Once a ‘court grinder,’ Siegemund reflects on how his game and his mind have changed.

Once a 'court grinder,' Siegemund reflects on how his game and his mind have changed.

Laura Siegemund won two singles titles and 18 doubles titles in her twenty-year long career on the WTA Tour. All those titles were special in their own right — especially the Grand Slams and WTA Finals. But winning Stuttgart in 2017, his second and last title (so far) was very important. It’s actually his home … Read more

Staying in Stuttgart: Read about asking the stars, Filipino love and more

Staying in Stuttgart: Read about asking the stars, Filipino love and more

STUTTGART, Germany — Stuttgart was one of the tournaments that caught the eye of World No. 45 Alexandra Eala doesn’t see important information online. She has yet to compete at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix as she embarks on her first full year at the WTA Tour level, but will make her debut in Stuttgart … Read more

Stuttgart Media Day: Swiatek talks to Roig hira, training at the Rafa Nadal Academy

Stuttgart Media Day: Swiatek talks to Roig hira, training at the Rafa Nadal Academy

STUTTGART, Germany — World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has had an eventful few weeks since her second loss to Magda Linette at the Miami Open. Apparently, he has announced a new addition to his team, Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig after parting ways with former coach Wim Fissette. In addition, he spent several days … Read more

Situational awareness: Tagger’s most important move, Potapova’s rise to power Austrian tennis

Situational awareness: Tagger's most important move, Potapova's rise to power Austrian tennis

The clay court movement continued on the WTA Tour Powered by Mercedes-Benz last week with the Upper Austria Ladies in Linz. The first tour-level edition of the tournament was held in 1991, making it one of the longest-running events on the calendar, but this year marked the first time it was played on indoor clay … Read more

How Sinner’s Masters streak compares to Djokovic, Nadal, Federer after Monte Carlo

How Sinner's Masters streak compares to Djokovic, Nadal, Federer after Monte Carlo

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Jannik Sinner wins world number 1 from Carlos Alcaraz after beating his final opponent at the Monte-Carlo Masters

Jannik SInner and Carlos Alcaraz tied after the final at the Monte-Carlo Masters

Jannik Sinner is back at world No. 1 after beating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Moetsalibe overcame poor Monaco conditions to outlast his opponent Alcaraz to win 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to take the coveted spot at the top of the ATP rankings from Alcaraz for the first time … Read more

Jannik Sinner defeats Carlos Alcaraz, wins the Monte-Carlo crown | ATP Tour | Tennis

Jannik Sinner works on Sunday in Monte-Carlo.

Game Report Sinner defeats Alcaraz, wins Monte-Carlo crown The Italian joined Djokovic (2015) as the only men to win the first three ATP Masters 1000 titles of the season. April 12, 2026 Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour Jannik Sinner works on Sunday in Monte-Carlo. Written by Sam Jacot Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Masters 1000 clay … Read more

Jack Draper confirms schedule for new injury update on return to Barcelona

Jack Draper Barcelona Open

Jack Draper is back in action at the Barcelona Open (Image: Tennis TV) Jack Draper will begin his clay season at the Barcelona Open after pulling out of the Monte Carlo Masters this week. And Britain’s number 2 has confirmed that his recent retirement had nothing to do with his hand injury, as he continues … Read more

Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner start time and how to watch Monte Carlo Masters final

Moetsalibe and Alcaraz have a friendly rivalry

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