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Tennis: Pliskova climbs to second in rankings, Williams back in top 10

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 10:39 AM

Karolina Pliskova climbed five places in the WTA rankings on Monday to second after her Italian Open triumph at the weekend, with Naomi Osaka's world number one spot now in the Czech's sights. Read more »

Tennis: Holder Halep shrugs off expectations ahead of French Open

Reuters
Posted at May 21 10:34 AM

French Open champion Simona Halep has said won't be burdened by expectations that she can repeat last year's triumph and would rather focus on enjoying the Grand Slam which starts on Sunday. Read more »

Tennis: Nadal beats Djokovic to win ninth Rome title

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 20 01:23 AM

Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 to win a ninth Italian Open title and a record 34rd Masters crown on Sunday. Read more »

Tennis: Djokovic and Nadal to meet in Rome final, Konta faces Pliskova

Alasdair Mackenzie, Reuters
Posted at May 19 11:40 AM

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal won on Saturday to set up an Italian Open final meeting, while British number one Johanna Konta booked a final clash with Karolina Pliskova.   Read more »

Tennis: Federer survives match points; Nadal, Djokovic cruise in Italian Open

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 04:51 AM

Roger Federer saved two match points against Borna Coric to advance to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday as defending champion Rafael Nadal and top seed Novak Djokovic raced through in straight sets. Read more »

Tennis: 'Inspirational' Djokovic wins third Madrid title

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 10:56 AM

Novak Djokovic joined Rafael Nadal as a 33-time Masters champion on Sunday when he swept to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim a third Madrid Open title. Read more »

Tennis: Tsitsipas comes of age to beat Nadal and reach Madrid final

Reuters
Posted at May 12 12:17 PM

Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off one of the biggest wins of his short but remarkable career by beating Rafael Nadal 6-4 2-6 6-3 on Spanish soil on Saturday to book his place in the Madrid Open final. Read more »

Tennis: Bertens earns flawless Madrid triumph with win over Halep

Reuters
Posted at May 12 12:11 PM

Kiki Bertens won the biggest title of her career on Saturday, beating Simona Halep 6-4 6-4 in the Madrid Open final while also becoming the first woman ever to win the championship without dropping a set. Read more »

Tennis: Nadal on the up again, Ferrer ends career in Madrid

Thomas ALLNUTT, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 09 11:15 AM

Rafael Nadal believes he is finding his rhythm again after beginning his bid for a sixth Madrid Open title on Wednesday by beating Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets. Read more »

Tennis: Improved Osaka reaches Madrid Open quarters

Reuters
Posted at May 09 10:49 AM

Naomi Osaka delivered an improved display to reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Wednesday. Read more »

Tennis: Osaka survives test to reach last 16 in Madrid along with Halep

Reuters
Posted at May 08 11:12 AM

Naomi Osaka withstood a firm test from unseeded Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo to reach the last 16 of the Madrid Open. Read more »

Tennis: Federer makes triumphant return to clay in Madrid

Reuters
Posted at May 08 10:59 AM

Roger Federer made an impressive return to clay by easing past Richard Gasquet to reach the last 16 of the Madrid Open on Tuesday. Read more »

Tennis: Defending champion Kvitova reaches Madrid third round

Reuters
Posted at May 07 10:49 AM

Three-time champion Petra Kvitova defeated Kristina Mladenovic 6-3 7-6(5) to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Monday. Read more »

Tennis: Cilic snaps four-match losing streak to edge Klizan

Reuters
Posted at May 07 10:30 AM

Marin Cilic saved four match points to beat Slovakia's Martin Klizan 6-4 2-6 7-6(0) and reach the second round of the Madrid Open on Monday.   Read more »

Tennis: Osaka 'comfortable on clay' in Madrid opener, Kyrgios exits

Thomas ALLNUTT, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 06 10:03 AM

Naomi Osaka eased concerns about her form and fitness by coming through a tricky first round against Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday at the Madrid Open, declaring she's "more comfortable" on clay courts than in the past. Read more »

‘Wala kami pambili’: Palaro tennis champ, ngayon lang nakabili ng sariling raketa

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 04 02:55 PM

DAVAO CITY - Apat na taong gulang lamang si Nilo Ledama ng Zamboanga del Sur nang magsimulang maglaro ng tennis. Read more »

Next Yan Lariba? Batang kampeon sa Palaro table tennis, minsang nakalaro ang idolo

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 05:05 PM

Sa edad na 7, nagawa na ni J Ann Sanchez na makapasok sa Palaro — bagay na bibihirang mangyari sa naturang kompetisyon.  Read more »

Tennis: Gimelstob resigns from ATP board after assault case

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 02 10:12 AM

Justin Gimelstob resigned from his position on the ATP's board of directors after the American was sentenced following assault charges, he announced on Wednesday. Read more »

Tennis: Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 percent

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Posted at May 01 10:30 AM

Wimbledon prize money will total 38 million pounds ($49 million) for this year's championships, a rise of 11.8 percent, the All England Club announced on Tuesday. Read more »

Tennis: Top of table unchanged despite Thiem surge

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 30 11:38 AM

The top ATP men's tennis rankings are unchanged but Dominic Thiem's extraordinary weekend sees him on close the gap in the latest standings released Monday. Read more »