Tennis

Sinner qualifies for semis at ATP Finals while Fritz has to wait after beating De Minaur

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner became the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals on Thursday. U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz , meanwhile, needs to wait to find out if he's in or out.

Nov 14, 2024 9:41 AM Read more >

Japan rallies to beat Romania and reach quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Japan reached the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time since 2013 after rallying to defeat Romania 2-1 on Thursday.

Nov 14, 2024 9:16 AM Read more >

Sinner doping case could have been communicated more efficiently, ATP chair says

TURIN, Italy (AP) — There “could have been better communication” in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner's doping case , ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged Thursday.

Nov 14, 2024 7:19 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 13, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

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.

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