Becker calls Roger "most important sportsman of all time"

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Becker calls Roger "most important sportsman of all time"

Federer is headed to the Hall of Fame, and his fellow legends are thrilled.

19 November 2025

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Reaction to Roger Federer's Hall of Fame induction: "You're the most important sportsman of all time"

Reaction to Roger Federer's Hall of Fame induction: "You're the most important sportsman of all time"

In his induction announcement, Federer received kudos from Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Martina Hingis and Billie Jean King.

Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini tag team for Italy to trounce Austria at Davis Cup Finals

Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini tag team for Italy to trounce Austria at Davis Cup Finals

The home nation took the first of three steps towards clinching a three-peat Wednesday in Bologna.

"Next time I will be stronger 😉": Rafael Nadal enjoys practice session with Alexandra Eala

"Next time I will be stronger 😉": Rafael Nadal enjoys practice session with Alexandra Eala

One year to the date of his retirement, the 22-time major winner dusted off his racquets.

Lleyton Hewitt comes out of retirement to win father-son doubles with Cruz in Sydney

Lleyton Hewitt comes out of retirement to win father-son doubles with Cruz in Sydney

The former No. 1, 44, lost just one game in his first match after five years off court.

Roger Federer is headed to the International Tennis Hall of Fame: 26 stats for his 2026 induction

Roger Federer is headed to the International Tennis Hall of Fame: 26 stats for his 2026 induction

Among them: 237 straight weeks at No. 1, the longest streak at the top spot in ATP rankings history.

Mary Carillo joins Roger Federer with election into International Tennis Hall of Fame

Mary Carillo joins Roger Federer with election into International Tennis Hall of Fame

"I've always valued the history of tennis and the example set by those who came before me," Federer said. "To be recognized in this way by the sport and by my peers is deeply humbling."

Zizou Bergs, Raphael Collignon lead Belgium past France into Davis Cup semifinals

Zizou Bergs, Raphael Collignon lead Belgium past France into Davis Cup semifinals

The Belgians ended a four-tie losing streak against the 10-time champions Tuesday in Bologna.

“Disappointed” to miss Davis Cup, Carlos Alcaraz focuses on recovery for December events

“Disappointed” to miss Davis Cup, Carlos Alcaraz focuses on recovery for December events

The 2025 year-end No. 1 will spend the next two weeks healing a hamstring injury to return for a series of matches in Newark and Miami.

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ATP Finals in Review

Sinner wins back-to-back ATP Finals without dropping a set

Stat of the Day

Sinner wins back-to-back ATP Finals without dropping a set

He's the first this century to achieve the feat, and the second ever.

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The final rankings

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Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz
ESP
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Jannik Sinner
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Jannik Sinner
ITA
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Alexander Zverev
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Alexander Zverev
GER
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Novak Djokovic
4
Novak Djokovic
SRB
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
5
Felix Auger-Aliassime
CAN
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Taylor Fritz
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Taylor Fritz
USA
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Alex de Minaur
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Alex de Minaur
AUS
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Lorenzo Musetti
8
Lorenzo Musetti
ITA
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Ben Shelton
9
Ben Shelton
USA
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Jack Draper
10
Jack Draper
GBR
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WTA Finals in Review

Rybakina rose to a "challenging" 2025 with a year-end title

WTA Finals

Rybakina rose to a "challenging" 2025 with a year-end title

On her up-and-down season, coaching turmoil—and her satisfying conclusion.

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The final rankings

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Aryna Sabalenka
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Aryna Sabalenka
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Iga Swiatek
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Iga Swiatek
POL
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Cori Gauff
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Coco Gauff
USA
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Amanda Anisimova
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Amanda Anisimova
USA
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Elena Rybakina
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Elena Rybakina
KAZ
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Jessica Pegula
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Jessica Pegula
USA
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Madison Keys
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Madison Keys
USA
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Jasmine Paolini
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Jasmine Paolini
ITA
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Mirra Andreeva
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Mirra Andreeva
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Ekaterina Alexandrova
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Ekaterina Alexandrova
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Birth of a Rivalry: Alcaraz & Sinner’s first match

Birth of a Rivalry: Alcaraz & Sinner’s first match

The seeds of today’s top rivalry were sown at an unlikely venue.

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🎥 Highlights & Interviews

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Jannik Sinner ends 2025 campaign "extremely happy with the season"

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Jannik Sinner ends 2025 campaign "extremely happy with the season"

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Carlos Alcaraz believes Jannik Sinner "always comes back stronger from the losses"

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Carlos Alcaraz believes Jannik Sinner "always comes back stronger from the losses"

"Amazing" all around! Sinner on finishing 2025 in style with Turin title defense

"Amazing" all around! Sinner on finishing 2025 in style with Turin title defense

SPEECH: Jannik Sinner shares with Carlos Alcaraz after ATP Finals triumph that "I need" motivation from you

SPEECH: Jannik Sinner shares with Carlos Alcaraz after ATP Finals triumph that "I need" motivation from you

SPEECH: Carlos Alcaraz tells Jannik Sinner after ATP Finals loss, "I hope you will be ready for next year because I will be ready!"

SPEECH: Carlos Alcaraz tells Jannik Sinner after ATP Finals loss, "I hope you will be ready for next year because I will be ready!"

