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Alex Eala Ousts Defending Champ Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(1) at Mubadala DC Open
Alex Eala advanced to the Mubadala DC Open quarterfinals by overcoming a 1-5 second-set deficit to defeat Leylah Fernandez early Thursday morning.
Cruz Hewitt Beats Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-4 in Washington ATP Tour Debut
Cruz Hewitt secured his first ATP Tour victory by defeating Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-4 in Washington DC on Tuesday.
Alex Eala Rallies for 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 Upset Over Zheng Qinwen in Washington
Alex Eala overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open.
Wimbledon Attendance Record Hits 550,151 as Sinner and Noskova Claim Titles
The 139th Wimbledon Championships reached a record-high attendance of 550,151, bolstered by the first rain-free tournament since 2019.
Djokovic and Sabalenka Headline 16-Team Field for $1 Million US Open Prize
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka lead an elite 16-team mixed doubles field at the US Open, competing for a record $1 million winner-take-all prize.
World No. 29 Alex Eala Targets U.S. Open After Historic Wimbledon Run
Alex Eala enters the North American hard-court swing ranked world No. 29 following her historic fourth-round appearance at Wimbledon.
WTA Implements Mandatory SRY Gene Testing to Meet 2028 Olympic Standards
Effective Tuesday, the WTA requires all professional players to undergo one-off SRY gene screening to ensure compliance with 2028 Los Angeles Olympic eligibility.
Linda Noskova Wins Wimbledon Final as ESPN Viewership Surges 48 Percent
Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final that averaged 1.9 million viewers on ESPN.
CAS Increases Samuel Bensoussan Ban to 3 Years Over Match-Fixing
French tennis player Samuel Bensoussan saw his suspension extended to three years after investigations linked him to a syndicate that corrupted 181 players.
Alex Eala Targets Asian Games Gold After Reaching Wimbledon Round of 16
World No. 28 Alex Eala has confirmed her participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan following her historic breakthrough as the first Filipina in the Open Era to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Cameron Norrie Wimbledon Prep: British No. 1 Recovers from 79-Minute Retirement
British No. 1 Cameron Norrie is targeting a deep run at SW19 following a 79-minute retirement at Roland Garros and a recent 6-3 6-3 exhibition loss.
Chris Evert Withdraws From Wimbledon Coverage Following Third Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert, 71, announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, necessitating immediate chemotherapy and her absence from the 2024 Wimbledon championships.
Serena Williams Faces Maya Joint in First Wimbledon Singles Match Since 2022
Seven-time champion Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles against 20-year-old Maya Joint for her first solo match in nearly four years.
Sabalenka and Sinner Sweep Historic Sunshine Double Titles in Miami
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner made history by winning the Sunshine Double titles in the same year, with Sinner not dropping a single set.
Sinner Dominates Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to Secure Historic Miami Open Title
Jannik Sinner captured the Miami Open title with a straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka, becoming the first man to complete the Sunshine Double without dropping a set.
Sabalenka Clinches Sunshine Double with 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 Miami Open Final Victory
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in three sets to win her second consecutive Miami Open title and complete the Sunshine Double.
Jannik Sinner Beats Zverev 6-3, 7-6 to Reach Miami Open Final
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner fired 15 aces to defeat Alexander Zverev and secure a spot in the Miami Open final against Jiri Lehecka.
Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Monte Carlo Masters After Miami Open Absence
World No. 3 Novak Djokovic has officially pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters following a right shoulder injury that previously sidelined him in Miami.
Muchová Dominates Alex Eala 6-0, 6-2 to End 2026 Miami Open Campaign
Karolína Muchová eliminated Alex Eala from the Miami Open round of 16 with a 6-0, 6-2 victory, leaving the Filipina with a 0-12 record against Czech players.
Iga Swiatek Splits With Coach Wim Fissette After Miami Open First-Round Exit
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has ended her partnership with coach Wim Fissette following a three-set loss to Magda Linette at the Miami Open.
Sebastian Korda Stuns World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 at Miami Open
World No. 36 Sebastian Korda eliminated top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz in a 2-hour, 19-minute battle to reach the fourth round in Miami Gardens.
Alex Eala Miami Open: Filipina Star Tops Linette 6-3, 7-6(2) to Reach Round of 16
Alexandra Eala secured a straight-sets victory over Magda Linette in 1 hour and 48 minutes to advance at the 2026 Miami Open.
Wimbledon Video Review to Launch June 29 on Six Show Courts
The All England Club will implement Wimbledon video review for the first time starting June 29 on Centre Court and five additional stadiums.
Serena Williams, Shaq, and Tony Hawk Join Viral 90s Throwback Trend
Tennis legend Serena Williams joined Shaquille O'Neal and Tony Hawk in the viral 90s throwback trend featuring the song Iris.