Tennis

Defending champs Alcaraz and Sabalenka win opening matches at Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz didn’t need to put his tender right arm to the test while easing to victory in his opening match at the Madrid Open on Friday.

Apr 26, 2024 4:57 PM Read more >

Shapovalov downs Etcheverry, advances to third round at Madrid

MADRID — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry on Friday.

Apr 26, 2024 1:53 PM Read more >

Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal couldn't learn much from his comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Apr 25, 2024 2:35 PM Read more >

Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Fernandez both advance at Madrid Open

MADRID — Leylah Fernandez advanced to the women's third round at the Madrid Open tennis tournament Thursday, while fellow Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime won his opening-round match in the men's competition.

Apr 25, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of Olympics

PARIS (AP) — The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said on Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind.

Apr 25, 2024 7:34 AM Read more >

Nadal says he is not 100% fit ahead of Madrid debut. Spaniard still unsure about playing French Open

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal will play in the Madrid Open despite not being fully fit and didn't seem too optimistic about his chances of being ready for the French Open next month.

Apr 24, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Shapovalov into second round at Madrid Open with win over Diaz Acosta

MADRID — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta on Wednesday. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

Apr 24, 2024 2:46 PM Read more >

Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic announces the birth of her daughter

GENEVA (AP) — Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic has become a mom for the first time, she announced Wednesday .

Apr 24, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

Brian Tobin, former president of the International Tennis Federation, dies at age 93

LONDON (AP) — Brian Tobin, the former president of the International Tennis Federation, has died, the sport's governing body said. The ITF said Tobin died on Monday at the age of 93.

Apr 23, 2024 9:12 PM Read more >

Alcaraz is cautious ahead of Madrid Open. The Spaniard is not 100% sure he will play

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is being cautious with his expectations at the Madrid Open and would be happy to play “three or four matches" in his return from injury.

Apr 23, 2024 1:33 PM Read more >