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Russia’s Diana Shnaider celebrates after winning her quarter-final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (in background). Photo: Reuters

Sabalenka knocked out of French Open as Zheng Qinwen’s conqueror keeps going

World No 1 makes 57 unforced errors against Russian Diana Shnaider, while Maja Chwalinska becomes only second qualifier to reach semis.

3 Jun 2026 - 10:34PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Hong Kong French Open interest over after Eudice Chong defeat in women’s doubles

1 Jun 2026 - 10:06PM

Eudice Chong beats 12th seeds, pesky bee to fly Hong Kong flag at French Open

31 May 2026 - 9:36PM

Here’s why Zheng Qinwen’s French Open failure could cost her millions

As compatriot Wang Xiyu exceeds her best grand slam showing, Olympic champion Zheng is likely to suffer more damage after her first-round loss.

29 May 2026 - 8:15PM

Zheng Qinwen crying during her press conference after losing in the French Open first round to Maja Chwalinska of Poland on Monday. Photo: Xinhua

French Open: world No 1 Sinner knocked out as Osaka makes fashion statement

China’s Wu Yibing loses to Italian 10th seed, leaving Wang Xiyu as the only Chinese singles player left at Roland Garros.

28 May 2026 - 10:10PM

French Open: Sabalenka thrives in heatwave as Southeast Asians Eala, Tjen exit

Ex-world No 1 Daniil Medvedev struggles in conditions before bowing out, as do China’s Zhang Shuai and Zhang Zhizhen.

26 May 2026 - 9:54PM

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Zheng Qinwen’s woes continue after losing 1st-round French Open match to qualifier

China’s ex-world No 4 bagelled as she struggles to regain form after injury issues; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong also loses opening match.

25 May 2026 - 10:09PM

Zheng Qinwen's defeat to Maja Chwalinska of Poland on Monday is her first in the opening round of the French Open. Photo: Xinhua

China’s Wangs win French Open opener as Ukraine’s Kostyuk keeps focus in Paris

China’s top-ranked player has tough start while Chinese qualifier wins in straights sets; Ukrainian says parents’ house almost hit by missile.

24 May 2026 - 9:26PM

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Wong’s a French Open lucky loser, while Chong makes WTA history for Hong Kong

Coleman Wong gets into French Open main draw despite losing in qualifiers, while Eudice Chong becomes first from city to win WTA doubles title.

24 May 2026 - 3:08PM

French Open heartbreak for Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong

City star falls at final qualifying hurdle, as big guns Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka discover first-round opponents.

22 May 2026 - 12:22PM

Coleman Wong, here recently in action in Texas, is out of the French Open in Paris. Photo: Getty Images

‘SEASters’ Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen bring Southeast Asian pride to French Open

Filipino Eala and Indonesia’s Tjen, both in the top 50, bring an ‘incredible fan base’ with them, but are still finding their feet on clay.

20 May 2026 - 4:15PM

Alexandra Eala, who turns 21 the day before Roland Garros starts, is the first player from the Philippines to break into the top 50. Photo: AFP

French Open: Sinner primed for career grand slam in absence of Alcaraz

Italian could become ninth man to complete set of all majors, emulating his great Spanish rival, who achieved feat at Australian Open.

19 May 2026 - 8:56PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng faces tough French Open draw; Coleman Wong into next qualifying round

Zheng unseeded after dropping out of top 50 and could get Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek early; Wang Xinyu now China’s top-ranked player.

19 May 2026 - 8:50PM

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

Combined wealth of the ex-footballer and his wife, Victoria, reached about US$1.583 billion this year, the Sunday Times Rich List says.

15 May 2026 - 10:00PM

Pegula putting family experience in NFL, NHL to use in tennis prize money fight

World No 5, whose parents own Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, is leading battle over share of tournament revenues devoted to player pool.

12 May 2026 - 10:08PM

Jessica Pegula has been preparing for the French Open at the clay-court Italian Open, where she will play either Iga Swiatek or Naomi Osaka. in the quarter-finals. Photo: AFP

Coleman Wong told to ‘be like Sinner’ in back-to-back ATP Challenger title quest

There is no rest for the 21-year-old after his maiden triumph on Sunday, with the tour staying in mainland China and heading to Wuxi this week.

5 May 2026 - 8:13AM

Coleman Wong holds his nerve and serve to claim first ATP Challenger Tour title

Wong claims Jiangxi Open crown after a nearly two-hour tussle with Adam Walton, ends week having not dropped a set.

3 May 2026 - 10:02PM

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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong ‘on journey to reach potential’ in China title hunt

The world No 122 overcomes home player Sun Fajing in straight sets to set up final against Adam Walton of Australia in Jiujiang.

2 May 2026 - 6:36PM

Coleman Wong watches the ball fly off his backhand in the Hongkonger’s semi-final victory over Sun Fajing in Jiujiang. Photo: Weibo

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong must ‘sweat blood’ in bid to reach mainland China final

The 21-year-old topples home favourite Bu Yunchaokete to book Jiujiang semi-final clash with Sun Fajing on Saturday.

1 May 2026 - 11:00PM

Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at season’s end after ‘hanging on’

Asia’s most decorated men’s player was first from Japan to reach a grand slam final after beating Novak Djokovic at 2014 US Open.

1 May 2026 - 4:00PM

Reigning 2-time champion Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury

World No 1 Jannik Sinner said he hoped the Spaniard would be back playing in time for the year’s third grand slam at Wimbledon.

25 Apr 2026 - 1:01PM

Carlos Alcaraz triumphed at Roland Garros in 2024 and 2025, beating Jannik Sinner last year in the longest French Open final in history. Photo: AFP

Carlos Alcaraz ready to ‘get socks dirty again’ with return to clay at Monte Carlo

The 22-year-old Spaniard hopes to play a full clay-court schedule before Roland Garros, where the ‌main draw begins on May 24.

7 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Carlos Alcaraz returns to his preferred clay surface in Monaco this week. Photo: EPA

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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong opens clay-court season with defeat at Houston Open

The 21-year-old, who won a Hong Kong Sports Stars Award on Tuesday, loses in straight sets to world No 35 American Alex Michelsen.

1 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM

Jannik Sinner powers past Jiri Lehecka to claim ‘Sunshine Double’ at Miami Open

The Italian also won at Indian Wells, becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to sweep the hard-court events in California and Florida.

30 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Sabalenka seals ‘Sunshine Double’ with Miami Open win over local favourite Gauff

Belarusian world No 1 overpowers fourth-ranked American to improve record to 23-1 this season, her only loss being the Australian Open final.

29 Mar 2026 - 12:41PM

Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in the final of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. Photo: EPA

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