
Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati, US Open comeback in doubt
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati due to a lingering wrist injury, disrupting his season. With no match play since April, this setback casts significant doubt on his US Open preparation, where he is the defending champion.

“There wasn’t going to be a miracle”: Auger-Aliassime forced out of Montreal
Félix Auger-Aliassime's home tournament in Montreal is over before it began. The Canadian star withdrew from the National Bank Open due to a back injury sustained in training, sharing his raw disappointment and concern for the upcoming US Open. A tough blow for the local favourite.

Griekspoor stuns Zverev as Montreal’s Masters 1000 field is stripped of its seeds
Tallon Griekspoor's upset win over top seed Alexander Zverev capped a day of carnage in Montreal, where the withdrawals of Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic and Auger-Aliassime, plus upset losses for Flavio Cobolli, Andrey Rublev and Taylor Fritz, left the ATP's Top 5 completely absent from the Masters 1000 event's round of 16.
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PTPA threatens defamation lawsuit against Andy Roddick’s ‘Served’ podcast in newly surfaced letter
Acceptance the hardest thing for Novak Djokovic to deal with
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Tsitsipas says coaching change should have come sooner, wishes his father were more like Shelton’s
Stefanos Tsitsipas said his coaching overhaul with Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou came too late, and admitted he wishes his relationship with his father mirrored the one Ben Shelton has with his.
“There wasn’t going to be a miracle”: Auger-Aliassime forced out of Montreal
Félix Auger-Aliassime’s home tournament in Montreal is over before it began. The Canadian star withdrew from the National Bank Open due to a back injury sustained in training, sharing his raw disappointment and concern for the upcoming US Open. A tough blow for the local favourite.
Fritz’s Washington high ends with a thud in Montreal
Just 48 hours after lifting the Washington title, Taylor Fritz crashed out of the National Bank Open in his opening match, the No 7 seed beaten 7-5, 6-3 by Argentina’s Thiago Agustin Tirante.
Rusty but resilient, Fils fights past Svajda in Montreal return
Playing for the first time since the hip scare that ended his Washington week, Arthur Fils shook off the rust to beat Zachary Svajda 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 and reach the third round in Montreal. Tentative early and briefly unravelling – a smashed racket and a lost second set – the No 18 seed found his devastating forehand to win 19 of the last 22 points.
Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati, US Open comeback in doubt
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati due to a lingering wrist injury, disrupting his season. With no match play since April, this setback casts significant doubt on his US Open preparation, where he is the defending champion.
Shang saves five match points to stun Rublev in Montreal epic
Saving five match points from 2-5 down in the decider, Juncheng “Jerry” Shang stunned No 10 seed Andrey Rublev 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) in Montreal. Ranked No 270 and only three matches into his comeback from March foot surgery, the 21-year-old became the first Chinese man to reach the third round here in the Open Era.
Ageless Monfils rewrites Montreal history at 39
At 39, in the final season of a glittering career, Gael Monfils beat Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday night to reach the second round in Montreal — and became the oldest man to win a match at the Canadian Open since Pancho Gonzales in 1970.
Fritz survives Jodar scare to end his title drought in Washington
Taylor Fritz finally secured his first title of 2026 at the Mubadala DC Open, overcoming a spirited challenge from teenage sensation Rafael Jodar (7-6, 6-4). The American world No 10 clinched the trophy in a dramatic final, denying Jodar a historic win and ending his own frustrating run of three consecutive final losses this season.
“Oh my god”: Eala stuns Pegula to become first Filipina WTA champion in Washington
Alexandra Eala fought back to beat top seed and former champion Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in a rain-hit, two-day final at the Mubadala DC Open, becoming the first player from the Philippines ever to win a WTA title – running away with the decider for the loss of a single game and rising to a projected career-high World No 20.
“Hopefully they won’t do that to us”: Washington doubles champions voice fear over ATP’s proposed cuts spreading to WTA
Aldila Sutjiadi and Erin Routliffe, fresh off winning the Washington doubles title, said they feared the ATP’s proposed cuts to doubles draws and prize money could eventually spread to the WTA, even as they welcomed a separate push to mic up doubles players for fans.
