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Jang Woo-jin downs another WTT heavyweight to reach first singles final in Doha

Jang Woo-jin pulled off a major upset on Sunday in Doha, defeating world No. 2 Lin Shidong to reach the men’s singles final at WTT Champions Doha. It is the first time in his career that Jang has advanced to a WTT Champions final.

2026-01-12

Alcaraz beats Sinner in Korea exhibition match

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated second-ranked Jannik Sinner in straight sets in a Korea exhibition match Saturday, as the two best players in men's tennis put on an entertaining show.

2026-01-10

Alcaraz, Sinner enjoy pushing each other in 'special' tennis rivalry

It was about five years ago that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, world Nos. 1 and 2 in men's tennis today, met for the first time at an ATP Tour event.

2026-01-09

Tennis superstars to renew their 'fire and ice' rivalry in Hyundai Card Super Match on Saturday

Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy will reignite their on-court rivalry on Saturday at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, facing off in the Hyundai Card Super Match, which serves as a prelude to the Australian Open.

2026-01-08

Shin Yu-bin, Lee Sang-su proceed to semifinals of World Table Tennis Champions tournament

Shin Yu-bin and Lee Sang-su both reached the semifinals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Frankfurt 2025 in Germany after winning singles matches on Saturday.

2025-11-09

Sinner, Alcaraz to play exhibition match in Korea in January

Hyundai Card announced Monday world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the "Hyundai Card Super Match" at 4 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon, just west of Seoul.

2025-11-03

Rallying in Seoul

Frederico Ferreira Silva plays against China’s Zhou Yi in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Eugene Investment & Securities Seoul Open Challenger tennis tournament at the Olympic Park Tennis Center in Songpa District, Seoul on Oct. 31.

2025-10-31

Kia hosts tennis legend and brand ambassador Nadal for first visit in a dozen years

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal reflected on how he stayed at the top of the sport for nearly 20 years during his first visit to Korea in 12 years on Thursday.

2025-10-23

In smashing form

Italy’s Matteo Berrettini returns a shot against Spain’s Jaume Munar in their men’s singles round-of-32 match at the ATP Japan Open in Tokyo on Sept. 24.

2025-09-24

Korea Open winner Swiatek 'super proud' of comeback victory

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek said Sunday she was "super proud" of the way she pulled off a huge come-from-behind victory to win her first Women's Tennis Association (WTA) title in Seoul.

2025-09-22