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Robots can run a marathon and play ping pong. But will they ever achieve true sporting greatness?

A humanoid robot recently made headlines around the world for running a half-marathon and beating the human world record. Around the same time, an AI-powered robot defeated an elite human player in table tennis. What the robot lacked in experience, it made up for by reacting faster and more consistently…

The Conversation

Table tennis robot defeats some of world’s best players – why this has major implications for robotics

A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can operate in fast, uncertain, real-world environments.

The Conversation

‘My life changes on one shot’: Joe Johnson on snooker glory, Princess Diana and his seven heart attacks

Joe Johnson started the 1986 world championships as a 150-1 outsider, but victory against Steve Davis, he tells Donald McRae, led to watching tennis with royalty and being mobbed in Tesco

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Why Carlos Alcaraz’s injury is the French Open’s worst nightmare

Alcaraz’s absence from Roland Garros due to a wrist injury will ask the question men’s tennis has been facing: is it too reliant on his rivalry with Jannik Sinner?

The Independent UK

Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity

Musician Chris Martin, tennis star Iga Świątek and footballer Robert Lewandowski join Łatwogang in epic fundraiser

The Guardian - UK

Richard Bacon asks celebs why they’re more famous than him: best podcasts of the week

The broadcaster’s thoughtful new interview series is an impressive feat. Plus, former tennis champ Maria Sharapova fronts a new female-orientated chatshow

The Guardian - UK

Forget Wimbledon, this Acemate robot is the tech that could get me back into tennis

Acemate's tennis robot moves around the court like a pro

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‘I was playing tennis with Ruud van Nistelrooy – Alex Ferguson started joking to distract him and I ended up winning’ Diego Forlan recalls his first conversation with the legendary Manchester United boss

The Uruguayan striker often saw a different side to the fiery Manchester United legend

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Tennis world number one Sinner laments absence of Alcaraz at 2026 French Open

World number one Jannik Sinner added his voice to the well-wishers after Carlos Alcaraz announced he would be unable to defend his 2025 French Open crown due to an injured right wrist.

Radio France Internationale

Victorian parlours, whiff-whaff and a Soviet spy: ping-pong’s coming home

A century on from the first tournament in London, the table tennis world championships are back – with a fascinating history attached

The Guardian - UK

'It totally blew my mind': Sony's Project Ace robot plays ping pong better than the pros and could mark a major robotics turning point

This robot can play ping-pong at an elite level

TechRadar

Carlos Alcaraz Announces He Won’t Play in French Open Due to Injury

The No. 2 player in the world is the two-time defending French Open champion.

Sports Illustrated

“Had To Triple Check”: Detail In White House Photo With Georgia Women’s Tennis Sparks Criticism

“Siri, show us misogyny,” a netizen quipped about the photo.

Bored Panda

Stosur crew's tough task to escape BJK Cup wilderness

Australia's tennis women must beat France in a tough overseas BJK Cup tie if they are to even have a chance of winning next year's event.

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The Independent UK

Photo of Trump with women’s tennis team mocked as ‘egregiously bad’

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‘Worth a thousand words’: Trump photo obscuring women’s tennis team sparks backlash

The women who visited the White House to celebrate Georgia’s championship win were largely obscured in a photo shared by a Trump press aide

PC Gamer

Sony's terrifyingly fast robot arm is finally beating pro-level table tennis players at their own game

Now dual-wield. For fun.

Euronews

Meet ACE: The AI robot can beat human table tennis pros

A new robot developed by Sony can now take on top table tennis players, highlighting how quickly artificial intelligence is advancing into complex human skills.

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The Independent UK

AI-powered robot successfully outplays professional table tennis opponents

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Donald Trump 'Honours' UGA Women's Tennis Champions With Bizarre Photo Featuring Only Men In The Foreground

A White House photo of the University of Georgia's women's tennis team sparked controversy due to the players being obscured by men, reigniting debates on the Trump administration's stance on women's sports.

The Independent UK

Watch: Robot beats elite table tennis players at their own game

An AI-powered robot outplayed elite table tennis players and has been hailed as a milestone in robotics.

The Independent UK

Rafael Jodar cheered on by Jude Bellingham as rising star shines at Madrid Open

The Real Madrid star was among the crowd as 19-year-old Jodar made his debut in the Spanish capital.

Euronews

A robot Sony built with AI is defeating human pros at table tennis

Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Project Ace and pitted it against professional athletes.

The Independent UK

Katie Boulter relishing challenge of clay court season after advancing at Madrid Open

Boulter is the only British female in the singles and takes on Jessica Pegula in the second round

The Independent UK

Trump and other men dominate White House photo celebrating women’s tennis team

‘I thought y’all were all about keeping men out of women’s sports,’ wrote on X user in response to the photo

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