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Men's tennis

Carlos Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov on Feb 19.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov on Feb 19.

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarter-finals

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his defeat of France's Valentin Royer in Doha on Feb 18.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his defeat of France's Valentin Royer in Doha on Feb 18.

Spain’s Paula Badosa slams online ‘disrespect’ after Dubai Tennis C’ships injury retirement

Paula Badosa of Spain leaving the court after her withdrawal from her second-round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb 17, 2026.
Paula Badosa of Spain leaving the court after her withdrawal from her second-round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb 17, 2026.

Carlos Alcaraz battles into second round of Qatar Open

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat France's Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets on Feb 17.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat France's Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets on Feb 17.

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.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz says he still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of return in Doha

Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz hails Novak Djokovic, savours first Australian Open title

Carlos Alcaraz celebrating with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park on Feb 1, 2026. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrating with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park on Feb 1, 2026. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles.

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final to complete career Grand Slam

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four grand slam titles. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four grand slam titles. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Novak Djokovic ready to suffer one more time in Australian Open final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic stunned two-time champion Jannik Sinner on Jan 31 to set up a bumper final against world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who is 16 years his junior.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic stunned two-time champion Jannik Sinner on Jan 31 to set up a bumper final against world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who is 16 years his junior.

History beckons for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open final

Separated by 16 years, Novak Djokovic (left) and Carlos Alcaraz stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones.
Separated by 16 years, Novak Djokovic (left) and Carlos Alcaraz stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones.

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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.