WTA 125 roundup: Valentova, Jovic, Parrizas Diaz claim this week's titles
Veteran Nuria Parrizas Diaz (Valencia) joined teenagers Iva Jovic (Ilkley) and Tereza Valentova (Grado) as this week's WTA 125 singles champions.
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16th June 2025
Ivanisevic on new charge Tsitsipas: ‘A Top 10 player, any day’
Goran Ivanisevic is more than familiar with the ups and downs of life on the ATP Tour. A former No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings who famously won Wimbledon as a wild card after struggles for form and fitness led to him dropping down to No.
One slice at a time, Tatjana Maria wins Queen’s Club
A week after entering qualifying, Tatjana Maria sliced, served and outfoxed four Top 15 players to win Queen’s -- a title that felt both improbable and perfectly hers.
First-Time Winner Spotlight: Gabriel Diallo
Gabriel Diallo completed a clinical week of grass-court tennis Sunday at the Libema Open, where his first five tour-level wins on the surface contributed to his maiden ATP Tour title.
Maria wins Queen's Club title in women's return
German qualifier Tatjana Maria capped an incredible week in London as she defeated American No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4 to become the first woman to win a title at Queen's Club in over half a century.
What is the Halle tennis schedule?
The 2025 Terra Wortmann Open begins on Monday, when Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and former champion Alexander Bublik take to court at the ATP 500 grass-court event in Halle, Germany. View the full order of play for Day 1 below.
Draper weighs in on new era at Queen's Club: Murray honoured, WTA returns
The HSBC Championships has a rather different feel to it this year: With the foundation of Andy Murray Arena and the return of a WTA 500 event after a 52-year hiatus, Queen’s Club is rocking.
What is the Queen's Club schedule?
The 2025 HSBC Championships begins on Monday, when Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe and Jakub Mensik take to court at the ATP 500 grass-court event. View the full order of play for Day 1 below.
Diallo denies Bergs to claim maiden ATP Tour title in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Gabriel Diallo put his friendship with Zizou Bergs aside to deliver a classy championship match performance Sunday at the Libema Open.
Fritz tops Zverev again to win 1st title of 2025
Taylor Fritz claimed his first title of the year with a 6-3, 7-6 (0) win over top seed Alexander Zverev in the Stuttgart Open final.
Mertens wins Libema Open for 2nd title of season
Elise Mertens beat Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the final of the Libema Open to claim her second WTA Tour title of the year.
15th June 2025
Fritz overcomes Zverev to win Stuttgart title
Taylor Fritz captured his fourth ATP Tour title on grass and ninth overall on Sunday at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart, where he defeated World No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(0).
'My whole family won this trophy': Maria completes title run at Queen's
Tatjana Maria knocked off four Top 20 players in a row to capture her first WTA 500 title at the HSBC Championships. She becomes the oldest titlist on tour since Serena Williams in 2020.
Alcaraz opens up on Ibiza trip ahead of Queen's...
From party time to go time, Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return to action this week at the HSBC Championships in London after a quick vacation stop in Ibiza.
After historic semifinal escape, Mertens captures 's-Hertogenbosch title
Elise Mertens achieved a career milestone on Sunday at the Libéma Open: By defeating Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final, the 29-year-old Belgian captured her 10th career Hologic WTA Tour singles title and her first on grass.
Alcaraz swaps Ibiza vibes for grass-court laughs at Queen’s Club
It was all smiles at The Queen’s Club on Saturday evening, as Carlos Alcaraz stepped back onto the grass ahead of his third appearance at the HSBC Championships. Fresh off a short holiday in Ibiza, where he celebrated his epic five-set win against World No.
Anisimova or Maria? Which player has the advantage heading into Sunday’s final?
Tatjana Maria’s slice-and-dice game has helped her take down three seeds, but Amanda Anisimova has the firepower to beat anyone on grass. We make the case for both players when they meet in Sunday's HSBC Championships final (1:30 p.m. local (8:30 a.m. ET).
Mertens saves 11 match points in Libéma victory
Elise Mertens saved 11 match points before beating Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach the final of the Libéma Open.
Bergs blunts Opelka, faces Diallo in ‘s-Hertogenbosch final
Zizou Bergs and Gabriel Diallo will each have a second shot at ATP Tour glory Sunday at the Libema Open. Both players notched impressive semi-final wins Saturday at the grass ATP 250 after rain had delayed play into the evening in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Down go the top two! Anisimova, Maria set surprise Queen's final
American Amanda Anisimova and German Tatjana Maria upset No. 1 and No. 2 seeds Zheng Qinwen and Madison Keys to reach the final at the HSBC Championships.
