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Page: Feed: --- ## [An All-Black Final and Tennis Channel’s “Swag” Reflex](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/frances-tiafoe-arthur-fils-final-cincinnati-preview-tennis-channel-swaggy-swag-swaggiest-black-players) _2026-08-23 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ As Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils set up a historic final in Cincinnati, Tennis Channel’s framing isn’t cool. ## [Arthur Fils blasts past Flavio Cobolli to reach first Masters final in landmark win](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/23/arthur-fils-blasts-past-flavio-cobolli-to-reach-first-masters-1000-final) _2026-08-22 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ French youngster beats No 7 seed 6-3, 6-4 in Cincinnati Jessica Pegula battles past Swiatek to reach women’s final In the middle of a tense, erratic start to a rain-delayed semi-final day in Cincinnati, Arthur Fils found himself locked in defence and miles behind the baseline on his serve at 3-3. He scurried from sideline to sideline, lunging toward the ball at full stretch, seemingly with no real… ## [Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper out of US Open as injuries take their toll](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/21/jannik-sinner-out-of-us-open-tennis-with-knee-injury) _2026-08-21 · PA Media · Tennis | The Guardian_ World No 1 makes ‘difficult decision’ to miss slam Draper still recovering from bone bruise in left arm Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury. The world No 1 has not played a match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title, missing the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati. Great Britain’s Jack Draper is also out of the… ## [Novak Djokovic: Left Still Wanting More](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/novak-djokovic-documentary-review-the-wolf-in-winter-amazon-prime) _2026-08-21 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ New documentary “The Wolf in Winter” is a tasty but unsatisfying starter course on an insatiable generational great. ## [Alcaraz confirms US Open return after 4-month wrist injury hiatus](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/alcaraz-confirms-us-open-return-after-4-month-wrist-injury-hiatus) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ Carlos Alcaraz has won his race to be fit for the U.S. Open, confirming his return to the ATP Tour after a four-month absence. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed... ## [The U.S. Open’s Very Good Day](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/carlos-alcaraz-comeback-injury-us-open-prize-money) _2026-08-20 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to return as the U.S. Open ramps up its already lofty prize money. ## [Can Aryna Sabalenka find a way to repair her collapsed form? | Tumaini Carayol](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/can-aryna-sabalenka-find-a-way-to-repair-her-collapsed-form) _2026-08-20 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ With one semi-final in her last seven tournaments, the coming months will define the next stage of her career Towards the end of a messy first set tie-break late on Wednesday, Aryna Sabalenka wildly sprayed another painfully nervous backhand before slamming her racket to the ground. As the racket connected with the acrylic floor, its vibration dampener detached from the strings and rolled off in… ## [‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/carlos-alcaraz-us-open-return-wrist-injury) _2026-08-20 · PA Sport · Tennis | The Guardian_ Seven-time major winner has not played since April Spaniard missed French Open and Wimbledon US Open announces record $108m prize fund Carlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open. The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to an ongoing wrist issue, but enlisted the help of football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano to announce his comeback.… ## [US Open singles champions will take home record $5.5m as prize money jumps by 20%](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/us-open-2026-prize-money-tennis) _2026-08-20 · Agencies · Tennis | The Guardian_ Total prize pool for tournament will be $108m Players guaranteed $140,000 for making first round The US Open singles champions will earn $5.5m, the highest winnings in grand slam tennis history. Overall compensation for the tournament is rising to a record $108m, a 20% increase from last year and a 44% jump since 2024. The financial details were announced on Thursday by the US Tennis Association,… ## [‘Why would you want to retire me?’: Novak Djokovic is still driven by doubt](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/novak-djokovic-wolf-in-winter-documentary-jason-hehir-interview) _2026-08-20 · Richard Deitsch · Tennis | The Guardian_ A revealing Prime Video documentary out Thursday explores the stubbornness, childhood scars and siege mentality still driving Novak Djokovic at 39 The moment comes roughly 20 minutes into the thoughtfully done Prime Video documentary, Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter , where Djokovic, winner of 24 grand slam titles and owner of the most-ever total weeks