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EXCLUSIVES & LONG READS
“Like Guga and Roger, I want to be someone people admire for his tennis and for his charisma” – Joao Fonseca on his UTS Rio debut
Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.
“It was a dream come true” – Guto Miguel downs childhood idol Kyrgios in Sudden Death
Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.
In the biggest moments, Jannik Sinner’s mind is free. All the work has been done
After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.
‘I’m taking the big one’: the cold water, the towel and the choices that decided an all-Czech Wimbledon final
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova each laid bare the private choices, freezes and resets that shaped their all-Czech Wimbledon final, from a bathroom sink to a forehand neither will forget.
Acceptance the hardest thing for Novak Djokovic to deal with
The 24-time grand slam champion continues to play amazing tennis, especially at the four grand slams, but at 39, he knows it’s getting harder and harder to win the biggest titles and take his major tally to a record-extending 25
“You create the best humans”: Sandra Zaniewska, the coach who set Marta Kostyuk free
Before she meets Linda Nosková in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Thursday, Marta Kostyuk owes her rise to a coach who refused to change her. Sandra Zaniewska, once a No. 142 who was never let be herself, now builds players by doing the opposite. She told her story to Tennis Majors.
The heat has already changed the grass at Wimbledon, and the second week looks like uncharted territory
London’s record heat has already changed Wimbledon’s grass courts, altering their speed and bounce. With a potential second heatwave, Novak Djokovic and Patrick Mouratoglou warn of unprecedented conditions and physical toll, making the decisive second week highly unpredictable.
“Give us a little time”: Roland-Garros plays down boycott fears as prize-money talks roll on
Roland-Garros leaders Amélie Mauresmo and Gilles Moretton have addressed player unrest regarding prize money, playing down initial boycott fears. They insist talks are progressing, focusing on a fair percentage of revenues and welfare contributions, particularly for lower-ranked players, while acknowledging the need for more time.
Yes Zverev is attacking more than ever – you wouldn’t know it, but the data does
Alexander Zverev’s aggression is often unnoticed, yet highly effective. Stats reveal a significant shift towards ending points faster and dictating rallies earlier. This subtle evolution makes him a quiet, but powerful, force on court, redefining his playing style.
“How many times do I have to say it?”: at Roland-Garros, the elephant in the room is the open draw
The Roland-Garros men’s draw is wide open following the exits of Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, setting the stage for a new Grand Slam champion. Players like Alexander Zverev downplay this unique opportunity, but Casper Ruud offers a more candid perspective on the situation. We asked the five biggest names left.
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Mouratoglou : « In Rio, our players lived a once-in-a lifetime experience »
Patrick Mouratoglou, founder and chairman of UTS, reflects on the key takeaways from the Rio de Janeiro event, which created intense pressure for non-Brazilian players – yet American Brandon Nakashima still prevailed.
Nakashima claims UTS Rio title in dominant final, defeats 17-year old prospect Guto Miguel 3-0
Brandon Nakashima clinched the UTS Rio title, sweeping Guto Miguel 3-0 in a dominant final performance. Nakashima’s clinical consistency proved decisive against the 17-year-old Brazilian phenom, who nonetheless enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching the final with impressive wins over top players.
“Like Guga and Roger, I want to be someone people admire for his tennis and for his charisma” – Joao Fonseca on his UTS Rio debut
Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.
Fonseca’s home debut at UTS ends in Kyrgios sweep as Guto Miguel eyes Final Four run
Joao Fonseca’s first UTS appearance produced a home win and an elimination on the same night, as Nick Kyrgios closed out Melee’s group stage with a statement 3-0 win. Guto Miguel, 17, now carries Rio’s hopes into Saturday’s Final Four.
“It was a dream come true” – Guto Miguel downs childhood idol Kyrgios in Sudden Death
Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.
Guto Miguel claims maiden pro win on the big stage, downing Kyrgios in Sudden Death
Guto Miguel, 17-year old and playing in front of his home crowd, beat former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios 3-2 in Sudden Death at UTS Rio de Janeiro, saving six quarter points along the way for the first big-stage win of his professional career.
