Cao Yanhao, a 14-year-old Chinese table tennis player, has been banned from provincial competitions for a year after punching his opponent, He Ruichen, following a 3-0 loss in the Jiangsu selection trials for the national youth training camp.
Wang Chuqin, world No 1 in table tennis, reflects on his recent decline in performance, hoping a new generation will emerge to lead China after the Los Angeles Olympics, as the country's men's dominance wanes post-Fan Zhendong's retirement.
Serena Williams overcame childhood poverty in Compton, California, to become a tennis icon. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, coached her and Venus on public courts with limited resources, fostering discipline and belief that led to 23 Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers in the sport.
Organisers of the 2026 Commonwealth Games have significantly cut the number of sports, including diving, hockey, and table tennis. Athletes like Anabelle Smith and Melissa Tapper, along with federations such as Hockey Australia, express disappointment but also some understanding of the logistical challenges.
Die ehemalige Tennis-Weltranglistenerste Ana Ivanović enthüllte in einer kroatischen Talkshow, dass Panikattacken und mentale Probleme der wahre Grund für ihr Karriereende 2016 im Alter von 29 Jahren waren, entgegen der offiziellen Begründung von Verletzungen.
Die ehemalige Tennis-Weltranglistenerste Ana Ivanović enthüllte, dass Panikattacken und mentale Erschöpfung der wahre Grund für ihr Karriereende 2016 waren, nicht nur Verletzungen. Sie sprach über ihre Ängste auf dem Platz und ihre heutige Zufriedenheit als Markenbotschafterin.
Die ehemalige Tennis-Weltranglistenerste Ana Ivanović hat offenbart, dass sie ihre Profikarriere 2016 nicht nur wegen Verletzungen, sondern auch aufgrund schwerer Panikattacken auf dem Platz beendete. Sie sprach erstmals in einer kroatischen Talkshow über ihre mentalen Probleme.
Table tennis legend Deng Yaping congratulated veterans Ma Long and Xu Xin on their third men's doubles title at the National Championships in Changsha, praising their meticulous technique, experience, and composure against younger opponents.
Die WTA führt eine neue Richtlinie ein, die Transgender-Frauen zur Teilnahme an Turnieren einen verpflichtenden SRY-Gentest vorschreibt, um die Anwesenheit des Y-Chromosoms zu prüfen. Die Regelung tritt am Dienstag in Kraft und folgt der Linie des IOC, inspiriert durch Debatten im Boxsport.
Die WTA führt ab Dienstag einen verpflichtenden SRY-Gentest für Transgender-Frauen ein, um die Teilnahmeberechtigung zu prüfen. Diese neue Richtlinie ersetzt die bisherige Testosteron-Regelung und orientiert sich an der Linie des IOC, ausgelöst durch Debatten bei den Olympischen Spielen 2024 in Paris.
Actor Jake Johnson discusses starring in "The Dink," a pickleball comedy, despite no prior experience with the sport. He reflects on the film's lighthearted escape from divisive times, his career evolution from "New Girl" to blockbusters, and how fatherhood keeps him grounded.
Australian tennis veteran Bernard Tomic, 33, secured his first Challenger Tour title in eight years, defeating Estonia's Mark Lajal in three sets in the Lincoln tournament final in Nebraska. This marks a significant comeback for the former world number 17.
The WTA will require all players to undergo genetic sex testing for the SRY gene to compete on its Tour, effective Tuesday. A negative result is needed, with positive tests leading to further medical assessment. This updates the previous policy on testosterone levels.
The WTA will implement a new eligibility policy in 2026, requiring all players to undergo genetic sex testing for the SRY gene to compete on the Tour. A negative result is needed, with positive tests leading to further medical assessment. This updates a 2024 policy on testosterone levels.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen lost in the Athens Open quarter-finals to Barbora Krejcikova, making it likely she will need to play qualifiers for the US Open main draw. Her current ranking of No 122 is below the top 104 threshold for direct entry, with a wildcard being her only other option.
A K-Football Reform Committee, including Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo, advocates for direct elections for the next KFA president, facing strong opposition from Jeonbuk Football Association president Seo Gang-il, who questions their qualifications and the proposed by-law amendment.
Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha experienced their second mixed doubles defeat this month at the National Championships in Changsha, losing to Yuan Licen and Wang Yidi. This loss, following a runner-up finish at the WTT US Grand Smash, has sparked concern among fans ahead of the Asian Games.
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev secured his 18th ATP singles title by defeating Italy's second-seeded Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 at the Bastad ATP tournament in Sweden. This victory follows his previous win in February last year and his 2023 Bastad title.
Alexander Zverev wird für seine Einschätzung der Leistungslücken im Herrentennis kritisiert, doch seine Grand-Slam-Ergebnisse 2024 belegen seine Spitzenposition. Trotz sportlicher Erfolge bleibt seine Popularität hinter der anderer Stars zurück, was auch mit vergangenen Vorwürfen und dem "Djokovic-Effekt" zusammenhängt.
Alexander Zverev verlor das Wimbledon-Finale gegen Jannik Sinner nach einem packenden Match. Trotz einer starken Leistung und einer neuen Weltranglistenposition verpasste Zverev seinen zweiten Grand-Slam-Titel in Folge.
Alexander Zverev wurde für seine Einschätzung der Leistungslücken im Herrentennis kritisiert. Eine Analyse der Grand-Slam-Turniere zeigt jedoch, dass er sportlich stark abschneidet und die Lücke zu anderen Spielern groß ist. Dennoch erreicht er nicht die Popularität anderer Stars, was an vergangenen Vorwürfen und seiner Spielweise liegt.
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Alexander Zverev in a final characterized by immense power and few breaks of serve. The match featured numerous winners and aces, with Sinner ultimately prevailing in four sets.
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Alexander Zverev in a final characterized by immense power and few long rallies. Sinner's victory marks his second consecutive Wimbledon championship and places him among the game's elite.
Jannik Sinner ha vinto il torneo di Wimbledon per il secondo anno di fila, confermandosi campione. Il Ministro dell'Istruzione Giuseppe Valditara e il Presidente del CONI Luciano Buonfiglio hanno elogiato Sinner sui social media, definendolo un "uomo d'acciaio" e un "grande esempio per i giovani" italiani.