atop the ATP rankings (428), gets to the… ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OrSrhyBTThS0) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Sabalenka, Zverev fall as Cincinnati delivers major shocks](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/sabalenka-zverev-fall-as-cincinnati-delivers-major-shocks) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev suffered surprise Cincinnati Masters exits just hours apart Wednesday as rain disrupted fourth-round play. American Tommy Paul saved... ## [The Tense Present of Venus and Serena](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/venus-williams-losing-streak-us-open-wild-card-serena-williams-retirement) _2026-08-19 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ After greatness for generations, the Williams Sisters must figure out how their remarkable tennis stories finally end. ## [Teenage ace Rafael Jódar endures defeat by Cobolli but his star is rising](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/jodar-beaten-cobolli-teenager-continues-impress-cincinnati-open-tennis) _2026-08-19 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Spaniard loses narrowly in fourth round of the Cincinnati Open yet the buzz around him will only get louder As Rafael Jódar slowly trudged from the court, he could only bring himself to wave at his adoring crowd for no more than a millisecond. The 19-year-old was appropriately devastated after he had come within two points of victory on numerous occasions before losing 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the… ## [Kyrgios suspended as former Wimbledon finalist admits cocaine use](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/kyrgios-suspended-as-former-wimbledon-finalist-admits-cocaine-use) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the outspoken Australian acknowledging what he... ## [Tennis grand slams unite to establish player council in attempt to defuse prize money row](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/tennis-grand-slams-player-advisory-council-prize-money-row-us-open) _2026-08-19 · Exclusive by Matt Hughes · Tennis | The Guardian_ Move could be confirmed along with $100m US Open pot Slams have been in dispute with players for 18 months The grand slam tennis tournaments have agreed to establish a formal Player Advisory Council in a move aimed at defusing the row over prize money. The joint venture could be confirmed on Wednesday as part of US Tennis Association’s announcement of this year’s US Open prize money, which is… ## [Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/nick-kyrgios-suspended-from-tennis-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine) _2026-08-19 · Matt Hughes · Tennis | The Guardian_ Australian reveals ‘huge mistake’ in Instagram post Kyrgios tested positive at ATP 250 event in June The former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old Australian revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that he had “made a huge mistake”. His suspension was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) shortly afterwards.… ## [Ukraine urges FIA to reconsider lifting Russia, Belarus restrictions](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/ukraine-urges-fia-to-reconsider-lifting-russia-belarus-restrictions) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ Ukraine has called on motorsport’s governing body to reconsider its decision to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian competitors at international events. The International... ## [Venus Williams gets US Open wild card, Serena spot remains open](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/venus-williams-gets-us-open-wild-card-serena-spot-remains-open) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ Venus Williams received a U.S. Open singles wild card Tuesday, while one spot remains unannounced, raising speculation that it could be reserved for her younger sister, Serena Will... ## [Williams sisters make doubles return but fall in Cincinnati opener](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/williams-sisters-make-doubles-return-but-fall-in-cincinnati-opener) _2026-08-18 · DAILYSABAH_ Serena and Venus Williams made their long-awaited return to doubles Monday, turning Cincinnati’s center court into a celebration of one of tennis’ most successful sibling partnersh... ## [Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/18/tennis-venus-serena-williams-sisters-cincinnati-doubles) _2026-08-18 · Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center · Tennis | The Guardian_ Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns beat American pair 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 Serena and Venus enjoy ‘fun’ on-court reunion despite defeat One game into the family reunion of the decade, Venus Williams launched herself inside the baseline in her single-minded pursuit of a puffball second serve. For a brief moment the Cincinnati Open was transported back 15 years. Williams pounded her forehand return directly… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mPG5wcpSqZqW) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Arthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in Cincinnati](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/17/arthur-fery-gives-alex-de-minaur-stern-test-before-bowing-out-in-cincinnati) _2026-08-17 