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SEA Games 2025: Philippines’ rising tennis star Alexandra Eala wins women’s singles gold

Alexandra Eala (centre) posing with her SEA Games women's singles medal with her mother Rizza Maniego-Eala (left) and father Mike on Dec 18, 2025.
Alexandra Eala (centre) posing with her SEA Games women's singles medal with her mother Rizza Maniego-Eala (left) and father Mike on Dec 18, 2025.

Ahead of Aryna Sabalenka showdown, Nick Kyrgios says few men would face top woman

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 13, 2025 Australia's Nick Kyrgios gestures during his first round match against Britain's Jacob Fearnley REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 13, 2025 Australia's Nick Kyrgios gestures during his first round match against Britain's Jacob Fearnley REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 9, 2024 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 9, 2024 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Yves Herman

'Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season, women share the spotlight

Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 16, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz shake hands after the final REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 16, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz shake hands after the final REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

SEA Games 2025: Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala relishes Asean challenge

Philippine flag bearers Bryan Bagunas (left) and Alexandra Eala at the opening ceremony of the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 9.
Philippine flag bearers Bryan Bagunas (left) and Alexandra Eala at the opening ceremony of the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 9.

ATP to introduce new heat policy from 2026 season

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 5, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his round of 32 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 5, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his round of 32 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Aryna Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year for second straight season

Tennis - WTA Finals - Riyadh - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 8, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Tennis - WTA Finals - Riyadh - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 8, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

All eyes on the prizes, Sydney silversmiths deliver for Australian Open

Darren May, General Manager at W.J. Sanders, poses with the Australian Open 2026 Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, in Sydney, Australia, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Darren May, General Manager at W.J. Sanders, poses with the Australian Open 2026 Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, in Sydney, Australia, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

French player Folliot suspended for 20 years over match-fixing

Mercedes-Benz to become long-term partners of WTA Tour from 2026

A Mercedes-Benz sign is seen outside a Mercedes-Benz car dealer in Arnhem, Netherlands February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
A Mercedes-Benz sign is seen outside a Mercedes-Benz car dealer in Arnhem, Netherlands February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

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