Alcaraz, Medvedev to clash in Indian Wells final
March 19, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final against Daniil Medvedev.
Medvedev beat Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 7-6 (4) on his eighth match point for his 19th consecutive match victory of the year.
US Open ‘very hopeful’ unvaccinated Novak Djokovic can play
March 18, 2023 GMTAfter Novak Djokovic withdrew from tournaments in Florida and California because he still can't travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, a U.S.
Rybakina routs Swiatek 6-2, 6-2 to reach Indian Wells final
March 18, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Elena Rybakina fired seven aces in routing top-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final.
Swiatek, Rybakina reach semifinals at Indian Wells
March 17, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek breezed past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday.
Swiatek, the defending champion, took a 4-0 lead in the second set and converted her second match point to close it out.
Tiafoe, Medvedev reach Indian Wells semifinals; Gauff out
March 16, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Frances Tiafoe defeated 10th-seeded Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open.
The 14th-seeded American ended the 2021 champion’s eight-match winning streak to earn his first semi berth in a Masters 1000 tournament.
Son of Lindsay Davenport is upcoming junior tennis player
March 15, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Jagger Leach, the 15-year-old son of three-time major champion Lindsay Davenport, lost in the second round at the FILA International Junior Championships.
Leach was beaten by ninth-seeded Stiles Brockett, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, where Leach's mother reached the finals of the pro tournament six times.
Nadal aiming to make comeback from injury at Monte Carlo
March 15, 2023 GMTMONACO (AP) — Rafael Nadal is aiming to make his comeback from a hip injury at the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters next month, organizers said Wednesday.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open, and pulled out of hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.
Alcaraz, Fritz, Gauff into quarterfinals at Indian Wells
March 15, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is three victories away from returning to the world's top ranking, having reached the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday.
Alcaraz, Fritz win; Murray, Badosa out at Indian Wells
March 14, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, joining defending champion Taylor Fritz in the fourth round.
Former NBA players Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash sat in the front row to see Alcaraz advance in the Southern California desert, where he was a semifinalist a year ago.
Doubles star Bob Bryan succeeds Fish as US Davis Cup captain
March 13, 2023 GMTOne of many highlights of Bob Bryan’s time as half of a record-breaking men’s doubles duo was helping the United States claim the 2007 Davis Cup — the last time the country won the competition. Now Bryan will try to end that drought from the sideline.
‘Not done yet:’ Skier Shiffrin continues quest for records
March 12, 2023 GMTDoes getting a record 87th World Cup win make Mikaela Shiffrin the greatest ski racer of all time?
Patrick McEnroe chosen new Tennis Hall of Fame president
March 9, 2023 GMTNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Former player and current TV analyst Patrick McEnroe will be the new president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and USTA Foundation chief executive Dan Faber was chosen as the Hall's new CEO.
Nakashima beats Isner at Indian Wells minus Djokovic, Nadal
March 9, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match's only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6 (7), 6-3 victory in the all-American contest Wednesday.
Women’s tennis tour, WTA, in commercial partnership with CVC
March 7, 2023 GMTThe women’s professional tennis tour launched a commercial enterprise with CVC Capital Partners on Tuesday to increase revenues for the sport, with the investment manager contributing $150 million for a 20% stake in what will be known as WTA Ventures LLC.
Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells
March 6, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event.
Home favorite Jarry beats Etcheverry for Chile Open title
March 6, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Home crowd favorite Nicolas Jarry beat Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-2 to clinch the Chile Open final on Sunday, his first title at the elite level since 2019.
Ukraine’s Kostyuk beats Russia’s Gracheva for 1st WTA title
March 5, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA title at age 20 by beating Varvara Gracheva 6-3, 7-5 in the ATX Open final on Sunday, then dedicated the victory to her home country of Ukraine.
Alex de Minaur beats Tommy Paul for Acapulco title
March 5, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Alex de Minaur rallied to win the biggest title of his career, beating Tommy Paul 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Saturday night in the final of the Mexican Open.
