third Grand Slam championship with Katerina Siniakova.
President Donald Trump to attend US Open men's singles final as a client guest
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is planning to attend the men's singles final at the U.S. Open on Sunday as a client guest and will watch the match from that client's suite, a spokesperson for the U.S. Tennis Association said Friday.
Novak Djokovic won't give up on trying to win a 25th major title after another semifinal loss
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
There was a moment, albeit a brief one, during his loss in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday that Novak Djokovic appeared to be making a match of it against Carlos Alcaraz.
Amanda Anisimova faces defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open women's final
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 5 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
It is impossible to look ahead to Amanda Anisimova's U.S. Open final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday without viewing it through the prism of what happened less than two months ago at the last Grand Slam tournament, Wimbledon.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women's final
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 12:33 a.m. | Save Story
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women's final. The No. 1-seeded Sabalenka defeated No. 4 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals Thursday night in a rematch of last year's final. Then Anisimova eliminated No. 23 Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 to reach her second major final in a row after being the runner-up at Wimbledon in July. Sabalenka is one victory away from becoming the first woman to win consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams collected a trio from 2012 to 2014. Sabalenka is a three-time Grand Slam champion. Anisimova is seeking her first major title.
Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 12:31 a.m. | Save Story
Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women's tennis.
Björn Borg tells the AP his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operation
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Tennis great Björn Borg reveals in the last chapter of his upcoming memoir, "Heartbeats," that he was diagnosed with an "extremely aggressive" prostate cancer, and he told The Associated Press that it is in remission after an operation in 2024.
For decades, US Open women's champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they're equal
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
