The Latest Breaking News from Tennis

Serbian world No. 3 Novak Djokovic risked stirring up a political controversy at the French Open on Monday, after writing a message about Kosovo on a camera lens following his first-round victory.

The Serbian has no qualms about potential punishment about standing up for what he feels is right.

Svitolina is one of Ukraine’s highest-profile sports stars and has campaigned for more help for her country.

Discussions about the war in Ukraine on the tennis circuit avoid the important issues and are just empty words that do not support people who are suffering, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Monday.

World number 10, Felix Auger-Aliassime, attributed his first-round defeat at the French Open to health concerns, emphasising the need to prioritise his well-being. The Canadian tennis star suffered a 4-6, 4- 6, 3-6 loss to experienced Italian player Fabio Fognini on Monday, abruptly ending his campaign at Roland Garros.

Racist behaviour directed at athletes is getting worse and even software designed to protect them from it has little impact, world number 30 Sloane Stephens said on Monday.

Cameron Norrie pulled off a great escape not just for him but for British tennis as he edged out Benoit Paire in front of a fervent crowd at the French Open.

The Australian actor recorded a video message for Ryan ahead of his departure from the Late Late Show and praised his contributions towards Irish television

Dan Evans fired a warning shot to British tennis on his exit from the French Open insisting the sport is too elitist in the UK.

The sport is also endorsed by several A-list celebrities, including Judy Murray, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew Perry, the Kardashians and even Bill and Melinda Gates.

The Ukrainian has been the most outspoken critic of tennis’ reaction to the war in her home country.