Alex Lanier Defends Orléans Masters Title in Dominant All-French Final Alex Lanier has solidified his position at the summit of French badminton, capturing the men’s singles title at the Orléans Masters for the second consecutive year. In a high-stakes all-French showdown on March 22, 2026, Lanier dismantled Toma Junior Popov in straight sets, winning 21-11, … Read more
Struff Falls Early in 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Qualifying The clay-court season in Monaco has delivered an early shock for German tennis fans. Jan-Lennard Struff has been eliminated from the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters before even reaching the main draw, falling in the qualifying first round on Saturday. Struff’s campaign ended abruptly in a straight-sets … Read more
MARRAKECH, Morocco – Luca Van Assche will face a stern test on Thursday as he takes on Tallon Griekspoor in the second round of the ATP 250 Grand Prix Hassan II. The match, scheduled for Center Court, marks the first career meeting between the two players. This encounter comes after Van Assche’s victory over Hugo … Read more
Lyon, France – Two former tennis players, Gaëlle Desperrier, 38, and Estelle Metadieu, 32, have publicly accused their ex-coach, identified only as Charles S., of sexual assault and emotional abuse. The allegations, detailed in an extensive report published Wednesday by L’Équipe, span incidents occurring two decades ago at tennis clubs in the Lyon region of … Read more
Ofner Retires from Menorca Challenger Due to Illness MENORCA, Spain – Sebastian Ofner’s run at the ATP Challenger Menorca tournament came to an abrupt conclude on Wednesday, as the Austrian was forced to retire from his first-round match against Italy’s Raul Brancaccio due to illness. The 78th-ranked Ofner was battling a cold that had been … Read more
MARRAKECH, Morocco – Rafael Jodar will look to continue his impressive run at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, as he takes on the challenge of Tomaš Machač in the second round. Jodar advanced after a convincing victory over Dusan Lajovic on Tuesday, while Machač awaits in what promises … Read more
Charleston, South Carolina – Belinda Bencic overcame a stern challenge from Dayana Yastremska at the Credit One Charleston Open on Tuesday, securing a hard-fought 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3 victory in the second round. The win propels the No. 3 seed into the third round of the WTA 500 tournament, a title she previously claimed in 2022. … Read more
Seidel Falls in Bogotá, Maria Remains Germany’s Last Hope BOGOTÁ, Colombia – Ella Seidel’s campaign at the WTA Bogota Open came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, falling in straight sets to Anastasia Zakharova. The result leaves Tatjana Maria as the sole remaining German player in the tournament. The 20-year-old Seidel, seeded fifth, was unable … Read more
Gracheva Faces Lengthy Recovery After ACL Tear PARIS – Varvara Gracheva, the No. 2 ranked female tennis player in France, will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee. The 25-year-old announced the injury on Instagram, bringing an abrupt halt to a promising start to … Read more
Sinner Completes Historic Sunshine Double, Surpassing Federer and Djokovic MIAMI, FL – March 31, 2026 – Jannik Sinner etched his name into tennis history on Sunday, defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to claim the Miami Open title and complete the prestigious Sunshine Double. The Italian’s victory not only secures his place among the elite but … Read more