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Tennis duo Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open after wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.

Injured Djokovic to miss Madrid Open

Mar 11, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) reaches for a drop shot during his fourth round match against Jack Draper (GBR) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) reaches for a drop shot during his fourth round match against Jack Draper (GBR) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Draper vows to overcome injury woes after Barcelona exit

Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) reaches for a forehand against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) reaches for a forehand against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Jannik Sinner’s Monte Carlo masterclass sends early clay-season warning

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Home hero Vacherot thrilled to beat Musetti in Monte Carlo

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 8, 2026 Monaco's Valentin Vacherot in action during his round of 32 match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 8, 2026 Monaco's Valentin Vacherot in action during his round of 32 match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Djokovic withdraws from Monte-Carlo Masters

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Sporting Life

The testing world of Carlos Alcaraz: Everyone brings their best against him

Carlos Alcaraz lost in Miami after being unable to solve the challenge of Sebastian Korda.
Carlos Alcaraz lost in Miami after being unable to solve the challenge of Sebastian Korda.

Sinner stays hot to launch bid for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami

Mar 21, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits a forehand against Damir D?umhur (BIH) (not pictured) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits a forehand against Damir D?umhur (BIH) (not pictured) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Even when the best laid plans go wrong, Aryna Sabalenka finds a way to win

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacting after losing a point in the second set of her 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) Indian Wells final win against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at Indian Wells, California, on March 15, 2026.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacting after losing a point in the second set of her 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) Indian Wells final win against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at Indian Wells, California, on March 15, 2026.

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