Tennis
Alcaraz Tops Lehecka for Second Tokyo Title
Carlos Alcaraz secured his second consecutive Japan Open title by defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 at the Ariake Coliseum.
Yulia Putintseva wins bronze in women’s singles at Asian Games
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva claimed a historic bronze medal in the women's singles tennis tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Rybakina receives WTA World No. 1 trophy in New York
Elena Rybakina received the WTA World No. 1 Trophy in New York, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to hold the top ranking.
Alexander Zverev faces Karen Khachanov in the US Open semi-finals
Alexander Zverev brings his 2026 form into a US Open semi-final clash against unseeded world No. 50 Karen Khachanov at Flushing Meadows.
Serena and Venus Williams lose US Open doubles thriller in comeback
The Williams sisters fell in a dramatic three-set US Open doubles match to Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan after a four-year hiatus.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to face qualifiers in US Open opener
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were drawn to face a team advancing from the qualifying tournament in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles.
Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine at an event in Mallorca. The Australian player issued an apology and cited mental strain from extensive injuries.
Usain Bolt joins celebrity crowd in Wimbledon Royal Box
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt made his first appearance in Wimbledon's Royal Box on day five, joining a star-studded lineup of celebrities and officials.
Serena and Venus Williams withdraw from Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury
Serena Williams has officially ended her Wimbledon campaign, withdrawing from the doubles tournament alongside her sister Venus following a knee injury.