Tennis News - Page 11

Miami Open 2025: Novak Djokovic becomes oldest Masters 1000 finalist, on verge of 100th career title

Novak Djokovic cruised to a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Grigor Dimitrov to maintain his record of never losing a Miami Open semi-final, and move within an inch of becoming only the third man in tennis history to complete a century of career singles titles.

Novak Djokovic unlocks another achievement after reaching Miami Open 2025 semi-finals

Novak Djokovic defeated American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6(7-4) on Thursday to set up a semi-final meeting with Grigor Dimitrov. In the process, the 24-time Grand Slam champion became the oldest player to reach the last four in a Masters 1000 event.

Djokovic explains why he isn’t part of legal action against tennis bodies: 'I want other players to step up'

Novak Djokovic has explained his decision to stay out of the legal action taken against tennis governing bodies by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), a group he co-founded. The Serbian star emphasized that while he supports players' rights, he chose not to be directly involved for personal and strategic reasons.

Alcaraz distances himself as Djokovic-led PTPA makes serious allegations against tennis bodies: 'No one told me about it'

Carlos Alcaraz has distanced himself from the Novak Djokovic-led Professional Tennis Players Association's (PTPA) lawsuit against ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency for anti-competitive practices.

Jannik Sinner adds another tennis tournament to his schedule after three-month ban

Jannik Sinner has confirmed his participation in another tournament as he prepares for his return to competitive tennis after a three-month ban. The Italian star, who is currently serving a doping ban, is gradually building up his schedule ahead of French Open.

Explained: How Jannik Sinner fortified his lead atop the ATP rankings despite not playing Indian Wells due to doping ban

Jannik Sinner is currently serving a three-month doping ban for two failed anti-doping tests at the Indian Wells tournament last year, but still managed to fortify his position at the top of the latest ATP rankings by 190 points, with Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz failing to make the most of his absence.

Mirra Andreeva joins elite list after defeating Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka en route to Indian Wells title

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals and the final of the 2025 Indian Wells Open to win her second straight WTA 1000 title. In the process, she also achieved a unique feat.

Jannik Sinner's plans amid three-month doping suspension: Skiing, golf, and fashion

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is making the most of his three-month suspension from tennis, embracing other sports to keep himself in peak physical condition ahead of his return in May. He is also taking part in other activities apart from sports.

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, had a rare barren run recently as he failed to win a single Grand Slam in 2024 and has also been facing fitness issues recently, with a leg injury forcing him to retire hurt in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic exits Indian Wells in first round after going down to lucky loser

Novak Djokovic committed 37 unforced errors as he suffered a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat to lck loser Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of Indian Wells. Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence with a victory over Quentin Halys.

WTA introduces paid maternity leave in tennis: Exploring Saudi Arabia's role in landmark decision

WTA decided to follow ATP's footsteps by signing a multi-year partnership with Saudi Arabia's investment fund last year, the decision attracting criticism from greats of the game such as Martina Navratilova due to the Gulf kingdom's treatment of its women and its human rights record.

Novak Djokovic extends support to Argentina player Federico Gomez who suffered ‘suicidal thoughts’

Novak Djokovic has extended his support to Argentine tennis player Federico Gomez, who recently opened up about battling 'suicidal thoughts.' Gomez shared his struggles with mental health, aiming to raise awareness and encourage others to speak up.

Murray to coach Djokovic in Indian Wells and Miami

After working with Novak Djokovic during Australian Open 2025, Andy Murray is set to continue their partnership as he has reportedly flown to California to be part of the Serbian's coaching set-up at Indian Wells.

Stefanos Tsitsipas ends losing streak in ATP 500 finals with maiden title at Dubai Tennis Championships

Stefanos Tsitsipas clinched his first ATP 500 title by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the Dubai Championships final. The Greek star, who had lost two previous finals in Dubai, secured his 12th career title and re-entered the ATP top 10.

Yuki Bhambri claims maiden ATP 500 men's doubles title at Dubai Tennis Championships with a comeback win

India's Yuki Bhambri secured his maiden ATP 500 men's doubles title alongside Australia's Alexei Popyrin with a thrilling comeback win at the Dubai Tennis Championships, saving four match points to triumph 3-6, 7-6, 10-8.

