Tennis

Australia’s Alex de Minaur, known as ‘The Demon’, was beaten by Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in their second round clash on Court 14 at Roland Garros on Thursday. It’s very rare for De Minaur to lose a match after being two sets up. After the match De Minaur was very raw […]

Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik fought back from two sets down to defeat Australia’s Alex de Minaur at the French Open at Roland Garros.

South Africa’s No 1 Lloyd Harris put in a brave performance in his first round match at the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

South Africa’s Lloyd Harris was competitive in his four-set loss to Russia’s Andrey Rublev in the first round of this year’s French Open.

Lloyd Harris qualified for the men’s singles draw of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros. Follow his Round One match LIVE.

Novak Djokovic admitted that he really needed his recent ATP250 tournament win in Geneva that took his total number of titles won to 100.

Spanish legend Rafael Nadal was honoured in a ceremony at Roland Garros on Sunday that will long be remembered by those who watched.

Britain’s Jacob Fearnley described how he sometimes becomes starstruck when he interacts with some of his more famous tennis contemporaries.

Emma Raducanu disclosed a few of her phobias as well as the status of her back injury during an interview on the eve of the 2025 French Open.

Naomi Osaka was very honest when asked about drug testing during the final day of interviews before the start of the 2025 French Open.

Novak Djokovic became the third man to win 100 ATP titles with a comeback victory over Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open.

South Africa boasts an impressive record, particularly in doubles, at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris.

South African tennis star Lloyd Harris has officially qualified for the men’s singles draw of the 2025 French Open.

Andy Murray and former rival Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership after six months, the pair have announced.

With its 18 Carrara marble statues encircling it, the Pietrangeli court at Foro Italico is one of the most iconic courts in the world.

Jannik Sinner made a triumphant return to tennis by beating Mariano Navone at the Italian Open, his first match following his doping ban.

World No 35 reveals her wishes for a longer clay season, after missing out on clay throughout a career beset with injuries and illness.

Under perfect weather conditions in Rome, world No 7 sensation Mirra Andreeva delivered a masterclass in clay court tennis.

Such is the unpredictability of tennis, that anything can change at any time – including one’s opponents. Just ask Emma Raducanu …

For anyone who had a ticket to Thursday evening’s matches at the Foro Italico in Rome, it will be etched into their lifelong memories.

AND… their surnames aren’t Williams or Raducanu.

Rafael Nadal insisted that he doesn’t “miss tennis” after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards.

They say good things come to those who wait. That’s particularly true if you are local Monegasque hero Romain Arneodo.

On a cold and grey afternoon at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, Carlos Alcaraz clinched his biggest victory since Wimbledon 2024.

On a rain-interrupted Saturday afternoon, world No 16 Lorenzo Musetti defeated world No 10 Alex de Minaur in Monte-Carlo.

While his quarter-final loss with American partner Ben Shelton will hurt, there is much for Rohan Bopanna to be positive about.

On arguably one of the world’s most glamorous courts, world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz celebrated a new feat on Thursday afternoon.

CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open, South Africa-born Craig Tiley, discusses what his future holds.

South Africa-born Craig Tiley is CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open. He has BIG plans for the grand slam.

Durban-born Craig Tiley went from South Africa Davis Cup captain to CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open.

Durban-born Craig Tiley went from South Africa Davis Cup captain to CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open.

In a proudly SA story, Craig Tiley went from spending time in the SA army to the CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open.

In a Proudly SA story, Craig Tiley went from studying at Stellenbosch to the CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner’s long doping saga came to an end on Saturday after he agreed to a three-month ban from tennis.

South Africa’s Donald Ramphadi is out of the 2025 Australian Open after being dominated in both his singles and doubles matches.

Kgothatso Montjane was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open where she had reached the wheelchair singles quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final.

Mariska Venter received a wild card into the qualifying round for the main draw of the women’s wheelchair singles at the Australian Open.

South Africa’s Donald Ramphadi was victorious in his first round Quad Wheelchair match against American David Wagner at the Australian Open.

Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic’s media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to Elon Musk has weighed in.

Temperamental Russian Daniil Medvedev was on Saturday fined $76 000 over his behaviour at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic triumphed over wild card Nishesh Basavareddy in his Australian Open first round match on Rod Laver Arena.

Nick Kyrgios admitted after his first round straight sets defeat that it might have been his last Australian Open singles match.

Unseeded Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis beat Russian Roman Safiullin in front of delirious home fans in a jam-packed Kia Arena.

Nishesh Basavareddy put up a brave fight against the 10-time winner of the Australian Open Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena.

Twenty-year-old Australian Talia Gibson has progressed to the second round of a grand slam tournament for the first time.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was the first big name to fall when he lost his first round match at the 2025 Australian Open to unseeded Alex Michelsen.

Spain’s Paula Badosa easily accounted for China’s Xinyu Wang in her first-round encounter at the 2025 Australian Open.

