Brazil's Fonseca has big dreams after Next Gen triumph
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca said his ATP Next Gen Finals triumph in Jeddah on Sunday had left him dreaming of emulating Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz by becoming world number one.
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As Turbulent 2024 Nears Close, Anti-Doping Agency Pushes Back Against 'Unfair Attacks'
Reflecting on a turbulent year for the World Anti-Doping Agency, marked by controversies over Chinese swimmers and Jannik Sinner, its president in an interview with AFP pushed back against "unfair, defamatory attacks." Last spring, the sports watchdog was severely criticized for clearing swimmers who tested positive for trimetazidine to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The Montreal-headquartered agency had accepted Chinese authorities' explanation that their 23 athletes had eaten contaminated food at a hotel.
No decision on Sinner doping case before new year – WADA
Tennis star Jannik Sinner’s doping case will not have a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) before the end of the year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) told AFP.
Novak Djokovic To Begin Bid For 25th Grand Slam Crown In Brisbane
Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles gold in Paris. The ATP-WTA event runs December 29-January 5, with the Australian Open to begin on January 12.
Sumit Nagal Set To Play Fifth Grand Slam, Earns Direct Entry In Australian Open 2025
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal is set for his fifth appearance in a Grand Slam after earning a direct entry for the main draw of next year's Australian Open. The 98th-ranked Nagal, who features in the entry list released by Tennis Australia on Friday, had to go through the qualifying rounds in the competition's previous edition. In the first round, Nagal had stunned the 31st seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in straight sets to record a win by 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (5), becoming the first Indian player to beat a seeded player in the main draw in singles at Grand Slam in 34 years.
Nick Kyrgios back at Australian Open with protected ranking
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic will play their first Grand Slam after long absences at next month's Australian Open with protected rankings.
Kyrgios, Bencic return to Australian Open with protected rankings
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic will play their first Grand Slam after long absences at next month's Australian Open with protected rankings, tournament organisers said on Friday.
Davis Cup Final 8 to be staged in Italy until 2027
The Davis Cup's Final 8 stage will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027, with next year's edition taking place in Bologna, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Monday.