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Men's tennis

Roger Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event

Tennis legend Roger Federer reacts during an exhibition match at the Australian Open in January 2026.
Tennis legend Roger Federer reacts during an exhibition match at the Australian Open in January 2026.

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

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 8, 2026

Iranian missiles fly in the sky over Israel on June 7, as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Iranian missiles fly in the sky over Israel on June 7, as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

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.

Friends turn rivals as Alexander Zverev relishes Flavio Cobolli clash in Paris final

Alexander Zverev of Germany returns a shot during his match against Jakub Mensik of Czechia on day 12 at Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France, Jun 5, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Alexander Zverev of Germany returns a shot during his match against Jakub Mensik of Czechia on day 12 at Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France, Jun 5, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Resolute Alexander Zverev reels in Jakub Mensik, books French Open final with Flavio Cobolli

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after defeating Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic on June 5 in their French Open semi-final..
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after defeating Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic on June 5 in their French Open semi-final..

Flavio Cobolli taps Rafael Nadal shower power in superstitious French Open run

Italy's Flavio Cobolli in action during his 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 French Open quarter-final win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland Garros on June 3.
Italy's Flavio Cobolli in action during his 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 French Open quarter-final win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland Garros on June 3.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka homes in on French Open semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka reacts to a point against Japan's Naomi Osaka during their French Open match.
Aryna Sabalenka reacts to a point against Japan's Naomi Osaka during their French Open match.

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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.