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Simona Halep blasts ITIA after Iga Swiatek doping verdict – ‘The ITIA has done absolutely everything to destroy me’
Full statement from Simona Halep about her "sleepless nights, thoughts, anxiety, unanswered questions".
Iga Swiatek doping ban: Nick Kyrgios slams ‘excuses’ after failed drug test
"Professionals at the highest level of sport can now just say 'we didn’t know'."
Iga Swiatek doping ban: ‘Why is no one seriously looking into corruption?’
"1 month ban eh," Denis Shapovalov wrote while Tara Moore wants answers.
Novak Djokovic will struggle in 2025 if he doesn’t change key aspect of his game, says former world No 2
Alex Corretja: "Right now the other guys are a bit younger, they move a bit faster."
7 ATP No 1 player-coach pairings: Ft Boris Becker-Novak Djokovic, Ivan Lendl-Andy Murray, Carlos Moya-Rafael Nadal
Will the Murray-Djokovic partnership turn out to be like the Becker-Djokovic one or like the Agassi-Djokovic collab?
‘Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev have separated themselves from chasing pack’
"The points are telling the story because 2,000 points between Carlos and Taylor and Daniil, 2,000 points are winning a Slam tournament."
Dominic Thiem reveals his best match against Big Three – ‘The outcome was just amazing’
"I woke up sick actually and I think that gave me a little bit of looseness to let go."
The 2024 WTA Tour bagels and breadsticks bakery report: Iga Swiatek at No 1 again
A look at the WTA stars who handed out the most bagels and breadsticks in 2024.
Rafael Nadal ‘undoubtedly the best sportsman in Spain’s history’
Rafael Nadal is número uno!
‘I didn’t see Novak Djokovic winning a Grand Slam in 2025, but Andy Murray will give him a major boost’
"Now I have the feeling that we can see a great Novak again."
The 13 men who served 500+ aces during 2024 ATP season: Zverev No 1, Mpetshi Perricard with 532 aces in 28 matches
This way for your 2024 ATP Tour Ace Chart.
Emma Raducanu’s ‘realistic’ WTA Rankings target for 2025 identified by Tim Henman
"When you look at the amount of tennis she's played, she hasn't played a great deal."
Novak Djokovic’s ‘high expectations’ and biggest goal revealed after Andy Murray appointment
"This is something that is going to be new for everybody."
World No 1 Jannik Sinner’s coaches bizarrely snubbed for 2024 ATP Coach of the Year award
Jannik Sinner's coaches absent from the list of nominations for the 2024 ATP Coach of the Year award.
Carlos Alcaraz at his best ‘better than’ Jannik Sinner, but Italian has trump card, says renowned coach
"That's the feeling and it is quite disturbing. You can never relax."
Carlos Alcaraz winning two Slams and not being No 2 in rankings shows ‘there’s a glitch in the system’
Is there a glitch in the ATP Rankings points system?
‘Humble’ Jannik Sinner ‘is different’, says Matteo Berrettini in emotional tribute
"He came here as if he had not won the ATP Finals. He showed great respect for the team."
Jannik Sinner emulates unique Pete Sampras and Rafael Nadal feat with Davis Cup title
The "winning the Davis Cup while sitting at No 1 in the rankings club" has expanded.
Jannik Sinner equals stunning Roger Federer record after superb 2024 season
Jannik Sinner has equalled Roger Federer's incredible record from 2005.
The 4 countries to win Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup in same year since 1990: Italy join list
Do you know which countries have won the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup in the same year?
Jannik Sinner described as ‘Novak Djokovic 2.0’ but with one key difference
"How do you play against a guy like that?"
The 7 active men’s players with 40 or more top 10 wins as Jannik Sinner joins list: Novak Djokovic with 200+
Novak Djokovic has more than 200 top-10 wins.
Novak Djokovic will have a ‘unique advantage’ after appointing ‘fiery character’ Andy Murray as coach
"Joining Novak Djokovic's coaching team in 2025 is a scary position to come into. Andy Murray is not going to be scared."
Rafael Nadal’s farewell ceremony ‘did not meet expectations’
"I would have preferred something different."
2025 Australian Open draw could feature Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic in same half
The top half of the 2025 Australian Open draw could be a little spicy.
