Canadian rising talent Gabriel Diallo secured his maiden ATP Tour crown at the Libema Open in ’s-Hertogenbosch on Sunday, defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 7-5, 7-6(8) in the final. Diallo held firm in a tense second-set tiebreak to claim the grass-court ATP 250 event without dropping a set in the championship match.

The 23-year-old becomes the first Canadian man this century to win an ATP singles title on grass and is set to climb to a career-high No. 44 in the next rankings, marking his debut inside the world’s top 50. Diallo is only the fourth Canadian to capture an ATP Tour title, underscoring the significance of Sunday’s breakthrough.

Germany’s Tatjana Maria completed a remarkable run from qualifying to win the HSBC Championships in London, becoming at 37 the oldest women’s singles champion on the WTA Tour since Serena Williams in 2020.

Maria defeated American Amanda Anisimova in the final and reached the trophy the hard way, eliminating Leylah Fernandez, Karolina Muchova, Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina and Madison Keys en route. Muchova was the only player to take a set from the German during the week.

“My husband is an amazing coach, and to our beautiful girls, Charlotte and Cece, I love you both,” Maria said after claiming the first grass-court title of her career and her third tour-level crown overall.

In doubles, Asia Muhammad of the United States and the Netherlands’ Demi Schuurs edged Anna Danilina and Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-7(4), 10-4 to leave London with the team title.

Taylor Fritz captured the BOSS OPEN title in Stuttgart on Sunday, defeating home favourite Alexander Zverev for the fifth match in a row. Fritz took the first set 6-3 before rain forced play to be suspended early in the second set.

Organisers halted the final for more than two hours, eventually resuming at 2:10 p.m. local time. Fritz maintained his momentum after the restart, prevailing in an 11th career tiebreak between the pair to seal the championship.

In an on-court exchange picked up by microphones, Zverev quipped, “Taylor, I’m tired of you. I don’t want to see you for the next two or three years. Don’t come to Germany anymore,” underscoring the frustration of another loss to the American.

Novak Djokovic has clarified his future plans in professional tennis, revealing that his primary motivation is to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In a recent interview with a Croatian media outlet, Djokovic stated that participating in the Olympics at age 41 is his main goal before retiring. This statement follows his elimination in the semifinals of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament, after which he hinted at retirement. The Serbian tennis star appears to be preparing for a three-year period focused on achieving this Olympic ambition before ending his career.

The ATP Tour has released the 2025 singles draws for the early grass-court swing, including next week’s Queen’s Club Championships in London and the Halle Open in Germany, setting the stage for leading contenders’ preparations ahead of Wimbledon.

Fresh from securing a second Roland Garros crown, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has arrived in London and completed his first practice session on grass. The 21-year-old Spaniard will open his Queen’s Club campaign against compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round, his first competitive match on grass this season.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who fell to Alcaraz in a five-set French Open final, acknowledged he “still thinks about those couple of points” that decided the match but said the performance was his best on clay. The Italian will begin the defence of his Halle title next week as he seeks momentum for Wimbledon, where a rematch with Alcaraz remains possible.

Top seed Zheng Qinwen advanced to her first career grass-court semi-final on Friday, defeating British wild card Emma Raducanu 6-2, 6-4 in the Queen’s Club WTA 500 event. The 22-year-old Olympic champion recovered from 2-4 down in the second set to close out the match in 93 minutes and register her 19th tour-level victory of the season.

Raducanu, who secured the British No. 1 ranking by reaching the last eight with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Rebecca Sramkova a day earlier, said she was “not satisfied” with her level and would require “proper and careful management” of a lingering back issue ahead of Wimbledon, which begins on 30 June. The 21-year-old received on-court treatment for the problem during Friday’s loss.

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American tennis player Ben Shelton is set to make his ATP Top 10 debut at No. 10 on the upcoming Monday rankings, following his victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Stuttgart quarterfinals. Shelton, 22, reached his first grass court semifinal in Stuttgart, marking a milestone as the first American man born in the 2000s to enter the Top 10. Additionally, Shelton recently joined the WME roster, which includes prominent players such as Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek. His move to WME follows the departure of Coco Gauff from Team8 earlier this year. Shelton expressed enthusiasm about the current state of American tennis, highlighting the growing excitement and strong position of American players in the sport.

