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US Open (Tennis)

Fans frustrated by long queues, ticket sales halt on first day of Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Fans of Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry react during his first round match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic REUTERS/Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Fans of Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry react during his first round match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic REUTERS/Edgar Su

Jannik Sinner in his way as Carlos Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will once again be the two biggest favourites to win this season's Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will once again be the two biggest favourites to win this season's Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Iga Swiatek, US threats

Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.

SEA Games 2025: Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala relishes Asean challenge

Philippine flag bearers Bryan Bagunas (left) and Alexandra Eala at the opening ceremony of the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 9.
Philippine flag bearers Bryan Bagunas (left) and Alexandra Eala at the opening ceremony of the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 9.

Sporting Life

Carlos Alcaraz’s electric variety in US Open victory makes gifted Jannik Sinner rethink his game

Carlos Alcaraz's incredible speed is part of his great arsenal of diverse skills.
Carlos Alcaraz's incredible speed is part of his great arsenal of diverse skills.

Donald Trump receives mixed reaction at US Open after security delays frustrate fans

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd ahead of the final match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd ahead of the final match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Carlos Alcaraz says completing career Slam his ‘first goal’

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kissing the trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner of Italy in the US Open men's singles final match at the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre on Sept 07, 2025 in New York City.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kissing the trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner of Italy in the US Open men's singles final match at the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre on Sept 07, 2025 in New York City.

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Jannik Sinner's championship character shines through US Open loss

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the runner up trophy after losing the men's singles final to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Mike Segar
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the runner up trophy after losing the men's singles final to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Mike Segar

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters before departing in Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on Sept 7.
US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters before departing in Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on Sept 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.