No pressure, no panic as Boulter focuses on form—not rankings—in evolving British rivalry For the best part of two years, Katie Boulter has quietly held the crown as Britain’s top-ranked women’s tennis player. But with a resurgent Emma Raducanu finding her feet again and the impressive rise ...

British Star Emma Raducanu Enjoying Stability and Growth Through Informal Coaching Set-Up Ahead of Madrid Open Return Emma Raducanu has always danced to the beat of her own drum. From her unforgettable breakthrough at the 2021 US Open to her more turbulent spell in the seasons that followed, the 22-...

Holger Rune produced a sensational performance to stun home hero Carlos Alcaraz and claim the Barcelona Open title. Denmark’s Rune matched the Spaniard shot-for-shot and held firm in the tight moments to beat his childhood friend 7-6 (8-6) 6-2. It is Rune’s first ATP Tour title for two y...

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Barcelona Open final for the third time in four years, where he will face Holger Rune for the title. Spanish world number two Alcaraz, bidding for his second title in seven days, swept aside France’s Arthur Fils 6-2 6-4. Alcaraz won his home tournament in 2022 and 2...

Alexander Zverev asked for a spectator who heckled him over domestic abuse allegations to be kicked out of his Munich Open quarter-final. The German number one seed was serving at 5-5 in the second set against Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor when the fan shouted: “Let’s go, you wifebeater....

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz went through to the Barcelona Open semi-finals with a straight-set win over Alex de Minaur. Spaniard Alcaraz needed just one hour and 40 minutes to beat Australian fifth seed De Minaur 7-5 6-3. The world number two will now play France’s Arthur Fils after his quarter-fi...

Spanish star steps up in style to continue fine clay form at the Barcelona Open quarters Carlos Alcaraz has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, especially when the clay is beneath his feet and the crowd is behind him. And on a sun-kissed afternoon in Barcelona, the 21-year-old Spaniard ga...

British number four Harriet Dart has apologised for asking the umpire to tell her French opponent to put on deodorant during a first-round loss at the Rouen Open. Dart lost 6-0 6-3 to Lois Boisson, which included the 28-year-old being swept aside in the opening set in just 28 minutes. During a chang...

Sporting legend honoured with Hollywood’s ultimate tribute as she makes history with Walk of Fame star There are moments in life that transcend sport. For Billie Jean King, who’s spent her 81 years breaking barriers, lifting trophies, and fighting for justice, another such moment arrived on ...

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in the Netherlands to “look after her body”. The British number two reached the Miami Open quarter-finals last week. Raducanu has competed in seven tournaments so far this year ...