Britain's Raducanu handed wildcard in Strasbourg
British number two Emma Raducanu will play one final tournament before the French Open after being handed a wildcard in Strasbourg.
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From early positivity to cursing on court: how the Djokovic-Murray partnership ended | Tumaini Carayol
The two greats energised each other but the struggling Serb has cut a frustrated figure in recent practice sessions In the echoing surroundings of an empty Margaret Court Arena before the Australian Open in January, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were working through their first training session at an official tournament together. Aside from the sweet sound of tennis balls being struck between Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, his training partner for the day, the only audible noise was the communication between Djokovic and Murray. Their technical and tactical discussions were constant. It was a fascinating sight. After years of playing against and trying to outsmart each other from across the net, they were now charged with understanding their distinct perspectives and figuring out the best solution to ensure that Djokovic was ready to continue competing for the biggest titles in the world. They both seemed genuinely hopeful over the opportunity to work so closely together, energised by their shared greatness. Continue reading...
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Draper survives dramatic Moutet tussle to reach Italian Open quarter-final
British world No 5 wins 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in RomeDraper now faces Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday Forty minutes into his dramatic, anxiety-filled fourth round tussle with Corentin Moutet in Rome, Jack Draper still had just one game to his name. In the face of one of the most cunning, varied players on the tour, he was completely disconcerted. He did not know what to do. Draper spent almost the entirety of the short break between sets shouting encouragement at himself. As was the case so many times in what turned into a completely hectic match, Draper responded to adversity with an exhibition of his growing mental strength and inner belief as he found a way into the quarter-finals with an excellent 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 win. Continue reading...
Former champion Wawrinka, 40, gets French Open wildcard
Former champion Stan Wawrinka is awarded a wildcard into the men's singles draw at the 2025 French Open.
Wawrinka, Gasquet top French Open WC entries
Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka and French veteran Richard Gasquet were among the 16 wild-card entries announced Tuesday for the French Open.
Murray, Djokovic end coaching partnership early
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership after six months.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months
Serb has been on poor run of results this seasonTrial period had expected to last until Wimbledon Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership after six months of working together following Djokovic’s poor run of results this season. “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” said Djokovic in a statement. Continue reading...
Djokovic and Murray split after six months
Novak Djokovic splits with coach and former rival Andy Murray after six months working together.
Sinner through in Rome but tough test lies ahead
World number one Jannik Sinner continues his return from a doping ban with a comfortable 6-4 6-2 victory over Jesper de Jong to reach the last 16 of the Italian Open.
Sinner wins second match back at Italian Open
Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over No. 93 Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open.
Emma Raducanu’s Italian Open run screeches to halt against Coco Gauff
Fourth seed overwhelms British player in 6-1, 6-2 winAmerican wins last four games to go through During her encouraging journey to the second week of the Italian Open, Emma Raducanu demonstrated her quality and fighting spirit across three wins against solid top 100 opponents. The best players in the world, however, present a completely different challenge. This was reinforced on a difficult Monday afternoon as Raducanu was outclassed by a supreme performance from the fourth seed Coco Gauff. Fresh off her run to the final of the Madrid Open, Gauff played another brilliant match in a contest between two former US Open champions to reach the quarter-finals in Rome with an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 win. Continue reading...
Raducanu's Rome run ended by classy Gauff
Emma Raducanu's encouraging Italian Open run ends in the last 16 as Coco Gauff proves too much of a step up in class.
Zverev, Sabalenka among winners at Italian Open
Defending champion Alexander Zverev advanced at the Italian Open on Sunday by beating Vilius Gaubas in straight sets.
Emma Raducanu heads into second week at Italian Open with victory
Briton beats Veronika Kudermetova 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 in RomeRaducanu will face Coco Gauff in fourth round on Monday At the end of a bruising, high-quality first set of her third battle in Rome, Emma Raducanu had good reason to seethe. After the significant effort it took to take control against Veronika Kudermetova, Raducanu balked at the chance to serve out the set. She returned to her seat trailing, her opponent carrying all the momentum. Instead of allowing her frustration to consume her, Raducanu maintained her composure and found her way back with an emphatic exhibition of problem-solving. She emerged from the Forco Italico with another impressive win, recovering to defeat Kudermetova 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 and reach the fourth round of the Italian Open. Continue reading...
Raducanu fights back to set up Gauff match in Rome
Emma Raducanu fights back to beat Veronika Kudermetova and set up an intriguing fourth-round meeting with Coco Gauff at the Italian Open.