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Tennis remains one of the most popular sports in Germany. The country's glory days in the sport came during the era of legends Boris Becker and Steffi Graf in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London

Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London

Italy's Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

The gripping final was watched by Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, plus several Hollywood stars.

Iga Swiatek, wearing white tennis clothes, poses with the Wimbledon trophy

Iga Swiatek, wearing white tennis clothes, poses with the Wimbledon trophy

Wimbledon: Poland's Iga Swiatek wins women's tennis title

It took Iga Swiatek no time at all to swat aside Amanda Anisimova, of the USA, in the Wimbledon women's final.

A view of high rise buildings in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

A view of high rise buildings in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

India: Tennis player Yadav killed by her father — reports

Radhika Yadav's father was reportedly unhappy that she was running her own tennis academy.

Noah Rubin hitting a ball during a professional tennis match

Noah Rubin hitting a ball during a professional tennis match

'Crying with the lights off:' Life as a tennis pro

With Wimbledon underway, one ex-player has laid bare the struggles faced by many tennis pros.

View of Wimbledon's Centre Court from the stands during the 2024 semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev

View of Wimbledon's Centre Court from the stands during the 2024 semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev

Tennis: What makes Wimbledon so special?

The Wimbledon grass court tournament, which starts on Monday, is tennis's most prestigious Grand Slam event.

Coco Gauff holds the French Open trophy

Coco Gauff holds the French Open trophy

Coco Gauff calls on social media platforms to tackle abuse

US tennis champion Coco Gauff says more action needs to be taken after a report by the WTA laid out widespread abuse.

A tall man in a suit (professional tennis player Jannik Sinner) laughs with a short man dressed in white (Pope Leo XIV) as both hold tennis rackets, people and a painting can be seen in the background

A tall man in a suit (professional tennis player Jannik Sinner) laughs with a short man dressed in white (Pope Leo XIV) as both hold tennis rackets, people and a painting can be seen in the background

Pope welcomes tennis star Sinner to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV was gifted a tennis racket by world number one player Jannik Sinner on Wednesday.

Cricket Indian Premier League 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans | Vaibhav Suryavanshi gestikuliert

Cricket Indian Premier League 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans | Vaibhav Suryavanshi gestikuliert

Child prodigies in the world of sports

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14) making cricket history in the IPL is a reminder of how remarkable young sports stars can be.

Alexander Zverev in action in Munich

Alexander Zverev in action in Munich

Tennis: German birthday boy Zverev triumphs in Munich

Alexander Zverev celebrated his birthday in style. With the French Open approaching, it's a timely return to form.

Novak Djokovic celebrates with an Olympic gold medal

Novak Djokovic celebrates with an Olympic gold medal

Lawsuit against the ATP und WTA: Game, set, reform?

What you need to know about the lawsuit filed by the PTPA players' union against tennis federations.

Naomi Osaka holding a tennis ball.

Naomi Osaka holding a tennis ball.

Paid maternity leave in tennis – courtesy of Saudi Arabia

From now on, professional tennis players are to receive paid maternity leave – and Saudi Arabia is picking up the tab.

WADA banner reading: Say no to doping

WADA banner reading: Say no to doping

What is WADA and why does it have an image problem?

The once undisputed authority in the international fight against doping is facing increased scrutiny. DW tells you why.

Jannik Sinner wearing a blue top and white baseball cap

Jannik Sinner wearing a blue top and white baseball cap

Tennis world in uproar after Jannik Sinner's mild doping ban

Despite testing positive for a banned substance, Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner was only banned for three months.

Jannik Sinner of Italy (left) shakes hands with Alexander Zverev of Germany after winning in the Men's Singles Final during day 15 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia

Jannik Sinner of Italy (left) shakes hands with Alexander Zverev of Germany after winning in the Men's Singles Final during day 15 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia

Australian Open: Sinner beats Zverev to retain title

Italy's Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open title.

Madison Keys grimaces while hitting a backhand return during the women's singles final at the Australian Open

Madison Keys grimaces while hitting a backhand return during the women's singles final at the Australian Open

Australian Open: Madison Keys wins first Grand Slam trophy

In the final of the Australian Open, American Madison Keys upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.

Zverev leaves the court after losing the French Open in 2024

Zverev leaves the court after losing the French Open in 2024

German tennis aims to improve 'overall' in 2025 and beyond

As the 2025 season begins with the Australian Open, the head of German tennis tells DW of the plans for the future.

