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Jannik Sinner made tennis history in Monte Carlo, becoming the first player ever to win four consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments. The Italian champion defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-3 to claim his first major clay court title and reclaim the world's top ranking.
China's Sun Yingsha became the first woman in table tennis history to win three consecutive World Cup singles titles, joining an elite club of just two players to achieve this feat. In the same tournament, Wang Chuqin claimed his first men's crown after an epic seven-game battle.
Aryna Sabalenka just joined tennis royalty by winning both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season, becoming only the fifth woman ever to complete the legendary "Sunshine Double." The world No. 1 defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in Miami to cement an incredible 23-1 season start.
A teenage tennis player just turned 17 and made history at the Miami Open, electrifying fans in an afternoon match that has the tennis world buzzing. Tennis legend Venus Williams, 45, also returned to the court, giving fans double the reasons to celebrate.
Carlos Alcaraz just extended his perfect 2025 season to 15-0 with a dominant win at Indian Wells, proving why he's the world's top player. The 22-year-old Grand Slam champion is making tennis history with every match.
For the first time in tennis history, two mothers are ranked simultaneously in the world's top 10. Their achievement marks a major win for athletes balancing elite competition with parenthood.
Carlos Alcaraz just made tennis history at 21, defeating Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam. The Spanish champion's seventh major title cements his place among the sport's all-time greats.
Carlos Alcaraz just made tennis history at 21, becoming the youngest man ever to win all four Grand Slam tournaments. The Spanish superstar who goes by "Carlitos" completed the career slam with his Australian Open victory, proving that joy and fearlessness can fuel greatness.
Carlos Alcaraz just became the youngest man ever to win all four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. At just 22 years old, the Spanish star accomplished what legends spend entire careers chasing.
Carlos Alcaraz just made tennis history as the youngest man ever to win all four major championships. The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic in Melbourne to claim his seventh Grand Slam title and cement his place as the world's best player.
Carlos Alcaraz just made tennis history at 22, becoming the youngest man ever to win all four Grand Slam titles. The Spanish sensation defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to complete his collection.
At 82, Billie Jean King continues inspiring not just with her historic tennis victories, but with something rarer: her ability to befriend former opponents and build bridges across divides. The champion who defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" later became his friend, modeling a path toward reconciliation our world desperately needs.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka just made tennis history by reaching her eighth consecutive Grand Slam semi-final, joining an elite club. Her secret? Focusing on "the right things" and staying mentally strong through every point.
Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from joining tennis history as he pursues the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open. The 22-year-old recharged with board games and family time before starting his Melbourne campaign with a confident victory.