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Top story Djokovic's season ends with Paris loss to qualifier Rinky Hijikata, missing ATP Finals

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The defeat in Paris closes Djokovic's 2026 campaign and ends his streak of ATP Finals appearances, a notable shift for the men's tour's year-end event.

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BbcNovak Djokovic: Serb's season over as defeat in Paris means he will miss ATP Finals AbcAussie stuns Djokovic to end tennis legend's ATP Finals chances YahooEvery player Novak Djokovic has lost to in 2026 after defeat to Rinky Hijikata ends his season SiNovak Djokovic's Paris Masters Loss Eliminates Him from ATP Finals Contention Tennismajors“I should have won this match”: Djokovic blames himself for losing control to Hijikata TenniswatcherHow a World No. 83 Qualifier Ended Djokovic's Turin Dream in Paris FlashscoreDjokovic to miss ATP Finals after crashing out in Paris, Alcaraz marches into last 16 StraitstimesNovak Djokovic to miss ATP Finals after early Paris Masters exit TennisheadFrustrated Novak Djokovic speaks after shock defeat in Paris, ‘I should’ve won this match’ThescoreZverev's tenure as No. 1 begins with loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out Foxsports‘Out of his mind’: Djoker rocked by Aussie in huge boilover as world No.83 pulls off epic comeback ExpressNovak Djokovic 'completely lost control' as season comes to sudden end MyjoyonlineDefeat ends Djokovic’s hopes of making ATP Finals TennisuptodateNovak Djokovic's ATP Finals hopes end in Paris as Fils and Cobolli secure qualification

Zverev's tenure as world No. 1 begins with straight-sets loss to Musetti in Paris

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Zverev took the top ranking but was beaten 7-6 (5), 6-2 in his first match since ascending, highlighting how open the men's tour has become.

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YahooAlexander Zverev joins Pete Sampras on unfortunate list after losing to Lorenzo Musetti in Paris IndependentAlexander Zverev suffers straight-sets defeat in first match as world No 1 IndiatodayZverev's No. 1 reign begins with shock loss to Musetti in Paris Masters France24No. 1 Zverev, Djokovic crash out of Paris Masters, Alcaraz advances ThehinduWorld No. 1 Zverev Loses in Paris Masters Last 32; Fils Seals First ATP Finals Spot LivemintLorenzo Musetti spoils Alexander Zverev's world No. 1 debut with straight-sets win at Paris Masters MSNZverev’s tenure as No. 1 begins with 'bad' loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Rafa Nadal accepts offer to join Real Madrid's board of directors

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The 22-time Grand Slam champion moves into club governance at his boyhood side, extending his post-playing influence beyond tennis.

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LivescoreFrom tennis royalty to Madrid's board! Rafa Nadal accepts Real Madrid offer as 22-time Grand Slam winner set to join club's hierarchy TimesnownewsTennis Legend Rafael Nadal Joins Boyhood Club Real Madrid's Boardroom AljazeeraTennis great Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board SiTennis Legend Rafael Nadal Joins Real Madrid’s Directors Board-But What Will He Do?YahooRafa Nadal joins Real Madrid's board of directors 🎾InsideworldfootballTennis great Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors BeinsportsRafa Nadal Joins Real Madrid’s Board of Directors: Florentino Pérez Prepares a Historic Move UaRafael Nadal accepts offer to join Real Madrid board - BBC Sport GulfnewsRafael Nadal accepts offer to join Real Madrid's board of directors Emirates247Rafael Nadal accepts offer to join Real Madrid board of directors OpenthemagazineQUICK TAKE | Why Is Rafael Nadal Joining Real Madrid’s Board? Seven Things to Know YahooFrom tennis royalty to Madrid's board! Rafa Nadal accepts Real Madrid offer as 22-time Grand Slam winner set to join club's hierarchy WionewsTennis icon Rafael Nadal to join Real Madrid board of directors in shock move

Shelton beats Rinderknech to reach Paris Masters quarters, faces Paul in all-American match

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The win is Shelton's season-best 43rd and sets up a quarterfinal against No. 12 seed Tommy Paul.

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TennismajorsShelton wins final-set tie-break thriller against Rinderknech to set up Paul quarter-final BozemandailychronicleShelton's season best 43rd win moves him into Paris Masters quarterfinals along with Alcaraz MedicinehatnewsShelton's season best 43rd win moves him into Paris Masters quarterfinals along with Alcaraz, Fritz Perfect-tennisParis Masters 2026 Day Four Recap MSNBen Shelton moves into Paris Masters quarters, to face Tommy Paul next

WTA Finals groups set: Rybakina and Sabalenka top their pools, Gauff and Pegula drawn together

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The season-ending event in Indian Wells features the year's top eight, with Rybakina defending the title she won as world No. 1.