Ebden/Thompson win ‘s-Hertogenbosch on team Tour debut
Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson’s fledgling partnership took little time to settle this week at the Libema Open.
Zverev, Fritz set blockbuster Stuttgart final
Alexander Zverev moved to within one victory of capturing his maiden grass-court title on Saturday at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart, where he edged Ben Shelton to reach the final.
Raducanu to miss Berlin Open due to back issue
Emma Raducanu will miss next week's Berlin Open because of a back problem, as she tries to get ready for Wimbledon.
Sinner: 'Sleepless nights' after Roland Garros loss to Alcaraz
Even for someone as mentally resilient as Jannik Sinner, bouncing back from the disappointment of his Roland Garros final loss was never going to be an easy task. Yet the No.
Berlin draw: Nine of Top 10 in field; Zheng faces Rybakina in first round
Nine of the Top 10 players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings will compete for the year's second WTA 500 grass-court event, the Berlin Tennis Open by Hylo.
'He's built like a brick': Fans in awe as Draper returns to grass at Queen's Club
Jack Draper is back on the grass at the HSBC Championships and back doing what he does best: hitting big. The British lefty returns to the iconic ATP 500 event at Queen’s Club at career-high No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings and seemingly on the cusp of his prime.
'I lost count!' Mertens saves 11 match points in 's-Hertogenbosch semifinals
Elise Mertens set a new record for match points saved by a Hologic WTA Tour main-draw match-winner this decade in 's-Hertogenbosch.
14th June 2025
Taking a set off Sinner: How Schoolkate gained confidence from memorable clash
Out of Jannik Sinner’s 20 matches this season, only four of his opponents have managed to win at least a set: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, Tommy Paul and Australian Tristan Schoolkate.
Sinner faces tough path to Halle title defence
Jannik Sinner’s goal of bouncing back quickly from his Roland Garros final disappointment will not be an easy one to fulfil at the Terra Wortmann Open. The top seed and defending champion will open against a qualifier at the grass-court ATP 500 in Halle.
Alcaraz learns first grass-court opponent of 2025 following Queen's Club draw...
Carlos Alcaraz will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his first grass-court match of the season at the HSBC Championships, following the draw on Saturday. The Spaniard arrives at the ATP 500 in London off the back of winning his fifth major at Roland Garros.
Scouting Report: Sinner, Alcaraz return to grass in Halle & Queen's Club
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will play on grass for the first time this season at ATP 500 events in Halle and London, respectively. World No. 1 Sinner leads a packed field at the Terra Wortmann Open in Germany, where Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Joao Fonseca also compete.
2025 Queen's Club tennis prize money
The HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London, which this year runs from 16-22 June, has announced a prize money total of €2,522,220 for the 2025 edition.
2025 Halle tennis prize money
The Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany, which this year runs from 16-22 June, has announced a prize money total of €2,522,220 for 2025. The singles champion will earn €471,755. The winning doubles team will split €154,930. View the full prize-money breakdown and the PIF ATP Rankings points at stake below.
Raducanu falls to Zheng in Queen's Club quarters
Emma Raducanu's quarterfinal defeat to Zheng Qinwen at the Queen's Club Championship means there are no Brits left at the tournament going into the final weekend.
Mochizuki, former junior No. 1 & conqueror of Alcaraz, forging Challenger path
Shintaro Mochizuki was living the teenage dream as a 16-year-old in 2019. The Japanese player ascended to the junior No. 1 ranking shortly after winning the Wimbledon boys’ singles event in July.
Nadal on Alcaraz-Sinner Roland Garros final: 'It was a match for the ages'
As you might expect, Rafael Nadal was one of the millions who watched the historic Roland Garros final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.
Lawn learnings: Anisimova, Zheng break new ground on grass
Top seed Zheng Qinwen and unseeded American Amanda Anisimova broke new ground with wins in the quarterfinals of the HSBC Championships on Friday, as both sealed a spot in a grass-court semifinal for the first time.
Shelton set for Top 10 debut, SF showdown with Zverev in Stuttgart
Ben Shelton will break the Top 10 in the PIF ATP Rankings for the first time on Monday following results at the ATP 250 events in Stuttgart and ‘s-Hertogenbosch on Friday.
Opelka upsets Medvedev in ‘s-Hertogenbosch after double fault disaster
Reilly Opelka summoned his best serving performance of the year on Friday at the Libema Open in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, where he upset top seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5), 7-6(5) to reach the semi-finals.
