Archive snapshot · Tennis
Sun, Oct 4, 6:45 AM ET
Judge denies ATP, WTA and Grand Slam motions to dismiss players' antitrust lawsuit
The ruling keeps the players' antitrust case against tennis's governing bodies alive, with the court rejecting arguments that the claims should be thrown out.
nytimes.com · +6 outlets
WTA and ATP to introduce equal prize money at top tournaments, following Grand Slams' lead
The tours' pay parity initiative marks a significant shift in the sport's compensation structure, with players including Aryna Sabalenka welcoming the move.
sports.yahoo.com · +13 outlets
Top players pause public prize money dispute with Grand Slams
The decision to step back from public confrontation suggests a possible thaw in negotiations between players and the majors over revenue sharing.
sports.yahoo.com · +14 outlets
Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters with knee problem, extending absence
The top-ranked player's continued absence from the tour raises questions about his fitness ahead of the season's closing events.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Debate over best-of-five Grand Slam format divides players, with Medvedev and Zverev backing five sets
Players are publicly split on whether Grand Slam matches should be shortened, with some defending the format as essential to the sport's history.
puntodebreak.com · +13 outlets
Gauff wins first match since US Open; No. 1 Rybakina upset in Beijing
Gauff advanced past Camila Osorio in three sets while top-ranked Elena Rybakina lost to No. 118 Alina Charaeva at the China Open.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Djokovic rallies past Bu Yunchaokete to reach China Open quarterfinals, improves to 31-0
Djokovic needed a medical timeout again but maintained his unbeaten record at the Beijing event.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Alcaraz beats Arnaldi to reach Japan Open third round in return from wrist layoff
The top seed continued his comeback from a four-month wrist injury with a straight-sets win in Tokyo.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Six Kings Slam draw released with Sinner included despite fitness uncertainty
The exhibition event's lineup features Sinner even as questions persist about his knee, with Zverev handed a difficult draw.
Flashscore.com · +2 outlets
Wang Xiyu beats Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games gold and secure 2028 Olympic berth
The victory gives Wang an automatic place at the Los Angeles Olympics and follows her earlier win over Alex Eala.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Nadal returns to the court at the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam with Andy Murray among participants
The exhibition event marks Nadal's return to competitive play and has drawn a star-studded field, though its television coverage drew criticism.
sports.yahoo.com · +13 outlets
Shanghai Masters entry list confirmed with Sinner, Zverev, Alcaraz and Djokovic all slated to feature
The Masters 1000 event is set to bring the top players together at the same tournament for the first time in the stretch, though Sinner has since withdrawn.
Tennis365 · +12 outlets
Alex Eala's decision to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games draws praise
Eala chose national representation over a stop on the professional calendar, a choice framed as significant for Philippine tennis.
ESPN · +14 outlets
John McEnroe names the American player he believes can end the Grand Slam drought
The former champion's assessment adds to ongoing debate about which player is most likely to break through for a first major title.
Tennis World Italia · +14 outlets
Fabio Fognini says an ATP player other than Zverev is likelier to challenge Sinner and Alcaraz
Fognini's comments feed the broader conversation about who can break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly at the top of men's tennis.
sports.yahoo.com · +5 outlets
Jessica Pegula discusses coping with not having won a Grand Slam title
The American's reflections touch on the pressure faced by top players who have yet to claim a major.
sports.yahoo.com · +12 outlets
Maria Sharapova built a $220 million fortune after tennis through Sugarpova and other ventures
The profile highlights how Grand Slam fame translated into a lucrative post-playing business career.
The Times of India · +1 outlets
John McEnroe reflects on his career and reveals his biggest regret
The seven-time major champion's candid remarks revisit his playing days and what he would do differently.
sports.yahoo.com · +1 outlets

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