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Jannik Sinner, who won the Italian Open last weekend by beating Casper Ruud, is on a record-breaking 34-match winning streak at Masters level. Photo: Xinhua
French Open

French Open: Sinner primed for career grand slam in absence of Alcaraz

Italian could become ninth man to complete set of all majors, emulating his great Spanish rival, who achieved feat at Australian Open.

ATP

Jannik Sinner powers past Jiri Lehecka to claim ‘Sunshine Double’ at Miami Open

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Rage against the machine: China’s Shang smashes DVDs in tennis frustration first

Australian Open

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Australian Open final, completes career grand slam

Carlos Alcaraz wins in four sets in Melbourne to add year’s first major to his stellar collection. Novak Djokovic still chasing record 25th title.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

Australian Open

Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 25th grand slam title after stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

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Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match

The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz (right) is congratulated by Alexander Zverev following their semi-final match at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

Australian Open

Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’

Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras.

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.

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

LVMH Watch Week 2026: the best new releases from the conglomerate’s brands

Milan became the centre of the horology world this week – read on to discover the newest models from Zenith, Daniel Roth, Gérald Genta, L’Epee 1839 and more.

Daniel Roth’s Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton. Photo: Handout
Australian Open

China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins

Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five.

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.

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.

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th grand slam but is no longer the favourite to win major tournaments. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Novak Djokovic announced the launch of the PTPA at the 2020 US Open. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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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?’.

Novak Djokovic cools himself during a match at the Shanghai Masters in October. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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.

Novak Djokovic collapses during his match against Jaume Munar at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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.

World No 2 Jannik Sinner (right) retired from his third-round match against the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor (left) at the Shanghai Masters with severe cramp. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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.

Filipino Alexandra Eala beat Denmark’s Clara Tauson in the first round of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Photo: dpa
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.

Novak Djokovic warms up in the gym prior to a match in the Davis Cup Final on November 23, 2023 in Malaga, Spain. Photo: Getty Images
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’.

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.

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