Novak Djokovic was pushed to nearly the limit Thursday at the Paris Masters but the six-time champion prevailed Tallon Griekspoor 4-6, 7-6(7-2), 6-4.

The 27-year-old Dutchman came from 3-0 down taking advantage of an energy-slump from the Serb to grab the opener. Djokovic admitted after he’s been battling a stomach bug.

Both missed early break chances in the second, but the world No. 1 …

In the showdown of the round robin at the WTA Finals, Iga Swiatek swamped Coco Gauff early with a bagel and then rallied from a break down in the second to win 12 of the last 13 points for a 6-0, 7-5 win over the US Open champion.

“I would say this match wasn’t consistent, …

In his first tournament match since winning the US Open, Novak Djokovic cruised past Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the third round at the Paris Masters.

Djokovic, a six-time tournament champion, dropped just six points on first serve and saved the only break point he faced.

“I think I played well in the …

After an 0-3 mark in her debut at the WTA Finals last year, Jessica Pegula has turned this around winning her second match of the week yesterday easing past world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3.

“I was always good at beating those below me, but now you have to beat the one or …

Halloween turned out to be downright frightful for Carlos Alcaraz as the No. 2 seed fell in his Paris Masters opener to Roman Safiullin 6-3, 6-4.

Just seven points separated the two, but Safiullin for 4-for-8 on break chances while Alcaraz was 2-for-4 but really struggled on his serve, winning just 69% on first and a paltry 37% of second.

“Safiullin didn’t surprise me. I …

Day two of the WTA Finals saw former No. 1 Iga Swiatek rally from 5-2 down in the first to dispatch Marketa Vondrousova 7-6 (3), 6-0.

In this match of French and Wimbledon winners, Swiatek won 10 of the last 11 games going away from the Czech. And she kept pace with Aryna Sabalenka in the No. 1 race.

“Even …

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is not happy with the leadership of the WTA. Sabalenka and seven others in the Top 10 are in Cancun this week for the WTA Finals. The city was a late move due to complications with deals in Saudi Arabia, China and the Czech Republic, and ultimately with less than two months to prepare, Cancun was chosen.

The site was slated to be ready last week before …

After withdrawing from Basel, Carlos Alcaraz will give it a go this week at the Paris Masters.

The Wimbledon champion was been battling glute and foot injuries this month, and today he said he’s still in pain.

“I’m not gonna say that I’m 100% because it could be a lie,” Alcaraz said. “At this time of …

Opening day at the Paris Masters saw several marathon thrillers contested.

In the final match of the session, Dominic Thiem took the battle of former Slam winners over Stan Wawrinka 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a match that ended at 2:22am.

It was one of Thiem’s best wins, and he needed to save a match point down 3-5 in the third.

“It’s very nice to share a …

Aryna Sabalenka opened the WTA Finals in dominant fashion Sunday hammering Maria Sakkari 6-0, 6-1 in the first round robin match in the Bacalar Group.

Sabalenka, who fell to Sakkari in the WTA Finals last year, won the first 11 games threating a rare Finals double bagel.

“The score looks really easy, but it wasn’t an easy match,” Sabalenka said to the WTA. …

The final stop on the regular season of the ATP takes place this week for the Paris Indoors Masters. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz return to the City of Lights not to win a Slam but to take the last Masters of the season and to strengthen their chance to finish the season No. 1.

Djokovic, 6-time champion, and Alcaraz are in the same draw for the first time since the US Open. …

Felix Auger-Aliassime collected his first title since winning Basel a year ago! The Canadian topped Turin hopeful Hubert Hurkacz in two breakers 7-6(7-3), 7-6(7-5) for his fifth career title.

“I’m definitely back. I let my racquet talk. That’s always been the motto of my career. I’ve had the conviction that I can be a top player …

For the second time this month, Jannik Sinner denied Daniel Medvedev of a title, beating the Russian today in a tight contest in the Vienna final 7-6(9-7), 4-6, 6-3.

The 3 hour, 4 minute marathon was punctuated by a 30-point, 20-minute game at 2-1 in the third when Sinner broke. But Medvedev somehow got it right back however Sinner got the final break, …

As the head of the PTPA, Novak Djokovic addresses the latest issue coming to the forefront of tennis: the balls.

For years and years, the ball manufacturer can change week-to-week and this year many are complaining they are causing injuries and ailments.

Speaking to the press today at the Paris Masters, Djokovic agreed it’s a problem.

“This inconsistency is an issue, and that’s what most of the players, and also of course including myself, …

Over a month away from tennis, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic is back on tour this week in Paris Masters, the final regular tournament of the season.

The Serb is now coached by Goran Ivanisevic but once was coached by Boris Becker. Just recently, Becker joined the struggling Holger Rune, and helped the Dane to the semifinals this week in Basel.

Djokovic, who , applauded the move.

“I think it’s a very good decision from …