Tennis

Jannik Sinner's carrot-clad fans take root on the tennis tour in their orange-colored costumes

TURIN, Italy (AP) — They’ve quickly become some of the most recognizable fans in tennis.

Nov 13, 2023 4:58 AM Read more >

Djokovic secures year-end top ranking for a record-extending 8th time by beating Rune at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Novak Djokovic patted his chest, crouched down, placed his right hand on the court and looked inward. It was clearly a moment to cherish for the 24-time Grand Slam champion after securing the year-end No.

Nov 12, 2023 6:26 PM Read more >

Fernandez clinches win as Canada tops Italy in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

SEVILLE, Spain — Marina Stakusic provided yet another upset victory and Leylah Fernandez continued her unbeaten run Sunday as Canada won its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title with a 2-0 win over Italy. Stakusic, the world No.

Nov 12, 2023 2:09 PM Read more >

Canada beats Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for first time

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic won their singles matches as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup on Sunday. Stakusic, ranked 258th in the world, put Canada ahead by defeating No.

Nov 12, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >

Canadian women reach Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time ever

SEVILLE, Spain — Led by the inspired play of Leylah Fernandez, Canada has reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time.

Nov 11, 2023 4:28 PM Read more >

Fernandez leads Canada into Billie Jean King Cup final after win over Czechs. Italy beats Slovenia

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Leylah Fernandez led Canada into the Billie Jean King Cup final after beating Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and then helping to secure a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in a decisive doubles match on Saturday.

Nov 11, 2023 4:07 PM Read more >

Humbert wins his first ATP title since 2021 at Moselle Open

METZ, France (AP) — Ugo Humbert claimed his first ATP tour title since 2021 by beating Alexander Shevchenko 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday in the final of the Moselle Open. Humbert was born in the French city of Metz which hosted the indoor tournament.

Nov 11, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

Man United manager Ten Hag gets 1-game ban after booking against Luton

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will serve a one-game touchline ban after he was booked in his team's 1-0 win against Luton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Nov 11, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

Czech Republic wins doubles to beat United States 2-1 and reach Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova sent the Czech Republic into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup by beating American duo Danielle Collins and Taylor Townsend 6-3, 7-5 in their decisive doubles match on Friday.

Nov 10, 2023 3:56 PM Read more >

Djokovic faces 'Young Gen' challenge from Alcaraz, Sinner and Rune at ATP Finals in Turin

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Novak Djokovic has already done well enough at holding off the rise of the so-called “Next Gen” by keeping players like Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev from winning more titles.

Nov 10, 2023 1:59 PM Read more >