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Wimbledon semi-finalist loses 7-5, 7-6 in third round Disappointment on day of GB Davis Cup squad call-up The most pertinent question surrounding the rapidly blossoming career of Arthur Fery is exactly how far he could possibly take his game. Fery’s unexpected breakthrough run at Wimbledon last month was immense, but now he faces the intriguing challenge of seeing how he stacks up against the… ## ["There was no pretense", director Katie Walsh about the Roger Federer's Road to Newport series](https://tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/there-was-no-pretense-director-katie) _2026-08-17 · Tennis Sweet Spot · Tennis Sweet Spot by Carole Bouchard_ Katie Walsh had the responsibility of directing the video series leading to Roger Federer's induction into the Hall of Fame. She shares what it's been like to work with the sports icon. ## [How Tennis Got the Blues](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/cincinnati-open-tennis-court-color-blue-hard-courts-tennis) _2026-08-17 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ Cincinnati is part of a radical blue shift that has changed the look of tennis. ## [How Tennis Got the Blues](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/cincinnati-open-tennis-court-color-blue-hard-courts-tennis) _2026-08-17 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ Cincinnati is part of a radical blue shift that has changed the look of tennis. ## [Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/16/elena-rybakina-leads-calls-changes-2028-tennis-calendar-schedule-wimbledon-olympics) _2026-08-16 · Tumaini Carayol · Tennis | The Guardian_ Olympic tennis event begins three days after Wimbledon Rybakina: ‘It’s crazy … hopefully something will change’ Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and a number of top tennis players have called for changes to the calendar in light of the “crazy” and “ridiculous” news that the tennis competition in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin just three days after Wimbledon ends. The LA28 Olympics… ## [Djokovic’s medical malaise in Cincinnati exposes fraying edges of ageing great’s game](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/16/novak-djokovic-cincinnati-open-2026-tennis-us-open) _2026-08-16 · Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center · Tennis | The Guardian_ First-round exit for 24-time grand slam winner made for a difficult watch but there is an emerging pattern of saving his best for the big occasion Novak Djokovic walked from the ­stadium court in Cincinnati to the corridor reserved for post-match press interviews practically without breaking stride. The 39-year-old had been cruising up a set and well on his way to a seemingly comfortable victory… ## [Novak Djokovic suffers in Cincinnati heat as Thiago Agustín Tirante inflicts shock defeat](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/15/novak-djokovic-suffers-in-cincinnati-heat-as-thiago-agustin-tirante-inflicts-shock-defeat) _2026-08-15 · Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center · Tennis | The Guardian_ Argentinian powers to 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory Heat and humidity take toll on Djokovic Britain’s Fery holds off Duckworth 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 The scoreboard did not yet indicate that anything was awry, but even as Novak Djokovic led by a set in his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, he was already struggling badly. From the second set onwards, he spent much of his time between points squatting and… ## [Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/14/venus-williams-emilia-arango-cincinnati-masters-tennis) _2026-08-14 · Guardian sport and agencies · Tennis | The Guardian_ Seven-time major champion beaten 6-2, 6-2 Williams, 46, loses 11th match of the season Tsitsipas advances as Dimitrov squanders lead Colombian Emilia Arango handed Venus Williams a 14th straight loss dating to July of last year, defeating the fading seven-time grand slam champion who is currently ranked 615th in 66 minutes by 6-2, 6-2 at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 46-year-old Williams was… ## [Iga Swiatek takes swing at critics after ending title drought in Canada](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/14/iga-swiatek-takes-swing-at-critics-after-ending-title-drought-in-cincinnati) _2026-08-14 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Pole beats Rybakina to win her first title in 11 months but is angry about disapproving voices from her own country It came as no surprise that almost a year of pent-up emotion exploded from Iga Swiatek the moment she slotted her final backhand winner to clinch the Canadian Open title by defeating Elena Rybakina in two clean sets on Thursday night. As she screamed towards her team members on her… ## [Swiatek, Shelton Roar Back in Canada](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/iga-swiatek-toronto-ben-shelton-montreal-canada-recap-review-yelling) _2026-08-14 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ Loud statement wins in Toronto and Montreal for two resurgent top players. ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UXpwRANvBwRq) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Swiatek ends jinx with dominant Canadian Open win over Rybakina](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-ends-jinx-with-dominant-canadian-open-win-over-rybakina) _2026-08-14 · DAILYSABAH_ Iga Swiatek claimed her first title of the season Thursday, defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the Canadian Open final to head into the U.S. Open with a timely boost in confidenc... ## [Ben Shelton prevails in all-American final to retain Canadian Open title](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/13/ben-shelton-brandon-nakashima-canadian-open-final-tennis) _2026-08-14 · Agencies · Tennis | The Guardian_ American wins second straight Masters 1000 title Shelton improves to 6-0 against fellow American Norrie advances as Draper falls in Cincinnati Ben Shelton broke onto the scene by winning his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 championship a year ago in Toronto. He earned his second crown at that level ⁠by successfully defending his Canadian title on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima… ## [Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/13/jack-draper-tennis-cincinnati-us-open-martin-landaluce) _2026-08-13 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Former world No 4 slumps to 6-3, 7-5 first-round loss Draper still recovering from long-term arm injury The minuscule amount of confidence and self-belief Jack Draper currently has to call upon in the most difficult period of his career was underscored in the first game of his opening match in Cincinnati. Draper began his service game by shanking a forehand into the back fence, which he followed… ## [Rybakina rallies past Gauff, sets up Toronto final against Swiatek](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/rybakina-rallies-past-gauff-sets-up-toronto-final-against-swiatek) _2026-08-13 · DAILYSABAH_ Elena Rybakina rallied past Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the National Bank Open final, where she will face former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a clash between two o... ## [Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/12/jack-draper-tennis-us-open-canadian-open-emotions) _2026-08-12 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Former world No 4 reflects on emotional reaction in Canada and rebuilding after the most difficult period of his career Those painful images have relentlessly spread to all corners of the internet. Deep in the final set of the first-round match at the Canadian Open against Térence Atmane just over a week ago, 15 months of pent up emotion erupted. Two games from defeat, Draper spent the entire… ## [Finding Renée Richards, Just in Time](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/finding-renee-richards-book-julie-kliegman-interview-trans-women-tennis-wta) _2026-08-12 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ A conversation with author Julie Kliegman about their new book on the trans tennis player who was far ahead of this moment. ## [Rybakina beats Osaka to reach Canadian Open semis against Gauff](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/rybakina-beats-osaka-to-reach-canadian-open-semis-against-gauff) _2026-08-12 · DAILYSABAH_ Second-seeded Elena Rybakina rallied from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in their Canadian Open quarterfinal in Toronto on Tuesday. The 2022 Wimble... ## [Arthur Fery ready to test himself at Masters level after Wimbledon run](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/11/arthur-fery-cincinnati-open-wimbledon-2026-tennis) _2026-08-11 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Briton reached SW19 semi-finals as a wildcard World No 36 has first-round bye in Cincinnati Arthur Fery believes he is at the start of a new chapter in his career as he returns to competition for the first time since his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard. The Briton will compete for the first time in a month at the Cincinnati Open this week, after opting to take a short… ## [Swiatek storms into Canadian Open semis, sets up Svitolina rematch](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-storms-into-canadian-open-semis-sets-up-svitolina-rematch) _2026-08-11 · DAILYSABAH_ Iga Swiatek powered past Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 on Monday to reach the Canadian Open semifinals, setting up a meeting with Elina Svitolina, who rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova... ## [Men's world No. 1 Sinner to skip Cincinnati Open with knee injury](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/mens-world-no-1-sinner-to-skip-cincinnati-open-with-knee-injury) _2026-08-10 · DAILYSABAH_ Men's World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian announced Sunday. 