Russian professional tennis player, top-10 regular on the ATP tour
Williams has returned to Arthur Ashe with Alcaraz in a high-profile mixed/doubles setting, delivering a memorable performance. The event features revamped formats and notable exits for Djokovic and Sabalenka, while Monfils/Svitolina advance to the semis amid a day of intense competition at the US Open.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has suffered a shock five-set defeat at Roland Garros, stalling his bid to complete a career Grand Slam and forcing a period of recovery ahead of Wimbledon. The loss comes after a long winning run and intense focus on Paris.
Maja Chwalińska has reached the French Open women’s final, becoming the first qualifier ever to reach Roland Garros’ final and the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era. She will meet Mirra Andreeva in Paris on Saturday, with a potential €1.4m prize and a top-25 ranking in sight.
The Wimbledon scene is lively as players face early-round challenges and notable developments unfold across courts, including Serena Williams' media absence discourse and rising hopes from young talents.
The US Open has announced Serena Williams will partner Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles main draw. The pair will compete in the revamped two-day, 16-team format with a $1 million prize. Williams is not planning singles, while Alcaraz is returning from a right wrist injury.