Aryna Sabalenka leads WTA awards nominees with Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka also nominated
Who will win the 2024 WTA Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year awards?
Reason why Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray missed Rafael Nadal’s farewell match revealed
Djokovic, Federer and Murray were conspicuous by their absence at the Nadal farewell celebrations.
Emma Raducanu’s 2025 tennis schedule: First few events of new season confirmed
Emma Raducanu's possible calendar for the 2025 WTA Tour season.
Jannik Sinner makes interesting confession about his 2024 and 2025 goals
"Let's see what's coming next year. The future, nobody can predict."
The 7 women with the most aces on 2024 WTA Tour: Zheng Qinwen the Ace Queen. Coco Gauff at No 7
This way for your 2024 WTA Tour Ace Chart.
Emma Raducanu has joint-highest winning percentage for Great Britain in BJK Cup as she puts team on brink of final
Emma Raducanu is now 6-1 in Billie Jean King Cup matches for Great Britain.
2024 ATP Rankings Winners & Losers: Jannik Sinner +3, Novak Djokovic -6, Rafael Nadal +518
Jannik Sinner finished at No 1, there were quite a few changes to the top 20.
Iga Swiatek has ‘no regrets’ after Billie Jean King Cup exit as she eyes ‘new goals’ in 2025
"I don't think I'll feel any strength tomorrow when I wake up; I feel like my whole body is sore."
Roger Federer’s full emotional tribute to ‘old friend’ Rafael Nadal – ‘You made me enjoy the game even more’
Get the tissues out as Roger Federer has penned touching letter to Rafael Nadal.
Emma Raducanu assesses her 2024 season – ‘I know I’m a dangerous player’
"Even if I was a little bit at the time disappointed, now I feel pretty good, and I don't look back with any regrets."
Top 9 all-time ATP career prize money earners: Novak Djokovic No 1, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on the rise
How much has Novak Djokovic earned in prize money?
The ATP’s biggest individual prize money seasons as Jannik Sinner surges past Andy Murray: Novak Djokovic at No 1
The $15m prize-money mark has been broken eight times in ATP Tour history.
Alexander Zverev makes ‘uncomfortable’ confession about Taylor Fritz
"I felt like statistically and shot-wise, my level maybe was even higher than his until the important moments."
How much money and how many points did Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz earn at 2024 ATP Finals?
Jannik Sinner earned the biggest prize cheque in ATP history with his victory at the 2024 ATP Finals.
ATP Rankings: Jannik Sinner’s 3,915-point lead, Taylor Fritz’s milestone, Novak Djokovic’s two-year low
This way for your final top 20 in the ATP Rankings of the 2024 ATP Tour season.
Rafael Nadal reveals what he told Spain’s Davis Cup captain ahead of his farewell tournament
Spain's Davis Cup captain has been told to put the team first and "ignore the noise" surrounding Rafael Nadal's retirement.
Jannik Sinner one win away from achieving ATP Finals feat that eluded Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
Jannik Sinner is yet to drop a set at this year's ATP Finals.
Iga Swiatek and team-mates make history for Poland at Billie Jean King Cup – ‘A dream come true’
Iga Swiatek and Poland are one tie away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup finals.
Jannik Sinner secures No 1 milestone with latest win and set to surpass Carlos Alcaraz’s achievement
Jannik Sinner set to notch up a couple of No 1 milestones early in the 2025 season.
The 5 American men to win the ATP Finals as Taylor Fritz looks to end 25-year drought: Pete Sampras at No 1
Pete Sampras was the last American man to win season-ending ATP Finals back in 1999.
The 10 active WTA players to break $20m prize money barrier as Coco Gauff joins list: Iga Swiatek at No 5
Coco Gauff has surged into the top 10 following her record-breaking $4.805m cheque at the WTA Finals.
‘Jannik Sinner tougher to beat than Pete Sampras,’ says former Wimbledon champion
"If I played now, how could I beat them? Today Sinner has no weaknesses."
Carlos Alcaraz was ‘a different person’ during Andrey Rublev match as he credits pink nasal strip
"It's something I'm going to wear more often. I'm sure in the next match I'm going to wear it, and in training."