'I'm still here!' Maria, 37, stuns Rybakina to reach Queen's semis
In an echo of her run to the 2022 Wimbledon semifinals, 37-year-old mother of two Tatjana Maria sliced and diced past Elena Rybakina to make the HSBC Championships final four. She will next face Madison Keys, who defeated Diana Shnaider in three sets.
13th June 2025
No longer the 'imposter': Draper seeks Queen's success in post-Murray era
It’s been nearly a decade since record five-time champion Andy Murray last lifted the trophy at the HSBC Championships, but the echoes of his legacy still resonate on the Queen's Club grass.
Zheng escapes Kessler, will meet Raducanu in Queen's quarterfinal
Top seed Zheng Qinwen won seven of the last eight games to beat American McCartney Kessler at the HSBC Championships to reach her first tour-level quarterfinal on grass.
Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve: Vote now for May’s most clutch delivery
May brought countless serves across the ATP Tour, but three stood out for their boldness, precision and high-stakes impact.
Engel youngest in grass-court quarters since '85
German 17-year-old Justin Engel became the youngest player since Boris Becker 40 years ago to reach the quarterfinals of an ATP Tour grass-court tournament by making the last eight at the Stuttgart Open on Thursday.
Zverev after passing Moutet test in Stuttgart: ‘I made it complicated'
Alexander Zverev dealt with some grass-court rust by digging deep Thursday at the BOSS OPEN. The top seed and home favourite at the ATP 250 in Stuttgart, Zverev held off Corentin Moutet for a 6-2, 7-6(7) opening-round victory.
Medvedev wins 'cat & mouse' grass opener vs. familiar foe in 's-Hertogenbosch
Daniil Medvedev faced a double test on Thursday at the Libema Open, playing his first grass-court match of the season and facing the unorthodox game of Adrian Mannarino.
Rybakina, Shnaider dash British hopes to reach Queen's quarterfinals
British players had thrived in the opening round of the HSBC Championships, but Elena Rybakina and Diana Shnaider ended the hopes of local favorites Heather Watson and Katie Boulter in the second round.
2025 Wimbledon prize money
Wimbledon has released its prize-money breakdown for the 2025 edition of the grass-court major. The total prize money for this year’s tournament is £53.5 million, up 7 per cent from last year. There will be prize money increases in every round.
Fonseca accepts Halle wild card
Joao Fonseca has accepted a wild card into the Terra Wortmann Open, an ATP 500 grass-court event that begins Monday in Halle. This will be the 18-year-old #NextGenATP star's second grass-court season and second appearance in Halle.
12th June 2025
Quiz: How well do you know Berlin and Bad Homburg?
The grass is greener at these WTA 500 events -- with Grand Slam champs, rising stars and local heroes all in the mix, it's time to test your knowledge.
Hurkacz withdraws from 's-Hertogenbosch due to injury
Hubert Hurkacz withdrew from the Libema Open on Thursday due to a lower back injury. The Pole was unable to take to court for his second-round match against Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal at the ATP 250 grass-court event.
The champion who never left: Olga Morozova’s five-decade reign in Queen's
Fifty-two years after her 1973 victory, Olga Morozova returns to the Queen’s Club to help unveil a new trophy, reconnect with fellow trailblazers and celebrate the growth of the WTA.
Wimbledon ups payouts; champs to get over $4M
Wimbledon has increased its prize money for this year's championships to 53.5 million pounds ($72.59 million), a 7% increase on 2024. The singles champions will receive 3 million pounds ($4.07 million) each.
Berlin 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
With nine of the world’s Top 10 in the draw, Berlin brings one of the season’s strongest fields as main-draw play begins Monday at this key WTA 500 grass-court stop.
Berlin 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
With nine of the world’s Top 10 in the draw, Berlin brings one of the season’s strongest fields as main-draw play begins Monday at this key WTA 500 grass-court stop.
Raducanu, Boulter fall in doubles at Queen's Club
Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu's doubles partnership at the Queen's Club Championships came to an end on Wednesday as they fell to a 6-2, x-x defeat.
Rublev’s foundation partners with Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome
The Andrey Rublev Foundation has partnered with Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome, one of the leading paediatric hospitals in the world, to support medical care for underprivileged children. In April, Rublev visited the hospital ahead of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Rome.
Only Nadal did this before 17-year-old Engel...
Justin Engel joined a select group on Tuesday when he defeated James Duckworth at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart. The 17-year-old German became the second-youngest player since 1990 to win a tour-level match (excluding Davis Cup) on all three surfaces: hard, clay and grass.
