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Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner is a highly accomplished Italian professional tennis player, currently ranked World No. 1. He made his professional breakthrough in 2019, winning the ATP Next Gen Finals. Sinner’s notable achievements include winning the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025, the US Open in 2024, and the ATP Finals in 2024. He also led Italy to two Davis Cup titles. Known for his aggressive baseline play, powerful groundstrokes, particularly his heavy backhand, and exceptional agility, Sinner demonstrates remarkable discipline and composure on court. His expertise lies in converting defensive positions into attacking opportunities.

Carlos Alcaraz (right) and Novak Djokovic last played each other in the semifinals of the US Open in September 2025, when Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 on his way to winning the title. Photo: AFP

Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Australian Open

Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final

30 Jan 2026 - 11:09PM

Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match

30 Jan 2026 - 5:59PM

Australian Open

Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

30 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM

Australian Open

Australian Open: China’s Wang makes 4th round, heat saves Sinner, Djokovic’s 400th

Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out.

24 Jan 2026 - 8:32PM

Australian Open

China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins

Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five.

22 Jan 2026 - 7:30PM

Australian Open

Osaka claims stylish win, China’s Wang, Wu progress to second round

Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bids farewell to Melbourne Park, Jannik Sinner strolls on after France’s Hugo Gaston retires after 68 minutes.

20 Jan 2026 - 10:05PM

Former world number one Naomi Osaka emerged at Rod Laver Arena clutching a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and veil. Photo: dpa

Australian Open

Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches

Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out.

18 Jan 2026 - 10:09PM

Australian Open

Jay Chou out early at ‘One Point Slam’ as amateur stuns Sinner on way to winning

Mandarin pop idol among celebrity wild cards in 48-strong field for Australian Open warm-up event that also starred the top professionals.

15 Jan 2026 - 8:44AM

Australian Open

Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event

The singer, who has committed to donating all his winnings to charity, admits he is nervous about losing quickly or failing to touch the ball.

13 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM

Jay Chou will play in the event on Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday with a wild card. Photo: Instagram@jaychou

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Jerry Shang casts doubt on Hong Kong return, Bublik rues loss of easy matches

Chinese star suffers with sore throat during defeat after injury withdrawal last year, Marcos Giron through to face No 2 seed Bublik.

9 Jan 2026 - 9:26PM

Alexander Bublik unleashes a forehand during his victory over Jerry Shang. Photo: Elson Li

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Impressive Borges ends ex-world No 3 Marin Cilic’s Hong Kong Open campaign

Portuguese says he plans to use the break in his schedule to ‘see a little bit of Hong Kong’ before refocusing on his quarter-final.

7 Jan 2026 - 9:44PM

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

31 Dec 2025 - 1:15PM

ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

26 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (right) finished the year with the ATP Finals trophy while Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was runner-up. Photo: Reuters

Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

Olympic champion to play in A$1 million sudden-death exhibition event after months out with elbow injury.

24 Dec 2025 - 6:41PM

Zheng Qinwen will attempt another comeback in Melbourne next month. Photo: EPA

Icons and Influencers

Legacy of Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani honoured at inaugural Franca Fund Gala

Co-hosted by Anna Wintour, the event included a fundraising auction and drew guests including Gisele Bündchen and Miuccia Prada.

24 Nov 2025 - 5:17PM

Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

3 Nov 2025 - 3:38PM

ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

7 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM

World No 2 Jannik Sinner (right) retired from his third-round match against the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor (left) at the Shanghai Masters with severe cramp. Photo: AFP

ATP

Tennis authorities ‘favouring Sinner, Alcaraz’, says Zverev, echoing Federer

Matching comments made by the 20-time grand slam winner, German says court surfaces in tournaments give an advantage to the top players.

4 Oct 2025 - 8:15PM

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic heading to China as he confirms return to action in Shanghai

The 24-time major winner says best-of-three-sets matches give him better chance against top two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

24 Sep 2025 - 5:48PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

22 Sep 2025 - 8:43PM

Zheng Qinwen has been out of action since elbow surgery in July. Photo: Xinhua

US Open (tennis)

Carlos Alcaraz outshines Jannik Sinner to claim second US Open title

The Spaniard’s win lifts him back to top of world rankings as he displaces Italy’s Sinner and takes his grand slam trophy haul to six.

8 Sep 2025 - 9:26AM

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in their men’s singles final at the US Open in New York on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

US Open (tennis)

Controversial new US Open mixed doubles event draws plenty of criticism

Jack Draper called new format an ‘exhibition’ but US$1 million prize pot on offer for winners has players dreaming.

20 Aug 2025 - 4:23PM

Wellness

Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form

Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.

20 Jul 2025 - 8:15AM

Wimbledon

Sinner not celebrating Wimbledon progress after Dimitrov injury heartbreak

Jannik Sinner was two sets down when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw with injury.

8 Jul 2025 - 9:55AM

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen: Wimbledon defeat ‘just another match I lost on grass’

Fifth seed knocked out in first round for the third year running, but says she won’t let it ‘get in my head’.

2 Jul 2025 - 10:28AM

China’s Zheng Qinwen walks off the court after losing her first-round match to Katerina Siniakova. Photo: Reuters

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

26 Jun 2025 - 2:24PM

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