China’s fifth-seed at the 2025 Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen, admits she loves playing tennis in Australia.

World No 7 Jessica Pegula faces Australian Maya Joint in her first-round match at the 2025 Australian Open.

Australian 18-year-old sensation Maya Joint is ready to mix it with the best at her first appearance in the main draw of an Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals at this year’s Australian Open in Melbourne.

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have split up just days ahead of the Australian Open.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic played France’s Gael Monfils for the 20th time in his third-round match at the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Tennis glamour couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have announced their engagement ahead of the start of the 2025 season.

In a triumphant night for Italy, world No 1 Jannik Sinner was crowned Nitto ATP Finals champion for 2024 in Turin.

World No 5 Taylor Fritz defeated world No 2 Alexander Zverev in a tense Nitto ATP Finals semi-final in Turin.

Fans were treated to a Nitto ATP Finals classic as Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur valiantly battled for a place in the semi-finals.

As the 2024 tennis season comes to an end this week with the Nitto ATP Finals, Alexander Zverev has been on an incredible winning streak.

It was hard not to feel the love from Italian fans cheering and singing along to encourage their countryman Jannik Sinner.

World No 7 Casper Ruud defeated world No 8 Andrey Rublev in three sets, clinching a place in the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic said shared experiences with Andy Murray make the Scot the “perfect coach” as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam,

Novak Djokovic has announced that long-time rival Andy Murray is joining his coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January.

Roger Federer has shared a touching tribute to tennis star Rafael Nadal as he retires from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals this week.

There is a fresh wave of talent emerging in men’s tennis. Here are the top 10 players as per the latest rankings.

Roger Federer had an emotional reaction to the news of Rafael Nadal’s retirement, which was announced earlier on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in tears.

Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November after a career which yielded 22 Grand Slam titles.

Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced his retirement from the sport in an emotional social media post.

Legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in November.

Jannik Sinner has hired Novak Djokovic’s former fitness coach in the wake of testing positive twice for a banned substance.

Christo van Rensburg said he was “proud” of the South African squad, despite going down to Lebanon in their Davis Cup World Group II tie.

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is parting ways with Belgian coach Wim Fissette, the former world number one said on Instagram.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal will not compete at the Laver Cup next week in Berlin, tournament organisers have confirmed.

Novak Djokovic admitted he had played “his worst tennis ever” as he slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years.

Novak Djokovic is through to the third round of the US Open with history waiting at every turn for the Serbian as he continues to prove his GOAT status.

Novak Djokovic has revealed how much his gold medal win at the Paris Olympics meant to him. Speaking at a US Open Press Conference, Djokovic took the time to acknowledge his achievement. Olympic gold above all achievements Djokovic said: “Yeah, it’s great to be back in New York. Hello, everyone. It was a very nice […]

Former champion Carlos Alcaraz has shrugged off an injury scare received during practice as he seeks a second US Open title.

Rafael Nadal will not compete in this year’s US Open, with the 38-year-old Spaniard saying he did not feel he could perform at his best.

The GOAT gets what he really wanted.

Andy Murray’s trophy-filled career came to an end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday as another chapter closed on tennis’s golden generation.

Novak Djokovic has it all but he doesn’t have an Olympic gold medal, yet.

Rafael Nadal said that he does not know if he will play singles at the Paris Olympics after picking up a thigh injury in training.

Former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner Andy Murray has confirmed that he will retire after the Paris Olympics 2024.

Four-time champion Rafael Nadal was among those on the main draw entry lists revealed for the 2024 US Open.

Despite her quarter-final loss to Donna Vekic in three sets, Lulu Sun was one of the headline stories of Wimbledon 2024.

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini’s trademark smile remained contagious, despite losing the Ladies Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Carlos Alcaraz rewrote the record books with his victory over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Wimbledon men’s singles final.

A hero’s welcome awaited South African wheelchair champion Kgothatso Montjane as she made her arrival at OR Tambo International Airport.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated SA wheelchair star Kgothatso Montjane on her win in the women’s wheelchair doubles at Wimbledon.

World No 2-ranked wheelchair doubles player Kgothatso Montjane was crowned Wimbledon champion, together with her partner Yui Kamiji of Japan.

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the Wimbledon men’s final in London on Sunday as she continues her cancer recovery.

In the world of fantasy tennis, pitting Nadal against Borg may seem everyday, but in the real world it has never happened before.

Tears flowed from Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova on Saturday. These were mixed tears of happiness, jubilation and a tinge of sadness.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, will attend the Wimbledon men’s final in London on Sunday as she recovers after being diagnosed with cancer.

Must be nice to have that much loot.

Despite Lloyd Harris’s exit in the second round at The Championships, Wimbledon, all is not lost for South African tennis fans.

Ever heard of Emma Navarro?

Emma Navarro is worth a cool R69 billion.