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Grand Slam

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Tennis - ATP 500 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 24, 2026 Russia's Daniil Medvedev during his round of 32 match against China's Shang Juncheng REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Tennis - ATP 500 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 24, 2026 Russia's Daniil Medvedev during his round of 32 match against China's Shang Juncheng REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Daniil Medvedev advances in Dubai, suggests tennis ranking system rethink

Russia's Daniil Medvedev during his round of 32 match against China's Shang Juncheng at the Dubai Open.
Russia's Daniil Medvedev during his round of 32 match against China's Shang Juncheng at the Dubai Open.

USTA names Tennis Australia boss Tiley as new CEO

Tennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 29, 2023 Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia is pictured in the stands during the final match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Tennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 29, 2023 Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia is pictured in the stands during the final match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Loren Elliott

Former coach Rick Macci says Serena Williams certain to make comeback

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Svitolina downs Gauff, Pegula fights back to beat Anisimova in Dubai semis

Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 20, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her semi final match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 20, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her semi final match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Alcaraz defeats Rublev to reach Qatar Open final against Fils

Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Ruzic grabs Dubai spotlight as lucky loser shocks Raducanu

Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 16, 2026 Croatia's Antonia Ruzic in action during her round of 64 match against Britain's Emma Raducanu REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 16, 2026 Croatia's Antonia Ruzic in action during her round of 64 match against Britain's Emma Raducanu REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Jannik Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.

Lucky losers step in as withdrawals shake Dubai draw, reignite calendar debate

Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 15, 2026 Canada's Leylah Fernandez shakes hands with Russia's Liudmila Samsonova after winning her round of 64 match REUTERS/Raghed Waked
Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 15, 2026 Canada's Leylah Fernandez shakes hands with Russia's Liudmila Samsonova after winning her round of 64 match REUTERS/Raghed Waked

Gregor Townsend becomes a fan again as Scotland stun England in Six Nations

Huw Jones evading England captain Maro Itoje to score the first try in Scotland's 31-20 Six Nations home win at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Feb 14, 2026
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Huw Jones evading England captain Maro Itoje to score the first try in Scotland's 31-20 Six Nations home win at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Feb 14, 2026
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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.