Tennis Majors

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 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

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

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

“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

Gauff qualifies for WTA Finals after spoiler, Rybakina, Pegula, Paolini also make the cut

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

Ayush Vashistha

October 15, 2024

Sinner denies Djokovic the century, wins the Shanghai Masters title

Novak Djokovic failed to earn his 100th ATP Tour-level trophy as Jannik Sinner prevailed over him in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday

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

Sabalenka completes three-peat in Wuhan by defeating Zheng

Aryna Sabalenka won the Wuhan trophy by overcoming Zheng in a three-setter on Sunday

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

“Only thing that will shut people up” – Kyrgios to hunt for a Grand Slam title on comeback

Nick Kyrgios is already a Major winner in doubles, having bagged the 2022 Australian Open title with compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis

Ayush Vashistha

October 14, 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

Tributes pour in as all-time great Rafael Nadal announces retirement

The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced in an emotional video message that he will retire after this November's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga

Jamie Malachy

October 10, 2024

“A special day for all tennis fans” – Swiatek and Sabalenka pay tribute to Nadal

Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka paid tribute to Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard announced his retirement

Adrien Guyot

October 11, 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

Gasquet announces retirement after Roland-Garros 2025

In an interview with L'Equipe, the French player announced his decision to stop competing after the Parisian Grand Slam next year

Lucas Morlier

October 10, 2024

End of an era as Wimbledon switches to electronic line calling from 2025

The move means the French Open is the only one of the four Grand Slams still using line judges

Simon Cambers

October 9, 2024

“That is not who I am” – Tiafoe apologises for abusive tirade against official in Shanghai

Frances Tiafoe lashed out at chair umpire during his third-round loss to Russian Roman Safiullin at Shanghai Masters on Tuesday

Ayush Vashistha

October 9, 2024

Sinner drugs case: CAS commences proceedings in WADA appeal

"WADA requests CAS to impose a sanction of a period of ineligibility between one and two years on the Athlete"

Ayush Vashistha

October 6, 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

Djokovic slams tennis ‘system’ amid Sinner-WADA case: “Too many bodies involved”

"We have a system that is not working well"

Ayush Vashistha

October 3, 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