Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190998/sports/tennis/serena-williams-to-return-to-tennis-in-queens-doubles-on-tuesday US player Serena Williams holds a press conference on the eve of the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 7, 2026. Serena Williams has confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women's doubles at Queen's Club this week. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP) US player Serena Williams holds a press conference on the eve of the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 7, 2026. Serena Williams has confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women's doubles at Queen's Club this week. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:52:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190907/sports/tennis/alexander-zverev-wins-first-grand-slam-title-at-french-open Germany's Alexander Zverev lifts "La Coupe des Mousquetaires" trophy after winning the men's final. — AFP Germany's Alexander Zverev lifts "La Coupe des Mousquetaires" trophy after winning the men's final. — AFP Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:04:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190789/sports/tennis/andreeva-comes-of-age-with-roland Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Poland's Maja Chwalinska. — Reuters Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Poland's Maja Chwalinska. — Reuters Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:22:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190739/sports/tennis/zverev-to-face-cobolli-in-final Italy's Flavio Cobolli plays a backhand return to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during their men's quarter final singles match Italy's Flavio Cobolli plays a backhand return to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during their men's quarter final singles match Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:32:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190661/sports/tennis/sabalenka-implodes-as-shnaider-books-semis Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2026 Russia's Diana Shnaider celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2026 Russia's Diana Shnaider celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:18:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190590/sports/tennis/zverev-powers-into-semis-kostyuk-to-face-andreeva Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Jodar REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Jodar REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:10:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190448/sports/tennis/cirstea-overpowers-wang-to-reach-french-open-quarters Romania's Sorana Cirstea celebrates her victory at the end of her women's singles match against China's Wang Xiyu. — AFP Romania's Sorana Cirstea celebrates her victory at the end of her women's singles match against China's Wang Xiyu. — AFP Sun, 31 May 2026 15:53:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190401/sports/tennis/sabalenka-osaka-set-up-last-16-clash-at-french-open Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand return to Australia's Daria Kasatkina during their women's singles match on day 7 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand return to Australia's Daria Kasatkina during their women's singles match on day 7 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) Sat, 30 May 2026 18:23:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190336/sports/tennis/swiatek-andreeva-advance-to-last-16-at-french-open Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Poland's Magda Linette REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Poland's Magda Linette REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190315/sports/tennis/sinner-hits-wall-as-french-open-bid-collapses TOPSHOT - Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo plays a backhand return to Italy's Jannik Sinner during their men's singles match on day 5 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 28, 2026. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) TOPSHOT - Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo plays a backhand return to Italy's Jannik Sinner during their men's singles match on day 5 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 28, 2026. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) Thu, 28 May 2026 18:55:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190286/sports/tennis/swiatek-svitolina-cruise-into-third-round-in-paris Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand return to Czech Republic's Sara Bejlek during their women's singles match on day 4 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand return to Czech Republic's Sara Bejlek during their women's singles match on day 4 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) Wed, 27 May 2026 17:26:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190252/sports/tennis/sabalenka-gauff-thrive-in-french-open-heat Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her first round match against Spains's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro REUTERS Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her first round match against Spains's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro REUTERS Tue, 26 May 2026 17:37:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190035/sports/tennis/sinner-djokovic-kept-apart-in-french-open-draw French Open French Open Thu, 21 May 2026 17:12:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189918/sports/tennis/two-time-champion-alcaraz-withdraws-from-wimbledon-with-wrist-injury Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:34:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189778/sports/tennis/tennis-svitolina-fights-off-gauff-to-win-third-italian-open-title Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's final match against Coco Gauff. — Reuters Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's final match against Coco Gauff. — Reuters Sun, 17 May 2026 15:35:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189744/sports/tennis/sinner-completes-medvedev-win-and-passage-into-italian-open-final Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal against Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal against Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) Sat, 16 May 2026 17:46:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189653/sports/tennis/sinner-breaks-masters-1000-winning-streak-record Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning against Russia's Andrey Rublev during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning against Russia's Andrey Rublev during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Thu, 14 May 2026 16:53:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189600/sports/tennis/revived-swiatek-cruises-past-pegula-to-book-semifinals Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning against USA's Jessica Pegula during the ATP Rome Open tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. — AFP Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning against USA's Jessica Pegula during the ATP Rome Open tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. — AFP Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189539/sports/tennis/sinner-dismisses-pellegrino-to-reach-italian-open-quarters Italy's Jannik Sinner hits a return to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Italy's Jannik Sinner hits a return to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189333/sports/tennis/prizmic-stuns-ailing-djokovic-at-italian-open 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 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 Sat, 09 May 2026 16:41:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189292/sports/tennis/sabalenka-champion-paolini-open-italian-open-accounts Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return to Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova during their women's singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return to Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova during their women's singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) Fri, 08 May 2026 18:07:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189249/sports/tennis/burgess-areen-clinch-u18-titles-at-junior-tennis-tourney The winners of the Junior Tennis Tournament with the officials and supporters. The winners of the Junior Tennis Tournament with the officials and supporters. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:19:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189117/sports/tennis/al-rahbi-brody-set-for-u18-tennis-final In another Under-12 girls match, Serena defeated Jocelyan 9-5 to reach the final, where she was joined by Salama, who advanced after beating Sarah al Maskari 9-0. In another Under-12 girls match, Serena defeated Jocelyan 9-5 to reach the final, where she was joined by Salama, who advanced after beating Sarah al Maskari 9-0. Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189051/sports/tennis/sinner-dismantles-zverev-to-win-madrid-open-set-record Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after winning the men's final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. — Reuters Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after winning the men's final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. — Reuters Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188935/sports/tennis/rising-stars-impress-in-junior-tennis-championship The championship, organised by the Oman Tennis Association, runs until May 6. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani The championship, organised by the Oman Tennis Association, runs until May 6. