Tennis

Pain Forces Early Exit in Beijing China’s top-ranked star Zheng Qinwen saw her return to the WTA Tour cut short on Monday, retiring midway through her China Open third-round clash with Czech No. 26 seed Linda Noskova. The reigning Olympic champion, playing her first event since undergoing right elbow surgery in July, battled through two […]

Beijing — Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has publicly apologized after making an inappropriate remark toward spectators during his second-round victory at the China Open. The 23-year-old was caught on camera venting frustration during a tense match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, where he shouted: “these (expletive) Chinese are always coughing.” His comments, triggered by repeated

Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience on Thursday at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, defeating Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 despite an alarming ankle injury and a rain delay in his Tokyo debut. The 22-year-old Spaniard, top seed and World No. 1, faced a tense moment midway through the first set when he stumbled backward

Taylor Fritz survived a stern test in his Japan Open 2025 opener, edging past Canadian qualifier Gabriel Diallo in a three-set thriller that went the distance in Tokyo. Despite arriving as the No. 2 seed behind Carlos Alcaraz and riding high from an impressive Laver Cup showing, the American admitted he struggled with fatigue and

Taylor Fritz overcame a stern opening-round test at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships on Thursday, edging Canada’s Gabriel Diallo 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(3) in a two-hour, nine-minute battle. The victory kept alive his push to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 and headlined a successful day for American players in Tokyo. Fritz digs

The race to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025 in Jeddah heated up last week as Learner Tien, Dino Prizmic and Shang Juncheng all registered crucial wins on the ATP Tour. Their strong performances in Hangzhou and Chengdu not only boosted their confidence but also improved their chances of securing a ticket to

The 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo is shaping up for some thrilling matchups, with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz potentially facing off again after their recent Laver Cup showdown. The ATP 500 tournament features a 32-player singles draw with eight seeds and no first-round byes. Top Seeds and Key Absences

The 2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is ready to return to Tokyo’s Ariake Tennis Forest Park from September 24 to 30, featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players in a thrilling ATP 500 event. Fans can expect high-octane action as World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, US Open finalist Taylor Fritz, and other leading

Fresh off Team World’s champagne-filled celebrations in San Francisco, the Laver Cup is already looking ahead to its next chapter. The 2026 edition will take place in London from September 25–27, marking the first time the tournament has ever returned to the same city. A Venue Steeped in Tennis History When the event last visited

Andre Agassi has always had a flair for the dramatic, and his first stint as Team World captain at the Laver Cup 2025 proved no different. The American legend guided his squad to a thrilling 15-9 victory over Team Europe at San Francisco’s Chase Center, securing the title in his debut year on the sidelines.