Nadal keeps his clay dream alive as he battles past Cachin

Nadal's reward is a last-16 clash with the 30th-seeded Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday.
29 April 2024, 18:54 PM

Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.
29 April 2024, 13:50 PM

Alcaraz passes 'test of fire', Sabalenka survives in Madrid Open

"Today was the test of fire, no discomfort, feeling spectacular... from here, we'll be getting better."
29 April 2024, 07:32 AM

Masfia Afrin qualifies as a White Badge referee

Masfia Afrin from Bangladeshi received the ITF White Badge School certificate following an exam held from 24-28 April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
28 April 2024, 09:52 AM

Nadal downs De Minaur in Madrid

Rafa Nadal continued his return to form as he defeated Alex de Minaur 7-6(6), 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday.
28 April 2024, 05:42 AM

Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
27 April 2024, 11:10 AM

Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open

Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.
26 April 2024, 18:05 PM

Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer

The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
25 April 2024, 14:48 PM

16-year-old Blanch 'obviously nervous' ahead of Nadal match

Nadal was also 16 when he played the event in the Spanish capital for the first time.
24 April 2024, 17:58 PM

Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as a personal sacrifice.
24 April 2024, 13:00 PM

Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons

The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight and he arrives in the Spanish capital brimming with confidence and carrying an impressive 25-2 win-loss record for the season.
24 April 2024, 03:41 AM

Djokovic skips Madrid Open

Djokovic has now pulled out of the Madrid Open three times in four years.
22 April 2024, 10:20 AM

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

World number six Casper Ruud defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.
21 April 2024, 16:21 PM

Swiatek's perfect 10 in Stuttgart as Sabalenka, Gauff crash out

Top seed Swiatek, the 2022 and 2023 champion at the German clay-court tournament, saw off former US Open champion Raducanu 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.
20 April 2024, 09:17 AM

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, back on court this week after three months on the sidelines, battled well but eventually crumbled against the hard-working world number 11 from Australia.
18 April 2024, 03:38 AM

Nadal cool on expectations after winning injury return

The 22-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive match since January but eased past the 62nd-ranked Cobolli in 85 minutes to reach the second round.
17 April 2024, 03:29 AM

Nadal makes comeback from injury at Barcelona Open

Nadal's return a few weeks ahead of the French Open raises hopes the Spaniard will be able to compete in Paris, where he is a record 14-time winner.
16 April 2024, 15:03 PM

'Ruthless' Tsitsipas defeats Ruud for third Monte Carlo title

The 12th-ranked Greek, who will return to top 10 on Monday, also won the title in the principality in 2021 and 2022.
14 April 2024, 17:02 PM

'It's a joy': Nadal returns to action in Barcelona

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up during a quarter-final defeat by Jordan Thompson in Brisbane on the eve of the Australian Open.
14 April 2024, 04:15 AM

'Not great', admits Djokovic as 2024 slump continues

Novak Djokovic admitted he was "not having a great season at all" after he was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by Casper Ruud in the semi-finals.
13 April 2024, 19:01 PM