Carlos Alcaraz secured a remarkable victory over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Roland Garros final, a match widely regarded as one of the greatest in the tournament's history. The five-set thriller on Court Philippe-Chatrier showcased a generational shift in men's tennis, with both players delivering exceptional performances. Rafael Nadal, a prominent figure in the sport, praised the final as spectacular and historic, noting Alcaraz's impressive ability to perform under pressure. Sinner reflected on the match, expressing that he still thinks about the crucial match points he lost but acknowledged it as his best clay-court performance. The final has been celebrated as a defining moment for the new generation of tennis stars, marking Alcaraz's rise and the sport's evolving landscape.

Novak Djokovic said in a newly released interview that he has never felt as embraced by tennis fans as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The 24-time Grand Slam winner recalled arriving as “the little guy, the third guy who came and said I’m going to be No. 1,” adding that many people disliked his ambition.

Djokovic admitted the perception “hurt” and made him feel like “an unwanted child.” While emphasizing respect for both rivals, he said his relationship with Nadal is generally warmer and described his ties with Federer as “a bit colder,” attributing the distance to competitive rather than personal factors.

British tennis player Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from a tournament days before Wimbledon due to ongoing back pain. Raducanu's campaign at Queen's Club ended in a quarter-final defeat to Qinwen Zheng, where she acknowledged the need for careful management of her back injury. Despite receiving treatment and describing herself as not "overly concerned" about the issue, Raducanu expressed dissatisfaction with her performance level at Queen's. The withdrawal highlights the challenges she faces ahead of Wimbledon, where managing her physical condition will be critical. Additionally, Raducanu has been linked to a new relationship in the weeks leading up to the Grand Slam event.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced that the 2025 Wimbledon Championships will feature a record prize fund of £53.5 million (US$72.6 million), a 7 percent increase on last year and roughly double the amount offered a decade ago.

Each singles champion will earn £3 million (about US$4 million or €3.5 million), the richest payout in Grand Slam history. Organisers said the rise follows mounting pressure from players, who wrote to the four majors earlier this year demanding a greater share of tournament revenue.

Wimbledon will also eliminate human line judges for the first time in its 147-year history, replacing them with real-time electronic line-calling across all courts, further accelerating the sport’s shift toward automated officiating.

Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova are scheduled to defend their singles titles when the grass-court major begins later this summer.

At the 2025 HSBC Championships, fifth seed Diana Shnaider advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Boulter in three sets. Elena Rybakina, the fourth seed, secured her place in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Britain's Heather Watson, winning 6-4, 6-2. This marks Rybakina's first grass-court win of 2025 and her 27th victory of the year. Rybakina expressed satisfaction with her performance, noting the match was tough and that she improved as the game progressed, especially in the second set. Her win continues her strong record against UK players, standing at 6-0. Upcoming quarterfinal matches at the tournament include Rybakina versus Shnaider.

Madison Keys advanced to the semifinals of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London following a comeback victory. She defeated her opponent, Zakharova, in the quarterfinals, hitting 40 winners over the course of two hours. This performance marks a continuation of what has been described as the best season of Keys' career. The tournament has progressed with the quarterfinals completed and the semifinals set to take place.

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has introduced a new Special Eligibility Ranking Rule that grants female tennis players protected rankings when they take time off for fertility preservation procedures such as egg or embryo freezing. This policy applies to players ranked within the top 750 who are out of competition for more than 10 weeks due to fertility treatments. The measure aims to support players in balancing their professional careers with family planning and is considered a pioneering initiative in professional sports. The WTA emphasized its commitment to providing comprehensive support for players planning a family, marking this as a notable advancement in women's tennis. This rule is believed to be the first of its kind globally, allowing athletes undergoing fertility procedures to return to competition without losing their ranking status.

The Mayor of London has announced a partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to expand access to tennis across the city, focusing on young people and particularly young women. The initiative, called Rally Together London, aims to engage over 5,500 Londoners in tennis activities, with a commitment that at least 50% of participants will be female. The program will also train 250 new tennis coaches and create job opportunities within the tennis industry. This effort includes a £500,000 investment to promote tennis in local parks and support London's position as a global center for women's sport.

Italian tennis veteran Sara Errani has entered the Premier Padel Major in Rome only days after winning both the women’s and mixed doubles titles at this year’s Roland-Garros.

Errani took the court at the Foro Italico less than 48 hours after her triumph in Paris, marking her first appearance on the rapidly expanding padel circuit. Early reports said she was competitive in her opening matches.

The 37-year-old indicated she will no longer contest singles on the WTA Tour, signaling a shift toward a schedule focused on doubles tennis and professional padel. Her move highlights the growing appeal of Premier Padel for established racquet-sport players.

