Also known as: Second-seeded
Alexander Zverev — German tennis player who won his first Grand Slam at the 2026 French Open and reached the Wimbledon final.
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Citizen Digital
… The winner will take on either top-seeded French Open champion Alexander Zverev or unseeded Russian Karen Khachanov.
'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with RybakinaCitizen Digital
… Top-seeded German Alexander Zverev will begin his campaign on Tuesday,
Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely throughCitizen Digital
… The Roland Garros runner-up asked for the candy to be brought to the court and seemingly took energy from the pause before dispatching Paul, who had himself eliminated top seed Alexander Zverev 24 hours earlier. …
Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injuryCitizen Digital
… See you soon!" The Serb, currently ranked fifth in the world, joins a dream line-up ahead of the US Open including Wimbledon winner Sinner, world number two Alexander Zverev and no.3 Carlos Alcaraz, who has been nursing a wrist injury since April. …
Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati MastersCitizen Digital
… d's best compete." Tetreault said organizers are in discussions with the ATP over "adjustments" that are "needed in the near future to better protect the integrity of our Masters 1000 events while remaining mindful of the realities players face." World number two Alexander Zverev …
Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal MastersCitizen Digital
… July 13, 2026 09:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Italy's Jannik Sinner (L) poses with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy after winning the men's singles final tennis match against Germany's Alexander Zverev …
Jannik Sinner: Quiet man of tennis basks in the limelightCitizen Digital
Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title By AFP July 12, 2026 11:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy after w …
Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon titleCitizen Digital
… The world number one will face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday. …
Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic after ending rival's Wimbledon bidCitizen Digital
Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev By AFP July 12, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Italy's Jannik Sinner practices at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimble …
Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised ZverevCitizen Digital
… Second seeded Alexander Zverev, who won the French Open in June, faces Alexander Blockx in the first round. …
Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absenceAryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the women's singles semi-final to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is seeking to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.
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Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the women's singles semi-final to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is seeking to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, defeated Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month absence with a wrist injury. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their quarter-final clash. Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the US Open.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic announced he will compete at the Cincinnati Masters (August 13–23), his first appearance at the tournament since winning the title in 2023. The 39-year-old is returning to competition after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from next month's ATP Montreal Masters, with Sinner citing recovery needs after Wimbledon.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam crown, drawing within two majors of rival Carlos Alcaraz.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating French Open champion Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's final to claim his first Grand Slam title since winning at the All England Club twelve months prior.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jannik Sinner, the defending Wimbledon champion, defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-final on Friday and praised him as a "true inspiration." Sinner will face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev, the French Open winner and unbeaten in 13 Grand Slam ties, in Sunday's Wimbledon final at the All England Club. Sinner enters as favourite with nine consecutive wins over Zverev, though this is their first meeting since Zverev won his first Grand Slam.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, returns to singles action at Wimbledon after four years away, having been drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the first round following a wild card entry.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the final. Zverev said the victory gives him "freedom" after years of near-misses in major finals.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals to reach his second French Open final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev, the second seed, faces Jakub Mensik in Friday's French Open semi-finals as the odds-on favourite to win his maiden Grand Slam title following early exits by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Zverev has reached the last four dropping just one set and will meet either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in the final.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic eliminated, the French Open has no previous Grand Slam singles winners remaining. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud, three-time major-final losers, now face the opportunity to claim the men's title in the final.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic will meet Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the French Open third round on Friday, with Djokovic seeking his record 25th Grand Slam title and pursuing an opportunity created by Jannik Sinner's shock exit and Carlos Alcaraz's absence from Paris.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic battled from behind to defeat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first-round match at Roland Garros, keeping alive his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court tournament got underway.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, begins his bid for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros, playing France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round. With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, Djokovic may have his best chance to break the record.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic has confirmed Viktor Troicki as his new head coach ahead of the French Open. Troicki, a former world number 12 and Serbia's Davis Cup captain, previously helped guide Djokovic to Olympic gold in 2024.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian tennis player Dino Prizmic, 20, advanced to the last 16 of the Italian Open by defeating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday, following his earlier upset of Novak Djokovic. Prizmic qualified for the main draw and aims to reach the top 30 by the end of the year.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Polish sixth-seeded Iga Swiatek was forced to retire during the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday after contracting a stomach virus, while reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the last 16 and extended her winning run to 14 matches.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →