January
The numbers that show Alex de Minaur is running out of time
An analysis of the past 50 years of tennis majors shows that winning after turning 26 is a rarity, but one player should give de Minaur hope.
November 2024
Nadal leaves court after two decades of epic wins and rivalries
The Spanish tennis legend has won a whopping 14 French Open championships alone and retires as one of the greatest men’s players in history.
October 2024
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to retire
“I leave with the absolute peace of mind of having given my best, of having made an effort in every way,” the Spanish superstar said.
September 2024
Popyrin remains upbeat after crashing out of US Open
Australia’s shooting star was unable to back up his mighty third-round win over the great Novak Djokovic, succumbing to his friend and foe Frances Tiafoe.
June 2024
Alcaraz joins all-time greats with French Open triumph
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to capture Grand Slams on all three surfaces after his epic French Open final win against Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
De Minaur’s gritty Paris bid ends in quarters
Alex De Minaur’s golden run at the French Open has come to an end, with the Australian losing in straight sets to German world no.4 Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic pulls out of French Open with knee injury
Novak Djokovic was diagnosed with a torn medial meniscus, ensuring that Jannik Sinner will become the new men’s world No.1.
‘I love the clay’: De Minaur floors Medvedev to reach quarters
Alex de Minaur says beating the Russian to become the first Australian man to make the French Open quarter-finals in two decades is the biggest win of his career.
May 2024
Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round
The loss to Alexander Zverev knocked the 14-time Roland Garros champion out of his favourite tournament.
January 2024
Why elite tennis could finally be at a tipping point
The potential for Saudi Arabian money to disrupt the game the same way as golf was upended in 2022 is putting the sport on notice. Many think change is overdue.
New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka beat Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in a match that mixed her thunderous best with some forgettable moments.
September 2023
Djokovic wins US Open for historic 24th grand slam
Using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile, an old man with new tricks emerged for a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory at Flushing Meadows.
July 2023
‘We’re human and make mistakes’: a Wimbledon line judge on AI’s rise
The men’s ATP Tour will replace human line judges by an electronic calling system – which uses a combination of cameras and AI technology – from 2025.
Alcaraz win starts a generational war in tennis
The young Spaniard is the standard-bearer of the next group of players who are supposed to move the sport beyond the era of the big three.
Venus’ record 24th Wimbledon ends at first hurdle
The five-time champion went down to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina after an early fall in the match hindered her movement.
June 2023
GOAT? Djokovic captures French Open and 23rd Grand Slam title
The Serbian powerhouse finally stands alone – ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket.
Swiatek reigns supreme at French Open
Poland’s Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on Parisian clay with a third French Open crown in the last four years.
Djokovic advances to French Open final after Alcaraz cramps up
Novak Djokovic will play his 34th grand slam final, his seventh at Roland Garros, where he lifted the Musketeers’ Cup twice.
May 2023
‘Say goodbye’: Injured Rafael Nadal reveals retirement plans
The “King of Clay” is tied with Novak Djokovic for the men’s record, with 22 Grand Slam singles titles. But the 37-year-old has suffered a string of injuries.
January 2023
Djokovic could break record set in 1972
Massively increased prizemoney and better sport science mean tennis players are sticking around for longer, says John Millman.