Nakashima erases Cerúndolo’s early charge to win on Rio debut
Brandon Nakashima d. Francisco Cerúndolo (1) 3-1 (13-11, 10-18, 16-15, 12-11). Nakashima wins his UTS debut, closing two single-point deciders after Cerúndolo’s dominant second quarter; he next faces Guto Miguel on Friday.
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LA28 Olympics unbelievable schedule: Wimbledon to Carson in three days
With only three days between the end of Wimbledon 2028 and the start of play in Carson, the sport’s elite face an unprecedented turnaround that threatens twenty years of growing commitment to Olympic tennis.
July 16, 2017: The day Roger Federer won his eighth Wimbledon title
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, July 16, 2017, Roger Federer won his eighth Wimbledon title and became the oldest ever men’s champion.
In the biggest moments, Jannik Sinner’s mind is free. All the work has been done
After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.
July 13, 2019: The day Simona Halep dealt Serena Williams her heaviest Grand Slam final loss
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, July 13, 2019, Simona Halep won the Wimbledon title, inflicting on Serena Williams her heaviest defeat in a Grand Slam final
Cahill: Sinner responded to Roland-Garros by working ‘his ass off’ and paying closer attention to heat management
Darren Cahill detailed the deliberate changes behind Jannik Sinner’s recovery from his shock Roland-Garros exit, from a revamped heat routine to the relentless work ethic that carried him through Wimbledon’s toughest early rounds.
“Masters 1000 events are incredibly important”: Sinner’s team response on speculation he may skip one this summer
Jannik Sinner’s coaching team says it has not yet planned the next stage of his bid for an unprecedented Masters 1000 sweep, even as a rearranged calendar gives them more room to manoeuvre before Montreal.
Sinner survives a marathon breaker and Zverev’s fall to keep his grip on Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title on Sunday, outlasting Alexander Zverev in a four-set final marked by a marathon opening tiebreak and a knee scare for the German runner-up.
Wimbledon 2026 men’s final: why Sinner can’t let Zverev be the sole winner of Alcaraz’s absence
Jannik Sinner enters the Wimbledon final knowing Alexander Zverev has already cashed in on Carlos Alcaraz’s absence with a Grand Slam title, and that only victory keeps him from being the season’s only man left empty-handed.
July 12, 2015: The day Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in a Wimbledon final, again
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, July 12, 2015, Novak Djokovic prevailed over Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row
‘I’m taking the big one’: the cold water, the towel and the choices that decided an all-Czech Wimbledon final
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova each laid bare the private choices, freezes and resets that shaped their all-Czech Wimbledon final, from a bathroom sink to a forehand neither will forget.
ALCARAZ x SINNER
Features on The NEW TWO reshaping tennis
In the biggest moments, Jannik Sinner’s mind is free. All the work has been done
After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.
“Things can go wrong very quickly”: Jannik Sinner and the fine line a title defence walks
Jannik Sinner survived two alarming falls and a bloodied foot to come from two sets to one down and beat Miomir Kecmanović in five, launching his Wimbledon title defence a month after his Roland-Garros heat collapse.
Writing his “own story” rather than “chasing records”: dominant Sinner pulls back from the legacy machinery in Rome
Jannik Sinner has broken Djokovic’s Masters 1000 record. He doesn’t want to talk about it. In front of his home crowd, the world No. 1 asks for the conversation to be about something else. Something trivial, or something greater? He hasn’t let us know clearly enough yet.
“When they come at me, no problem. When they come at my family – that bothers me”: Jannik Sinner on the price of being Italy’s biggest sports star
In a sport built on tennis parents who became inseparable from the story, Jannik Sinner is asking for the opposite. In Rome, he drew the line at his family.
“It’s Sinner who feels the difference, not me”: Zverev says Alcaraz’s absence changes nothing for the rest of the field before the French Open
“Jannik is really, really the heavy favourite. Carlos on clay, when he’s healthy, is equal or above him.” Zverev sets the order after his Rome third round win.
Sinner deflects favourite tag and pays tribute to Alcaraz after Roland-Garros withdrawal
Jannik Sinner brushed aside questions about his Roland-Garros favouritism and paid a heartfelt tribute to an injured Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.
Alcaraz withdraws from Rome and Roland-Garros after his latest wrist exams
The reigning Roland Garros champion will forfeit 3,000 ranking points as rival Jannik Sinner stands to benefit most from his absence.