A drone shot of the padel courts in Niederwalgern

A drone shot of the padel courts in Niederwalgern

Germany's Padel boom is saving tennis clubs

Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world. The excitement has reached Germany and is helping tennis.

France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

In table tennis, Europe challenges China's dominance

China has long dominated table tennis. But thanks to growing efforts in Europe, the status quo is being challenged.

Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the trophy as she poses for media during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Swiatek won the title on Saturday in the final against Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the trophy as she poses for media during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Swiatek won the title on Saturday in the final against Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis world No. 2 Swiatek gets 1-month doping suspension

Iga Swiatek failed a doping test in August but authorities said it appeared to be an honest mistake.

Iga Swiatek serves during a match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Iga Swiatek serves during a match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Women's sport in focus after latest HRW report

A new Human Rights Watch report shows how Saudi Arabia is using sports to paper over links to human rights abuses.

Rafael Nadal waves goodbye after his last game as an active player in Malaga, November 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal waves goodbye after his last game as an active player in Malaga, November 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal's tennis career ends with Davis Cup defeat

Nadal will be remembered as one of tennis' all-time greats.

Gianni Infantino sits in front of an ad for the Club World Cup

Gianni Infantino sits in front of an ad for the Club World Cup

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia human rights report 'flawed'

A number of human rights organizations have criticized a report published by FIFA on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

Davis Cup 2024 | Spanien, Malaga | Rafael Nadal beendet Tenniskarriere

Davis Cup 2024 | Spanien, Malaga | Rafael Nadal beendet Tenniskarriere

Rafael Nadal: A tennis great and a clay court king

Rafael Nadal (38) retires having enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in professional tennis.

Tennis French Open | Alexander Zverev - Rafael Nadal

Tennis French Open | Alexander Zverev - Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has said he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, to be held in Malaga.

Jannik Sinner kisses the US Open trophy

Jannik Sinner kisses the US Open trophy

Jannik Sinner tennis doping ban: What is happening?

US Open men's champion and world number one Jannik Sinner could be banned from tennis for up to two years.

View from the roof during the 2023 US Open

View from the roof during the 2023 US Open

US Open and the controversy over night sessions

A new rule was meant to clamp down on matches at the US Open dragging on into the early hours of the next day.

Gauff receives the winner's trophy from Billie Jean King, a former champion

Gauff receives the winner's trophy from Billie Jean King, a former champion

When will the pay gap in tennis be bridged?

While the Grand Slam tournaments have achieved pay parity, stops on the ATP and WTA remain in tennis's dark ages.

Novak Djokovic holds his Olympiv gold medal in Paris

Novak Djokovic holds his Olympiv gold medal in Paris

Olympics: Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win tennis singles gold

Novak Djokovic has won his first Olympics gold medal, beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in the men's tennis singles final.

Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after the women's singles gold medal match of tennis against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 3, 2024.

Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after the women's singles gold medal match of tennis against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 3, 2024.

Olympics: Zheng wins China's 1st tennis singles gold

Zheng Qinwen beat Croatia's Donna Vekic in straight sets in the women's singles final on the clay courts of Paris.

Angelique Kerber in action against Zheng Qinwen at the Paris Olympics

Angelique Kerber in action against Zheng Qinwen at the Paris Olympics

Olympics: Angelique Kerber's fairytale run over

The former world number one enjoyed a fairytale run in Paris, but her career finally ended after an all-time classic.

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcatraz leaning in to hit tennis ball

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcatraz leaning in to hit tennis ball

Wimbledon: Alcaraz defeats Djokovic in men's singles final

Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title against Novak Djokovic, who had hoped to set a new Grand Slam record.

Athlete Barbora Krejcikova hoists a silver tablet (the Rosewater Dish) at Wimbledon's Center Court

Athlete Barbora Krejcikova hoists a silver tablet (the Rosewater Dish) at Wimbledon's Center Court

Wimbledon: Krejcikova beats Paolini in Ladies' Singles final

Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini finished their match under open skies in front of a star-studded audience.

Carlos Alcaraz raises his arms in the air and smiles

Carlos Alcaraz raises his arms in the air and smiles

French Open: Alcaraz win means Zverev still waits

Carlos Alcaraz has won a third grand slam, beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in Paris.

Alexander Zverev lifts his racquet during a match at the French Open

Alexander Zverev lifts his racquet during a match at the French Open

German tennis player Zverev agrees to settle assault case

Alexander Zverev has reached an out-of-court settlement with his ex-girlfriend in the assault case.

Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after missing a shot against Belgium's David Goffin

Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after missing a shot against Belgium's David Goffin

Alexander Zverev assault trial: All you need to know

Germany's top tennis player has denied physically abusing his ex-girlfriend. Her testimony will be heard in private.

A judge in a small court room flanked by lawyers

A judge in a small court room flanked by lawyers

Alexander Zverev assault trial opens in Berlin

The court heard the defense put forward by Zverev's legal team before the trial was adjourned over a privacy matter.

Rafael Nadal sits on the sidelines of a tennis court and grimaces

Rafael Nadal sits on the sidelines of a tennis court and grimaces

Saudi Arabia tempts tennis with its billions

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is targeting top tennis tournaments. Can the ATP and WTA resist the temptation?

Aryna Sabalenka covers her mouth with her hand

Aryna Sabalenka covers her mouth with her hand

Australian Open finals: Why Medvedev and Sabalenka played

While Russian and Belarusian athletes in other sports are banned, that is not the case in tennis. DW explains why.

Alexander Zverev hits a forehand

Alexander Zverev hits a forehand

Alexander Zverev abuse case highlights lack of ATP policy

The ATP Tour, which doesn't have a domestic abuse policy, is facing questions about its handling of the Zverev case.

Ons Jabeur (l) of Tunisia and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus pose with thrie trophies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ons Jabeur (l) of Tunisia and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus pose with thrie trophies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

HRW supports Evert and Navratilova on Saudi Arabia stance

Human Rights Watch stands with two of the most powerful figures in women's tennis over Saudi Arabia rights concerns.

Alexander Zverev at United Cup

Alexander Zverev at United Cup

Germany's top tennis player Zverev to go on trial for abuse

Alexander Zverev is contesting allegations he physically abused his ex-girlfriend.

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Portugal Musikschule

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Portugal Musikschule

Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

Why an Afghan youth orchestra sought asylum in Portugal.

Taylor Fritz playing in Saudi Arabia

Taylor Fritz playing in Saudi Arabia

Report: Saudi Arabia-ATP talks could change men's tennis

The ATP is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia to launch a tournament just before the Australian Open.

Simon Halep with the Wimbledon trophy

Simon Halep with the Wimbledon trophy

Simona Halep and the complex world of anti-doping

An anti-doping expert told DW that controls in sport lack the proper research and leave athletes with little defense.

US Open Tennis Alexander Zverev

US Open Tennis Alexander Zverev

Tennis fan kicked out of US Open for singing Nazi-era anthem

German tennis player Alexander Zverev told the match umpire that a spectator had chanted "Deutschland über alles."

Billie Jean King after her speech at Arthur Ashe stadium

Billie Jean King after her speech at Arthur Ashe stadium

US Open: 50 years on from first equal pay triumph

Much has changed since the US Open began awarding equal prize money in 1973. But the battle for equal pay is ongoing.

Carlos Alcaraz poses with the Wimbledon trophy

Carlos Alcaraz poses with the Wimbledon trophy

Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to win hard-fought Wimbledon final

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his second Grand Slam at the age of 20.

A man wearing a 'Just Stop Oil' T-shirt sits with his legs crossed on Court 18 at Wimbledon

A man wearing a 'Just Stop Oil' T-shirt sits with his legs crossed on Court 18 at Wimbledon

Wimbledon: 'Just Stop Oil' climate activists halt tournament

"Just Stop Oil" climate activists have been arrested at Wimbledon after protesting with confetti and refusing to leave.

Russian star Daniil Medvedev in action at Wimbledon back in 2021

Russian star Daniil Medvedev in action at Wimbledon back in 2021

Wimbledon: Russian and Belarusian players set to return

Russian and Belarusian players will return to Wimbledon in 2023 after the All England Lawn Tennis Club lifted its ban.

Petra Kvitova has played down her chances of winning another Wimbledon

Petra Kvitova has played down her chances of winning another Wimbledon

Petra Kvitova plays down Wimbledon chances, talks motherhood

Petra Kvitova has dismissed her Wimbledon chances, and talks of challenges for female athletes around career vs. family.