TURIN (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his...
TURIN (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner edged towards becoming the first ever Italian to reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Tuesday, Nov. 14, after a thrilling 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/2) win over Novak Djokovic. Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his round-robin match against Serbia's Novak...
TURIN (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on Monday, Nov. 13, as Daniil Medvedev won a Russian derby against Andrey Rublev in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during...
TURIN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic will finish the year as world number one for a record-extending eighth time after beating Holger Rune 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (1/7), 6-3 in his opening match at the ATP Finals on Sunday, Nov. 12. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the first round-robin match against...
MILAN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune in the group stage of the ATP Finals as the world number one chases a seventh season-ending triumph. World men's tennis ranked no. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AFP) Title holder Djokovic is looking to cap...
VIENNA (AFP) -- Italy's Jannik Sinner won his fourth ATP title of the season on Sunday, Oct. 29 after beating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (9/7), 4-6, 6-3 in the final in Vienna. Italy's Jannik Sinner (AFP) Sinner defeated Medvedev for the second time in three weeks, having also overcome the Russian in the...
PARIS (AFP) -- Spanish world number two Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday, Oct. 25, that he will take part in the Paris Masters and ATP Finals, following his recovery from injury. Spanish world number two Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) "I have good news! I am feeling better every day and I will play...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point then turned around a tiebreaker to beat Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and reach the finals of the ATP Cincinnati Open on Saturday, Aug. 19. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his win over Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during the semifinals of...
DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is targeting a dynasty after leading the franchise to a first-ever NBA championship on Monday, June 12. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets is interviewed after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals...
DENVER (AFP) -- Whether it was toughness through adversity or bonding the teammates, the Miami Heat took some life lessons from their unexpected run to the NBA Finals. *Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat reacts with Jimmy Butler during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game...
DENVER (AFP) --Â The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, June 12, defeating the Miami Heat, 94-89, behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a...
DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows the mind can play tricks on players when it comes to crunch time in the NBA Finals, so he's trying out some mental games himself. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat...
