Tennis

Nadal undergoes hand surgery to relieve pain

BARCELONA, Spain -- Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said Friday.The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who...

Newest Aussie star set for huge grand slam seeding boost as Aus Open villain snubs 2026 event

Injured Danish star Holger Rune will be the only notable absentee from the 2026 Australian Open men’s field,...

Alcaraz, other stars play exhibition at Marlins’ park

MIAMI -- Carlos Alcaraz wanted to play in front of an energetic crowd at the inaugural Miami Invitational.The...

Russian Potapova switches allegiance to Austria

VIENNA -- Russian-born Anastasia Potapova has switched allegiance to Austria, clearing a path for the 51st-ranked player to...

Hundreds gather to mourn tennis star Pietrangeli

ROME -- Hundreds of people paid their final respects to Nicola Pietrangeli days after the tennis great died...

Kyrgios: Pressure is on ahead of ‘Battle of Sexes’

SYDNEY -- As confident as he is about defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the so-called "Battle of the Sexes" next month, Nick Kyrgios admits to...

‘Something has really changed’: Kyrgios reveals ‘miracle’ recovery with sights on Aus Open return

Nick Kyrgios said Thursday his long-term knee injury had suddenly improved, giving him hopes of a “miracle” comeback in time for the Australian Open...

‘No-one gives a f***’: Tennis roasts Kyrgios vs women’s world No.1 clash as odd rules revealed

Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on December 28 in Dubai in a “Battle of the Sexes” tennis showdown, but the format has been...

Defending champ Gauff rebounds at WTA Finals

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Defending champion Coco Gauff revived her chances of advancing at the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Jasmine...

Sabalenka rolls at WTA Finals; Pegula tops Gauff

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka put on a dominant serving display in her opening match at the WTA Finals, producing 10 aces...

Sinner sinks Shelton to book Paris semifinal spot

PARIS -- Jannik Sinner dismissed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time Friday and move closer to...