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Alcaraz, Sabalenka storm into next round at US Open

NEW YORK: ​Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback ​from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the US Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after...

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his US Open second round match against Portugal's Jaime Faria at Flushing Meadows, New York. — Reuters

Auger-Aliassime downs Bublik to reach Paris Masters final

Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime in action during his semifinal match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. — Reuters

Sinner, Zverev march into Paris Masters last eight

Italy's Jannik Sinner serves to Argentine's Francisco Cerundolo during their men's singles match on day four of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Paris La D馭ense Arena in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

Al Falahi becomes first Omani coach to join World Tennis Coaches Conference

Mohammed al Falahi is regarded as one of Oman’s promising young coaching talents.

Gulf tennis championships calendar finalised

The meeting was attended by representatives of all Gulf tennis federations.

Sinner beat Zverev to claim 2nd Vienna Open title

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy. — Reuters

Bencic surprises herself as Tokyo win brings 10th title

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic celebrates with the trophy. — AFP

Oman’s junior tennis team competes in Dubai, Riyadh

The Under-10 national team will take part in the Dubai Bowl Tournament.

Sinner eases past Alcaraz to win Six Kings Slam

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with a racket after winning the final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. — Reuters

Rybakina wins Ningbo Open title

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates with the trophy. — Reuters

Rybakina to battle Alexandrova in Ningbo final

Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in action during her semifinal match against Russia's Diana Shnaider. — Reuters

WTA Finals race heats up as Paolini, Rybakina advance in Ningbo

Italy's Jasmine Paolini hits a return to Switzland's Belinda Bencic during their quarterfinal at the WTA Ningbo Open in Ningbo, China. — AFP

Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot celebrates with the trophy after his victory against France's Arthur Rinderknech during the men's singles final at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai. — AFP

Vacherot ousts Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot in action during his semifinal match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. — Reuters

Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final

Jessica Pegula of the US in action during her semifinal match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka. — Reuters

Resurgent Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in semifinals

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates beating Australia's Alex de Minaur in their men's singles quarter-final match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 10, 2025. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP)
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