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French Open (Tennis)

‘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.

Aryna Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Iga Swiatek, US threats

Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.

‘Battle of the Sexes’ a pale shadow of historic Billie Jean King v Bobby Riggs duel

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian Nick Kyrgios in the "Battle of the Sexes" in Dubai.
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian Nick Kyrgios in the "Battle of the Sexes" in Dubai.

‘I take it day by day’: Swedish great Bjorn Borg says he is fighting cancer

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 9, 2024 Bjorn Borg during the trophy presentation after Spain's Carlos Alcaraz wins his singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 9, 2024 Bjorn Borg during the trophy presentation after Spain's Carlos Alcaraz wins his singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/ File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump said in a statement that he wanted to give negotiations a chance.
US President Donald Trump said in a statement that he wanted to give negotiations a chance.

Sporting Life

In an ugly world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner elevate us with their relentless beauty

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz refused to fall till the last point was over in his duel against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the French Open final.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz refused to fall till the last point was over in his duel against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the French Open final.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 9, 2025

epa12164775 Members of the National Guard in front of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, USA,08 June 2025. US President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, despite not receiving a request from the state of California for any additional assistance, following large protests against ongoing immigration enforcement raids area over the last couple of days. EPA-EFE/CAROLINE BREHMAN
epa12164775 Members of the National Guard in front of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, USA,08 June 2025. US President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, despite not receiving a request from the state of California for any additional assistance, following large protests against ongoing immigration enforcement raids area over the last couple of days. EPA-EFE/CAROLINE BREHMAN

Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner French Open final scaled new heights, say former champions

Tennis - A combination picture shows Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Italy's Jannik Sinner ahead of the French Open men's final. June 7, 2025. REUTERS
Tennis - A combination picture shows Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Italy's Jannik Sinner ahead of the French Open men's final. June 7, 2025. REUTERS

Destiny’s child Carlos Alcaraz treasures Rafael Nadal heritage after French Open win

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Coupe des Mousquetaires and ball kids after winning his match against Jannik Sinner at the French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Coupe des Mousquetaires and ball kids after winning his match against Jannik Sinner at the French Open.

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini clinch French Open women’s doubles title

Italy's Jasmine Paolini (L) and Italy's Sara Errani bite their trophy as they pose after winning their women's doubles final match against Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina and Serbia's Alexandra Krunic on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)
Italy's Jasmine Paolini (L) and Italy's Sara Errani bite their trophy as they pose after winning their women's doubles final match against Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina and Serbia's Alexandra Krunic on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

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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.