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Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Over Knee Injury Ahead of US Open

World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a right knee injury, joining Carlos Alcaraz on the sidelines as both top-ranked men manage fitness concerns before the US Open.

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The Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner stretches to his right to play a forehand during his win over Alexander Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon men's singles final.

Trump Stunned by Saengkham as Murphy Sets Scoring Record at China Open

World number one Judd Trump was beaten 6-3 by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham at the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a new all-time scoring record and Ronnie O'Sullivan came from behind to win.

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Norrie beats Buse to reach Canadian Open last 32

Cameron Norrie beat Ignacio Buse 6-3 6-3 to reach the Canadian Open last 32 and will next face world number seven Alex de Minaur.

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How tennis players are using AI to scout opponents and manage life

Tennis players including Emma Raducanu, Coco Gauff and Daniil Medvedev describe how they use, distrust or reject AI for scouting opponents and everyday life.

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Emma Raducanu checks her phone during a practice session at Eastbourne in June 2024

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati, raising US Open doubts

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with an ongoing wrist injury, increasing doubts about his fitness for his US Open title defence later this month.

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Carlos Alcaraz during a practice session

Philippines celebrates Alex Eala after historic WTA win

Alex Eala’s historic WTA title has triggered a tennis surge in the Philippines, earning praise from President Ferdinand Marcos and inspiring new interest in the sport.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines after beating Jessica Pegula at the Washington DC Open tennis tournament.

Tearful Jack Draper beaten on comeback at Canadian Open

Jack Draper was in tears during a first-round defeat by Terence Atmane at the Canadian Open, raising fresh doubts over his return to full fitness and his prospects for Cincinnati and the US Open.

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Jack Draper of Great Britain plays a backhand

Serena and Venus Williams to debut in Cincinnati doubles before US Open

Serena and Venus Williams have received a Cincinnati Open doubles wild card, setting up their first doubles match together since the 2022 US Open.

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Serena and Venus Williams speak during a match on their bench.

Eala beats Pegula to win first WTA title in Washington

Alexandra Eala beat Jessica Pegula in a rain-delayed Washington final to win her first WTA Tour title and become the first Filipino singles champion at tour level.

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Alexandra Eala raises her arms in celebration after beating Naomi Osaka in the Washington Open semi-finals

Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final

Cameron Norrie's Los Cabos Open run ended with a 6-3 5-7 6-4 semi-final loss to defending champion Denis Shapovalov, who will face Arthur Gea in the final.

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Alexandrova collapses in Memphis heat during defeat to Liutova

Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed and retired from her Memphis Classic match against Kristina Liutova amid 97°F heat, while Venus Williams and Katie Boulter were also beaten in Washington.

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