The 24-year-old Australian won his seventh career title and first at the ATP 500 level.
Kostyuk, Gracheva beat Americans in Austin for 1st WTA final
March 5, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marta Kostyuk and Varvara Gracheva each reached her first WTA final by beating an American at the ATX Open on Saturday.
The eighth-seeded Kostyuk took five of the last six games to eliminate 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-3 in the day's first semifinal.
Etcheverry and Jarry through to Chile Open final
March 5, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Home-crowd favorite Nicolas Jarry and Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry have advanced to the final of the Chile Open on Saturday.
Jarry beat Spain's Jaume Munar 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 to play his second professional final, the first since his doping suspension in in April 2020.
Medvedev tops Rublev in Dubai final for third straight title
March 4, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Daniil Medvedev won his 18th tour-level title and third in a row by beating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 in an all-Russian final at the Dubai Championships on Saturday.
South Americans dominate Chile Open semifinals
March 4, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Three of the four semifinalists at the Chile Open are South American players.
Spain's Jaume Munar will be the only exception in the clay court tournament after beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro on Friday 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
Katie Volynets hangs on, reaches 1st WTA semifinal at Austin
March 4, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Katie Volynets reached her first WTA semifinal by taking big leads in each set and holding off reigning NCAA singles champion Peyton Stearns to win 7-5, 6-3 in a matchup between a pair of 21-year-old Americans at the ATX Open on Friday.
Medvedev beats Djokovic in Dubai, Rublev sends peace message
March 3, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic’s 20-match winning streak by beating the world’s top-ranked player 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final at the Dubai Championships on Friday.
Fritz, Paul to face off in all-American semi at Mexican Open
March 3, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Taylor Fritz defeated fellow American Francis Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinal round of the Mexican Open.
The fifth-ranked Fritz has a six-match winning streak against Tiafoe.
Collins, Kalinskaya, Kostyuk, Friedsam reach Austin quarters
March 3, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fourth-seeded Danielle Collins needed barely more than an hour to overpower Caty McNally 6-1, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals at the ATX Open on Thursday.
Collins, an American who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open, saved both break points she faced while claiming five of McNally's service games.
No. 2 seed Cerundolo knocked out of Chile Open by Etcheverry
March 3, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Second-seeded Francisco Cerundolo was eliminated from the Chile Open following a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 loss to fellow Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Thursday.
Etcheverry advanced to a quarterfinal match against Dusan Lajovic, who earlier overcame Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (2).
US Tennis sees rise in Hispanic, Black, Asian players
March 2, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A rise in tennis participation around the United States over the past three years has been boosted by increases among Hispanic, Black and Asian players, the U.S. Tennis Association said Thursday.
Djokovic to face Medvedev in Dubai semis, Rublev gets Zverev
March 2, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday and will face former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Dubai Championships.
The five-time Dubai champion's 20th straight victory set the stage for a last-four match against Medvedev, who defeated Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 in the nightcap at the hard-court tournament.
Katie Volynets grabs last 7 games to beat Potapova in Austin
March 2, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Katie Volynets saved a match point and grabbed the last seven games to come back and beat third-seeded Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 at the ATX Open on Wednesday to reach her first WTA quarterfinal.
Top-seeded Musetti knocked out by Munar at Chile Open
March 2, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Jaume Munar of Spain upset top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals at the clay-court Chile Open on Wednesday.
Nadal vs. Alcaraz exhibition match in Las Vegas canceled
March 1, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — An exhibition tennis match that originally was supposed to pit Rafael Nadal against Carlos Alcaraz and was scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas has been canceled and ticket purchases can be refunded.
Djokovic advances, Rublev saves 5 match points in Dubai win
March 1, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic eased into the quarterfinals at the Dubai Championships by beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday.