'After consulting with my doctors and my team,... ## [Vondrousova’s antics put tennis doping tests in spotlight – a far cry from football’s view | Tumaini Carayol](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/10/marketa-vondrousova-doping-ban-tennis-wada-mykhailo-mudryk-chelsea-fa-return-football) _2026-08-10 · Tumaini Carayol · Tennis | The Guardian_ Former Wimbledon champion’s suspension comes as Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea, exposing stark contrast in processes In the months between the first announcement of Marketa Vondrousova’s doping test refusal and the release of the full reasoned decision after her four‑year ban, the 2023 Wimbledon champion did her best to grab hold of the narrative. Between her social media posts and later… ## [‘I’m not ready to compete’: Jannik Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/09/tennis-not-ready-compete-jannik-sinner-pulls-out-cincinnati-open) _2026-08-09 · AFP · Tennis | The Guardian_ World No 1 withdraws because of knee injury Italian trying to stay fit for US Open that starts 30 August The World No 1, Jannik Sinner, has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury. “After consulting my doctors and my team, I have to announce I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament,” he said in a statement posted on the ATP website. “My right knee has been bothering… ## [I started pickleball in my 50s. Here are my beginner tips – and the best gear – to get on the court](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/04/best-beginner-pickleball-gear-according-to-pros) _2026-08-07 · Tobey Grumet Segal · Tennis | The Guardian_ We asked the experts for their picks for the best pickleball paddles, balls, running shoes and more to improve your game as a beginner Will these $23 socks last my entire life? I took 150,000 steps to find out Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Maybe it was the contrarian in me, or maybe just the tennis player, but I must confess that I spent… ## [Photographs of drama and emotion – the career of Chris Smith](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/06/photographs-of-drama-and-emotion-the-career-of-chris-smith) _2026-08-06 · Jim Powell and Greg Whitmore · Tennis | The Guardian_ The late photographer has left behind memorable images of many of the larger-than-life characters who peopled the last four decades of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali, Paul Gascoigne, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Aretha Franklin, Seve Ballesteros and Daley Thompson Chris Smith obituary Continue reading... ## [When They Keep Breaking Down](https://tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/when-they-keep-breaking-down) _2026-08-05 · Tennis Sweet Spot · Tennis Sweet Spot by Carole Bouchard_ Some players keep being sidelined for weeks or months by injuries, and it's becoming the new background noise of professional tennis. Experts weigh in. ## [Game, set, Chat: how tennis players use AI to scout opponents and run their lives](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/05/ai-chatgpt-robots-tennis-players-scouting-technology) _2026-08-05 · Tumaini Carayol · Tennis | The Guardian_ The emergence of GenAI has led to a generational shift with stars conflicted on the impact of technology on their sport Not so long ago, Emma Raducanu was on her phone when she found herself wondering what her comprehensive usage of ChatGPT said about her own character. “I use Chat a lot,” Raducanu says, laughing. “Every small thing I do it and I got this idea. So, you know how Spotify do a… ## [Doubts grow over Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence after latest withdrawal](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/05/carlos-alcaraz-injury-us-open-defence-cincinnati-masters-1000) _2026-08-05 · Reuters · Tennis | The Guardian_ World No 2 pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati Spaniard has been sidelined since April with ongoing wrist injury Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ⁠ongoing wrist injury, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard’s fitness ahead of his ⁠US Open title ⁠defence this ​month. The seven-times Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since withdrawing from the… ## [‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/alex-eala-philippines-tennis-fever) _2026-08-05 · Natasha May in Bangkok · Tennis | The Guardian_ WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country The Philippines has been swept up in tennis fever after 21-year-old rising star Alex Eala delivered a historic win, drawing praise from the president who hosted a reception in her honour. On Monday, Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a Women’s Tennis… ## [Alexandra Eala's Recipe for Success in Washington](https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/alex-ealas-recipe-for-success-in) _2026-08-04 · Ben Rothenberg · Bounces_ Plus, Taylor Fritz wins his biggest title in years on the men's side, ## [Tearful Jack Draper loses on comeback from injury at Canadian Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/04/tennis-tearful-jack-draper-loses-canadian-open-terence-atmane) _2026-08-04 · PA Media · Tennis | The Guardian_ Briton withdrew from Wimbledon with bruised bone Draper in tears during 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 loss to Térence Atmane Jack Draper was in tears during a first-round comeback defeat by Térence Atmane at the Canadian Open. The Briton was competing for the first time since pulling out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of a bruised bone in his left arm, and was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in Montreal. Continue reading...