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Sabalenka makes dominant start to China Open, Osaka and Andreeva progress

Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing.

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China's Wang claims Asian Games gold and berth at Los Angeles Olympics

China's Wang Xiyu, fresh from conquering top seed Alexandra Eala, toppled Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games women's tennis singles gold on Friday - and a ticket to the Los Angeles Olympics.

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Griekspoor and Van de Zandschulp out of China Open after first round

Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp were both eliminated from the China Open after first-round defeats on Thursday.

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Zverev and Zheng win first-round matches at China Open, Cobolli knocked out

World number two Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 (1), 6-4 to kick-start his bid for the China Open on Thursday.

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Eala's gold medal hopes dashed by Wang as she settles for Asian Games bronze

Alex Eala's hopes of a maiden Asian Games gold medal and ⁠qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tennis tournament were crushed on Thursday as China's unheralded Wang Xiyu rallied ‌to a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over the Filipino top seed.

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Djokovic wins Beijing opener to extend remarkable unbeaten streak at China Open

Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(2) at the China Open on Wednesday and extend his extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing.

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Second seed Auger-Aliassime dumped out of China Open in first round

Karen Khachanov swept aside second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the China Open on Wednesday, with the fifth-ranked Canadian suffering another early exit to the Russian.

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'So far so good': Novak Djokovic feeling positive ahead of Beijing return

Novak Djokovic said he was encouraged by the way his body was responding ahead ⁠of the China Open as the 24-times Grand Slam champion looks to regain momentum at a happy hunting ground ‌after recent fitness concerns.

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Svitolina and Kalinina star as Ukraine thrash Italy to reach maiden BJK Cup final

Elina Svitolina and Anhelina Kalinina secured a historic first appearance for Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup final by knocking out two-time defending champions Italy in dominant style in Shenzhen, China, on Saturday.

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Defending champion Sinner withdraws from China Open, delaying return from injury

World number one Jannik Sinner, sidelined since the Wimbledon final on July 12th, has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming China Open. The persistent issue with his right knee has not yet been fully resolved, so his return to action will have to wait.

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Paolini rescues holders Italy against China in Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final

Jasmine Paolini rescued Italy’s Billie Jean King Cup title defence campaign by triumphing in singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory for her team over hosts China in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

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All you need to know about the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026

A record 148 nations took part in this year's BJK Cup, with the Finals taking place in Shenzhen, China, in September. Six teams are due to make an immediate return to the Finals after also featuring last year, including holders Italy, but fresh challengers will also feature in the competition in the form of former World Champions Czechia and Belgium. Here is your complete guide to the Billie Jean King Cup.

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Zheng returns to lead China at BJK Cup against defending champions Italy

Qinwen Zheng returns to the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time since 2024 looking to inspire hosts China to an upset over two-time defending champions Italy this week in Shenzhen.

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Djokovic to make China Open return after shock first-round exit in New York

Novak Djokovic will return to the China Open ⁠after an 11-year absence, the 24-time Grand Slam champion announced on Wednesday, ‌as he looks to rebuild momentum after slipping ‌to world number 12 and suffering ‌a shock first-round exit at the ‌US Open.