Incredible dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner may not be the best thing for tennis, or them
The top two are almost 8,000 points ahead of No 3 Alexander Zverev and are mopping up every tile, but is it becoming too boring?
How Jannik Sinner turned a gruelling winter training block into the most dominant spring in tennis
Indian Wells. Miami. Monte Carlo. The world No. 1 didn’t just return from a sluggish start to the season – he came back and demolished the competition. Here is how he did it. Once upon a time in California…
Sinner seizes the throne: world No. 1 after defeating Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo final
A 7-6, 6-3 victory over the reigning champion ends Alcaraz’s 22-week reign at the top of the rankings, hands Sinner his 67th week at No. 1 —–and delivers his first title on clay at the highest level.
THE BIG THREE
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, forever in the tennis news
Murray reveals why Federer refused to practise with him – and why Djokovic and Nadal didn’t
Andy Murray has revealed that Roger Federer refused to practise with him once he broke onto the tour, contrasting the Swiss with Djokovic and Nadal, who trained willingly with their nearest rivals.
“A new reality I have to deal with”: Novak Djokovic’s quiet admission after Rome exit
Beaten in three sets by Dino Prizmic in his Rome opener, Novak Djokovic spoke with unusual directness about the physical reality he is now playing inside – and the choices that come with it.
Rafael Nadal already labels Carlos Alcaraz as a “legend”
Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.
“Legendary and historic: Djokovic salutes Alcaraz and Nadal in emotional final speech
Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.
Novak Djokovic: “This win almost equals winning a Grand Slam”
Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the “experts” who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.
Once blessed with computer-like recall, memories fading for Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and others
Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.
Federer in Melbourne: What the Legend Really Thinks About Alcaraz, Serena, and the ‘Lies’ of Tour Life (in 9 key quotes)
Roger Federer spoke at the Australian Open on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Opening Ceremony and exhibition match. Here are the 9 key takeaways from his press conference.
Djokovic severs ties with PTPA in major blow to player union
Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the PTPA, the breakaway union he co-founded in 2020, citing deep-seated concerns over transparency and governance.
Federer to Take Rod Laver arena for maiden Australian Open opening ceremony
Roger Federer returns to Melbourne for AO opening night exhibition alongside Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. He hasn’t played in Melbourne since 2020.
Nadal on his rivalry with the Big Three: ‘You end up appreciating your rivals’
Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview on his competitive yet respectful rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, stating that he has grown to appreciate his rivals and is proud of the shared history.
Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of fame’s class of 2026
Swiss legend Roger Federer will join tennis immortals at August ceremony.
Novak Djokovic becomes oldest ATP Tour champion with Athens victory
Novak Djokovic secured his 101st career title on Saturday, defeating Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a physically demanding 2-hour, 58-minute final at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens.
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August 5, 2012: The day Andy Murray turned the tables on Roger Federer to claim Olympic gold at Wimbledon
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we relive Andy Murray’s breakthrough trouncing of Roger Federer at the 2012 Olympic Games
August 4, 1973: The day the United States and Chile played one set for three hours and 45 minutes (the longest in Davis Cup history)
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1973 to recall the longest set ever played in Davis Cup history
August 3, 2012: The day Federer and Del Potro played an Olympic marathon at Wimbledon
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today we go back to 2012 to relive Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro’s epic semi-final at the 2012 Olympic Games
August 2, 1996: The day Lindsay Davenport locked down Olympic gold
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1996, American Lindsay Davenport won Olympic Gold in Atlanta and set the stage for a Hall of Fame career
August 1, 2002: The day Federer’s former coach Peter Carter passed away tragically
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2002, the life of the coach who shaped the formative years of 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer was cut short in a tragic accident
July 31, 2005: The day Andre Agassi won his final ATP title
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2005, Andre Agassi overcame the big-serving GIlles Muller to win the 60th singles title of his career
July 30, 1928: The day “The Four Musketeers” inaugurated Roland-Garros with a Davis Cup title
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1928, the Four Musketeers led France to the second of its six consecutive titles in the Davis Cup
July 29, 1974: The day Jimmy Connors became world No 1 for the first time
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1974, Jimmy Connors became only the third player to top the ATP rankings