PARIS (AFP) -- After winning a seventh Paris Masters at the weekend Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic extended his lead in the world ATP rankings over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz on Monday, Nov. 6. World ranked no. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AFP) The 36-year-old Djokovic won his 40th Masters 1000 title...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic returned to the court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, cruising past Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-2 and strengthening his hold on top spot in the rankings after his two closest rivals both lost at the Paris Masters. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's...
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...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner said holding his nerve in "important moments" was the key to edging out world number three Daniil Medvedev in Wednesday's China Open men's final, which turned on a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing. Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the winning trophy after...
BEIJING (AFP) -- World number three Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the China Open men's semifinals with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over France's Ugo Humbert in Beijing on Monday, Oct. 2. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev hits a return against France’s Ugo Humbert during their China Open tennis...
BEIJING (AFP) -- World number two Carlos Alcaraz eased into the second round of the China Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Friday, Sept. 29. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles first round match at...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev lavished praise on Novak Djokovic after the Serbian star defeated the Russian at the US Open on Sunday, Sept. 10, for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam crown. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Russia's Daniil Medvedev after winning the US Open tennis...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, Sept. 10, to win his fourth US Open and a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago. Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a US Open thriller on Friday, Sept. 8, to set up a repeat of the finals from two years ago against 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts after winning the US Open tennis tournament...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev overcame roasting temperatures to battle into the US Open semifinals on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as Aryna Sabalenka delivered a sizzling display to reach the last four. Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts against Andrey Rublev of Russia during their Men's Singles...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz surged into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday, Sept. 2, as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam title alive with victory in a three-set thriller. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a point against Britain's Daniel Evans...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz launched the defense of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday, Aug. 29, as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a poin against Dominik...