TNT Sports’ inaugural coverage of Roland-Garros delivered the tournament’s strongest U.S. television numbers in years, with overall ratings up 25% compared with NBC’s 2024 broadcast. The audience gains were driven by the men’s and women’s singles finals, which aired on TNT and companion channel truTV.

The men’s title match between world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 1 Jannik Sinner lasted five hours and 29 minutes—the longest final in French Open history—and averaged 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2.6 million at 2:30 p.m. ET. The marathon contest was the most-watched men’s final at Roland-Garros since 2021 and attracted 8% more viewers than last year’s championship on NBC.

The women’s final, featuring Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, averaged 1.5 million viewers, marking the event’s highest women’s final audience since 2016. The strong viewership for both finals sets a high benchmark for TNT Sports as it embarks on its new broadcast partnership with the clay-court major.

Delray Beach Tennis Center has been selected as the venue for the upcoming Davis Cup tie between the U.S. and the Czech Republic. The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed that the city will host this key matchup in September 2025, bringing the World Cup of Men’s Tennis back to Delray Beach.

The last time the U.S. Davis Cup team played in Delray Beach was in 2004 against Sweden, with the Swedish team led by captain Mats Wilander and players Jonas Bjorkman, Thomas Enqvist, Robin Soderling, and Thomas Johansson. Discussions have also emerged about potential U.S. doubles players for the tie, including Evan King and Christian Harrison.

Coco Gauff cemented her status as a two-time Grand Slam champion by winning the French Open women’s singles title on Saturday at Roland Garros. The 21-year-old American, ranked No. 2 in the world, defeated Belarusian contender Aryna Sabalenka in the final and later revealed she was presented with an additional miniature replica of the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen alongside the main trophy.

Controversy clouded the immediate aftermath of the match when Sabalenka told reporters she had lost because of her own errors and asserted that top seed Iga Swiatek would have beaten Gauff had they met in the final. The comments were widely interpreted as diminishing Gauff’s victory and drew criticism across the tennis community.

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A tennis racket used by Rafael Nadal to win the 2017 Roland Garros tournament was sold at auction for a record $157,000. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a tennis racket, surpassing Nadal's previous record set by the racket he used to win the 2022 Australian Open. The auctioned racket has attracted widespread attention due to its historical significance in the sport.

Canadian rising talent Gabriel Diallo secured his maiden ATP Tour crown at the Libema Open in ’s-Hertogenbosch on Sunday, defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 7-5, 7-6(8) in the final. Diallo held firm in a tense second-set tiebreak to claim the grass-court ATP 250 event without dropping a set in the championship match.

The 23-year-old becomes the first Canadian man this century to win an ATP singles title on grass and is set to climb to a career-high No. 44 in the next rankings, marking his debut inside the world’s top 50. Diallo is only the fourth Canadian to capture an ATP Tour title, underscoring the significance of Sunday’s breakthrough.

Germany’s Tatjana Maria completed a remarkable run from qualifying to win the HSBC Championships in London, becoming at 37 the oldest women’s singles champion on the WTA Tour since Serena Williams in 2020.

Maria defeated American Amanda Anisimova in the final and reached the trophy the hard way, eliminating Leylah Fernandez, Karolina Muchova, Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina and Madison Keys en route. Muchova was the only player to take a set from the German during the week.

“My husband is an amazing coach, and to our beautiful girls, Charlotte and Cece, I love you both,” Maria said after claiming the first grass-court title of her career and her third tour-level crown overall.

In doubles, Asia Muhammad of the United States and the Netherlands’ Demi Schuurs edged Anna Danilina and Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-7(4), 10-4 to leave London with the team title.

Taylor Fritz captured the BOSS OPEN title in Stuttgart on Sunday, defeating home favourite Alexander Zverev for the fifth match in a row. Fritz took the first set 6-3 before rain forced play to be suspended early in the second set.

Organisers halted the final for more than two hours, eventually resuming at 2:10 p.m. local time. Fritz maintained his momentum after the restart, prevailing in an 11th career tiebreak between the pair to seal the championship.

In an on-court exchange picked up by microphones, Zverev quipped, “Taylor, I’m tired of you. I don’t want to see you for the next two or three years. Don’t come to Germany anymore,” underscoring the frustration of another loss to the American.

Novak Djokovic has clarified his future plans in professional tennis, revealing that his primary motivation is to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In a recent interview with a Croatian media outlet, Djokovic stated that participating in the Olympics at age 41 is his main goal before retiring. This statement follows his elimination in the semifinals of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament, after which he hinted at retirement. The Serbian tennis star appears to be preparing for a three-year period focused on achieving this Olympic ambition before ending his career.

