Alice Tubello Wins First WTA 125 Title After Years of Injury Setbacks
Two years after speaking exclusively to The Tennis Site about her injury struggles and determination to continue playing, Alice Tubello has celebrated the biggest title of her professional career. Alice Tubello has claimed her first WTA 125 title, defeating Austria’s Julia Grabher 3–6, 7–6(5), 7–6(2) in a dramatic final atContinue Reading
Moïse Kouamé Wins First Challenger Title at 17, Joining Alcaraz and Sinner in ATP History
French teenager Moïse Kouamé has claimed his first ATP Challenger Tour title at just 17, defeating American Martin Damm 6–4, 6–7(5), 7–6(4) in a dramatic Brest Open final on Sunday. Kouamé, playing in his first Challenger final, came through a tense deciding-set tiebreak to secure the biggest title of hisContinue Reading
ITF Tennis Results: Tarvet’s Double Bagel, Dellavedova Wins Again and Brantmeier Goes Back-to-Back
The ITF World Tennis Tour produced 31 singles champions across the men’s and women’s circuits during the week of 26 October–1 November 2026, with several players continuing strong runs from the previous week. Britain’s Oliver Tarvet delivered the most emphatic result, defeating Matt Ponchet 6-0, 6-0 in the M25 SheffieldContinue Reading
Elena Rybakina Withdraws From Tokyo With Injury Ahead of WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo because of an injury, just one day after securing the WTA year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time. The 27-year-old Kazakh was scheduled to face Leylah Fernandez in Friday’s quarterfinals but withdrew before the match began, givingContinue Reading
The Price of a Tennis Dream: Why Professional Tennis Can Cost More Than It Pays
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. At one end of professional tennis, a player can lose a single match and walk away with $140,000. At the other, a player can win several matches, spend a week travelling and competing, and return homeContinue Reading
Alexander Ritschard: The Tennis Career That Almost Never Happened
Alexander Ritschard was 22 when doctors told him they had come within minutes of amputating his right arm. He was studying at the University of Virginia in 2015 when he experienced a sharp pain in his shoulder during a gym session. What initially appeared to be a minor injury turnedContinue Reading
ATP Finals Explained: Format, Qualification, Ranking Points, Prize Money & History
Eight of the world’s leading singles players, eight elite doubles teams and one final championship to conclude the ATP Tour season. The ATP Finals are among the most prestigious events in men’s professional tennis, bringing together the players who have accumulated the strongest results throughout the year. Unlike the GrandContinue Reading
More Than 150 Doubles Players Challenge ATP Over Proposed Cuts to Draws and Prize Money
A coalition of current and former doubles stars has challenged proposals to slash tournament draws and prize money from 2028, warning that the changes could threaten the future of professional doubles. ATP Doubles Reforms: More Than 150 Players Unite Against Proposed Cuts to Draws and Prize Money Professional doubles facesContinue Reading
ATP Challenger Tour Results – Week of 19 October 2026: Brooksby Wins in Fort Worth as Schoolkate Triumphs in China
The ATP Challenger Tour produced five singles champions during the week of 19–25 October 2026, with Jenson Brooksby winning on home soil in Fort Worth, Tristan Schoolkate capturing the Guangzhou International Challenger in China, and Alexander Ritschard claiming the week’s highest-category title in Lisbon. There was also success for Brazil’sContinue Reading
ITF Tour Results – Week of 19 October 2026: Klugman Claims Biggest Title as Vales Goes Back-to-Back
British teenager Hannah Klugman claimed the biggest title of her career at the W100 Wrexham tournament, while Israel’s Amit Vales won consecutive M15 events in Heraklion during another busy week on the ITF World Tennis Tour. A total of 31 singles finals were contested across the men’s and women’s circuitsContinue Reading