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Jannik Sinner

Cramp helped me shed mental weight, says Alexander Zverev after French Open win

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Alexander Zverev breaks down wall, enters Grand Slam winners’ circle at French Open

Germany's Alexander Zverev kisses the trophy after winning the French Open tennis tournament men's singles final match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli at Roland Garros.
Germany's Alexander Zverev kisses the trophy after winning the French Open tennis tournament men's singles final match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli at Roland Garros.

Formula One has spread its appeal, top athletes have jumped on board

Rafael Nadal on the track before the start of the Miami Grand Prix in March.
Rafael Nadal on the track before the start of the Miami Grand Prix in March.

Arnaldi through to semi-finals as fellow Italian Berrettini retires injured

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2026 Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in action during his quarter final match against Italy's Matteo Berrettini REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2026 Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in action during his quarter final match against Italy's Matteo Berrettini REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of French Open after loss to Diana Shnaider

Russia's Diana Shnaider celebrating after her stunning 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 win over world No. 1 Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in their French Open quarter-final on June 3.
Russia's Diana Shnaider celebrating after her stunning 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 win over world No. 1 Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in their French Open quarter-final on June 3.

No Sinner, no problem as marathon man Arnaldi makes it three Italian men in Paris last eight

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in action during his fourth round match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in action during his fourth round match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Sporting Life

Hot, dirty, cunning, gruelling – welcome to the tennis rally in Paris

An exhausted Novak Djokovic during his five-set epic against Joao Fonseca at the French Open on May 29.
An exhausted Novak Djokovic during his five-set epic against Joao Fonseca at the French Open on May 29.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 29, 2026

Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.

Jannik Sinner’s exit opens door at French Open, as belief spreads across field

May 28, 2026; Paris, France; Jannik Sinner of Italy leaves the court after losing his match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina on day five at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
May 28, 2026; Paris, France; Jannik Sinner of Italy leaves the court after losing his match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina on day five at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Jannik Sinner’s exit rocks French Open, but Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff surge ahead

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner's second-round defeat at the French Open on May 28 throws the men’s draw wide open.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner's second-round defeat at the French Open on May 28 throws the men’s draw wide open.

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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.