Djokovic extended his winning streak to 19 matches in tidy fashion a day after being pushed to a third-set tiebreaker by 130th-ranked Tomas Machac.
Ex-umpire Jake Garner promoted to US Open tournament referee
March 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Former chair umpire Jake Garner will be the new tournament referee for the U.S. Open as of this year’s tournament, responsible for making the draws, preparing the daily match schedule and overseeing all officiating.
Berrettini solid in Acapulco; Alcaraz, Norrie pull out
March 1, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Matteo Berrettini won the seven games he played on Tuesday before Alex Molcan retired with a wrist injury in the second round of the Mexican Open.
The 26-year-old Italian, playing his first match since he lost to Andy Murray in the first round of the Australian Open on Jan.
Top-seeded Linette loses to Gracheva in Austin’s 1st round
March 1, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Top-seeded Magda Linette was eliminated from the ATX Open in the first round with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 loss to 88th-ranked Varvara Gracheva on Tuesday.
Djokovic holds on in Dubai, extends winning streak to 18
February 28, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic held on to beat Czech qualifier Tomas Machac 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1) at the Dubai Championships on Tuesday in his first match since winning his 10th Australian Open title.
Rafael Nadal out of Indian Wells, Miami with injured hip
February 28, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal pulled out of the upcoming hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami on Tuesday because of the left hip flexor injury that has sidelined him since the Australian Open.
2nd-seeded Casper Ruud advances to 2nd round at Mexican Open
February 28, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Casper Ruud moved into the second round of the Mexican Open by beating Argentine qualifier Guido Andreozzi 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (2).
Ruud, who won three titles and reached the French Open and U.S.
Volynets beats Riske-Amritraj as tennis arrives in Austin
February 28, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Women's professional tennis made its WTA tournament debut in the capital of Texas on Monday, and Katie Volynets beat Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 in an all-American matchup to reach the second round of the ATX Open.
Novak Djokovic breaks record for most weeks ranked No. 1
February 27, 2023 GMTNovak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No.
Alcaraz and Norrie advance to Rio Open final, eye rematch
February 26, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie won semifinal matches Saturday to set up their second straight final at the Rio Open.
If the Spaniard wins he will not only defend his title in Brazil, but also tie Novak Djokovic in points on the top of the ranking — the Serbian would still be No.1 due to other results.
No 1 Swiatek upset by Krejcikova in Dubai final
February 25, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was upset by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday.
Krejcikova closed the tournament by beating the top three players in the WTA rankings: No.
Alcaraz and Norrie into Rio semis, eye 2nd final in 2 weeks
February 25, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A rematch is in sight for Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie in the Rio Open final.
Both advanced to the semifinals of the clay-court tournament on Friday and could repeat last weekend's Argentina Open decider, which the Spaniard won.
Andy Murray saves 5 match points to reach Doha final
February 24, 2023 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Andy Murray saved five match points to beat Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (6) and advance to the final of the Qatar Open on Friday.
The 35-year-old Murray reached his first ATP Tour final since June and will face former No.
Swiatek defeats Gauff again, advances to Dubai final
February 24, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek stayed undefeated against Coco Gauff, beating the American teenager 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final at the Dubai Championships on Friday.
The three-time Grand Slam champion improved to 6-0 against the 18-year-old Gauff, and each victory has been in straight sets.
Gauff win sets up Swiatek match in Dubai, Sabalenka loses
February 23, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coco Gauff set up a semifinals match against top-ranked Iga Swiatek at the Dubai Championships by beating Madison Keys 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday.
Swiatek, who reached the last four in a walkover after Karolina Pliskova withdrew because of an illness, is 5-0 against Gauff and beat the 18-year-old American in last year's French Open final.
McEnroe, Borg returning as Laver Cup captains in Vancouver
February 23, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg will return as Laver Cup captains this year, when the team event moves to Canada for the first time.