Navarro saves match point at Queen's; Keys, Anisimova cruise
Emma Navarro pulled off an unlikely escape from match point down against Beatriz Haddad Maia in the HSBC Championships second round.
WTA to protect rankings after fertility procedures
Women's tennis players who choose to undergo a fertility protection procedure will be allowed to take time away from the sport and return to competitive action with a protected ranking, the WTA announced Wednesday.
Shelton kick-starts Top 10 mission in Stuttgart, Fritz wins
Will the 2025 BOSS OPEN prove to be a groundbreaking event for Ben Shelton? The American on Wednesday made a confident start to his campaign at the grass-court ATP 250 with a 7-6(4), 7-5 win over the resilient Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
Hurkacz powers through pain, defeats Bautista Agut in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Hubert Hurkacz overcame a mid-match back injury Wednesday to prevail on his debut at the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch.
11th June 2025
Serena and Venus Williams to launch video podcast in August
Serena and Venus Williams are taking their sister act to the airwaves with the launch of a video podcast.
ATP ball centralisation: A new era of consistency
Six months into the 2025 ATP Tour season, the ATP has made significant progress in delivering greater ball consistency across the Tour.
WTA introduces groundbreaking entry rule focused on fertility protection
The new rule means players can now take time away from professional tennis for a fertility protection procedure such as egg or embryo freezing and safely return to competition with a protected ranking.
HSBC Championships 2025: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know
The HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club is a historic grass-court tournament in London that has hosted previous champions such as Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the ATP 500 event.
Terra Wortmann Open 2025: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know
ATP 500 action returns to Germany in the grass-court season, when World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Joao Fonseca headline the field at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle.
Did you know the actors who play Alcaraz, Tsitsipas & more needed to audition?
Surprising details about the world of professional tennis are still coming to light. Audition tapes have just been discovered, revealing unknown background about some of your favourite characters and actors.
How rare is Alcaraz's five-match win streak vs. Sinner in iconic rivalries?
Carlos Alcaraz’s victory against Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros final came with the Coupe de Mousquetaires, but also served as a statement in the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalry.
Opelka stands tall to overcome De Jong in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Reilly Opelka withstood multiple rain delays and a stern on-court test from Jesper de Jong Tuesday at the Libema Open. The big-serving American produced a strong finish in tough conditions at the ‘s-Hertogenbosch ATP 250 to earn a 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-2 first-round triumph.
Svitolina co-creates clothing collection with Ukrainian brand Bevza
The collection is inspired by one of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis, Wimbledon, where the former World No. 3 has made the semifinals twice, and will benefit a worthy cause.
WTA x Duke + Dexter unveil limited-edition womenswear collaboration
Dropping on the June 12, the collection launches just as some of the WTA’s top athletes take to the court in London for the HSBC Championships -- the first WTA tournament held at The Queen’s Club in over 50 years.
Muchova’s one-handed backhand is more than a stopgap
A lingering wrist injury has sidelined her two-hander, but on the grass courts of London, Karolina Muchova is making her one-handed improvisation look more like a calculated tactic.
Raducanu, Boulter lead British charge in Queen's Club first round
The top two British players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings, Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu, thrilled their home crowds by picking up opening-round wins on Andy Murray Arena at the HSBC Championships on Tuesday.
New to grass? No problem! 17-year-old Engel makes winning start in Stuttgart
Justin Engel may have arrived at the BOSS OPEN a little green on grass-court experience, but that did not stop the #NextGenATP home favourite from making an impact Tuesday in Stuttgart.
10th June 2025
Murray leaves door open to coaching return
Andy Murray has not ruled out a return to coaching after his partnership with Novak Djokovic ended after just six months.
On This Day: Sinner becomes first Italian to rise to No. 1 in 2024
Jannik Sinner made history on 10 June 2024 when he became the first Italian to rise to No.
How Alcaraz is tracing the paths of Nadal, Federer
If Carlos Alcaraz’s epic Roland Garros final victory were a blockbuster film, his triumph would be the jaw-dropping moment everyone remembers and talks about for years to come.
Jarry rallies for vital win in s-Hertogenbosch; Thompson advances
Nicolas Jarry channeled his fighting spirit to a much-needed win Monday at the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, where he claimed his first Top-50 win since January.
Federer reveals 'three winners' of Roland Garros epic
Roger Federer, like everyone else, believes the Roland Garros final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was an instant classic. In an epic battle, Alcaraz emerged victorious after a gruelling five-hour, 29-minute showdown with Sinner.
Lehecka returns to grass with clinical Stuttgart opener
Jiri Lehecka wasted little time readjusting to grass-court tennis Monday at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart, where he sealed his spot in the second round.
