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Roger Federer

Sporting Life

Hot, dirty, cunning, gruelling – welcome to the tennis rally in Paris

An exhausted Novak Djokovic during his five-set epic against Joao Fonseca at the French Open on May 29.
An exhausted Novak Djokovic during his five-set epic against Joao Fonseca at the French Open on May 29.

‘So much love’: Stan Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Sinner dismantles Zverev to win Madrid Open, set Masters title record

Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's singles finals match against Alexander Zverev at the Madrid Open on May 3.
Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's singles finals match against Alexander Zverev at the Madrid Open on May 3.

Sporting Life

Badminton has a unique poetry, yet it’s a sport which needs fixing

The extraordinary An Se Young deserves to be more widely celebrated than she is.
The extraordinary An Se Young deserves to be more widely celebrated than she is.

Jannik Sinner beats Jiri Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to capture ‘Sunshine Double’

Mar 29, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a forehand against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic during the final of the men’s singles final of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a forehand against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic during the final of the men’s singles final of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Rain halts Miami Open men’s final with Sinner one set up

Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner had handed 22nd-ranked Czech Lehecka his first service break of the tournament for a 2-1 lead.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner had handed 22nd-ranked Czech Lehecka his first service break of the tournament for a 2-1 lead.

Jannik Sinner ousts Alexander Zverev to book Miami Open final with Jiri Lehecka

Jannik Sinner returns a shot to Alexander Zverev during their Miami Open semi-final.
Jannik Sinner returns a shot to Alexander Zverev during their Miami Open semi-final.

Dominant Sinner eases past Tiafoe to reach Miami semi-finals

Mar 26, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after a point against Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the quarter finals of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Mar 26, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after a point against Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the quarter finals of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

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.

Daniil Medvedev downplays Indian Wells s-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, says young guns still ahead

Mar 14, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) winning the semifinal match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 14, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) winning the semifinal match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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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.