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Reason why Alexander Zverev is injured less than Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev is having a magical year that he will hardly forget for the rest of his career. Sascha has definitively unlocked himself at the Slam level with even two triumphs between Paris and New York, also finding an enviable continuity of results that had only been achieved in recent years by the monsters Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. What is allowing the German to make the difference on both, this season, is physical integrity.
Optogenetics Pioneers Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to neuroscientists Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, and Karl Deisseroth for inventing optogenetics.
Boris Becker says what he wants Alexander Zverev to achieve ‘ASAP’
Zverev had an opportunity to continue putting pressure on Jannik Sinner at the top of the rankings at the China Open, but Djokovic stopped him in the quarterfinal.
Jordan Spieth on the Tiger Woods role many fans missed at the 2021 Ryder Cup
Being away from the team did not mean the 50-year-old had no role. Woods kept contact with captain Steve Stricker and several American players before and during the event
Djokovic’s Beijing big perfromance gifts Sinner more time at World No. 1
Jannik Sinner hasn't played a match since Wimbledon, but his World No. 1 ranking is safe for now—and he has Novak Djokovic to thank for it.
FBI warns every American with a phone about ‘insidious’ new scam
The FBI has issued an urgent warning to Americans with a phone about scams that have tricked victims into handing over more than $1.6 billion.
Ancient Egyptian servants were sacrificed when their king died
Archaeologists examining the remains of people buried around royal tombs have discovered many had suffered devastating blows to the head.
Alexander Zverev notices big difference in Novak Djokovic’s game in Beijing
Djokovic defeated the world No. 2 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 after two hours and 35 minutes in Beijing.
Daniil Medvedev gets defaulted, Novak Djokovic reaches Beijing final
Novak Djokovic is through to his seventh China Open final from as many trips to Beijing. The legend led 7-5, 5-3 against Daniil Medvedev before the Russian hit a spectactor with a non-play ball and got defaulted. This point had EVERYTHING 🤯 @DjokerNole | @ChinaOpen | #ChinaOpen https://t.co/JXqbR7kEoi — ATP Tour (@atptour) October 5, 2026 The Serbian stopped the clock again after beating Alexander Zverev a day earlier and provided another high-profile victory.
ATP legend shares his honest opinion on Jannik Sinner
Former world number 1 Ilie Nastase, guest of the Sports Festival in Trento, talked about himself and talk about current tennis.
Anastasia Potapova ends season after two unfortunate injuries in last two tournaments
Anastasia Potapova has called it a season after retiring injured in Beijing as the 25-year-old says her body has been sending her "signs" that it is time to stop.
Carlos Alcaraz admits what has been confusing him all week in Tokyo
The 23-year-old defeated Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in Monday’s semifinal and moved one win away from defending his Japan Open title. But the match started badly for the world No. 3.
Alex de Minaur provides proof that he wants to change his career
Alex de Minaur will be able to count on a very special help in his team in the coming weeks. In fact, he has announced the entry of Lleyton Hewitt into his team. The former world number one, captain of the Australian Davis Cup team and one of the great figures of reference in tennis in his country, has temporarily joined the staff of the current Australian number one to accompany him in this part of the season. "He's helping me for the next few weeks. He's always been someone who has been by my side and done so much for me.
Watch the moment a great white shark snatches a fish from a line
A stunning video has captured the moment a great white shark snatches a fish from a line off the coast of Cape Cod.
Iga Swiatek was ‘just really pissed’ before pulling off epic Beijing comeback
Iga Swiatek admitted she was "just really pissed" and angry before finding a successful solution and completing a stunning comeback against Donna Vekic in the Beijing third round.
Novak Djokovic's records prove that age is just a number
Following a shocking first-round exit at the US Open and a drop out of the top 10, Novak Djokovic arrived at the ATP 500 in Beijing surrounded by retirement chatter. He answered those doubts by taking out the most important player on tour.
Beijing: Elina Svitolina punishes Maria Sakkari's missed chances to reach R16
Elina Svitolina has just booked a Beijing round-of-16 spot after overcoming No. 25 seed Maria Sakkari 6-4 7-5 in a high-quality match that lasted just over an hour and a half.
The secret to happiness? Cats! Countries with more felines are happier
In a new study, researchers have found countries with more cats per person had higher levels of happiness.
What is Jakub Mensik's real potential? All details inside
Jakub Mensik is convinced that he can surpass Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner even when they are at their best in the most important tournaments.
Beijing: Zheng Qinwen survives 3R thriller, set to meet next tournament sensation
Zheng Qinwen is through to the Beijing round-of-16 after surviving yet another three-set match and outlasting Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (3) 4-6 7-5 in a thriller that lasted just under three hours.
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