Tennis Majors

Sudden death gives UTS an added dimension

Trying to win two consecutive points for victory is a lot more difficult than it sounds, especially after four gruelling quarters

Simon Cambers

October 17, 2024

Patrick Mouratoglou: “That is my challenge; to bring Naomi back to her best level”

While the former world No 1 is recovering from a back injury, her new coach has commented on the collaboration for the first time in detail

Jannik Schneider

October 17, 2024

Shapovalov about his default in Washington: “I am still upset that they didn’t admit their mistake, the decision was an insult to me”

The Canadian star says his disqualification in Washington killed all his momentum. Despite his successful appeal, he is still dissatisfied with the ATP. During UTS media day in Frankfurt he also weighed in on the doping case involving Jannik Sinner.

Jannik Schneider

October 17, 2024

Kokkinakis: Davis Cup every two years and shortening season would help extend careers

The Australian acknowledges the fact that many players play exhibitions but says more can be done to help them stay healthy and play longer

Simon Cambers

October 17, 2024

A sprint or a marathon? UTS is a little of both

The unique scoring format of UTS means players have to work extremely hard, over a short time, to get the job done

Simon Cambers

October 15, 2024

Swiatek hires Wim Fissette as new coach

Fissette was most recently working with former world No 1 and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka

Haresh Ramchandani

October 17, 2024

Gauff qualifies for WTA Finals after spoiler, Krejcikova and Zheng complete field

The 2024 WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-9

Ayush Vashistha

October 17, 2024

UTS London Grand Final qualification scenarios detailed, ahead of Frankfurt

Four spots are still up for grabs for the season's London finale in December

Olly Paton

October 15, 2024

“Almost unwatchable” – Six Kings slammed by fans for camera angle

A high angle default camera meant the ball was hard to track at the Saudi Arabian tennis exhibition

Bren Gray

October 17, 2024

“I’m going to go full power”: Alcaraz to show no mercy against Nadal at Six Kings Slam

The winner of Alcaraz v Nadal will make the grand final of the exhibition event

Bren Gray

October 17, 2024

Six Kings Slam: Sinner thrashes Medvedev in first quarter-final match, Alcaraz also through

World No 1 Jannik Sinner was imperious, dominating Daniil Medevdev to win 6-0, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Six Kings Slam exhibition

Tennis Majors

October 16, 2024

Leo Borg on famous fathers, Rafael Nadal and life as a young tennis player

The young Swede is still in the early days of his career, but already thrives on the pressure of being the son of legendary tennis icon, Bjorn Borg

Jamie Malachy

October 16, 2024

Swiatek achieves more rankings history, yet Sabalenka’s irrepressible rise looms large

The Pole is now into her 125th week as world No 1, having first reached the summit of the WTA rankings on April 4th, 2022

Jamie Malachy

October 15, 2024

“It was simply a necessity” – Wiktorowski opens up on split with Swiatek

Swiatek and Wiktorowski split earlier this month after working together for three seasons

Haresh Ramchandani

October 16, 2024

Eye of the Coach #96: Rafael Nadal will retire with no regrets

Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this November

Jamie Malachy

October 14, 2024

Nadal’s retirement overshadowed Gasquet’s – but the Frenchman never wanted the limelight

Richard Gasquet saw the announcement of his retirement overshadowed by that of Rafael Nadal. But it is not in the Frenchman's nature to crave the limelight

Mathieu Canac

October 15, 2024

“Rafael has fulfilled the promise he made to me” – Uncle Toni celebrates Nadal’s career

Rafael Nadal is set to call it a day in November 2024

Ayush Vashistha

October 14, 2024

Roger Federer: “You can feel the changing of the guard”

"Sinner and Alcaraz winning each two Slams, that shows you that the wave is truly coming now"

Ayush Vashistha

October 13, 2024

“Don’t know what future brings” – Djokovic after losing Shanghai Masters final

The Serb missed out on a 100th career title as Italian Jannik Sinner downed him in straight sets in ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai on Sunday

Ayush Vashistha

October 13, 2024

“At points, I lost a little bit of smile” – Shanghai champ Sinner reflects on ‘tough’ season

The Italian has won seven titles in 2024 and is also confirmed to finish the year as world No 1

Ayush Vashistha

October 13, 2024

“Glad I lost” – Sabalenka credits US Open 2023 failure for win over local Zheng in Wuhan final

Aryna Sabalenka triumphed at Wuhan Open after crushing Chinese Zheng Qinwen's comeback hopes in the final on Sunday

Ayush Vashistha

October 13, 2024

“I feel you like nobody else” – Sabalenka sympathises with double-faulting Gauff

Gauff hit 21 double faults on Saturday during her three-set loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the Wuhan semi-finals

Haresh Ramchandani

October 12, 2024

Adios Rafa!! Nadal announces he will retire after Davis Cup Finals

The 22-time Grand Slam champion will represent Spain in the Davis Cup Finals one last time before hanging up his racquet for good

Haresh Ramchandani

October 10, 2024

“Losing him, in a certain way, is going to be difficult for us” – Alcaraz on Nadal’s retirement

The Spaniard's retirement news took centre stage on Shanghai where the world's top two players shared their reactions

Haresh Ramchandani

October 11, 2024

Patrick Mouratoglou: “We no longer need to convince players to come to UTS”

UTS Nîmes will take place on 4 and 5 April 2025 in the Arènes de Nîmes. It will be the second stage of the UTS Tour after Guadalajara

Jérémy Baudu

October 9, 2024

“Seems that it was only my fault” – Sinner’s ex-physio on doping scandal

Jannik Sinner tested positive for Clostebol during the Indian Wells Open in March this year

Ayush Vashistha

October 13, 2024

What’s next for Jannik Sinner after Wada’s decision to appeal his drugs case

An outline of the next steps as Sinner's case heads to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Simon Cambers

September 29, 2024

October 17, 1975: The day Jimmy Connors finally made his Davis Cup debut

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1975, Jimmy Connors finally stepped on to the court to represent the United States in Davis Cup competition

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 17, 2024

October 17, 1982: The day Jimmy Connors had the chair umpire removed

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On October 17, 1982, an angry Jimmy Connors had the umpire replaced in a semi-final match in Sydney, but still lost

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 17, 2024