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The New York TimesWTA Finals 2026: Draw, format and schedule as world No. 1 Elena Rybakina bids to defend title WtatennisWTA Finals 2026: Schedule, groups, prize money and everything you need to know ReutersRybakina, Gauff drawn together at WTA Finals, Sabalenka faces Andreeva YahooWTA Finals draw, schedule set with Gauff facing Pegula on opening Sunday SkysportsWTA Finals in Indian Wells: Format, schedule, players, as Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka lead field at end-of-season event BnpparibasopenGroups Set, Schedule Released for WTA Finals Indian Wells TennisworldusaRevealed: WTA Finals groups and opening schedule DesertsunWTA Finals draw, schedule set with Gauff facing Pegula on opening Sunday SacbeeWTA Finals draw is set as top eight women face off in Indian Wells TenniswatcherRybakina Faces Gauff, Nosková: Who Has the Harder WTA Finals Group?RediffWTA Finals: Rybakina and Gauff Headline Group of Death as Sabalenka Seeks Revenge Olympics2025 WTA Finals: Full schedule, all results, scores and standings – complete list EssentiallysportsAryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff Land in Different Groups as WTA Finals Draw Sets Up Title Battle Tennis3652026 WTA Finals draw: Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, Coco Gauff, Linda Noskova find out groups

Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse after first WTA main-draw match in 16 months

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The British player's return to tour-level singles was followed by a wave of social media abuse, renewing scrutiny of player safety online.

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Bbc'I don't fear for my safety from online abuse - because we're so used to it'SkysportsWTA tennis: Jodie Burrage calls for change after receiving death threats following defeat MartincidTennis player Jodie Burrage gets death threats on WTA return: ‘I remember why I left’AaWTA offers Jodie Burrage support after death threats, online abuse following Chennai defeat YahooBritish tennis player receives death threats after defeat InquirerJodie Burrage targeted with death threats after return to WTA Tour EagletribuneTennis player Burrage receives death threats, abuse on social media after 1st WTA match in 16 months TennisworldusaJoddie Burrage receives death threats: 'I remember why I left'IndiatodayBritish player targeted with death threats after loss to Indian at Chennai Open PunchngBritish tennis star receives death threats after defeat Timesnownews'Nice Welcome Back': British Tennis Star Receives Death Threats After Losing To India's Vaishnavi Adkar ThecurrentBritish tennis player says she received death threats after losing to Indian player Ibtimes'When Will Something Be Done?': Jodie Burrage Calls Out WTA Over Online Threats and Verbal Abuse GeosuperJodie Burrage reveals death threats after WTA Tour return

Eala beats Valentova at third attempt to reach Hong Kong Open quarterfinals

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After a comfortable opening win over late replacement Emerson Jones, Eala secured her first career victory over Valentova.

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WtatennisEala defeats Valentova for first time to reach Hong Kong quarters GmanetworkLIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala vs Tereza Valentova in the Hong Kong Open Round of 16 TenniswatcherShe Lost to Her Twice. Now Eala Finally Has the Answer.FacebookEala advances to HK Open quarters MANILA – Second seed Filipino Alexandra Eala secured a quarterfinal berth in WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Open after beating Czech Tereza Valentova, 6-4, 7-6 (7-0), T HeavyAlex Eala Faces Familiar Rival in Hong Kong Open After Last-Minute Opponent Change TennismajorsEala, Cirstea and Fernandez handed a minefield of a draw at the Hong Kong Tennis Open Scmp‘Challenging year’ for China’s Wang Xinyu as her season ends at Hong Kong Open InquirerAlex Eala Tracker 2026: Matches, News, Rankings TennisheadAlex Eala fires response to claims she's ‘tired’ after beating Emerson Jones in Hong Kong, 'I think I'm doing great'PhilstarlifeAlex Eala advances to 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals after beating Tereza Valentova PhilstarEala edges Valentova to book Hong Kong Open quarters berth ManilatimesEala finally solves the Valentova puzzle, makes quarterfinals in Hong Kong Abs-cbnAlex Eala through to DC Open finals after beating Naomi Osaka

British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic beats a former Grand Slam champion for first WTA Tour win in Hong Kong

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The result marks a breakthrough tour-level victory for the British teen and adds to a wave of young players beating established names.

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TntsportsWho is Stojsavljevic? The British teenager who stunned a former Grand Slam champion in Hong Kong BbcHong Kong Open: GB's Mika Stojsavljevic, 17, beats Sofia Kenin for first WTA Tour main-draw win ThetimesBriton Mika Stojsavljevic, 17, claims first WTA Tour victory TenniswatcherRanked 411, This British Teen Beat a Grand Slam Champion on One Hour Notice RadionewshubBritish teenager Mika Stojsavljevic beats Sofia Kenin for first WTA Tour win YahooAlex Eala’s record against British tennis players as she prepares to play Mika Stojsavljevic in Japan

Pegula overheard criticizing a rival during WTA Finals practice session

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The incident adds to the on-court tension around the WTA Finals, where Pegula is grouped with Coco Gauff.

