Tennis

Alexander Zverev cannot claim the world number one ranking after the China Open in Beijing or the upcoming Shanghai Masters, with reports that the German player’s earliest opportunity to overtake current leader Jannik Sinner will come at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The Defeat to Novak Djokovic and Missed Ranking Milestone Alexander Zverev’s hopes … Read more

Nearly 500 Athletes Gather for the First 20th Army Corps Physical Education and Sports Festival in Vietnam Nearly 500 athletes and coaches from 47 military units, agencies, and enterprises gathered for the opening ceremony of the inaugural 20th Army Corps Physical Education and Sports Festival, vietnam.vn reported. Representing roughly 8,000 workers, staff, and officers across … Read more

Alex de Minaur meets Hubert Hurkacz in the Beijing semifinals following an arduous week of grueling matches and physical struggles for both players on the hard courts. Defending semifinal points from last year, Alex de Minaur has battled through a tight opening win against Mariano Navone followed by back-to-back three-set battles against Quentin Halys and … Read more

Paraguayan tennis player Leyla Brítez Risso captured her second professional title by defeating Mexico’s top-seeded Ana Sofía Sánchez 6-4, 6-4 at the ITF W15 tournament in Trelew, Argentina, according to reports from abc.com.py and latribuna.com.py. The straight-sets victory in the Patagonia region extended Brítez Risso’s winning streak to ten matches, building directly upon her previous … Read more

As the Asian Games draw crowds across Nagoya and Kei Nishikori plays his final tournament matches in Tokyo, a tennis coach based in Nagoya has chosen to spend a rare weekend away from the courts entirely. Nagoya Venues Draw Local Crowds While Training Continues Regional athletic schedules have driven local interest to a peak. Students … Read more

Novak Djokovic advanced to the singles semifinals of the China Open in Beijing on Oct. 4, defeating world No. 2 Alexander Zverev of Germany 2-1 (4-6, 6-4, 6-4), according to reports from South Korea. Djokovic Extends Beijing Winning Streak Against Zverev The 39-year-old Serbian star overcame a first-set deficit against Zverev’s powerful play to secure … Read more

“Sometimes you see the ball and think: I will take this ball there — and then you come a second late. That is the hardest part.” Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court nearly two years after ending his professional career, admitting that adjusting to his altered movement and timing proved to be the most … Read more

Lionel Messi has drawn global praise from football legends and elite athletes across a 21-year span, according to international sports coverage detailing tributes from figures such as Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Pep Guardiola. From his senior international debut for Argentina on August 17, 2005, in Budapest against Hungary up to scheduled international fixtures in Buenos … Read more

The 2026 Hubei Bank Jingshan Tennis Open concluded on October 4 at the Jingshan International Tennis Center central court in Jingmen, Hubei province, bringing a nine-day run of professional matches to a close, local reports show. Four Divisions Crown Champions Across Nine Days The tournament featured 134 professional players representing 18 countries and regions across … Read more