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Sinner and Alcaraz Entertain in Debut Korean Appearance
The top two players in men's tennis put on a scintillating show at the Hyundai Card Super Match, bringing elite tennis to a part of the world without a regular ATP Tour event – and to a country where tennis is booming. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz entertained fans in Incheon (credit: SEMA Sports Marketing) It has been more than three years since a top-level men's tennis event came to Korea, making this exhibition between two of the game's biggest stars a rare opportunity

Edward McGhee
4 days ago3 min read


After an Injury-Hit Year, Chinese Men’s Tennis Looks to Restart
Recent wins by Wu Yibing and Shang Juncheng in Hong Kong, alongside Zhang Zhizhen’s United Cup success, offer early signs of renewed momentum. Shang Juncheng (aka Jerry shang) was back happy and healthy at a recent exhibition event in Macau (credit: MGM Macau Tennis Masters) The 2025 season was one to forget for Chinese men's tennis. The disappointment was sharpened by what had come before: a 2023 season in which Wu Yibing became the first Chinese player to win an ATP title,

Edward McGhee
Jan 63 min read


Nao Hibino Downs Lee Eun-hye to Win Incheon Open
Top-seed Nao Hibino saw off a determined challenge from local hope Lee Eun-hye to claim a 7-5, 7-6 victory in the final of the ITF...

Alastair Middleton
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Davis Cup Preview: Key September Clashes for Korea, Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, and India
World Group I action will bring together four Asian nations this weekend, each aiming to move a step closer to next year’s Davis Cup...

Edward McGhee
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Germany Take on Nishikori-Less Japan in Davis Cup Qualifier
Japan’s Davis Cup team will have a new look this weekend after Kei Nishikori was forced to withdraw with a back injury, opening the door...

Edward McGhee
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Japan and Kazakhstan Set Sights on BJK Cup Finals in Crucial Qualifiers
As the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers get underway this week, Asia’s top contenders—Japan and Kazakhstan—will take centre stage in...

Edward McGhee
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Chung Hyeon wins third title this year
Chung Hyeon, the former world no. 19 from South Korea, has won his third title of the 2025 season, defeating Tayuka Kumasaka 6-4, 3-6,...

Edward McGhee
Mar 30, 20252 min read


DAVIS CUP 2025 PREVIEW: CHINESE TAIPEI vs USA
Chinese Taipei welcome the United States of America to the Taipei Tennis Center on Friday and the home team goes into the Davis Cup tie...

Alastair Middleton
Jan 31, 20253 min read


DAVIS CUP 2025 PREVIEW: CZECHIA vs KOREA REPUBLIC
The Korea Republic team are in Europe this week and are on a hiding to nothing as they line up against Czechia in the first round of the...

Alastair Middleton
Jan 30, 20254 min read


DAVIS CUP 2025 PREVIEW: JAPAN vs GREAT BRITAIN
Kei Nishikori headlines Team Japan Team Japan welcome a depleted Team GB to the remarkable Bourbon Beans Dome outside of Miki City, for...

Alastair Middleton
Jan 28, 20253 min read


Heroic Habib Makes History For Lebanon with Debut Grand Slam Win
On his debut appearance at a Grand Slam tournament, Lebanon's Hady Habib pulled off a remarkable straight-sets victory over Buyunchaokete...

Edward McGhee
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Nishikori into First ATP Final Since 2019 as Shang Retires
There was much anticipation at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open for the all-Asian semifinal between Japan's Kei Nishikori, the...

Edward McGhee
Jan 4, 20252 min read


Shang and Nishikori to Meet in All-Asian Semifinal in Hong Kong
Shang Juncheng (aka Jerry Shang) and Kei Nishikori both came through tough quarterfinal matches to set up an all-Asian semifinal...

Edward McGhee
Jan 4, 20253 min read


Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Aims for Breakthrough after Hometown Showing
Coleman Wong was thoroughly pleased to start the year in his native Hong Kong at the Bank of China Hong Kong Open, an ATP 250 event that...

Edward McGhee
Jan 3, 20255 min read


Nishikori's Hopes in Hong Kong: Sights Set on Top 50 in 2025
After a positive end to 2024, Kei Nishikori will kick off the new season at the ATP 250 event in Hong Kong. The former world no. 4 from...

Edward McGhee
Dec 29, 20243 min read


Top 10 Asian Players of 2024
The bulk of professional tennis may have ended for the year but that gives us some time to reflect on the achievements of Asia's finest...
tennisasiamedia
Dec 20, 20249 min read


Zhang Shuai and Kasidit Samrej Secure Asia-Pacific Wildcards for 2025 Australian Open
The recently concluded Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off crowned Zhang Shuai of China and Kasidit Samrej of Thailand as its...

Edward McGhee
Dec 3, 20246 min read


Ena Shibahara Shines in Singles: A Breakout Year for the Doubles Ace
Ena Shibahara's story is an unusual one. It is a common occurrence in professional tennis to see players make the transition from singles...

Edward McGhee
Nov 28, 20247 min read


Japan Falls to Italy in BJK Cup Quarterfinals
Japan made it to the quarterfinals at the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, where they were stopped by last year's...

Edward McGhee
Nov 17, 20247 min read


Challengers: Belgium's Blockx Bags Kobe Crown
Alexander Blockx has won the Hyogo Noah Challenger. The Belgian teenager comfortably overcame Jurij Rodionov 6-3 6-1 on the indoor centre...

Alastair Middleton
Nov 17, 20242 min read
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