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Zheng Qinwen beaten in hometown Wuhan final as Sinner halts Djokovic in Shanghai
Olympic champion takes a set off Aryna Sabalenka for first time before the Belarusian wins her third title in city where Zheng grew up.
13 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM
Zheng makes history by beating Wang to reach Wuhan Open final against Sabalenka
14 Oct 2024 - 9:27AM
Zheng Qinwen to face Wang Xinyu in Wuhan, in clash of China’s Olympic medallists
11 Oct 2024 - 9:51PM
Tennis
Rafael Nadal, 22-time grand slam winner, to retire from tennis at end of season
The Spaniard, who won 92 titles and the French Open a record 14 times, says in a video released on X he will retire after the Davis Cup finals.
10 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM
Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after losing the doubles quarter-final match with teammate Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros. Photo: EPA-EFE
Tennis
Zheng, Wang defeat US Open finalists to join Gauff in Wuhan Open quarter-finals
Coco Gauff, who won the China Open last week, is the last American standing, while a win for Aryna Sabalenka will give her top ranking.
10 Oct 2024 - 6:52PM
Tennis
Wuhan Open top seed Sabalenka relishes ‘much-needed’ Swiatek rivalry; Zheng wins
The Belarusian has a chance to close the gap on the Polish world No 1 in Wuhan, with the battle for top spot likely to be settled in Riyadh.
9 Oct 2024 - 10:34PM
Tennis
Sinner, Medvedev to meet in Shanghai Masters q-finals; Alcaraz, Djokovic also win
Also through is world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who won the China Open final against Sinner last week, and four-time Shanghai winner Novak Djokovic.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:52PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong can’t host top tennis until it revamps Victoria Park, local chief says
Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.
9 Oct 2024 - 12:35PM
The Prudential Hong Kong Tennis 125 takes place at Victoria Park last week. Photo: May Tse
Tennis
Gauff beats Muchova in China Open final, achieves feat not seen since 1968
American finds her form at last under changed coaching team, having been a slow starter in previous rounds.
6 Oct 2024 - 10:36PM
Tennis
Australia’s Tomljanovic overcomes Tauson to win Hong Kong Tennis 125 crown
Japan’s Nao Hibino and Makoto Ninomiya are beaten in the doubles final.
6 Oct 2024 - 9:56PM
Hong Kong
Tomljanovic joins Tauson in Hong Kong Tennis 125 final after ousting Blinkova
Tauson admits being troubled by bandaged left thigh, but aims to power on to a first WTA crown in three years.
5 Oct 2024 - 9:05PM
Tennis
Zheng Qinwen loses China Open semi-final after Alcaraz beats Shang in Shanghai
Jannik Sinner wins comfortably in Shanghai, while Karolina Muchova sees off Zheng to set up final against Coco Gauff.
5 Oct 2024 - 9:16PM
Zheng Qinwen takes a tumble during her semi-final with Karolina Muchova. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s tennis players told to get fitter and compete in more tournaments
The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players.
6 Oct 2024 - 5:24PM
Football
While you were sleeping: Pogba ban cut, India T20 rout, football’s richest race
Two contenders in England’s second tier test each other’s credentials, while Women’s T20 World Cup produces upset.
5 Oct 2024 - 12:37PM
Hong Kong
Navarro dumped from Hong Kong Tennis 125, Tauson in line for 1st title since 2021
Top seed and world No 8 American upset by Russia’s Anna Blinkova, while Denmark’s No 2 player had no trouble against the world No 145.
4 Oct 2024 - 8:06PM
Tennis
Zheng fights back at China Open, No 1 Sabalenka loses to world No 49 Muchova
Belarusian’s defeat opens pathway for Chinese Olympic champion; in Shanghai, Jannik Sinner not feeling ‘comfortable’ as doping case drags on.
5 Oct 2024 - 12:46AM
China’s Zheng Qinwen celebrates her victory over Mirra Andreeva of Russia, saying later she had played to only “20-30 per cent of my level”. Photo: Xinhua
Tennis
Fairy-tale over for Zhang while Alcaraz has no time to celebrate China Open title
History-making home hero finally runs out steam against Paula Badosa, whose fellow Spaniard was ‘running’ to Shanghai Masters after his win.
3 Oct 2024 - 8:19PM
China
Alcaraz fights back to beat Sinner in thrilling China Open men’s final
‘I respect you a lot as a player, but even more as a person,’ Spaniard tells Sinner, who has faced scrutiny over positive tests for steroid.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:56PM
China
Navarro, Halep win in Hong Kong, while Sabalenka continues hot streak in Beijing
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong also in Shanghai Masters action against Jerry Shang Juncheng amid flurry of Chinese tournaments.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:07PM
Football
While you were sleeping: Arsenal down PSG, Sinner v Alcaraz in Beijing final
A big night of Uefa Champions League action, while the two top talents in men’s tennis face off in China Open final.
2 Oct 2024 - 7:29AM
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates with his teammates as his goal helped seal a 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Uefa Champions League. Photo: Reuters
Tennis
Alcaraz sweeps into China Open final, as home hero Zhang Shuai extends fairy tale
Spaniard will meet world No 1 Jannik Sinner, who beat China’s Bu Yunchaokete, while Zhang becomes lowest-ranked player to reach quarter-finals.
2 Oct 2024 - 5:48PM
Tennis
Defiant history-maker Zhang wins 4th straight match to reach China Open last 8
The lowest-ranked player to reach quarter-finals will now face Spain’s Paula Badosa, who beat US Open finalist and second seed, Jessica Pegula.
1 Oct 2024 - 9:38PM
Tennis
Sinner defies doping case to make last 4 at China Open, Zheng through to last 16
Wada is seeking a ban for the Italian after he twice tested positive for traces of a steroid; hometown hero Zheng beats Nadia Podoroska.
1 Oct 2024 - 1:47AM
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