Back at the London Eye, Krejcikova comes 'full circle'
Barbora Krejcikova calmed her nerves before Wimbledon final last summer by 'chilling out' in a late-night ride on the London Eye. She was back at the iconic attraction ahead of the HSBC Championships.
Racket Rafael Nadal used to win 2017 French Open sells for $157,333
Nadal won his 10th French Open title using this racket and didn't drop a set all tournament.
Ilkley Challenger 2025: Draws, Dates, Schedule
The ATP Challenger Tour grass-court swing continues this week at the Lexus Ilkley Open. Here's what you need to know ahead of the event:. [ATP APP] When is the Lexus Ilkley Open? The 2025 Lexus Ilkley Open runs from 9-15 June.
9th June 2025
Wu Yibing wins all-Chinese Challenger final in fourth outing of year
Wu Yibing returned to the ATP Challenger Tour winner’s circle in memorable fashion Sunday.
Boisson up 296 spots in WTA after fairy-tale run
After a fairy-tale run at the French Open, Lois Boisson has jumped 296 spots up the WTA rankings to No. 65, while Jannik Sinner maintains his top spot in the ATP despite losing the French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz.
Coast-to-coast: Coco Gauff's media blitz from breakfast TV to Liberty basketball
Fresh off her French Open title run in Paris, Coco Gauff returned to New York for a packed two-day media tour, hitting everything from “Good Morning America” to a New York Liberty basketball game.
Strycova set to assume Czech BJK Cup captaincy in 2026
Former doubles World No. 1 and two-time Wimbledon doubles champion Barbora Strycova will assume the captaincy for the Czech Billie Jean King Cup team in 2026.
McEnroe: Alcaraz, Sinner could beat prime Nadal
The level of Carlos Alcaraz's and Jannik Sinner's tennis is so high that they would both be favorites to beat Rafael Nadal "at his best," John McEnroe has claimed.
Rankings Watch: Boisson enters Top 100 with biggest leap of the century
From Coco Gauff narrowing the gap on Aryna Sabalenka to Lois Boisson making the biggest Top 100 jump this century, a dramatic Roland Garros adds fresh twists to the WTA rankings picture.
New surface, new stakes: Who’s ready for grass-court season?
And just like that, we welcome the grass-court season. From unseeded Slam winners to top players still finding their footing, there’s no shortage of surprises on this surface. As the Queen’s Club gets going, how much do you really know about tennis’ greenest stretch?.
Raducanu on stalker ordeal: 'Wary when I go out'
Emma Raducanu has admitted she is "wary" when she goes out following her stalker ordeal earlier this year.
Bublik soars after reaching maiden major QF at Roland Garros, Mover of Week
The second major of the season at Roland Garros did not disappoint. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in one of the greatest matches of all time to win the title, while other stars made deep runs to rise in the PIF ATP Rankings. ATPTour.
Alcaraz extends lead in Live Race and battle for year-end No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz extended his lead in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin by winning the Roland Garros title on Sunday and in doing so put himself in good position in the battle for ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF leading into the second half of the season.
WTA 125 roundup: Minnen, Todoni, and Bejlek take home titles
A busy Sunday on the WTA 125 circuit saw Greet Minnen triumph on the grass of Birmingham, while Sara Bejlek and Anca Todoni continued to excel on clay.
The morning after: Gauff's uplifting message to fans after French Open win
Newly-crowned Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff took the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen for a stroll in Paris on Sunday, showing off the newest addition to her trophy case to thousands of adoring fans on the Place de la Concorde while looking stylish in Miu Miu.
Alcaraz becomes third man to save championship point, win Grand Slam title
Entering the Roland Garros final on Sunday, only two men had saved championship point en route to a Grand Slam title in the Open Era. Carlos Alcaraz made it three, joining Gaston Gaudio and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard had never rallied from two sets down in his career, but the No.
Nadal, Laver react to Alcaraz-Sinner classic
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner captured the world's attention Sunday with their incredible performance in the Roland Garros final. Both men produced jaw-dropping shotmaking and tremendous battling spirit to create a match that will be discussed for decades to come.
Alcaraz on Roland Garros rally: ‘Real champions are made under pressure’
Carlos Alcaraz may prefer winning the easy way, but that does not stop him bringing his best when the going gets tough. The Spaniard has long been known for his ability to raise his level at high-pressure moments.
The Big Two? This Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry is epic
Sinner and Alcaraz have combined to win the last six Grand Slams -- and are pushing each other to new heights in the sport.