Serena Williams to receive honor at NAACP Image Awards
February 23, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams will be honored for her tennis achievements, business success and efforts to uplift the community at the NAACP Image Awards this weekend.
The NAACP announced Thursday that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports award during the ceremony, which will air live Saturday on BET.
Brazil’s Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat
February 23, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tennis tour for the last decade, has retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open.
Saudi Arabia enters female team at ITF event for 1st time
February 23, 2023 GMTCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Saudi Arabia is entering a female team for the first time at an International Tennis Federation tournament — this week's Asia/Oceania pre-qualifying event for the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors in Sri Lanka.
Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1
February 23, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the Rio Open on Wednesday, with his mind already set for a year-long contest with Novak Djokovic for the No. 1 ranking.
Sabalenka extends winning streak, Swiatek advances in Dubai
February 22, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka improved to 13-0 this year with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships.
Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated
February 22, 2023 GMTBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Serb said Wednesday.
Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine
February 22, 2023 GMTOne year after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia's reintegration into the world of sports threatens to create the biggest rift in the Olympic movement since the Cold War.
Russia remains excluded from many international sporting events, but that could soon change.
Medvedev edges Sinner in Rotterdam for 16th title
February 19, 2023 GMTROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Sixth-seeded Daniil Medvedev rallied past Jannik Sinner at the Rotterdam Open on Sunday to win his 16th title.
Medvedev prevailed 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the indoor hard-court final against the Italian, who was looking for back-to-back titles following his victory at Montpellier, France.
Thiem, Schwartzman beaten at Argentina Open
February 17, 2023 GMTBUENOS AIRES (AP) — Dominic Thiem and Diego Schwartzman were eliminated from the Argentina Open on Thursday.
Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion who is trying to regain his form after falling to 99th in the rankings, lost 6-4, 6-4 to Juan Pablo Varillas.
Dominic Thiem wins 1st match of 2023 at Argentina Open
February 15, 2023 GMTBUENOS AIRES (AP) — Dominic Thiem accomplished his main objective at the Argentina Open on Tuesday, getting his first win of the year after an abdominal injury and struggles with his form.
Wu Yibing tops Isner, is 1st from China with ATP Tour title
February 13, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Wu Yibing became the first Chinese player to win an ATP Tour title, rallying in a three-set, all-tiebreaker thriller to beat John Isner in the Dallas Open on Sunday.
Wu overcame 44 aces from the big-serving Isner — one shy of tying a three-set record — and four match points in the 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (12) victory.
Sinner beats Cressy in Open Sud final
February 12, 2023 GMTMONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Jannik Sinner of Italy won his seventh singles title and first of the season by beating American Maxime Cressy 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the Open Sud de France final on Sunday.
The second-seeded Italian did not lose a set on his way to winning the tournament.
Wu Yibing 1st Chinese player in ATP final at Dallas Open
February 12, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Wu Yibing became the first Chinese player to reach an ATP Tour final, rallying for a three-set victory over top-seeded American Taylor Fritz in the Dallas Open on Saturday night.
Wu will play John Isner, who also won after dropping the first set and advanced to the final of his hometown event with a victory over fellow American J.J.
Wolf ousts Tiafoe in Dallas Open quarters, Isner advances
February 11, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — J.J. Wolf rallied for a three-set victory over No. 2 seed Frances Tiafoe, and John Isner won his 500th career tiebreaker in another straight-sets win in the quarterfinals of the Dallas Open on Friday.
Tennis player banned for life for 135 match-fixing offenses
February 9, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — A former tennis player from Morocco was banned for life Thursday after being found guilty of 135 match-fixing offenses.
It is the highest number of match-fixing offenses by one person detected in the sport, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said.
Tiafoe dominates McDonald to reach Dallas Open quarterfinals
February 9, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Frances Tiafoe dominated fellow American Mackenzie McDonald on Wednesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Dallas Open.
The second-seeded Tiafoe cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 victory in 58 minutes.
