Spanish tennis player who returned from wrist injury at US Open, reached quarter-finals before losing to Ben Shelton.
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… Sinner – who has now won his past 10 matches against Zverev – is the 10th man to retain the Wimbledon men’s trophy since the Open era began in 1968. “Jannik, I don’t really like you any more,” joked Zverev, who will move above the injured Carlos Alcaraz to second in the world ran …
Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon titleJoy Online
… Jodar is second on the tour for break points converted, his 44.7% putting him ahead of compatriot Carlos Alcaraz (43.6%). …
Spain’s new Rafa eyes grass-court success in year of firstsJoy Online
… He led Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one in the 2024 French Open final but it was the Spaniard who ended up lifting his first Coupe des Mousquetaires. …
‘I had the best and worst moments of my life here’ – ZverevJoy Online
… World number three Zverev is the first man other than Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz to win a Grand Slam singles title since 2023. …
Zverev beats Cobolli in tense Paris final for first Grand SlamJoy Online
… He came up short against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open final, despite leading by two sets to one, and has fallen three times in the Paris last four alone. …
Zverev to face Mensik after ending Jodar runJoy Online
… Spanish players have won 18 French Open men’s titles in the past 24 years – after victories for Rafael Nadal (14), Carlos Alcaraz (2), Albert Costa and Juan Carlos Ferrero Another formative experience was competing at the ATP Next Gen Finals – for the world’s best players aged un …
Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland GarrosDaily Guide
… It is a bitterly disappointing way to exit the tournament for Sinner, whose favourite tag was enhanced further with defending champion and great rival Carlos Alcaraz missing with injury. …
Sinner Out Of French Open In Second RoundJoy Online
Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year’s Wimbledon because of a wrist injury. …
Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injuryJoy Online
… With his generational rival Carlos Alcaraz injured, and most of the top 10 floundering, Sinner goes to Roland Garros as the heaviest favourite since the great Rafael Nadal. …
Sinner speeds into history with Rome winJoy Online
… With the nearest rival, Carlos Alcaraz, injured and a host of other top seeds already out of the draw, it is difficult to see who will stop him. …
Resolute Gauff avoids Rome exit – but must improveNovak Djokovic won his 102nd career title after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7–6, 0–1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one singles title in 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) ahead of him in all-time singles titles.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career title after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7–6, 0–1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one singles title in 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) ahead of him in all-time singles titles.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his career at the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the final while trailing 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old Serb extended his unbeaten streak at the tournament to 34 matches, winning his seventh China Open title.
7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final with Djokovic leading 7-6 (7-3), 0-1. The 39-year-old, who is 21 years into a streak of winning at least one singles title annually, now trails only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in all-time singles titles.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career singles title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one title for 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer ahead of him on the all-time singles titles list.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during a backhand swipe in annoyance. Medvedev apologized to the spectator, saying he was trying to get in touch to apologize in person.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 on the final day of the Laver Cup in London, helping Team Europe secure their sixth title with a 13-match tally. Zverev said it was his first Laver Cup win in two years and praised Team Europe's team chemistry.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 on the final day to lead Team Europe to their sixth Laver Cup victory at London's O2 Arena. Zverev had bounced back from a day-two defeat, with earlier wins by Alcaraz and the doubles pair Cobolli and Mensik securing the 13 points needed to win.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 in the US Open final to claim his second Grand Slam singles title after winning the French Open earlier this year. The victory came against the American home favorite Shelton, who was seeking to become the first American man to win a major singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open title, redeeming his devastating loss to Dominic Thiem in 2020 when he had served for the match. The German is now a two-time Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open in June.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old eighth seed will face top-seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, snapping Alcaraz's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinals, guaranteeing an American man in Sunday's final.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Frances Tiafoe defeated fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6 (10-6) in a quarter-final comeback, recovering from two sets and a break down to reach his third US Open semi-final in five years. The 22-year-old Michelsen was competing in his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the US Open fourth round, advancing to the last eight in just his fourth competitive singles match after a four-month injury absence. The 23-year-old Spaniard has dropped only one set so far and extended his Grand Slam match win streak to 18.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Alcaraz made his singles return after 139 days sidelined with a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 at the US Open. The Spanish player said he felt great competing again and was hitting at his normal level despite wearing a compression sleeve.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic, seeded fourth, lost to Argentina's Mariano Navone 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the US Open first round and broke down in tears afterward. It marked the 39-year-old's first opening-round loss at Flushing Meadows and his first first-round exit at a Grand Slam since 2006.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Novak Djokovic, seeded fourth, lost to Argentina's Mariano Navone 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the US Open first round, breaking down in tears during the deciding set. The 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion struggled physically throughout the match and was overcome by emotion afterward.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Venus and Serena Williams have been handed a wildcard entry to play doubles together at the US Open, their first Grand Slam pairing in four years since the 2022 US Open. The two-time women's doubles champions reunited in Cincinnati in August before losing in three sets.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Venus and Serena Williams have been handed a wildcard entry to play doubles together at the US Open, their first Grand Slam pairing in four years. The American sisters, two-time winners of the women's doubles title at the US Open, last competed together at the 2022 US Open.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams partnered in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles format, with about 15,000 spectators in Arthur Ashe Stadium. They won their opening match 5-3 4-1 against Great Britain's Lloyd Glasspool and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe but later fell in the quarter-finals.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles this week. The pair have been given a wildcard into the main draw following the format's revamp to include singles stars and attract more attention.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper have both withdrawn from the US Open through injury. Sinner is dealing with a knee problem after not playing competitively since winning Wimbledon in July, while Draper has pulled out due to a long-term arm injury affecting his left serving arm.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic, aged 39 and tied with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam singles titles with 24, says he feels he is "imprisoning" himself with constant self-doubt and a drive to be better. In a new Amazon documentary, Djokovic describes himself as "the number one doubter" and notes he is "always looking to be more – better, faster, stronger," while his wife Jelena observes he "carries that burden that he's never enough."
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to play at the US Open after missing four months with a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. The 23-year-old, who won the Australian Open in January to become the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles, has not played competitively since 14 April.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Venus Williams, 46, has been given a wildcard entry for the US Open singles tournament beginning 30 August, 29 years after first playing in New York. Sister Serena, 44, who returned to tennis in June after a four-year absence, could potentially still join her with one remaining wildcard spot.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury but expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last month and has not played since.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, raising concerns about his fitness for the U.S. Open title defence later this month. The seven-times Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April and may only have the Winston-Salem Open to regain match fitness before the U.S. Open.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, which starts 11 August, due to an ongoing wrist injury sustained since the Barcelona Open in April. He had planned to use the tournament to prepare for defending his US Open title on 30 August.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon crown, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final to claim his fifth Grand Slam title. Sinner, 24, becomes the first Italian and only the tenth man to successfully defend a Wimbledon singles title in the professional era.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final, and said the victory felt especially rewarding after his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open last month. The 24-year-old credited intensive training blocks in the build-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam for his triumph, his fifth major title.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →