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Novak Djokovic

Sinner surges into Rome semis with record 32nd straight Masters 1000 win

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his quarter final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his quarter final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One, bound for China, on May 12.
US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One, bound for China, on May 12.

Murray to join Draper's team ahead of Wimbledon

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Tennis players, Andy Murray and Jack Draper of Britain wave flags on the team boat during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.     Naomi Baker/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Tennis players, Andy Murray and Jack Draper of Britain wave flags on the team boat during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.     Naomi Baker/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Jannik Sinner equals Novak Djokovic’s 31-match Masters run, marches into Rome quarters

Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his round of 16 match against compatriot Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open in Rome on May 12.
Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his round of 16 match against compatriot Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open in Rome on May 12.

Alexander Zverev beats Alexander Blockx for the second time in nine days

Alexander Zverev of Germany in action during his 6-1, 6-4 round of 32 win over Alexander Blockx of Belgium at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome on May 10, 2026.
Alexander Zverev of Germany in action during his 6-1, 6-4 round of 32 win over Alexander Blockx of Belgium at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome on May 10, 2026.

Le Mans forced to wait for French Ligue 1 return after Bastia match abandoned

Le Mans' French midfielder Milan Robin celebrates after putting them 2-0 up in stoppage time in the French Ligue 2 football match against Bastia at the Armand-Cesari stadium on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on May 9, 2026.
Le Mans' French midfielder Milan Robin celebrates after putting them 2-0 up in stoppage time in the French Ligue 2 football match against Bastia at the Armand-Cesari stadium on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on May 9, 2026.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffers surprise defeat by Sorana Cirstea at Italian Open

Romania’s Sorana Cirstea returning a shot in her victory over Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in the Italian Open on May 9. It was her first win over a top-ranked player.
Romania’s Sorana Cirstea returning a shot in her victory over Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in the Italian Open on May 9. It was her first win over a top-ranked player.

Ailing Novak Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros

Serbia's Novak Djokovic leaving the court after his loss to Croatia's Dino Prizmic on May 8.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic leaving the court after his loss to Croatia's Dino Prizmic on May 8.

Players do not feel respected, Sinner says amid French Open boycott call

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 7, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner during training REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 7, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner during training REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Novak Djokovic lends support in prize money row; Jannik Sinner demands ‘respect’ from Grand Slams

Italy's Jannik Sinner attending a press conference ahead of the Italian Open, in Rome, Italy, on May 7.
Italy's Jannik Sinner attending a press conference ahead of the Italian Open, in Rome, Italy, on May 7.

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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.