Carlos Alcaraz has welcomed the return of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to professional tennis. The 23-year-old Italian is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open after serving a suspension by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive tests last year for the banned substance Clostebol. Sinner, who successfully defended his title…
Alexander Zverev heaped praise on Jannik Sinner, saying that the Italian star is in a “different universe”. On Sunday, Sinner defeated Zverev in straight sets in the final of the Australian Open. Sinner also became the first Italian to win three majors, going past Nicola Pietrangeli, who had two French Open titles in 1959 and…
(Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Jannik Sinner threw in a daring drop shot at match point, it came off his forehand side and was shaped with underspin. Alexander Zverev picked it up and didn’t place it too poorly, but Sinner stepped in and swung through the court to close out the Australian Open final. After…
Jannik Sinner will meet Alexander Zverev for the men’s singles title at the Australian Open in Melbourne, after the Italian defeated Ben Shelton in the second semifinal on Friday. Sinner secured a straight-sets win, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2, to move into the title match, which will be played on Sunday. Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Novak Djokovic continues to defy age, showcasing his remarkable resilience. The 24-time Grand Slam champion kept his quest for an 11th Australian Open title alive with an impressive comeback win over third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles quarterfinal on Tuesday, January 21. Djokovic secured a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory, advancing to his…
Jannik Sinner. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Defending champion Jannik Sinner showcased his ruthless form on Saturday, storming into the last 16 of the Australian Open in Melbourne with a commanding straight-set victory over American Marcos Giron.The world number one, who had dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches during his…
World No.1 Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025 after beating Tristan Schoolkate in straight sets at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner took two hours and 46 minutes to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 on Centre Court. Sinner found himself in all sorts of…
MELBOURNE, Australia — Just as it did 12 months ago, the tennis gods gave the Australian Open the men’s singles draw it craved. On the steps of Margaret Court Arena, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz emerged in opposite halves, setting up the possibility of a first Grand Slam final duel for the matchup that defines…
Tennis stops for nothing. The ATP Next Gen Finals event rolls on in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, while various pre-Christmas exhibitions occupy players before the season resumes from December 27 with the United Cup in Perth, Australia. There’s still time for some reflection on 2024, and The Athletic’s tennis writers Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare are here…
Italy has retained the Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Berrettini laid the foundations with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Botic Van de Zandschulp, before Jannik Sinner defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2), 6-2. “We are very happy to be back here holding this trophy. It feels like being in…