IOC responds to Paris mayor on Olympic plan for Russians
February 8, 2023 GMTGENEVA (AP) — The International Olympic Committee pushed back against the mayor of Paris on Wednesday, insisting there were no plans for "a Russian or Belarusian delegation” at the 2024 Games while also acknowledging some athletes from those countries could be welcomed.
Svitolina calls for Russians to be banned from Olympics
February 8, 2023 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player and Olympic bronze medalist Elina Svitolina pushed for a total ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Isner sweeps tiebreakers in straight-sets win at Dallas Open
February 8, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — John Isner won a pair of tiebreakers in a match without any service breaks, advancing to the second round of his hometown Dallas Open with a straight-sets victory over Chun-Hsin Tseng on Tuesday night.
Jack Sock wins at Dallas Open, set to face top-seeded Fritz
February 7, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Wild-card entry Jack Sock opened with a 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4 victory over Ilya Ivashka at the Dallas Open on Monday night, setting up a second-round meeting with top-seeded fellow American Taylor Fritz.
Brazilian tennis player hit with 12-month doping ban
February 6, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Brazilian tennis player Gilbert Klier Junior, a bronze medalist at the 2018 Youth Olympics, has been banned for 12 months in a doping case, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Monday.
Croatia advances in Davis Cup as Coric beats Thiem
February 5, 2023 GMTBorna Coric beat 2020 U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Sunday to send Croatia into the group stage of the Davis Cup.
Coric helped the Croatians win their second Davis Cup title in 2018, but he was sidelined when they lost in the 2021 final while missing a year of action with a right shoulder injury.
Unseeded Parks beats top-seeded Garcia for her 1st title
February 5, 2023 GMTLYON, France (AP) — Unseeded American Alycia Parks secured a stunning 7-6 (7), 7-5 upset win over WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia in the Open Métropole de Lyon final to clinch her first career title on Sunday.
US sweeps Uzbekistan, advances to group stage in Davis Cup
February 4, 2023 GMTThe United States swept its way into the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals on Saturday, getting the winning point in a 4-0 victory over Uzbekistan from the doubles team of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek.
Paul, McDonald give US 2-0 lead over Uzbekistan in Davis Cup
February 4, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Australian Open semifinalist Tommy Paul and Mackenzie McDonald, who beat Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Park, gave the United States a 2-0 lead over host Uzbekistan in Davis Cup qualifying on Friday.
Tennis pro Varvara Lepchenko’s doping ban cut to 21 months
February 3, 2023 GMTFormer top-20 tennis player and U.S. Olympian Varvara Lepchenko’s doping suspension for use of a banned stimulant was reduced from four years to 21 months as part of an agreement with the International Tennis Federation.
Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recorded
February 3, 2023 GMTCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios apologized for shoving a former girlfriend to the ground two years ago after he escaped conviction Friday on a charge of common assault.
Australian Open director: Djokovic’s hamstring had 3-cm tear
February 1, 2023 GMTMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said Novak Djokovic played at the Grand Slam event with a muscle tear of 3 centimeters — a little more than an inch — in his left hamstring along the way to winning the championship.
ATP abuse probe finds ‘insufficient evidence’ against Zverev
January 31, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — German tennis player Alexander Zverev will not face disciplinary action after an investigation into domestic abuse allegations against him found “insufficient evidence” to substantiate the claims, the men’s professional tour said Tuesday.
Djokovic back at top of ATP rankings; Sabalenka No. 2 in WTA
January 30, 2023 GMTMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic's Australian Open championship returned him to a rather familiar spot on Monday: No.
Analysis: Novak Djokovic clearly not done dominating tennis
January 29, 2023 GMTMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic clearly is not done dominating his sport.
Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam
January 29, 2023 GMTMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic climbed into the Rod Laver Arena stands to celebrate his 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title Sunday and, after jumping and pumping his fists with his team, he collapsed onto his back, crying.