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani Sat, 02 May 2026 18:08:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188933/sports/tennis/tennis-duo-younis-and-muneer-embrace-new-chapter-in-padel Younis and Muneer al Rawahi with the title after winning a tournament. Younis and Muneer al Rawahi with the title after winning a tournament. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:54:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188932/sports/tennis/top-seeds-sinner-zverev-reach-madrid-open-final Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates beating France's Arthur Fils during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament semi-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates beating France's Arthur Fils during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament semi-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Sat, 02 May 2026 17:46:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188873/sports/tennis/andreeva-storms-into-madrid-open-final Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her 2026 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament women's semi-final singles match against USA's Hailey Baptiste at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. Andreeva won 6-4 7-6. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her 2026 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament women's semi-final singles match against USA's Hailey Baptiste at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. Andreeva won 6-4 7-6. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188872/sports/tennis/japanese-tennis-trailblazer-nishikori-to-retire-at-end-of-season Japan's Kei Nishikori said he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. Japan's Kei Nishikori said he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. Fri, 01 May 2026 16:53:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188848/sports/tennis/ruuds-madrid-title-defence-ended-by-belgian-blockx Belgium's Alexander Blockx celebrates beating Norway's Casper Ruud during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament quarter-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Belgium's Alexander Blockx celebrates beating Norway's Casper Ruud during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament quarter-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:58:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188734/sports/tennis/sinner-surges-into-quarters-andreeva-in-madrid-open-semis Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Britain's Cameron Norrie during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Britain's Cameron Norrie during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:53:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188654/sports/tennis/sabalenka-tops-osaka-to-reach-madrid-quarters Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her round of 16 match against Japan's Naomi Osaka. — Reuters Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her round of 16 match against Japan's Naomi Osaka. — Reuters Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:04:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188583/sports/tennis/young-tennis-talents-set-for-bausher-tournament Last year’s junior tennis tournaments attracted promising young talents from different age categories. Last year’s junior tennis tournaments attracted promising young talents from different age categories. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:18:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188536/sports/tennis/sinner-overcomes-bonzi-in-record-hunt-at-madrid-open Italy's Jannik Sinner returns a ball to France's Benjamin Bonzi during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament second round singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP) Italy's Jannik Sinner returns a ball to France's Benjamin Bonzi during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament second round singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:59:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188472/sports/tennis/prizmic-ousts-shelton-in-madrid-open-rybakina-scrapes-through Croatia's Dino Prizmic reacts during his second round match against Ben Shelton of the US in the Madrid Open. — Reuters Croatia's Dino Prizmic reacts during his second round match against Ben Shelton of the US in the Madrid Open. — Reuters Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:41:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188471/sports/tennis/defending-champion-alcaraz-to-miss-french-open-with-wrist-injury Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year's tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury. — AFP Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year's tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury. — AFP Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:40:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188446/sports/tennis/sabalenka-fights-rust-to-reach-third-round-of-madrid-open Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her second round match against Peyton Stearns of the US at the Madrid Open. — Reuters Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her second round match against Peyton Stearns of the US at the Madrid Open. — Reuters Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:50:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187977/sports/tennis/alcaraz-pulls-out-of-barcelona-open-with-wrist-injury Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his final against Italy's Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters. — Reuters Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his final against Italy's Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters. — Reuters Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:59:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187914/sports/tennis/alcaraz-beats-virtanen-in-barcelona-open-first-round Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen. Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:06:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187913/sports/tennis/zverev-edges-past-kecmanovic-in-munich-first-round Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts during his round of 32 match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic at Munich Open. — Reuters Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts during his round of 32 match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic at Munich Open. — Reuters Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:05:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187775/sports/tennis/sinner-beats-alcaraz-to-win-monte-carlo-masters-title Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. — Reuters Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. — Reuters Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187650/sports/tennis/sinner-alcaraz-ease-into-monte-carlo-semifinals Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:18:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187558/sports/tennis/medvedev-thrashed-6-0-6-0-by-berrettini-zverev-battles-through Italy's Matteo Berrettini celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Italy's Matteo Berrettini celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:24:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187244/sports/tennis/tirante-downs-shelton-to-reach-houston-semis Thiago Tirante against Ben Shelton in Houston ATP during the quarterfinal match. Thiago Tirante against Ben Shelton in Houston ATP during the quarterfinal match. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:07:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187165/sports/tennis/oman-open-asian-games-qualifier-campaign-today Oman-Germany Oman-Germany Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:56:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186996/sports/tennis/implacable-sinner-overpowers-lehecka-to-win-miami-open Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the Miami Open. — Imagn Images Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the Miami Open. — Imagn Images Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:53:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186913/sports/tennis/sabalenka-beats-coco-gauff-to-win-miami-open-title Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship trophy after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States in the final. — Imagn Images Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship trophy after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States in the final. — Imagn Images Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:41:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186789/sports/tennis/sabalenka-sinner-keep-sunshine-double-in-sight Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the semifinal of the Miami WTA Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the semifinal of the Miami WTA Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:53:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186754/sports/tennis/sabalenka-to-face-rybakina-again-in-miami-semis Elena Rybakina (KAZ) serves against Jessica Pegula (USA) on day nine of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images Elena Rybakina (KAZ) serves against Jessica Pegula (USA) on day nine of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:07:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186706/sports/tennis/muchova-edges-mboko-at-miami-open-to-face-gauff-in-semis Karolina Muchova (CZE) reaches for a forehand against Victoria Mboko (CAN) on day eight of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images Karolina Muchova (CZE) reaches for a forehand against Victoria Mboko (CAN) on day eight of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:56 +0400