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Prizmic stuns ailing Djokovic at Italian Open

ROME: Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition...

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 8, 2026 Croatia's Dino Prizmic celebrates winning his second round match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Djokovic, Alcaraz battle on; Andreeva's defence ends

Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Sinner sets up Fonseca clash, Zverev advances at Indian Wells

Mar 8, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) during his third round match defeating Denis Shapovalov (CAN) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Brilliant Bhatia snatches Arnold Palmer victory in playoff

Akshay Bhatia celebrates his win on the 18th green after a playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament. — Imagn Images

Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream

Diane Parry (FRA) hits a shot during her first round match against Venus Williams (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Cobolli downs Tiafoe to claim Mexican Open

Italy's Flavio Cobolli celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S.

Medvedev claims Dubai title after tallon pulls out

Russia's Daniil Medvedev (L) and Runner-up Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor poses pose with their trophies after the men's singles final match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)

Waleed al Nairi, Oman’s rising star in world squash ranking

Waleed al Nairi emerged champion of Oman Squash Championship 2026.

Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final

Russia's Daniil Medvedev returns a shot during his men's singles semi-final match against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 27, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev march on in Dubai

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his round of 16 match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka. — Reuters

Former coach Macci says Serena certain to make comeback

Serena Williams

Former US Open champion Raducanu in no hurry to find new coach

Emma Raducanu1

Anisimova ends Andreeva Dubai defence in teary quarterfinal

Amanda Anisimova of the US in action during her quarterfinal against Russia's Mira Andreeva in Dubai. — Reuters

Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar, Sinner stunned

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during their men's singles quarterfinal match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 19, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarterfinals

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against France's Valentin Royer during their men's singles match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 18, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

Gauff cruises into Dubai last 16, Andreeva receives walkover

Coco Gauff of the US in action during her round of 32 match against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya at Dubai Championships. — Reuters
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