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Bodies break when pushed too hard. Tennis needs to remember this

Alexander Zverev sustaining an injury during his match against Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon finals on July 12. In tennis, a pounding, punishing sport, injury is always lurking.

‘I want to be Eala’: Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home

This photo taken on Aug 7 shows tennis rackets on a bench as children take part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila.

Swiatek defeats Rybakina to claim Canadian Open title

Aug 13, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Iga Swiatek (POL) kisses the trophy after defeating Elena Rybakina (KAZ) during final round play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff

Naomi Osaka of Japan (left) congratulates Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan after their match during the quarterfinals on day 10 of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers in Toronto, Ontario.

Rybakina fights back to beat Osaka at Canadian Open, will meet Gauff in semis

Aug 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Elena Rybakina (KAZ) hits a ball to Coco Gauff (not pictured) during the semi finals at the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Iga Swiatek cruises past Diana Shnaider to reach Canadian Open semi-finals

Iga Swiatek combined crisp ball striking with strong court coverage to overwhelm her Russian opponent in 68 minutes.

‘Not ready to compete’: Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury ahead of US Open

Jannik Sinner says he’s been working hard with his medical team, and is now focussing on getting ready for the US Open.

World number one Sabalenka suffers Toronto setback as Alexandrova advances

Aug 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Aryna Sabalenka looks to the fans during a set against Ekaterina Alexandrova (not pictured) during the fourth round at the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Dutch shocks for Zverev, Medvedev as seeds fall in Canadian Open

Aug 5, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Alexander Zverev (GER) returns the ball to Tallon Griekspoor (NED) in second round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Filipina Alexandra Eala lives up to the hype with Washington triumph

Alexandra Eala became the first woman from her country to claim a tour-level singles crown.

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