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Nick Kyrgios, seen here at the Brisbane International tournament in December 2024, has won seven ATP singles titles and rose to a high of world No 13 in 2016. Photo: AFP
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Australia’s Nick Kyrgios admits ‘huge mistake’ after failing test for cocaine

Wimbledon finalist, provisionally suspended after testing positive after an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June, takes ‘full responsibility’.

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Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from WTA, ATP events

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

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Tennis players’ group says arm injuries up over 100%, calls for shorter season

Big-name withdrawals from Canadian Open again shine spotlight on sport’s lengthy calendar and impact on players’ health.

Novak Djokovic waves to spectators after losing his Wimbledon men’s semi-final against Jannik Sinner. Both have opted to skip the Canadian Open. Photo: Reuters
Novak Djokovic waves to spectators after losing his Wimbledon men’s semi-final against Jannik Sinner. Both have opted to skip the Canadian Open. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

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Coleman Wong’s dream run at ATP event comes to an end with semi-final loss

Wong, who became the first city player to enter world top 100 on Thursday, bows out to opponent who was also playing first ATP semi-final.

Coleman Wong went down in straights sets to Arthur Gea of France at the Mifel Open on Friday. Photo: EPA
Coleman Wong went down in straights sets to Arthur Gea of France at the Mifel Open on Friday. Photo: EPA
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Wong makes double slice of history, into top 100 and first ATP Tour semi-final

Coleman Wong beats Jenson Brooksby in straight sets to reach the last four of the Mifel Open in Mexico.

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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong close to top 100 after beating top seed at ATP 250 event

Comeback win over world No 12 Jiri Lehecka at Mifel Open is ‘another level’, says Wong, who now faces American Jenson Brooksby in last eight.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala stuns Zheng Qinwen in Washington Open debut

Another Chinese player, Wang Xinyu, fared better, saving three set points to beat 17-year-old American qualifier Julieta Pareja.

Alexandra Eala made global headlines earlier this month after beating Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to become the first Philippines player to reach the last 16 of a grand slam. Photo: AFP
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Canadian Open raises concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic withdraw

Absence ⁠of top players from ATP 1000 events, especially at this stage of season, has become ⁠broader issue for tennis, says event’s director.

Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from Montreal was noteworthy, given the world No 1 had chance to claim all nine ATP 1000 titles in a single ‌season, having won the first five. Photo: Xinhua
Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from Montreal was noteworthy, given the world No 1 had chance to claim all nine ATP 1000 titles in a single ‌season, having won the first five. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng Qinwen claims first WTA Tour last 8 spot in a year at Athens Open

Hubei native, who says she is happy with her improved form, needs to win tournament for chance of entry into main draw of US Open next month.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

Zheng Qinwen of China, here at Wimbledon, is competing in her 11th tournament of the season at the Athens Open. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

Guo ⁠Hanyu and Kristina ⁠Mladenovic triumph in Wimbledon women’s doubles

Chinese and French pair beat second seeds Gabriela ⁠Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani to claim their first major title together.

Chinese and French duo Guo ⁠Hanyu and Kristina ⁠Mladenovic only paired up earlier this year. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese and French duo Guo ⁠Hanyu and Kristina ⁠Mladenovic only paired up earlier this year. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

Sinner beats Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after marathon battle

The win placed Italy’s Sinner in rare company as the 10th man in ‌the professional era to successfully defend the title.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Linda Noskova reveals secret ingredients in emotional title success

The 21-year-old recovers from second set collapse to beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova and claim first grand slam honour.

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Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner inspired by beaten Novak Djokovic, ready for Zverev

Italian aiming to retain crown on Sunday following semi-final dismantling of seven-time champion.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic share a hug after the Italian’s Wimbledon semi-final victory. Photo: Reuters
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic share a hug after the Italian’s Wimbledon semi-final victory. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

From Martina to Muchova: all-Czech Wimbledon final continues nation’s rich legacy

Linda Noskova or Karolina Muchova will be third Czech female champion at the All England Club in four years, joining several legends.

Wimbledon

Djokovic holds off Father Time to face Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals again

Friday’s match will be third time in four years the Serbian, who is chasing his 25th grand slam title, and the holder have met at this stage.

Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in final.

Alexander Zverev, here savouring his quarter-final win over Taylor Fritz, is unfazed by the prospect of meeting home favourite Arthur Fery on Centre Court. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out

Djokovic’s victory over Russia’s Roman Safiullin took the Serb past Roger Federer to 106 men’s match-wins at the grass-court grand slam.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against Russia’s Roman Safiullin on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against Russia’s Roman Safiullin on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Osaka shows off new look before easy win; China’s Zhang is ousted

Japanese 14th seed makes another fashion statement before straight-sets win while Chinese doubles specialist Zhang loses to 10th seed.

Wimbledon

China’s Zheng suffers first-round Wimbledon exit for fourth straight year

Compatriots Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu fare better, advancing to the second round where both will play top-15 women’s players.

Wimbledon

Djokovic sees off inspired Wu to reach Wimbledon second round

China’s Wu raised his level to snatch the second ‌set and kept up the pressure before Djokovic broke him and edged ahead ⁠in the contest.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the men’s singles match against Wu Yibing of China at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Monday. Photo: AP
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