Tennis

Diego Forlán's debut in professional tennis begins with a doubles loss at the Uruguay Open

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open.

Nov 13, 2024 6:19 PM Read more >

Alcaraz overcomes physical issues to move back into contention at ATP Finals. Zverev wins again

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz had his drop shot clicking and it helped him overcome physical issues to claim a 6-3, 7-6 (8) victory over Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals on Wednesday.

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Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says

TURIN, Italy (AP) — A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year.

Nov 13, 2024 2:19 PM Read more >

Spain-Poland opener at Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed after severe weather alert in Malaga

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed on Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region, while the scheduled start of Japan vs.

Nov 13, 2024 12:37 PM Read more >

Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy (AP) — The soccer-like “Ole” chants. The vast array of fans dressed in his theme color of orange. The banners and signs — one of which declared, “Sinner for president.

Nov 12, 2024 3:17 PM Read more >

Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career

LONDON (AP) — Retired tennis star Andy Murray will talk about his pro career during a four-show theater tour in Scotland and England in June 2025, his management group announced Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year while losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals on Monday.

Nov 11, 2024 2:46 PM Read more >

Sinner is awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the ATP rankings

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Jannik Sinner was awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the rankings before his home fans at the ATP Finals on Monday. Sinner won the Australian Open and U.S. Open for his first two Grand Slam titles.

Nov 11, 2024 12:14 PM Read more >

US Open finalist Taylor Fritz talks League of Legends, why he hated tennis and how he copied Sampras

TURIN, Italy (AP) — The first American man to reach a Grand Slam singles final in 15 years has been spending plenty of time in indoor arenas lately. Not just for tennis, though. U.S.

Nov 11, 2024 7:43 AM Read more >

Billie Jean King Cup Finals to begin with added attention given to victims of deadly floods in Spain

MADRID (AP) — The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will begin in Malaga this week in a closer partnership with the Davis Cup and with some added attention given to the victims of the deadly floods that recently devastated eastern Spain.

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