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Tennis365Banned Grand Slam champion delivers cutting verdict on Pegula, Andreeva and Rybakina WTA Finals drama YahooMirra Andreeva called ‘diva who needs to be humbled’ on microphone NewsTennis feud erupts over spicy hot mic drama Dailytelegraph‘Needs to be humbled’: Tennis star overheard slagging off rival TennistonicWTA issues apology after live microphones broadcast Jessica Pegula’s practice remarks ExpressJessica Pegula caught on video recording throwing shade at Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva YahooWTA apologizes after hot mic caught Jessica Pegula calling Mirra Andreeva a 'diva' during practice session

Ons Jabeur shares practice session in first glimpse of her tennis comeback

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The former Wimbledon finalist appears to be progressing toward a return, with a former Australian No. 1 posting footage of the session.

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YardbarkerOns Jabeur offers first glimpse of tennis comeback as former Australian No. 1 shares practice session ESPNSerena Williams is returning to tennis -- what does it mean?The GuardianTeenager Mirra Andreeva stuns idol Ons Jabeur in Australian Open second round TennisuptodateOns Jabeur offers first glimpse of tennis comeback as former Australian No. 1 shares practice session

Patrick McEnroe weighs in on whether Arthur Fils can win a Grand Slam and end France's 13-year wait

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Fils carries French expectations for a first men's major title since the 2010s, and assessments of his ceiling are drawing attention.

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ThetennisgazettePatrick McEnroe suggests if he believes Arthur Fils can win a Grand Slam title in the future

Eala draws WTA Awards support and calls to rework her serve from analysts

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Pundits including Rick Macci argue a service overhaul is needed for the Filipino teen to contend at Grand Slams, while others back her for year-end honors.

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TennistonicRick Macci urges Alex Eala to overhaul serving technique to unlock Grand Slam glory

Djokovic says Grand Slams still carry the same weight for him

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The comments come as his season ends early, with the majors remaining his stated priority.

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ReutersCramps helped me shed mental weight, says Zverev TennismajorsDjokovic’s road to his 25th Grand Slam: What needs to happen MartincidNovak Djokovic, out in the US Open first round: “Vomiting, throwing up, a serious issue there”The New York TimesNovak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open final and the weight of tennis history SiAustralian Open is Djokovic's Best Shot Yet at 25th Grand Slam Title StraitstimesCramp helped me shed mental weight, says Alexander Zverev after French Open win YahooTennis fans all say the same thing about Novak Djokovic as detail proves greatest ever claim ESPNAlcaraz vs. Djokovic at the US Open: How each can win ScmpDjokovic says Paris Masters win ‘has more weight’ after halting tearful Dimitrov ForbesNovak Djokovic Says Serbian Fans Want Him To Win 25-30 Grand Slams France24Djokovic eyes record-breaking Grand Slam title ahead of championship match TennisNovak Djokovic's warning about "future superstar” Joao Fonseca amid Miami breakthrough TntsportsDjokovic sets sights on Wimbledon return in 2027 but 'sick' of 25th Grand Slam talk Eatthis8 Food Secrets from Novak Djokovic

Musetti defends the one-handed backhand, calling its practitioners high-potential

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The stroke has become rare at the top of the men's game, prompting debate about its viability.

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MSNThe one-handed backhand, a shot on the verge of disappearing The New York TimesIn tennis, the one-handed backhand’s unwanted Grand Slam milestone is natural selection SiThe Fall of the One-Handed Backhand at the 2026 US Open YahooIn tennis, the one-handed backhand’s unwanted Grand Slam milestone is natural selection

Zverev names the greatest women's player of all time, placing someone ahead of Serena Williams

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The No. 1's answer adds to the recurring all-time-great debate in women's tennis.

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TennisworldusaAlexander Zverev overlooks Serena Williams when naming women's tennis GOAT YahooAlexander Zverev names the greatest women’s tennis player of all time ahead of Serena Williams ESPNThe Americans still playing at the US Open AtptourSinner v Djokovic, Zverev v Fery: All you need to know about Wimbledon SFs TaipeitimesZverev powers into French Open semis IndiatimesAlexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton net worth 2026: Who is richer ahead of US Open 2026 final?YahooAlexander Zverev names the greatest women’s tennis player of all time ahead of Serena Williams

Serena Williams' former coach says Alcaraz plays like Roger Federer

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The comparison is the latest stylistic appraisal of Alcaraz as he sits atop the men's game.

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TennisworldusaSerena Williams' former coach: Carlos Alcaraz plays just like Roger Federer ThetennisgazetteCarlos Alcaraz told why he ‘plays like Roger Federer’ by Serena Williams’ former coach Tennis365'Carlos Alcaraz won't change anything after wrist injury - he is the best role model'MSNSerena Williams' former coach: Carlos Alcaraz plays just like Roger Federer

USTA and GoNoodle mark 50 years of wheelchair tennis with champion Charlie Cooper

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The grassroots campaign links the sport's wheelchair history to school programming.

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Agassi said getting Steffi Graf to say yes was harder than winning a major

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The anecdote resurfaces from the couple's long-running public profile.

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