The ATP Tour has released the 2025 singles draws for the early grass-court swing, including next week’s Queen’s Club Championships in London and the Halle Open in Germany, setting the stage for leading contenders’ preparations ahead of Wimbledon.

Fresh from securing a second Roland Garros crown, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has arrived in London and completed his first practice session on grass. The 21-year-old Spaniard will open his Queen’s Club campaign against compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round, his first competitive match on grass this season.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who fell to Alcaraz in a five-set French Open final, acknowledged he “still thinks about those couple of points” that decided the match but said the performance was his best on clay. The Italian will begin the defence of his Halle title next week as he seeks momentum for Wimbledon, where a rematch with Alcaraz remains possible.

Top seed Zheng Qinwen advanced to her first career grass-court semi-final on Friday, defeating British wild card Emma Raducanu 6-2, 6-4 in the Queen’s Club WTA 500 event. The 22-year-old Olympic champion recovered from 2-4 down in the second set to close out the match in 93 minutes and register her 19th tour-level victory of the season.

Raducanu, who secured the British No. 1 ranking by reaching the last eight with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Rebecca Sramkova a day earlier, said she was “not satisfied” with her level and would require “proper and careful management” of a lingering back issue ahead of Wimbledon, which begins on 30 June. The 21-year-old received on-court treatment for the problem during Friday’s loss.

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American tennis player Ben Shelton is set to make his ATP Top 10 debut at No. 10 on the upcoming Monday rankings, following his victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Stuttgart quarterfinals. Shelton, 22, reached his first grass court semifinal in Stuttgart, marking a milestone as the first American man born in the 2000s to enter the Top 10. Additionally, Shelton recently joined the WME roster, which includes prominent players such as Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek. His move to WME follows the departure of Coco Gauff from Team8 earlier this year. Shelton expressed enthusiasm about the current state of American tennis, highlighting the growing excitement and strong position of American players in the sport.

Carlos Alcaraz secured a remarkable victory over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Roland Garros final, a match widely regarded as one of the greatest in the tournament's history. The five-set thriller on Court Philippe-Chatrier showcased a generational shift in men's tennis, with both players delivering exceptional performances. Rafael Nadal, a prominent figure in the sport, praised the final as spectacular and historic, noting Alcaraz's impressive ability to perform under pressure. Sinner reflected on the match, expressing that he still thinks about the crucial match points he lost but acknowledged it as his best clay-court performance. The final has been celebrated as a defining moment for the new generation of tennis stars, marking Alcaraz's rise and the sport's evolving landscape.

Novak Djokovic said in a newly released interview that he has never felt as embraced by tennis fans as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The 24-time Grand Slam winner recalled arriving as “the little guy, the third guy who came and said I’m going to be No. 1,” adding that many people disliked his ambition.

Djokovic admitted the perception “hurt” and made him feel like “an unwanted child.” While emphasizing respect for both rivals, he said his relationship with Nadal is generally warmer and described his ties with Federer as “a bit colder,” attributing the distance to competitive rather than personal factors.

British tennis player Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from a tournament days before Wimbledon due to ongoing back pain. Raducanu's campaign at Queen's Club ended in a quarter-final defeat to Qinwen Zheng, where she acknowledged the need for careful management of her back injury. Despite receiving treatment and describing herself as not "overly concerned" about the issue, Raducanu expressed dissatisfaction with her performance level at Queen's. The withdrawal highlights the challenges she faces ahead of Wimbledon, where managing her physical condition will be critical. Additionally, Raducanu has been linked to a new relationship in the weeks leading up to the Grand Slam event.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced that the 2025 Wimbledon Championships will feature a record prize fund of £53.5 million (US$72.6 million), a 7 percent increase on last year and roughly double the amount offered a decade ago.

Each singles champion will earn £3 million (about US$4 million or €3.5 million), the richest payout in Grand Slam history. Organisers said the rise follows mounting pressure from players, who wrote to the four majors earlier this year demanding a greater share of tournament revenue.

Wimbledon will also eliminate human line judges for the first time in its 147-year history, replacing them with real-time electronic line-calling across all courts, further accelerating the sport’s shift toward automated officiating.

Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova are scheduled to defend their singles titles when the grass-court major begins later this summer.

