Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the China Open in Beijing with a 7:6 (7:1), 6:4 victory over British left-hander Cameron Norrie, arriving in the Chinese capital just two days after traveling from Europe, as reported by FAZ. The second-ranked German player admitted surprise at his own level given the jetlag and time zone differences, … Read more
Lola Barrau secured a bronze medal in women’s doubles at the European Beach Tennis Championships in Heraklion, Greece, recovering from a semifinal defeat, ladepeche.fr reported. Playing alongside Maïré Bray, the French duo defeated an opposing Spanish pair 7-5, 6-7, 10-3 in the third-place playoff last weekend. Semifinal Heartbreak on the Greek Sand The path to … Read more
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Alexander Zverev holds the top spot in the ATP Race with 8,700 points as the professional tennis tour shifts into its decisive final stretch following the Laver Cup. The battle for the remaining qualification slots for the ATP Finals in Turin intensifies as players prepare for a grueling series of hard-court tournaments across Asia and … Read more
Alexander Zverev Faces Clearer Path at China Open Following Early Exits Alexander Zverev enters the ATP tournament in Beijing in the night session from Wednesday, September 30, to Thursday, October 1, facing a draw that has opened up significantly following early tournament exits from key rivals. While the German top seed prepares for his opening … Read more
Holger Rune suffered a comprehensive 6-3, 6-1 defeat to France’s Kyrian Jacquet in the opening round of the ATP 500 in Tokyo. The Thursday loss marked a difficult return to the ATP 500 circuit for the former world No. 4, who spent a year sidelined following a severe left Achilles tendon rupture sustained in Stockholm … Read more
The economics of elite sports exhibitions have shifted into unprecedented territory, highlighted by massive guaranteed purses, lucrative pay-per-view splits, and multi-million-dollar guarantees that often rival or exceed traditional Grand Slam prize money. From exhibition tennis tournaments in Riyadh to lucrative crossover boxing spectacles, top-tier athletes increasingly command commercial compensation packages that blur the lines between … Read more
German Tennis Stars Prep on Oliver Pocher’s Private Köln Court Comedian Oliver Pocher has turned a 50,000-euro backyard investment at his Cologne home into a training hub for top tennis professionals, hosting players such as doubles specialists Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz alongside Italian star Jannik Sinner. Speaking on the podcast “TOMorrow” with Tom Junkersdorf, … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz Defends Five-Set Grand Slam Format Ahead of Tokyo Debut Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has forcefully defended the tradition of five-set matches in Grand Slam tournaments, warning that shortening the format would dismantle the history and prestige of the sport’s four major events. Speaking ahead of his opening match at the tournament in … Read more
Tennis Padel Alairac en Malepère held its annual general assembly on Friday, September 25, highlighting a growing membership base and strong competitive results across its youth and adult divisions. Club president Patrick Lalanne led the session, pointing to increased sign-ups as direct proof of the facility’s strong appeal within the Aude department. Civic Leaders and … Read more
Kei Nishikori faces Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2026, marking a chapter as the former world No. 4 plays the final tournament of his professional career. First-Round Clash at Ariake Colosseum Kei Nishikori enters the 2026 Japan Open draw as a wildcard ranked No. 436 globally. … Read more