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Tennis journalist taken off air after 'unprofessional' comment over Barbora Krejcikova's appearance

Tennis journalist Jon Wertheim, seemingly unaware that he was on air, made a comment about Krejcikova's forehead which was met with criticism on social media.

ATP Finals 2024: Schedule, groups, players, venue, match timings and live streaming

ATP Finals 2024 All You Need To Know: The world's best men's tennis players come together in Turin for the year-end ATP Finals 2024 which will take place from 10 to 17 November 2024.

Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash

Gauff rallied back from 3-6, 1-3 down, and erased a one-break deficit twice in the decider, to overcome Zheng in three hours and four minutes – the second-longest WTA final in 2024.

Paris Masters: Alexander Zverev beats Holger Rune, sets up final against Ugo Humbert

Zverev previously made the Paris final in 2020 but lost in three sets to Daniil Medvedev. For 2022 champion Rune, the loss put an end to his outside hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin.

Paris Masters: Alexander Zverev defeats fierce rival Stefanos Tsitsipas, faces Holger Rune in semis

Zverev's 7-5, 6-4 win over Tsitsipas kept him in the running to claim his first title in Paris after losing to Daniil Medvedev in the 2020 championship match.

Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock defeat at Paris Masters; Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Alexander Zverev clash

The 21-year-old Alcaraz has endured a rollercoaster second half of the season since his heartbreaking Paris Olympics final loss to Novak Djokovic.

Paris Masters title favourite Carlos Alcaraz thumps Nicolas Jarry in campaign opener

Carlos Alcaraz is the heavy favourite to win his first title on the hard court at Bercy Arena after Italian world number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament earlier on Tuesday due to an intestinal virus.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters due to 'intestinal virus'

Sinner, assured since mid-October of finishing the year top of the rankings for the first time in his career at the age of 23, has been replaced in the draw by Frenchman Arthur Cazaux, who was drafted in from qualifying.

Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers selected for International Tennis Hall of Fame 2025

Maria Sharapova won at least one championship at each of tennis' four most prestigious events, making her one of 10 women in tennis history to complete a career Grand Slam.

WATCH: Djokovic pays tribute to Nadal with emotional speech – ‘don’t leave tennis’

Djokovic added that their battles over the years had been 'very intense' and told Nadal he hoped they could one day 'sit on a beach somewhere' and have a drink.

Iga Swiatek picks Wim Fissette as her new coach: All you need to know about the Belgian tennis trainer

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will be now working with tennis coach Wim Fissette after ending her three-year assocation with Tomasz Wiktorowski

Rafael Nadal loses to Carlos Alcaraz in first match since announcing retirement; Sinner beats Djokovic

This was the first contest for Rafael Nadal since his exit at the Paris Olympics in July. He will play Novak Djokovic on Saturday in a third-place match before Sinner faces Alcaraz.

After straight sets defeat to Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic speaks on his tennis future

Novak Djokovic, the holder of a men's record 24 Grand Slam titles, went down 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to Jannik Sinner in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday. It was Djokovic's third defeat in his last four clashes against Sinner.

How Jannik Sinner's triumph in Shanghai Masters marks a shift in rivalry with Novak Djokovic

Sinner, who won the US and Australian Open this year, was crowned Shanghai Masters 2024 champion after his 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 win against Djokovic, extending the 24-time Grand Slam champion's wait for a 100th career singles title.

Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic to face World No 1 Jannik Sinner in blockbuster final; See head-to-head and LIVE streaming details

Novak Djokovic saw off Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) after Sinner had beaten Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5, ensuring in the process that he will finish the year at the top of the rankings.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartwarming message for Rafael Nadal: 'It's been an honour to witness your journey'

Rafael Nadal announced his retirement through a video on Instagram and in reply to it, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweet message for his 'friend'.

In Graphics | Why Rafael Nadal is retiring and his incredible tennis career

Rafael Nadal will make his final appearance at next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, marking the close of an illustrious chapter in tennis history.

Novak Djokovic reacts to Rafael Nadal's retirement: 'Will be there in person to pay respect'

Novak Djokovic, who enjoyed an intense rivalry with Rafael Nadal and leads the head-to-head record 31-29, said the Spaniard's legacy will live forever.

Rafael Nadal retires: 6 top moments from former World No 1's tennis career

Rafael Nadal is the only player to have won 14 French Open titles, and the youngest to win a career Grand Slam. A look at the top moments from the 38 year-old's career.

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Another tough one', Sporting fraternity reacts to Spaniard's retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal received congratulatory messages from the sporting fraternity across the globe following his announcement of retirement from tennis. Here are a few reactions.

Rafael Nadal retires: A look at the Spaniard's trophy-laden career by the numbers

Rafael Nadal was only 15 years old when he turned pro in 2001. He made his ATP Tour debut in April 2002, and has since gone onto become one of the legends of the game.

Rafael Nadal: A glittering career marked by injuries and gutsy comebacks

Behind tennis legend Rafael Nadal's glittering numbers lies a story of numerous breakdowns, painful battles, and gutsy comebacks.

Rafa Nadal retirement full statement: Spanish tennis great thanks support staff, family and his 'great rivals'

In the four-minute and 45-second video announcing his retirement, a visibly emotional Rafa Nadal said he was retiring due to injuries and thanked his fans, support staff, and family.

Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal retirement: 'I always hoped this day would never come'

Nadal ends his career with 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record number of 14 French Open titles. He finishes only two Grand Slam titles behind Novak Djokovic, who currently has a record 24 Grand Slams.

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis after 23 years and 22 Grand Slams

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced that he will retire from the sport after the Davis Cup final. He retires as one of the greatest tennis players, with 22 Grand Slam titles.

Wimbledon's replacement of line judges leaves officiating community in existential crisis

Wimbledon's decision to replace human officials with electronic line-calling raises significant questions about the future of line judges, as the ATP, WTA, and Grand Slam tournaments increasingly view them as surplus to requirements.

Tennis star Paula Badosa embroiled in racism row after chopsticks photo

Paula Badosa's chopsticks photo was taken last week in a restaurant in Beijing, where she reached the semifinals of the China Open, and was posted online by her coach Pol Toledo.

WATCH: US tennis star Frances Tiafoe loses cool at chair umpire, drops F-bomb after loss to Roman Safiullin

Frances Tiafoe received a time violation while serving with the score tied at 5-5 during the final set tiebreak and went on to direct his anger at the chair umpire after losing the match at Shanghai Masters.

Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski to take the 'next step' in her career

Poland's Iga Swiatek, who lost in the US Open quarter-finals last month, said she was in talks with some non-Polish coaches to replace Tomasz Wiktorowski.

Jannik Sinner is the best in the world, but Carlos Alcaraz is proving to be his nemesis

The world No.3 Alcaraz has now won all three of his meetings with top-ranked Sinner this year, having also come out on top in the semifinals at Indian Wells and the French Open.