Donna Vekic, a lucky loser, defeated Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (6) in the Queen's Club final. Despite a strong comeback attempt by Raducanu in the second set, Vekic secured her biggest career title.
Chinese table tennis players struggled at the WTT Contender event in Zagreb, with only one men's doubles pair reaching the final. Hong Kong's Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem secured the mixed doubles title, while Japan dominated the women's singles quarter-finals.
Pakistan's top table tennis players are surprised after the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation reportedly asked them to fund their own travel and daily expenses for the Asian Games in Japan. Athletes were also informed they would not receive payment for national trials.
Carlos Alcaraz si avvicina al rientro dopo un infortunio al polso, mentre Jannik Sinner valuta la protesta disertando il doppio misto agli US Open per i premi. Cobolli riparte dall'erba di Halle.
Tennis star Alexander Zverev will be honored at the Halle Open on Sunday for his French Open victory and his significance to German tennis. The tournament, a key Wimbledon preparation event, features six top-ten players, including Zverev, who aims for his first Halle title.
International tennis stars, including Jannik Sinner, are escalating pressure on Grand Slam tournaments regarding prize money distribution. Players are demanding a larger share of tournament revenues, potentially considering protests like boycotting mixed doubles at the US Open to achieve a fairer economic balance.
Tennis-Ikone Serena Williams wird in der kommenden Woche bei den Berlin Tennis Open im Doppel mit Karolina Muchova antreten. Williams wird am Montag oder Dienstag in Berlin erwartet und freut sich auf die deutschen Fans.
The World Cup opening match saw celebrities like David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and Tom Cruise in attendance. Meanwhile, Haiti prepares for its first World Cup appearance in 52 years amidst national struggles, and Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko withdraws from the grass-court season due to injury, impacting her partnership with Serena Williams.
Katie Boulter secured the biggest win of her career, defeating world No. 2 Elena Rybakina 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 at Queen's Club. Emma Raducanu also advanced to the quarter-finals, but her match was postponed to Saturday due to a rain-delayed schedule, forcing her to play two matches.
Serena Williams' return to tennis was cut short after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from Queen's Club due to a knee injury. The pair had won their first match but were forced to forfeit their quarter-final.
Wang Chuqin, newly elected captain of China's men's table tennis team, describes his role as 'incredibly difficult' with 'nowhere to retreat' but sees it as a growth opportunity, drawing inspiration from predecessor Ma Long.
New York's USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is being repurposed as a fan zone for the World Cup, offering affordable viewing and entertainment from June 11 to July 27. The venue will feature big screens, brand activations, food, and performances by artists including Nas and Ronaldinho.
British tennis player Dan Evans, 36, announced his retirement from the sport following this year's Wimbledon tournament. Evans, who reached a career-high ranking of 21 in 2023, cited his experiences and representing Great Britain as career highlights.
Wimbledon steigert die Preisgelder für das kommende Turnier um 20 Prozent auf 74,3 Millionen Euro. Die Sieger erhalten jeweils 4,17 Millionen Euro. Dies geschieht nach öffentlichen Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Spielern und Veranstaltern über die Verteilung der Einnahmen.
Wimbledon steigert die Preisgelder für das kommende Turnier um 20 Prozent auf 74,3 Millionen Euro. Die Sieger erhalten jeweils 4,17 Millionen Euro. Diese Entscheidung folgt auf öffentliche Diskussionen über die Verteilung der Einnahmen.
Alexander Zverev offenbart nach seinem French-Open-Sieg, dass er den Druck während des Turniers stark überspielt hat. Trotz innerer Anspannung zeigte er in entscheidenden Momenten sein bestes Tennis und gewann das Finale.
Alexander Zverev gesteht nach seinem French-Open-Titel, den Druck gefaked zu haben. Er bezeichnete die Woche als die stressigste seines Lebens, war aber in wichtigen Momenten stark. Bundeskanzler Merz gratulierte ihm.
Wimbledon has increased prize money by 20% to £64.2m, the largest rise in its history. However, this may not satisfy top players demanding a larger revenue share, leading to ongoing disputes.
Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20% to £64.2m, the largest rise in its history. However, this may not satisfy top players demanding a 16% revenue share, which would equate to over £70m, amid ongoing disputes with Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and player welfare.
Serena Williams' highly anticipated tennis comeback in London has been cut short due to her doubles partner Victoria Mboko's injury. The pair withdrew from the quarterfinals, marking only one appearance for Williams this week.
China's national table tennis men's team has a new captain, Wang Chuqin, who replaces Ma Long. Head coach Wang Hao announced the decision after the team regrouped in Beijing following the World Table Tennis Championships in London. Wang Chuqin expressed humility about the appointment, stating he doesn't feel he is in the same league as Ma Long.
Rafael Nadal hosted the 10th graduation ceremony at his tennis academy in Mallorca, with former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic as a guest speaker. 47 students graduated, encouraged by Nadal's words on values like hard work and resilience.
Novak Djokovic boasts an estimated net worth of $250 million, with a significant portion attributed to his passion for luxury watches. His collection features elite brands like Hublot, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Seiko, including exclusive editions celebrating his career achievements.
Victoria Mboko's doubles partnership with Serena Williams is uncertain after the Canadian player retired from her singles match at the HSBC Championships in London due to a left knee injury. Mboko, 19, slipped and was heard saying "there is no stability right now" before withdrawing.