HIGHLIGHTS: Jannik Sinner outfoxes Carlos Alcaraz to defend ATP Finals trophy

HIGHLIGHTS: Jannik Sinner outfoxes Carlos Alcaraz to defend ATP Finals trophy

Heliovaara, Patten talk big pay day following ATP Finals title run

Heliovaara, Patten talk big pay day following ATP Finals title run

PRESS CONFERENCE: The journey goes on for Felix Auger-Aliassime after getting "back where I belong"

PRESS CONFERENCE: The journey goes on for Felix Auger-Aliassime after getting "back where I belong"

Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz commit to play 2026 Laver Cup in London

Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz commit to play 2026 Laver Cup in London

The Spaniard and American have dueled at the past two editions of the men's team event.

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Lleyton Hewitt comes out of retirement to win father-son doubles with Cruz in Sydney

ATP Challenger Tour

Lleyton Hewitt comes out of retirement to win father-son doubles with Cruz in Sydney

The former No. 1, 44, lost just one game in his first match after five years off court.

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ATP Challenger Tour

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📈 On the Rise: Next Gen Stars

Five ATP players poised to break through in 2026: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and a new crew

Five ATP players poised to break through in 2026: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and a new crew

With the end of the season approaching, who should we be watching heading into next year?

Michael Zheng channels Ivy League balancing act into rapidly blossoming pro tennis future

Michael Zheng channels Ivy League balancing act into rapidly blossoming pro tennis future

The first-generation American and reigning NCAA champion has won the last three ATP Challenger Tour events he's contested.

Luis Guto Miguel: 16-year-old Brazilian to bring energy to inaugural Costa do Sauípe Open

Luis Guto Miguel: 16-year-old Brazilian to bring energy to inaugural Costa do Sauípe Open

A junior US Open semifinalist this summer, Miguel will be a starring attraction at the new ATP Challenger 125 event.

"Red Rocket" Jamie Mackenzie is ready for lift off 

"Red Rocket" Jamie Mackenzie is ready for lift off

The ginger-haired German teenager is making a rapid rise through the junior ranks - thanks to the ATP Challenger Tour.

💪 Grinders of the Game

Patrick Kypson, former college teammate of Rinderknech and Vacherot, is writing his own perseverance story

Patrick Kypson, former college teammate of Rinderknech and Vacherot, is writing his own perseverance story

Out of the Top 450 in April, the one-time Texas A&M standout has bounced back from left foot surgery with a strong push on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Valentin Vacherot looks back on leap from Challenger Tour to Shanghai triumph in Paris

Valentin Vacherot looks back on leap from Challenger Tour to Shanghai triumph in Paris

The Monegasque rising star won his first match since claiming a stunning Masters 1000 title.

ATP Challenger Tour veteran Szymon Walków looks to go a step further with new perspective

ATP Challenger Tour veteran Szymon Walków looks to go a step further with new perspective

"I took three weeks off, rested, regained freshness, and that brought me the victory in Genoa," the 30-year-old doubles specialist reflects.

Who is Valentin Vacherot? Monegasque keeps rewriting tennis history with Shanghai surprise

Who is Valentin Vacherot? Monegasque keeps rewriting tennis history with Shanghai surprise

The seeds for Vacherot's history-making triumph were sown both in college and on the ATP Challenger Tour.

🗡️ Sharpening their Swords

Pablo Carreno Busta wins Challenger title where his professional journey began

Pablo Carreno Busta wins Challenger title where his professional journey began

The full-circle moment was just one of many notable happenings on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Adrian Mannarino plays Newport Challenger just four days after third-round loss at Wimbledon

Adrian Mannarino plays Newport Challenger just four days after third-round loss at Wimbledon

The chase for ranking points takes players around the world—quickly.

Marin Cilic never lost belief he could build himself back up to another major moment

Marin Cilic never lost belief he could build himself back up to another major moment

The Croatian used the ATP Challenger Tour to his advantage ahead of Thursday's Wimbledon win over world No. 4 Jack Draper.

Marco Cecchinato, former No. 16, overcome with emotion after ATP Challenger Tour victory in Milan

Marco Cecchinato, former No. 16, overcome with emotion after ATP Challenger Tour victory in Milan

It's the 32-year-old Italian's eighth career Challenger Tour title—and the first of what he calls a potential "second career."

The ATP Challenger Tour, by Sam Querrey

The ATP Challenger Tour, by Sam Querrey

Everything you need to know about this must-see circuit.

Swiatek, Gauff, Osaka, Auger-Aliassime, Zverev among 2026 United Cup entrants

United Cup

Swiatek, Gauff, Osaka, Auger-Aliassime, Zverev among 2026 United Cup entrants

De Minaur and Joint will suit up for the host nation, as Mboko, Mensik and Lys are each set to debut.

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Ben Johnson 101: How an Instagram auteur is defining modern tennis lifestyle

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Ben Johnson 101: How an Instagram auteur is defining modern tennis lifestyle

Odds are, you’ve watched his reels—ahem, cinematic art. Where is he taking us, and the sport, next?

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🧠 Matchup Mindset

How Collins, Navarro + Paul became 🇺🇸 stars

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How Collins, Navarro + Paul became 🇺🇸 stars

All former Top 10 players, they also couldn't be more different in how they've cultivated success, or tackle challenges on the court.

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