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Tennis

Tennis is one of the most popular sports in Germany. Since the days of high-profile German tennis legends Boris Becker and Steffi Graf, however, interest has somewhat waned.

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Gianni Infantino sits in front of an ad for the Club World Cup

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia human rights report 'flawed'

A number of human rights organizations have criticized a report published by FIFA on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
SportsOctober 28, 2024
Tennis French Open | Alexander Zverev - Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has said he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, to be held in Malaga.
SportsOctober 10, 2024
Jannik Sinner kisses the US Open trophy

Jannik Sinner tennis doping ban: What is happening?

US Open men's champion and world number one Jannik Sinner could be banned from tennis for up to two years.
SportsSeptember 28, 2024
View from the roof during the 2023 US Open

US Open and the controversy over night sessions

A new rule was meant to clamp down on matches at the US Open dragging on into the early hours of the next day.
SportsSeptember 3, 2024
Gauff receives the winner's trophy from Billie Jean King, a former champion

When will the pay gap in tennis be bridged?

While the Grand Slam tournaments have achieved pay parity, stops on the ATP and WTA remain in tennis's dark ages.
SportsAugust 24, 2024
Novak Djokovic holds his Olympiv gold medal in Paris

Olympics: Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win tennis singles gold

Novak Djokovic has won his first Olympics gold medal, beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in the men's tennis singles final.
SportsAugust 4, 2024
Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after the women's singles gold medal match of tennis against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 3, 2024.

Olympics: Zheng wins China's 1st tennis singles gold

Zheng Qinwen beat Croatia's Donna Vekic in straight sets in the women's singles final on the clay courts of Paris.
SportsAugust 3, 2024
Angelique Kerber in action against Zheng Qinwen at the Paris Olympics

Olympics: Angelique Kerber's fairytale run over

The former world number one enjoyed a fairytale run in Paris, but her career finally ended after an all-time classic.
SportsJuly 31, 2024
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcatraz leaning in to hit tennis ball

Wimbledon: Alcaraz defeats Djokovic in men's singles final

Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title against Novak Djokovic, who had hoped to set a new Grand Slam record.
SportsJuly 14, 2024
Athlete Barbora Krejcikova hoists a silver tablet (the Rosewater Dish) at Wimbledon's Center Court

Wimbledon: Krejcikova beats Paolini in Ladies' Singles final

Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini finished their match under open skies in front of a star-studded audience.
SportsJuly 13, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz raises his arms in the air and smiles

French Open: Alcaraz win means Zverev still waits

Carlos Alcaraz has won a third grand slam, beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in Paris.
SportsJune 9, 2024
Alexander Zverev lifts his racquet during a match at the French Open

German tennis player Zverev agrees to settle assault case

Alexander Zverev has reached an out-of-court settlement with his ex-girlfriend in the assault case.
SportsJune 7, 2024
Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after missing a shot against Belgium's David Goffin

Alexander Zverev assault trial: All you need to know

Germany's top tennis player has denied physically abusing his ex-girlfriend. Her testimony will be heard in private.
SportsJune 6, 2024
A judge in a small court room flanked by lawyers

Alexander Zverev assault trial opens in Berlin

The court heard the defense put forward by Zverev's legal team before the trial was adjourned over a privacy matter.
SportsMay 31, 2024
Rafael Nadal sits on the sidelines of a tennis court and grimaces

Saudi Arabia tempts tennis with its billions

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is targeting top tennis tournaments. Can the ATP and WTA resist the temptation?
SportsMarch 14, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka covers her mouth with her hand

Australian Open finals: Why Medvedev and Sabalenka played

While Russian and Belarusian athletes in other sports are banned, that is not the case in tennis. DW explains why.
SportsJanuary 26, 2024
Alexander Zverev hits a forehand

Alexander Zverev abuse case highlights lack of ATP policy

The ATP Tour, which doesn't have a domestic abuse policy, is facing questions about its handling of the Zverev case.
SportsJanuary 22, 2024
Ons Jabeur (l) of Tunisia and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus pose with thrie trophies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

HRW supports Evert and Navratilova on Saudi Arabia stance

Human Rights Watch stands with two of the most powerful figures in women's tennis over Saudi Arabia rights concerns.
SportsJanuary 19, 2024
Alexander Zverev at United Cup

Germany's top tennis player Zverev to go on trial for abuse

Alexander Zverev is contesting allegations he physically abused his ex-girlfriend.
SportsJanuary 16, 2024
Italien Tennis ATP-Finale Novak Djokovic

Sport: Biggest stories in review in 2023

The year 2023 has been a busy year in sport. It has seen triumphs, upsets and farewells in the world of sport.
SportsDecember 31, 202302:05 min
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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

Why an Afghan youth orchestra sought asylum in Portugal.
PoliticsDecember 27, 202326:05 min
Taylor Fritz playing in Saudi Arabia

Report: Saudi Arabia-ATP talks could change men's tennis

The ATP is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia to launch a tournament just before the Australian Open.
SportsNovember 7, 2023
Simon Halep with the Wimbledon trophy

Simona Halep and the complex world of anti-doping

An anti-doping expert told DW that controls in sport lack the proper research and leave athletes with little defense.
SportsSeptember 19, 2023
US Open Tennis Alexander Zverev

Tennis fan kicked out of US Open for singing Nazi-era anthem

German tennis player Alexander Zverev told the match umpire that a spectator had chanted "Deutschland über alles."
SportsSeptember 5, 2023
Billie Jean King after her speech at Arthur Ashe stadium

US Open: 50 years on from first equal pay triumph

Much has changed since the US Open began awarding equal prize money in 1973. But the battle for equal pay is ongoing.
SportsAugust 31, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz poses with the Wimbledon trophy

Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to win hard-fought Wimbledon final

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his second Grand Slam at the age of 20.
SportsJuly 16, 2023
A man wearing a 'Just Stop Oil' T-shirt sits with his legs crossed on Court 18 at Wimbledon

Wimbledon: 'Just Stop Oil' climate activists halt tournament

"Just Stop Oil" climate activists have been arrested at Wimbledon after protesting with confetti and refusing to leave.
Rule of LawJuly 5, 2023
Russian star Daniil Medvedev in action at Wimbledon back in 2021

Wimbledon: Russian and Belarusian players set to return

Russian and Belarusian players will return to Wimbledon in 2023 after the All England Lawn Tennis Club lifted its ban.
SportsJune 30, 2023
Petra Kvitova has played down her chances of winning another Wimbledon

Petra Kvitova plays down Wimbledon chances, talks motherhood

Petra Kvitova has dismissed her Wimbledon chances, and talks of challenges for female athletes around career vs. family.
SportsJune 25, 2023
Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the French Open final

Novak Djokovic wins record 23rd men's tennis Grand Slam

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic won his record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title.
SportsJune 11, 2023
French Open Champion Iga Swiatek, in tennis whites, smiles and hoists her winner's trophy as the lid flies off it

Iga Swiatek digs deep to win dramatic French Open final

The world No. 1 got off to a strong start but was put to the test by unseeded Karolina Muchova before coming back.
SportsJune 10, 2023
Alexander Zverev stares at the floor

French Open: Zverev diabetes causes friction

With the right management, diabetes need not be a barrier for athletes looking to perform at an elite level.
SportsJune 6, 2023
Germany's Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev: '1,000 kilometers' from the top

Alexander Zverev was once heralded as the new star of German tennis but has struggled since returning from an injury.
SportsMay 17, 2023
Jessica Pergula (r) and Coco Gauff (l) on the bench during the Madrid Open

Madrid Open: A tournament mired in controversy

The 2023 Madrid Open has been overshadowed by allegations of sexism and gender inequality.
SportsMay 10, 2023
Amanda Anisimova in action at the Miami Open on March 22, 2023.

US tennis star Amanda Anisimova takes mental health break

The former world No. 21 is stepping away from the tennis court for a break to prioritize her mental well-being.
SportsMay 6, 2023
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic: What his vaccination status means

Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a tournament after being denied entry to the United States.
SportsMarch 6, 2023
Two biathletes compete, long shadows behind them

Depression among athletes: When sport becomes a problem

While doctors recommend exercise to their depression patients, it is sport itself that can trigger the disease.
SportsFebruary 28, 2023
Boris Becker kisses his trophy

Boris Becker: Fallen tennis idol on the Berlinale big screen

A new documentary offers a peek into the triumph and failures of the legendary former Wimbledon champion.
SocietyFebruary 21, 2023
Nick Kyrgios on crutches outside court

Nick Kyrgios admits to assulting ex-girlfriend

A magistrate dismissed the charge against the 2022 Wimbledon finalist calling the assault a "single act of stupidity."
CrimeFebruary 3, 2023
Novak Djokovic holds the Norman Brookes Challenge cup aloft

Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open to seal 22nd Grand Slam

Tsitsipas proved no match for Djokovic, who returned to Australia to seal his 22nd Grand Slam title.
SportsJanuary 29, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka holds the trophy aloft

Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open under neutral flag

The 24-year-old Belarus native won her first Grand Slam singles title but did so competing under a white flag.
SportsJanuary 28, 2023
Andy Murray at the Australian Open

Australian Open: Murray ire raises player welfare questions

It seemed a simple request: a bathroom break in a tennis match that finished after 4 a.m. But the answer begs questions.
SportsJanuary 20, 2023
Game changer: Inspiring Cameroonian kids through tennis

Championing tennis for underprivileged children

A former tennis star champions tennis classes for underprivileged children in Cameroon.
SportsJanuary 3, 202301:48 min
Former tennis star Martina Navratilova waves to the crowd at the US Open in 2010

Tennis great Martina Navratilova fights two types of cancer

Navratilova, considered one of the greatest players of all time, says she will fight the disease "with all have I got."
SportsJanuary 3, 2023
Boris Becker

'I was guilty' Becker admits as he recalls prison loneliness

The three-time Wimbledon champion has been speaking to German media for the first time since he left prison last week.
SocietyDecember 21, 2022
Boris Becker in London

Boris Becker back in Germany after release from UK prison

The German who won Wimbledon three times had been in a UK prison since April.
SportsDecember 15, 2022
Dang Qiu

Little enthusiasm for the Worlds in table-tennis-crazy China

The World Table Tennis Team Championships are the first major sporting event to be hosted by China since the Olympics.
SportsSeptember 20, 2022
Roger Federer's retirement from tennis leaves just two of the big three, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the ATP Tour. They won't be around forever either So who are the players to watch for as a new generation of stars begins to emerge?

Who could be the next big stars in men’s tennis?

Who are the tennis players to watch for as a new generation of stars begins to emerge?
SportsSeptember 16, 20225 images
Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning a match earlier this year

Roger Federer announces retirement from professional tennis

The 20-time grand slam singles champion will leave the tour, with the upcoming Laver Cup to be his last ATP tournament.
SportsSeptember 15, 2022
Tennis star Ons Jabeur raises her right fist, holding a tennis racket in her left hand.

Win or not, Ons Jabeur already an inspiration in Tunisia

Ons Jabeur plays the US Open final today. Whether she wins or not, her legacy is already in place.
SportsSeptember 9, 2022