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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is sporting a new-look serve and won comfortably against American Tommy Paul. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect

Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day.

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Australian Open

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Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out

Serb begins quest for 25th grand slam title in fine form, Chinese former world No 47 makes good start, but Filipino favourite is knocked out.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic launches latest bid for record 25th grand slam title

Novak Djokovic opens tournament against Pedro Martinez, while Iga Swiatek starts bid for career grand slam against China’s Yuan Yue.

ATP

Novak Djokovic quits players’ union over transparency, governance concerns

The 24-time grand slam winner was also unhappy with how the body represented his voice and image, plans to now focus on tennis and family.

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ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will play an exhibition in South Korea on January 10. Photo: AFP
ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

ATP

How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’.

Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Jannik Sinner faced each other in the final of last month’s Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh. Photo: EPA
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.

Aryna Sabalenka has been taking advice from Novak Djokovic ahead of her match with Nick Kyrgios. Photo: Jelly Tse
ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic heading to China as he confirms return to action in Shanghai

The 24-time major winner says best-of-three-sets matches give him better chance against top two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic (left) has not played since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the US Open this month. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Wong eyes Davis Cup success with Hong Kong after US Open heroics, rankings rise

The 21-year-old lands back in Hong Kong on Monday and immediately turns attention to World Group II encounter with Uzbekistan.

Coleman Wong speaks to the media at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Karma Lo
US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen join big guns in kicking off second round

Filipino Eala will battle Spain’s Cristina Busca, while Indonesian Tjen faces former champion Emma Raducanu in New York.

SCMP Highlights

Djokovic reveals health tips, TV heartthrob Adam Cheng: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a woman successfully prioritising her health to six Hong Kong hotels for staycations, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.

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Wellness

Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form

Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.

Novak Djokovic warms up in the gym prior to his quarter-final match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain in the Davis Cup Final at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in Malaga, Spain, on November 23, 2023. He talks to the Post about how he approaches health, diet and wellness. Photo: Getty Images for ITF
Wimbledon

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Wimbledon

Djokovic backs Alcaraz to claim title ahead of men’s blockbuster Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic backing Carlos Alcaraz to claim third successive singles crown at All England Club.

Wimbledon

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

Jannik Sinner gets in some practice at the All England Club ahead of his men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sinner crushes Djokovic, setting up final clash with Alcaraz

The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club.

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning his semi-finals match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at Wimbledon on Friday. Photo: EPA
Wimbledon

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Taylor Fritz, waits for winner of Djokovic v Sinner.

Wimbledon

Fitness fears hang over Djokovic hours before blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final

Chasing a record 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon

Djokovic says he will need ‘best of me’ to beat Sinner in Wimbledon semi-final

The 38-year-old overcomes spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against another Italian on Friday.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will face Italy’s Jannik Sinner in a semi-final at Wimbledon on Friday. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Sinner not celebrating Wimbledon progress after Dimitrov injury heartbreak

Jannik Sinner was two sets down when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw with injury.

Jannik Sinner (left) helps a tearful Grigor Dimitrov off the court at Wimbledon. Photo: AP
Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sinner on collision course for blockbuster semi-final at Wimbledon

Djokovic faces Alex de Minaur as he chases record 25th grand slam singles title, with Grigor Dimitrov up next for world No 1 Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025: the dates, schedule and seeds – and where to watch on TV

The year’s third grand slam event starts in London on Monday, and here is all you need to know before the action starts.

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