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French Open (Tennis)

Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open title defence due to wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the Monte Carlos Masters final against Italy's Jannik Sinner.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the Monte Carlos Masters final against Italy's Jannik Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open three-peat dreams dashed as wrist injury forces withdrawal

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

Iga Swiatek defeats Daria Snigur in Madrid opener ahead of bid for fifth French Open

Poland's Iga Swiatek will hope to be in good form as he gears up for the French Open in May.
Poland's Iga Swiatek will hope to be in good form as he gears up for the French Open in May.

Jannik Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances

Italy's Jannik Sinner looks on as he plays against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 12, 2026.
Italy's Jannik Sinner looks on as he plays against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 12, 2026.

Tennis duo Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open after wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.

Jannik Sinner’s Monte Carlo masterclass sends early clay-season warning

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz start fast on Monte Carlo clay in race for No. 1 spot

Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his 6-3, 6-0 win over Ugo Humbert of France at the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, on April 7, 2026.
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his 6-3, 6-0 win over Ugo Humbert of France at the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, on April 7, 2026.

Carlos Alcaraz ready to get his socks dirty with return to clay

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 13, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 13, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

‘I got lucky’ – Cramping Jannik Sinner drops set on way to Australian Open last 16

Jannik Sinner had a difficult time battling the heat in his Australian Open clash with Eliot Spizzirri.
Jannik Sinner had a difficult time battling the heat in his Australian Open clash with Eliot Spizzirri.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.