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Holger Rune Comes Back From Brink To Reach Japan Open Semifinals

Denmark's Holger Rune fought back from a match point down to reach the Japan Open semi-finals after beating Kei Nishikori 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday. Rune, the number six seed, came back from the brink to win four straight games and end the Japanese veteran's challenge in front of a lively crowd in Tokyo. "It was about getting that first serve, and if I could save that match point I knew that I could put on pressure," said Rune, who will play either defending champion Ben Shelton or France's Arthur Fils in the semi-finals. "The momentum shifted a little bit. I lifted myself up, I was more positive." Nishikori, 34, has been plagued by injuries and he returned to Grand Slam competition at the French Open in May after an absence of almost three years.

Carlos Alcaraz Wins In 56 Minutes As 'China's Nadal' Extends Fairytale

Carlos Alcaraz barrelled into the China Open quarter-finals on Sunday in just 56 minutes as 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai extended her historic run. Rain in Beijing played havoc with the schedule but four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz made rapid progress under the roof of the Diamond Court with a 6-1, 6-2 demolition of Tallon Griekspoor. The 39th-ranked Dutchman looked shellshocked. "I just want to keep going, to keep getting more and more wins," said Alcaraz after racking up his 200th tour-level victory. Alcaraz, the second seed behind Jannik Sinner, faces seventh-seeded Karen Khachanov next after an ominous warning of intent from the 21-year-old Spaniard.

Andy Murray makes feelings abundantly clear on Six Kings Slam as Djokovic and Nadal sign up

Andy Murray has lambasted the hyped-up Six Kings Slam event in Saudi Arabia, declaring that "nobody cares" about the spectacle.

Panthers owners donates $3 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts; Bucs also give seven figures

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Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer weigh in on Jannik Sinner's controversial drug test ruling

Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have expressed their concerns over the sport's anti-doping regulations following an incident involving Jannik Sinner, who avoided a ban despite failing two steroid tests.

WADA appeals Jannik Sinner's doping case, seeking ban of 1 to 2 years for top-ranked tennis player

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner said he was "very disappointed and also surprised" after a decision to clear him of wrongdoing following two positive drug tests was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

WADA appeals Jannik Sinner positive doping test ruling and seeks lengthy ban

World number one Jannik Sinner is facing the renewed threat of a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency launched an appeal against a ruling of "no fault or negligence" for two positive tests he returned in March.

All India Tennis Association Elect New Office Bearers, But Do Not Officially Declare Result

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday elected unopposed a new set of office bearers but the result was not declared officially as per the directions of the Delhi High Court, which is hearing a petition into Sports Code violations by the federation. The AITA was to conduct election at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) but there was no need for voting since the Returning Officer received only one nomination for each post.

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Holger Rune Comes Back From Brink To Reach Japan Open Semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz Wins In 56 Minutes As 'China's Nadal' Extends Fairytale

Andy Murray makes feelings abundantly clear on Six Kings Slam as Djokovic and Nadal sign up

Panthers owners donates $3 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts; Bucs also give seven figures

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer weigh in on Jannik Sinner's controversial drug test ruling

WADA appeals Jannik Sinner's doping case, seeking ban of 1 to 2 years for top-ranked tennis player

WADA appeals Jannik Sinner positive doping test ruling and seeks lengthy ban

All India Tennis Association Elect New Office Bearers, But Do Not Officially Declare Result