Jannik Sinner's Laureus award nomination revoked after doping ban

Jannik Sinner's nomination for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award was revoked by the Academy after the Italian tennis star accepted a three-month doping ban. Sinner's ban ends on 4 May.

Jannik Sinner's lawyer reveals convincing his client to agree on three-month WADA ban was 'quite tricky'

Jannik Sinner recently accepted a three-month WADA ban after two positive drug tests in 2024. Sinner will be out of action until May. His lawyer has now revealed why it was difficult to convince the Italian star to settle for the ban. Check out the inside information from the deal.

How LeBron and Federer inspired Russian teenager Andreeva to tennis history

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest-ever WTA 1000 champion on Saturday. She later revealed how LeBron James and Roger Federer's words and matches helped her clinch history.

Emma Raducanu: 'Fixated' man who approached tennis star is given restraining order

A man displaying 'fixated behavior' toward British tennis player Emma Raducanu has been detained and issued a restraining order, according to Dubai Police.

Emma Raducanu breaks down in tears during her Dubai Tennis Championships match against Karolina Muchova

Emma Raducanu broke down in tears during her Dubai Tennis Championships match against Karolina Muchova. She reportedly spotted a man in the stands displaying fixated behaviour. The man had approached her before the match at her hotel. The WTA has since banned the individual from all future events.

Novak Djokovic reacts to Jannik Sinner's doping sentence: 'It is inconsistent and it seems very unfair to me'

Jannik Sinner had settled for a three-month suspension for two failed dope tests last year in exchange for the World Anti-Doping Agency withdrawing their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The verdict, however, has miffed many within the tennis world, including some of the biggest names in the sport.

Explained: Why Jannik Sinner got 3-month ban when WADA handed six-year ban to figure skater in similar doping case?

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has defended its decision to give Jannik Sinner a three-month ban while handing Spanish figure skater Laura Barquero a six-year suspension, despite both testing positive for the same substance. Here's why both cases were treated differently.

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Full schedule, confirmed seeds, prize money, live streaming details & more

Find out all you need to know about the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025, including the full schedule, confirmed seeds, prize money, point distribution, and how to watch live. The prestigious WTA 1000 event kicked off on 16 February, with finals set for 22 February.

'What I’m living is just unbelievable': Joao Fonseca reacts after making history with maiden ATP Tour title

Joao Fonseca made history by winning his maiden ATP Tour title at the Argentina Open 2025, defeating local hero Francisco Cerundolo. The 18-year-old Brazilian became the youngest South American champion in ATP Tour history and the 10th youngest overall.

Jannik Sinner's suspension to cost him 2100 points; will this affect his World No. 1 ranking?

Jannik Sinner has been handed a three-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. With Sinner set to lose 2,100 ranking points, can Alexander Zverev or Carlos Alcaraz overtake him for the world No. 1 spot?

Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban met with mixed reactions: 'Sad day for tennis'

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month suspension for twice testing positive for banned substance Clostebol in March last year, with WADA also formally withdrawing the appeal that they had filed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban in settlement with WADA

Jannik Sinner, who won his second consecutive Australian Open title last month, had tested positive for banned substance Clostebol in two separate doping tests last year and had initially been cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

Explained: What is the US Open's new mixed doubles format and why is it facing criticism?

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new mixed doubles format for US Open 2025 in a bid to draw participation from more prominent singles players. The move has caused a massive uproar among the doubles players. We explain the new format and the controversy.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray reportedly make decision on future partnership

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have reportedly decided to continue their coaching partnership at least till Wimbledon 2025. Murray coached Djokovic to Australian Open 2025 semi-final where the Serbian retired midway through the match due to an injury.

Novak Djokovic makes big revelation on his availability for Qatar Open: 'I'm ready to go for more...'

Novak Djokovic admitted that he has almost '100 per cent' recovered from the muscle tear on his left leg that he had sustained during the 2025 Australian Open and that he is eyeing a return in next week's Qatar Open.