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Wimbledon

Buzz on tour as Serena Williams announces much-awaited return at Queen’s Club Championships

Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.
Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.

Monfils aims to emulate Ronaldo, LeBron after French Open farewell

France's Gael Monfils poses with an award from Roland Garros after losing his first round match against France's Hugo Gaston.
France's Gael Monfils poses with an award from Roland Garros after losing his first round match against France's Hugo Gaston.

Berrettini taps 'psycho' mentality for injury comebacks

Swiatek seeks clay redemption as she targets fifth Roland Garros crown

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her semi final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her semi final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz injured his wrist during the first round of the Barcelona Open and subsequently pulled out of tournaments in Madrid and Rome and then Roland Garros.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz injured his wrist during the first round of the Barcelona Open and subsequently pulled out of tournaments in Madrid and Rome and then Roland Garros.

All England Club's first female CEO Bolton to leave role this year

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

Rune skips Hamburg, French Open to continue Achilles recovery

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 9, 2025 Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his quarter final match against Monaco's Valentin Vacherot REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 9, 2025 Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his quarter final match against Monaco's Valentin Vacherot REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo

Sporting Life

Fifty years after Nadia Comaneci’s 10, athletes are still chasing perfection

Former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci poses with her Life Achievement Award during the 27th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid on April 20, 2026.
Former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci poses with her Life Achievement Award during the 27th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid on April 20, 2026.

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.

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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.