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Hong Kong Open champ Rublev praises local support as he returns to defend title
Russian will be competing against the likes of Hong Kong No 1 Coleman Wong Chak-lam and Chinese mainland rising star Shang Juncheng.
21 Nov 2024 - 7:23PM
While you were sleeping: Chelsea, Real Madrid shine in UWCL, Italy win BJK Cup
21 Nov 2024 - 7:28AM
While you were sleeping: Guardiola to stay, Nadal’s farewell starts with defeat
20 Nov 2024 - 7:33AM
Tennis
Rafa Nadal retires: tennis icon’s final match is Davis Cup loss vs Netherlands
Spaniard suffered a straight sets defeat against Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschul in final professional outing.
20 Nov 2024 - 7:43AM
Rafael Nadal greets spectators after losing his match against Botic Van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarterfinal. Photo: Reuters
Tennis
‘Not here for retiring’: Nadal says focus is on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie
In his final tournament, the former world No 1 says team captain David Ferrer will decide what role he plays, if any, against the Netherlands.
18 Nov 2024 - 8:19PM
Tennis
Positive drugs tests gave me sleepless nights, says Sinner after ATP Finals win
The Italian, who tested positive in 2 drug tests and is awaiting a final ruling, thanked his team for keeping him stable in a successful year.
18 Nov 2024 - 5:51PM
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Olympic star Zheng, Hong Kong’s Haughey on strength, sacrifice, winning mentality
Zheng Qinwen and Siobhan Haughey open up on their journeys to the top, on first day of Post’s Family Business Summit.
17 Nov 2024 - 8:32AM
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz on brink of ATP finals elimination after loss to Alexander Zverev
The German has been the form player of the week in Turin along with Jannik Sinner and he posted a statement victory.
16 Nov 2024 - 9:17AM
Alexander Zverev celebrates after securing victory against four-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP World Tour Finals group stage. Photo: dpa
Tennis
Ailing Alcaraz outclasses Rublev to revive ATP Finals bid, as Zverev wins again
Four-time grand slam champion has had respiratory issues and wore pink nasal tape in a comfortable win, faces German next.
14 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM
Tennis
Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in ATP Finals loss as Zverev beats Rublev
Casper Ruud’s first victory over Alcaraz in 5 career meetings could make it difficult for the Spaniard with Germany’s Zverev on a hot streak.
12 Nov 2024 - 2:12PM
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev gets ‘zero pleasure’ on court, says every match a ‘struggle’
When asked later if he was hoping for the season to end, the Russian, whose behaviour was jeered by the crowd, replied: ‘100 per cent’.
11 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM
Tennis
Grand slam winner Krejcikova slams ‘unprofessional’ comment about her appearance
Apparently not aware he was on air, Jon Wertheim, a prominent American tennis journalist, likened his face on zoom to the Czech player.
10 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
Former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in action against China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday. Photo: AP
China
Key to Zheng Qinwen beating Coco Gauff in WTA Finals lies in killer serve
Olympic champion can become first player since Serena Williams in 2012 to win gold and season-ending tournament in same year.
9 Nov 2024 - 7:03PM
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While you were sleeping: Zheng reached WTA Finals decider, will face Gauff
There’s tennis, rugby, some cricket news and, as always, football happening somewhere in the world.
9 Nov 2024 - 7:51AM
Tennis
Home hero Sinner keen to show his best at ‘special’ season-ending ATP Finals
The world No 1 is favourite for the Turin event after a brilliant but controversial year but strongest rival Carlos Alcaraz will have a say.
8 Nov 2024 - 11:54PM
China
Players at Hong Kong Open tennis looked tired, should manage schedules, says Li
Two-time grand slam champion also says she blesses ‘all Chinese players’ but declines to tell them how to play or to behave on the circuit.
7 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
Former Chinese tennis player Li Na attends a press conference of her to be tournament director of Prudential Hong Kong Open at The Park Lane in Causeway Bay. 05SEP24 SCMP / Sun Yeung
Football
While you were sleeping: Man City battered by United boss in Champions League
A busy night of Uefa Champions League action saw big guns go head to head with two major sides sent into ‘crisis’ mode.
7 Nov 2024 - 7:07AM
Tennis
Defending champion Djokovic withdraws from season-ending ATP Finals due to injury
His absence means Norway’s Casper Ruud, Australian Alex de Minaur and Russian Andrey Rublev are all guaranteed spots in the 8-man event.
5 Nov 2024 - 8:59PM
Hong Kong
Wong closer to Next Generation ATP Finals after win in Challenger event in Japan
Hongkonger’s win over Taiwan’s Tseng Chun-hsin takes him into the second round but he remains in ninth spot on Next Gen table.
5 Nov 2024 - 1:53PM
Hong Kong
Li Na says players ‘loved’ Hong Kong Open, calls for Victoria Park makeover
The Chinese two-time grand slam champion, who was tournament director this year, says players were very well taken care of.
5 Nov 2024 - 1:35PM
Chinese tennis legend and Hong Kong Open tournament director Li Na meeting fans at Victoria Park Tennis Court. Photo: Hong Kong, China Tennis Association
Tennis
Shnaider blitzes Boulter to claim Hong Kong Open title in one-sided final
Diana Shnaider wins fourth WTA event of the year, needing little more than an hour to see off Katie Boulter in straight sets.
3 Nov 2024 - 8:17PM
Football
While you were sleeping: Man City beaten, Zheng’s loses to Sabalenka again
A busy Saturday of sporting action saw a potentially pivotal weekend in the English Premier League as well as plenty of action elsewhere.
7 Nov 2024 - 9:11AM
Hong Kong
Shnaider dumps defending champ Fernandez out of Hong Kong Open, Boulter up next
Top seed Diana Shnaider beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, after Katie Boulter needs three to get past Yuan Yue in her semi-final.
2 Nov 2024 - 7:53PM
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