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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

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

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

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

‘Felt like a tennis player’: ex-Uruguay, Utd star Forlan debuts in ‘new’ sport

The former Manchester United forward starts professional tennis career by partnering Argentinian Federico Coria in the Uruguay Open.

14 Nov 2024 - 11:00PM

Diego Forlan, the 45-year-old former Manchester United, Uruguay and Atletico Madrid footballer, playing in his professional tennis debut in a doubles match at the 2024 Uruguay Open. Photo: AFP

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

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

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

Daniil Medvedev throws aside a racquet he had just broken in anger during his ATP Finals match against Taylor Fritz on Sunday. Photo: AP

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

China’s Zheng Qinwen gives her fans a big smile after winning her WTA Finals semi-final. Photo: AFP

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

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

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

Coleman Wong will now face Australia’s Alex Bolt in the second round at the ATP Challenger event in Matsuyama, Japan. Photo: Edmond So

Style Edit: Jannik Sinner triumphs at the Rolex Shanghai Masters

The Swiss luxury watchmaker has been the title sponsor of Asia’s leading tennis tournament since 2010, and is also a partner of all four grand slam events.

25 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Jannik Sinner (Italy) lifts the Shanghai Masters winner’s trophy following his victory on October 13. Photos: Handout

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

20 Oct 2024 - 11:20AM

‘Strange’ to see tennis stars at Saudi event amid calendar debate: German bigwig

Carlos Alcaraz, among those complaining about the ‘big strain’ players face from playing schedule, is one of six players at lucrative event.

15 Oct 2024 - 1:40PM

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 Qinwen in action during her final against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Reuters

Zheng makes history by beating Wang to reach Wuhan Open final against Sabalenka

Olympic champion becomes first Chinese player to reach WTA 1000 final on home soil; world No 1 Sinner to face Djokovic in Shanghai final.

14 Oct 2024 - 9:27AM

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 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

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

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

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

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

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the China Open final in Beijing. Photo: AFP

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

Emma Navarro on her way to victory over Viktorija Golubic in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: Clicks Images

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

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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ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals)

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was formed in September 1972 by Donald Dell, Bob Briner, Jack Kramer, and Cliff Drysdale to protect the interests of male professional tennis players. Drysdale became the first president. Since 1990, the association has organised the worldwide tennis tour for men. The ATP's global headquarters are in London, United Kingdom. ATP Americas is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, United States. ATP Europe is headquartered in Monaco, and ATP International, which covers Africa, Asia and Australasia, is based in Sydney, Australia.

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Andrea Gaudenz

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Year founded

1972

last updated:

27 August, 2024