Tennis

THE FINISH LINE

Five of the best sporting moments in a remarkable 2025

Singapore enjoyed plenty of success in football and at the Sea Games; McIlroy is now a career Grand Slam champion golfer after triumph at Masters

Novak Djokovic preparing to throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game in New York on Aug 21. The 38-year-old is chasing his 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open.

Ageing Djokovic out to turn back time in push for US Open glory

Sabalenka seeks redemption at season’s final Grand Slam after a frustrating year so far

From left: Moderator Naomi Yeo, Stephy Chien, Bian Tong and Bill Chan at the youth dialogue organised by UOB on Thursday.
TAKING HEART

UOB announces S$100,000 sponsorship for Singapore Tennis Association to support young talents

This tie-up is part of the bank’s broader 90th anniversary efforts to support children and students across South-east Asia

Roger Federer, who won 20 Grand Slams between 2003 and 2018, amassed US$130.6 million in prize money during a 24-year playing career that ended in 2022.

Roger Federer’s long-term deals make him a tennis billionaire

His net worth is about US$1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, putting him in elite company

Alcaraz said he had to dig deep after admitting his energy levels dropped after a dominant first two sets.

Alcaraz wobbles but reaches French Open last 16

Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz stumbled his way into the last 16 of the French Open on Friday (May 30) with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Bosnian world number 69 Damir Dzumhur.

Nadal tally of 14 victories at a single Grand Slam appears unlikely to be beaten, with Margaret Court’s 11 Australian Open titles second on the all-time list.

Roland Garros pays ‘unforgettable’ tribute to retired ‘King of Clay’ Nadal

The Spaniard dominates the French Open after winning on debut as a teenager in 2005, lifting the trophy a record-breaking 14 times

The unseeded Eala charmed the fans in Miami and around the world with her dogged displays against more established opponents.

Alexandra Eala: From virtual unknown to global tennis sensation

The 19-year-old Filipina’s dream Miami Open run ends with narrow semi-final loss to Jessica Pegula

Mirra Andreeva hits a shot in the final as she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells last weekend.
THE FINISH LINE

Tennis hotshots: Jack Draper, Mirra Andreeva blazing their way to the top 

The new Indian Wells champions show no signs of slowing down as they seek more trophies

Tanasugarn, who retired in 2016, now runs her own tennis academy in Bangkok where she coaches about 100 young players.
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Thailand’s tennis trailblazer: Tamarine Tanasugarn still gives back to the sport

The grass-court specialist was in town recently as a community ambassador of the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open

Elise Mertens shows her delight after bagging her ninth career singles title on the WTA Tour.

Mertens downs Li to win Singapore Open

ELISE Mertens clinched her first WTA title in 17 months on Sunday (Feb 2) as the second-seeded Belgian beat unseeded Ann Li in straight sets to win the Singapore Tennis Open.