At the 2025 HSBC Championships, fifth seed Diana Shnaider advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Boulter in three sets. Elena Rybakina, the fourth seed, secured her place in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Britain's Heather Watson, winning 6-4, 6-2. This marks Rybakina's first grass-court win of 2025 and her 27th victory of the year. Rybakina expressed satisfaction with her performance, noting the match was tough and that she improved as the game progressed, especially in the second set. Her win continues her strong record against UK players, standing at 6-0. Upcoming quarterfinal matches at the tournament include Rybakina versus Shnaider.

Madison Keys advanced to the semifinals of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London following a comeback victory. She defeated her opponent, Zakharova, in the quarterfinals, hitting 40 winners over the course of two hours. This performance marks a continuation of what has been described as the best season of Keys' career. The tournament has progressed with the quarterfinals completed and the semifinals set to take place.

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has introduced a new Special Eligibility Ranking Rule that grants female tennis players protected rankings when they take time off for fertility preservation procedures such as egg or embryo freezing. This policy applies to players ranked within the top 750 who are out of competition for more than 10 weeks due to fertility treatments. The measure aims to support players in balancing their professional careers with family planning and is considered a pioneering initiative in professional sports. The WTA emphasized its commitment to providing comprehensive support for players planning a family, marking this as a notable advancement in women's tennis. This rule is believed to be the first of its kind globally, allowing athletes undergoing fertility procedures to return to competition without losing their ranking status.

The Mayor of London has announced a partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to expand access to tennis across the city, focusing on young people and particularly young women. The initiative, called Rally Together London, aims to engage over 5,500 Londoners in tennis activities, with a commitment that at least 50% of participants will be female. The program will also train 250 new tennis coaches and create job opportunities within the tennis industry. This effort includes a £500,000 investment to promote tennis in local parks and support London's position as a global center for women's sport.

Italian tennis veteran Sara Errani has entered the Premier Padel Major in Rome only days after winning both the women’s and mixed doubles titles at this year’s Roland-Garros.

Errani took the court at the Foro Italico less than 48 hours after her triumph in Paris, marking her first appearance on the rapidly expanding padel circuit. Early reports said she was competitive in her opening matches.

The 37-year-old indicated she will no longer contest singles on the WTA Tour, signaling a shift toward a schedule focused on doubles tennis and professional padel. Her move highlights the growing appeal of Premier Padel for established racquet-sport players.

TNT Sports’ inaugural coverage of Roland-Garros delivered the tournament’s strongest U.S. television numbers in years, with overall ratings up 25% compared with NBC’s 2024 broadcast. The audience gains were driven by the men’s and women’s singles finals, which aired on TNT and companion channel truTV.

The men’s title match between world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 1 Jannik Sinner lasted five hours and 29 minutes—the longest final in French Open history—and averaged 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2.6 million at 2:30 p.m. ET. The marathon contest was the most-watched men’s final at Roland-Garros since 2021 and attracted 8% more viewers than last year’s championship on NBC.

The women’s final, featuring Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, averaged 1.5 million viewers, marking the event’s highest women’s final audience since 2016. The strong viewership for both finals sets a high benchmark for TNT Sports as it embarks on its new broadcast partnership with the clay-court major.

Delray Beach Tennis Center has been selected as the venue for the upcoming Davis Cup tie between the U.S. and the Czech Republic. The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed that the city will host this key matchup in September 2025, bringing the World Cup of Men’s Tennis back to Delray Beach.

The last time the U.S. Davis Cup team played in Delray Beach was in 2004 against Sweden, with the Swedish team led by captain Mats Wilander and players Jonas Bjorkman, Thomas Enqvist, Robin Soderling, and Thomas Johansson. Discussions have also emerged about potential U.S. doubles players for the tie, including Evan King and Christian Harrison.

Coco Gauff cemented her status as a two-time Grand Slam champion by winning the French Open women’s singles title on Saturday at Roland Garros. The 21-year-old American, ranked No. 2 in the world, defeated Belarusian contender Aryna Sabalenka in the final and later revealed she was presented with an additional miniature replica of the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen alongside the main trophy.

Controversy clouded the immediate aftermath of the match when Sabalenka told reporters she had lost because of her own errors and asserted that top seed Iga Swiatek would have beaten Gauff had they met in the final. The comments were widely interpreted as diminishing Gauff’s victory and drew criticism across the tennis community.

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A tennis racket used by Rafael Nadal to win the 2017 Roland Garros tournament was sold at auction for a record $157,000. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a tennis racket, surpassing Nadal's previous record set by the racket he used to win the 2022 Australian Open. The auctioned racket has attracted widespread attention due to its historical significance in the sport.