Tennis News
Alcaraz beats Ruud to reach China Open semi-finals
Sky Sports - 3 Oct 2023 07:35
Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz eased to his 12th semi-final appearance of the season with a 6-4 6-2 win over seventh-seeded Casper Ruud at the China Open.
Aussie Open expanding to 15 days with Sun. start
ESPN - 3 Oct 2023 00:23
The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time.
Australian Marc Polmans disqualified from Shanghai Masters after hitting ball into umpire's face
The Guardian - 3 Oct 2023 23:58
World no 140 smashed ball in anger after losing match point British official Ben Anderson struck on cheek and nose Australian tennis player Marc Polmans has been disqualified after hitting the umpire with the ball during...
Swiatek backs performance byes for rest, prep
ESPN - 3 Oct 2023 15:29
World No. 2 WTA player Iga Swiatek supports the use of performance byes, particularly during the Asian swing of events, saying they allow players who reach tournament semifinals to rest and prepare for the next tournamen...
Sabalenka, Gauff, Pegula advance at China Open
ESPN - 3 Oct 2023 15:14
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, US Open champ Coco Gauff and fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula are among the women who advanced at the China Open after rallying in tough second-round matches.
Boulter suffers second-round defeat to Sabalenka at China Open
Sky Sports - 3 Oct 2023 11:03
Katie Boulter pushed world number one Aryna Sabalenka before succumbing to defeat in a second-round battle at the China Open.
Australian Open: Grand Slam extends to 15 days in bid to avoid late finishes
BBC - 3 Oct 2023 09:33
The Australian Open will become a 15-day event for the first time in 2024 in an attempt by organisers to minimise the number of late-night finishes.