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Men's tennis

Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev to play 2027 Laver Cup, organisers say

Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli, Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fery, Yannick Noah and Tim Henman celebrating with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup in September 2026.
Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli, Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fery, Yannick Noah and Tim Henman celebrating with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup in September 2026.

Sporting Life

Risk, adventure, smile, speed: Why watching Carlos Alcaraz is a thrill

Carlos Alcaraz, who won the Paris Masters final 7-6 (7-5), 7-5, has his own alluring style.
Carlos Alcaraz, who won the Paris Masters final 7-6 (7-5), 7-5, has his own alluring style.

Carlos Alcaraz beats error-prone Ben Shelton to win Paris Masters

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy after beating Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters on Nov 8.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy after beating Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters on Nov 8.

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Paris Masters final clash with Ben Shelton

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrating his victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud on Nov 7, at the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrating his victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud on Nov 7, at the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

Retired tennis star Monfils to captain France at Davis Cup

Gael Monfils (above) will be supported by former Davis Cup teammates Richard Gasquet and Gilles Simon.
Gael Monfils (above) will be supported by former Davis Cup teammates Richard Gasquet and Gilles Simon.

Alcaraz saves 2 match points to reach Paris Masters semis

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrating after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat on Nov 6.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrating after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat on Nov 6.

Sinner parts ways with coach Cahill after five-year run

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has been out of action with a persistent knee injury since capturing the fifth Grand Slam of his career at Wimbledon in July 2026.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has been out of action with a persistent knee injury since capturing the fifth Grand Slam of his career at Wimbledon in July 2026.

‘Annoyed’ world No.1 Zverev, Djokovic crash out of Paris Masters

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with Germany’s Alexander Zverev after their round of 32 match.
Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with Germany’s Alexander Zverev after their round of 32 match.

Novak Djokovic to miss ATP Finals after early Paris Masters exit

Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat in the Paris Masters to world number 83 Rinky Hijikata has ended the 39-year-old Serb’s hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat in the Paris Masters to world number 83 Rinky Hijikata has ended the 39-year-old Serb’s hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals.

Monfils gives emotional farewell in Paris with wish for daughter Skai

Gael Monfils acknowledges fans on the court during the Paris Masters in France as he retires from the sport, on Nov 3.
Gael Monfils acknowledges fans on the court during the Paris Masters in France as he retires from the sport, on Nov 3.

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