Tennis

Andy Murray hints he's heading into the 'last few months' of his career after a win in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Andy Murray hinted he is heading into the “last few months” of his career after rallying past Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the Dubai Championships for his 500th hard-court win.

Feb 27, 2024 2:19 AM Read more >

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Mexican Open after first-round loss to qualifier

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Felix Auger-Aliassime knows Acapulco is famous for its cliff diving, beaches and bars, but the Montreal tennis star was hoping it might also become a destination to get his inconsistent game back on track.

Feb 27, 2024 12:15 AM Read more >

Stakusic bounces Melnikova in San Diego women's singles opener

SAN DIEGO — Marina Stakusic didn't let rain or a scheduling delay change her focus Monday night as she bounced Marina Melnikova of Russia 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 in the opening round of women's singles at the San Diego Open. The Mississauga, Ont.

Feb 26, 2024 9:01 PM Read more >

Boulter, Saville among opening-day winners at Cymbiotika San Diego Open

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Katie Boulter of Britain and Daria Saville of Australia scored decisive wins Monday in the rain-interrupted opening round of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open.

Feb 26, 2024 8:23 PM Read more >

Canada's Shapovalov falls to Andy Murray in first round at Dubai Open

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been ousted from the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, falling 6-4, 7-6 (5), 3-6 to Great Britain's Andy Murray. The Richmond Hill, Ont.

Feb 26, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Argentina's Báez wins Rio Open title as players ask for more top tournaments in South America

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sebastián Báez won his fifth and biggest title Sunday with a 6-2, 6-1 victory against his Argentine compatriot Mariano Navone at the Rio Open.

Feb 25, 2024 6:50 PM Read more >

Defending champion Norrie out of Rio Open, Argentinians Báez and Navone to play final

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Defending champion Cameron Norrie has been bundled out of the Rio Open with a shock straight sets defeat to qualifier Mariano Navone on Saturday.

Feb 24, 2024 5:24 PM Read more >

Paolini defeats Kalinskaya in comeback victory for Dubai title

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jasmine Paolini earned her biggest title by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the Dubai Championships final on Saturday.

Feb 24, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

Defending champion Norrie beats Seyboth Wild to reach the Rio Open semifinals

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Defending champion Cameron Norrie beat Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Rio Open. The second-seeded British player will take on Argentina's Mariano Navone on Saturday.

Feb 23, 2024 8:25 PM Read more >

No. 1 Swiatek stunned by Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals. Paolini awaits in final

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was stunned by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships on Friday. Swiatek was up 4-2 when Kalinskaya broke straight back.

Feb 23, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >