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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

5 Nov 2024 - 1:53PM

Style Edit: Jannik Sinner triumphs at the Rolex Shanghai Masters

25 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

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

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal meet at the net at the end of what was likely their final ever meeting. Photo: Xinhua

‘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 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

China’s Zheng Qinwen beat compatriot Wang Xinyu in what she described as a tough semi-final. Photo: Reuters

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

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

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

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

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

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves during the singles semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the China Open. Photo: Xinhua

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

Jerry Shang wins Chengdu Open, only second Chinese player to claim ATP title

Shang Juncheng downs Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, is youngest winner on tour this year.

24 Sep 2024 - 10:23PM

China Open: US Open champion Sabalenka aims to cap off year with No 1 ranking

The world No 2, who is top seed this week, can take a large step towards overhauling top-ranked Iga Swiatek by winning the Beijing tournament.

24 Sep 2024 - 7:00PM

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus training in Beijing for the China Open, which starts on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong’s Wong takes Nakashima to brink before exiting Hangzhou Open

Hongkonger wins first set and has two match points before world No 39 American pulls away to win the deciding set.

20 Sep 2024 - 8:12PM

Hong Kong’s Wong through to Hangzhou Open 2nd round after China’s Wu retires hurt

In what had been billed as their Asian Games rematch, Wong won the first set 6-3 before Wu cried off with what looked like a low-back injury.

19 Sep 2024 - 11:28PM

Hong Kong’s Wong, China’s Wu in Asian Games rematch at ATP Tour event in Hangzhou

The pair played out a memorable match last year in the Zhejiang capital, in what was arguably the biggest victory of Wong’s career so far.

18 Sep 2024 - 7:41PM

Coleman Wong of Hong Kong saved five match points on his way to defeating China’s Wu Yibing in the third round of the Asian Games singles in Hangzhou last year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong lack of depth exposed in Ecuador loss despite Coleman Wong victory

Hong Kong must battle for their World Group II status next year following loss to South Americans at Victoria Park.

15 Sep 2024 - 9:25PM

Roger Ng Ki-lung was unable to deliver victory in the decisive rubber at Victoria Park. Photo: Edmond So

Wong battles heat, dizziness, in Davis Cup to seal win over Ecuador’s Lee

Coleman Wong holds off world 1,320 Marcos Lee to level World Group II first round tie at 1-1 heading into Sunday.

14 Sep 2024 - 9:28PM

How to Style like … Serena Williams’ fashion week look

The fashion-loving 42-year-old attended Balenciaga’s ready-to-wear show in Paris earlier this year

13 Sep 2024 - 8:00AM

China’s recent tennis success no fluke but reflects genuine progress, Li Na says

China’s only grand slam champion says the rise of the men’s game has been good, with Zhang Zhizhen’s July ranking a ‘very big breakthrough’.

12 Sep 2024 - 8:37AM

Li Na, China’s only grand slam winner, is tournament director of October’s Hong Kong Open to be held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. Photo: SCMP/Sun Yeung

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong bows out in semi-finals of ATP Challenger in Shanghai

Hong Kong’s world No 149 let down by his service game against Japanese world No 239 Sho Shimabukuro.

7 Sep 2024 - 6:04PM

Fourth seed Coleman Wong had 27 aces across his three previous wins but managed only five in the semi-final. Photo: HKCTA

Letters | Chinese players’ US Open performance highlights rigours of professional tennis

Readers discuss what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the sport, and Hong Kong Paralympians’ accomplishments.

6 Sep 2024 - 11:30AM

Sinner beats Medvedev in seesawing US Open quarter-final, Swiatek upset by Pegula

The top-seeded Italian won in four sets to become the last top-10 man standing, while two Americans remain in both the men’s and women’s draws.

5 Sep 2024 - 2:08PM

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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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Year founded

1972

last updated:

27 August, 2024