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US Open (Tennis)

Ex-No. 1 Naomi Osaka weighs tennis clay-court season, motherhood ‘dilemma’

Mar 21, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a backhand against Talia Gibson (AUS) (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; Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a backhand against Talia Gibson (AUS) (not pictured) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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

Former coach Rick Macci says Serena Williams certain to make comeback

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Serena Williams listed as eligible to return to tennis on Feb 22

Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello

‘I got lucky’ – Cramping Jannik Sinner drops set on way to Australian Open last 16

Jannik Sinner had a difficult time battling the heat in his Australian Open clash with Eliot Spizzirri.
Jannik Sinner had a difficult time battling the heat in his Australian Open clash with Eliot Spizzirri.

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.

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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.