Claire Liu of the US (L) holds up the winners trophy with Philippines' Alexandra Eala after their women's singles final match in the Hong Kong Tennis Open in Hong Kong on November 8, 2026.

Alex Eala in tears after Hong Kong Open final defeat

Filipino trailblazer reflects on a landmark year after missing out on a second WTA title

Alcaraz ends Paris Masters wait with win over Shelton

The Spaniard claims his ninth Masters 1000 title with a straight-sets victory in the final

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's singles final match of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament against US' Ben Shelton at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on November 8, 2026.

Jessica Pegula's private 'diva' remark sparks drama

WTA apologises after Pegula's private remarks spark unexpected drama

Jessica Pegula of the United States fields questions from the media during the FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 06, 2026 in Indian Wells, California.

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Sania Mirza meets and thanks Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Sania Mirza meets Telangana CM, expresses gratitude for warm reception

Revanth Reddy and Sania Mirza

Can Rafael Nadal become Real Madrid president one day

Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid's Board of Directors in a new sporting chapter

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Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board

Tennis legend's appointment awaits ratification by the club's general assembly

Longtime Madrid supporter accepts proposal two years after retiring from tennis.

Zverev’s rise to No 1 divides opinion

German tennis star’s ascension to the top sees muted response

Germany's Alexander Zverev is an Olympic gold medalist

After a long slog to the top, Zverev leaps to No. 1

German star Zverev achieves career milestone with No. 1 ranking

Top seed Alexander Zverev, 29, won his first two Grand Slam titles this year.

Djokovic weathers the storm on return to Basel

The Serbian won the Basel title on his debut at the tournament 17 years ago

Novak Djokovic showed he still has plenty left in the tank

Venus Williams suffers 16th straight defeat

Venus Williams extends her losing streak to 16 matches after defeat by 18-year-old

The American has not won any of her 13 singles matches in 2026

Alex Eala cruises past Mika Stojsavljevic

Eala opens her Toray Pan Pacific Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 win over British wildcard

Alex Eala beats Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 to reach Toray Pan Pacific Open Round of 16

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