Sinja Kraus Targets Second WTA 1000 Main Draw at Wuhan Vienna-born tennis player Sinja Kraus secured a 7-6(3), 6-2 victory over Poland’s Magda Linette in the opening round of the Wuhan WTA-1000 hard-court tournament qualifying, LAOLA1 reported on Saturday. The 24-year-old Austrian, currently ranked No. 95 in the world, overcame two breaks of serve in … Read more
Alexander Zverev enters the closing stretch of the 2026 tennis season capturing both major titles and fierce debate across the sport, leading former professionals to publicly defend his record against claims that his triumphs were aided by rivals’ injuries, rp-online.de reported. Alexander Zverev plays the best year of his career and fulfills a long-held dream, … Read more
Novak Djokovic faces Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the final of the ATP 500 in Beijing, lefigaro.fr reported. Novak Djokovic Reaches the Beijing Final After Daniil Medvedev Disqualification Novak Djokovic advanced to the 146th final of his career following an unusual incident. Russian competitor Daniil Medvedev received a disqualification due to an emotional outburst, handing … Read more
Austrian tennis talent Anna Pircher has appointed Daniel Huber and Luca Maldoner as her new coaching team, as reported. The 16-year-old ÖTV player enters this new partnership following a turbulent summer marked by a legal dispute with her former trainer and manager Hannes König. Coaching Setup at Gamechange Tennis Base Daniel Huber brings significant pedigree … Read more
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
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
Sinja Kraus battled past Estonia’s Elena Malogina in a three-set marathon, winning 6:7 (5), 6:3, 6:4 to secure her place in the semifinals of the WTA 125 Challenger in Porto. A Gripping Opener and a Break-Filled Battle The first set proved a tight affair on court, with neither player giving an inch. Malogina, ranked No. … Read more
Austrian tennis player Barbara Grabher advanced to the round of 16 at the tournament in Tolentino, Italy, after overcoming a slow start to defeat her opponent in a hard-fought three-set encounter, according to match reports from LAOLA1. Match Turning Point and Recovery After dropping the opening set, Grabher adjusted her tactical approach from the baseline, … Read more
Sinja Kraus ended a four-match losing skid by dispatching Australia’s Lizette Cabrera 6-1, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 at the WTA 125 tournament in Porto, Portugal. According to match reports from tournament coverage, the Austrian world ranking number three required just 1 hour and 18 minutes to secure the straight-set victory on the … Read more
Elena Rybakina claimed her maiden US Open title with a display of composed, relentless power, overcoming world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought championship match at Flushing Meadows. The victory marks a crowning achievement for the Kazakhstani star, who neutralized Sabalenka’s fierce baseline aggression through disciplined serving and exceptional court coverage. A Clash of … Read more