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Billie Jean King, the former world No 1 women’s player and champion for social justice and gender equality, is in Shenzhen for her namesake tournament. Photo: Getty Images
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Billie Jean King says tennis reform ‘a challenge’ as schedule sparks burnout concerns

Legend of the sport in Shenzhen for namesake tournament, joins former players Ilana Kloss and Conchita Martinez for panel discussion.

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China’s Zheng Qinwen gets huge show of sponsor support as she surges up rankings

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

City tennis chief ‘quietly confident’ Alexandra Eala will play at Hong Kong Open

Alexandra Eala

Philippines seek WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, here in action at the recent US Open, is the highest-ranked player in the women’s singles draw at the Asian Games. Photo: AFP
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, here in action at the recent US Open, is the highest-ranked player in the women’s singles draw at the Asian Games. Photo: AFP
John Lee policy address 2026

Tennis bosses hail Victoria Park revamp plans, eye WTA, ATP 500 tournaments

The decades-old facilities in Causeway Bay are to be redeveloped into an all-weather, multi-purpose venue in the years to come.

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From injury fears to triumph, ‘everything aligned’ at US Open, Rybakina says

The Kazakh beat holder Aryna Sabalenka little more than three weeks after ankle injury raised questions over whether she would even compete.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

Sun Xinran has shown a maturity beyond her years. Photo: Getty Images
Sun Xinran has shown a maturity beyond her years. Photo: Getty Images
US Open (tennis)

Resurgent Zheng Qinwen takes positives from storming US Open run

Chinese star beaten by new world No 1 Elena Rybakina in three sets but poised for top 60 return following New York exploits.

US Open (tennis)

Carlos Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Ben Shelton

Dethroned Spaniard comes away ‘proud’ in defeat, while American’s win boosts hopes of a first hometown male grand slam winner since 2003.

US Open (tennis)

Zheng says return to form ‘painful process’ after win over Swiatek at US Open

‘I think, for me, these past three or four months have been basically the worst period of results in my career,’ former world No 4 says.

Zheng Qinwen is all smiles after her stunning US Open women’s singles victory over Iga Swiatek. Photo: EPA
Asian Games 2026

Philippine sensation Alexandra Eala looking forward to having Asian Games ‘fun’

World No 18 says she loves the Games environment, will be favourite in Aichi-Nagoya in absence of China’s Zheng Qinwen, Japan’s Naomi Osaka.

Alexandra Eala was knocked out of the US Open in the third round on Saturday by Iva Jovic of the United States. Photo: AFP
Alexandra Eala was knocked out of the US Open in the third round on Saturday by Iva Jovic of the United States. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng downs Keys in epic upset

Filipino loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Chinese star fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala marches on, as Zheng Qinwen regains ‘competitive fire’

Filipino star cruises into round 3 at Flushing Meadows, as Zheng survives three-set battle and Felix Auger-Aliassime wilts in New York heat.

US Open (tennis)

Beaming Alexandra Eala thanks fans after cruising to US Open first round win

Philippine tennis star beats America’s Mary Stoiana in straight sets, while fans packed out stands just to watch her practice hours earlier.

Alexandra Eala celebrates after beating Mary Stoiana in the first round of the women’s singles at the US Open. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Naomi Osaka brings steel, style of NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round

Four-time grand slam champion makes another fashion statement before defeating unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets.

Naomi Osaka walks onto the court to face Anastasia Zakharova in their first-round match on day two of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday. Photo: AFP
Naomi Osaka walks onto the court to face Anastasia Zakharova in their first-round match on day two of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday. Photo: AFP
2026 China-Nepal flash floods

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to victims of Nepal disaster

Olympic gold medallist says money to be directed to ‘emergency relief, transitional resettlement and post-disaster reconstruction’.

US Open (tennis)

Physical woes dog Djokovic in shock US Open first round loss, first in 20 years

Argentinian Mariano Navone wins in five sets at Flushing Meadows, as Novak Djokovic says he’s suffered ‘every match’ this year.

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Rise of Asian players Eala, Zheng point to progress on US Open diversity: Pegula

American Jessica ⁠Pegula says growth in number of black, Asian players shows sport’s global reach; Coleman Wong to start early Monday morning.

Zheng Qinwen of China came through the qualifying rounds of the US Open and will face Russia’s Kristina Liutova in the first round. Photo: Xinhua
Zheng Qinwen of China came through the qualifying rounds of the US Open and will face Russia’s Kristina Liutova in the first round. Photo: Xinhua
US Open (tennis)

Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala set to bring fervent following to US Open

Eala’s growing fan base, improving game – she won her first WTA title this month – could make her one of the main attractions at final major.

US Open (tennis)

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz face tricky US Open mixed doubles first-round match

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic also in the 16-team tournament that was overhauled last year to get top singles players to compete.

US Open (tennis)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen to start US Open from qualifiers for first time

Paris Olympic champion likely to sit in middle of 32 qualifying hopefuls; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong to be among top seeds in men’s qualifiers.

China's Zheng Qinwen has dropped in the rankings from as high as world No 4 in June 2025. Photo: Xinhua
ATP

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios admits ‘huge mistake’ after failing test for cocaine

Wimbledon finalist, provisionally suspended after testing positive after an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June, takes ‘full responsibility’.

Nick Kyrgios, seen here at the Brisbane International tournament in December 2024, has won seven ATP singles titles and rose to a high of world No 13 in 2016. Photo: AFP
Nick Kyrgios, seen here at the Brisbane International tournament in December 2024, has won seven ATP singles titles and rose to a high of world No 13 in 2016. Photo: AFP
ATP

Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from WTA, ATP events

Michael Cheng says city must continue to invest in tennis and has no issue with calendar, which some players say is too long, causes injuries.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

ATP

Tennis players’ group says arm injuries up over 100%, calls for shorter season

Big-name withdrawals from Canadian Open again shine spotlight on sport’s lengthy calendar and impact on players’ health.

Novak Djokovic waves to spectators after losing his Wimbledon men’s semi-final against Jannik Sinner. Both have opted to skip the Canadian Open. Photo: Reuters
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