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Grand Slam

Fritz rallies past Zverev to seal Halle final spot

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP 500 - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 19, 2026 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP 500 - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 19, 2026 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File photo

Tough start for Scheffler in bid for career Slam, play suspended due to darkness at US Open

Jun 18, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jun 18, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Scheffler grouped with defending champion Spaun and Howell at US Open

Jun 15, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays a tee shot on hole 14 during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jun 15, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays a tee shot on hole 14 during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Serena Williams to reignite partnership with sister Venus after receiving Wimbledon doubles wild card

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 1, 2022  Venus Williams and Serena Williams of the U.S. during their women's doubles first round match against Czech Republic's Linda Fruhvirtova and Lucie Hradecka REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 1, 2022  Venus Williams and Serena Williams of the U.S. during their women's doubles first round match against Czech Republic's Linda Fruhvirtova and Lucie Hradecka REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Scheffler hunts for history at tricky Shinnecock Hills

Jun 5, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Jun 5, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Donna Vekic hangs tough to beat Emma Raducanu in Queen’s Club final

Croatia's Donna Vekic celebrating after beating Briton Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) in thr Queen's Club final in west London on June 14, 2026.
Croatia's Donna Vekic celebrating after beating Briton Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) in thr Queen's Club final in west London on June 14, 2026.

Players welcome ‘step forward’ after Wimbledon prize money increase

Serena Williams during a practice session at the Queen's Club Championships.
Serena Williams during a practice session at the Queen's Club Championships.

Canada's Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 10, 2026  Canada's Victoria Mboko reacts after sustaining an injury and retiring from her round of 16 match as Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova looks on REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 10, 2026  Canada's Victoria Mboko reacts after sustaining an injury and retiring from her round of 16 match as Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova looks on REUTERS/Toby Melville

Serena Williams’ return exciting, say Wimbledon organisers ahead of wildcard decision

Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 9, 2026 Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts during her round of 16 doubles match with Canada's Victoria Mboko against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the U.S. and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 9, 2026 Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts during her round of 16 doubles match with Canada's Victoria Mboko against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the U.S. and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe REUTERS/Toby Melville

Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money amid player discontent

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2024 The Wimbledon logo is pictured on the handle of a racket REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2024 The Wimbledon logo is pictured on the handle of a racket REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo

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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.