Djokovic extends dominance while tennis embraces pay equality milestone
Djokovic's dominance continues amid broader tennis developments
Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten streak at the China Open to 31-0 after overcoming a medical timeout, underscoring his enduring competitiveness at the highest level. Elsewhere on the men's circuit, Kei Nishikori's storied career came to an end following a loss to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open, with the retiring champion reflecting emotionally on his journey in professional tennis.
Women's tennis reaches historic pay equality agreement
In a significant development for gender equity in sport, the women's professional tennis tour announced prize money parity with the men's circuit—a major milestone for the sport. The agreement will see equal compensation extended to numerous top-level events starting in 2027, including the Italian Open, marking substantial progress toward full equality across the calendar.
On the injury front, Danielle Navarro announced she would take a break to address health concerns, with plans to return at the Australian Open. Meanwhile, Britain's Burcu Kartal made a successful comeback to WTA competition after six months away, while at the Asian Games, Wang claimed the gold medal and Eala secured bronze.
Today's tennis headlines
- Djokovic rallies after medical timeout, improves to 31-0 at China Open — espn.com
- Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself' — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Wang defeats Zhang for tennis gold at Asian Games — espn.com
- Women’s tennis tour announces prize money parity with men in ‘major milestone’ — theguardian.com
- WTA to offer equal prize money at Italian Open, other big events in 2027 — espn.com
- More top-level events to award equal prize money in 'major milestone' — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Nishikori's career ends with Japan Open loss to Tiafoe — espn.com
- GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Eala denied by Wang, settles for Asian Games bronze again — espn.com
- 'I kept fighting right to the end' - emotional Nishikori retires — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Navarro taking break to deal with health issues, plans return at Aussie Open — espn.com
- Alex Eala secures Asian Games medal with quarterfinal triumph — espn.com