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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka dumped out of China Open by Karolina Muchova

World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka was on a streak of 15 victories in a row, claiming titles in Cincinnati and then the US Open for the first time before the defeat at the China Open.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo too hot to handle Rome Open after Novak Djokovic win

Chile's Alejandro Tabilo stunned the tennis world by dismantling 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Novak Djokovic bleeding after being struck by water bottle at Rome Open

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in agony as the bottle hit him on the back of the head at the Rome Open.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Coco Gauff set on cleaning up her serve in Rome ahead of Roland Garros

The American third seed Coco Gauff was plagued by multiple double-faults in a fourth-round defeat last week to compatriot Madison Keys in Madrid.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ons Jabeur wants ‘more respect’ for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has called out organisers of European tournaments for failing to ‘respect’ women players by giving preferential treatment to men.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka through in Madrid Open

Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Emma Raducanu survives ‘muppet’ moment at BJK Cup

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek enjoyed winning returns to the Billie Jean King Cup to move Japan and Poland closer to the finals.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff dumped out of Miami Open

World number one Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the Miami Open after third-ranked Coco Gauff was also defeated on Monday.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Aryna Sabalenka leaves emotion out of it, in clinical victory over Paula Badosa

World number two Aryna Sabalenka returned to the court for the first time since the death of her former boyfriend earlier this week and kept her emotions in check.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published