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A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
Matt O'brien, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that shows how advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile. Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Ace and pitted it against professional athletes. Ace proved a worthy adversary, though one with some non-human attributes: nine camera eyes positioned around the court and an uncanny ability to follow the ball's logo to measure its spin.
Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks
The Associated Press | Posted April 20 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has put his participation at the French Open in doubt because of a right wrist injury.
Alcaraz and Djokovic pull out of the Madrid Open as injuries take toll
The Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 8:58 a.m. | Save Story
The Madrid Open is losing some star power with Carlos Alcaraz joining Novak Djokovic in pulling out of the upcoming clay-court tournament Friday.
French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Posted April 16 - 6:59 a.m. | Save Story
French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million).
Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted April 13 - 5:20 a.m. | Save Story
Sure, Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back.
Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking
The Associated Press | Posted April 12 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival.
Sinner follows Sabalenka's lead with a 'Sunshine Double,' beating Lehecka in Miami Open final
Marc Berman, Associated Press | Updated March 29 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner rolled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka to capture the Miami Open title and complete the "Sunshine Double'' on Sunday, a day after Aryna Sabalenka accomplished the same feat in a win over Coco Gauff.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the 'Sunshine Double'
Marc Berman, Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 5:54 p.m. | Save Story
Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in the Miami Open women's singles final 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday.
Sinner continues his winning streak by beating Zverev and will face Lehecka in the Miami Open final
Marc Berman, Associated Press | Updated March 27 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner sat out the Miami Open a year ago as he served a three-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.
Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Monte Carlo Masters
The Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters after having skipped the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury.
Iga Swiatek parts with coach after Miami Open shock
The Associated Press | Posted March 23 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek has parted company with her coach after her shock first round elimination at the Miami Open, she said on Monday.
Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open
The Associated Press | Updated March 22 - 7:53 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year's tournament
The Associated Press | Updated March 21 - 5:13 a.m. | Save Story
Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament, the All England Club announced Saturday.
Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells
The Associated Press | Updated March 15 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set tiebreak and claim the title without dropping a single set.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Miami Open because of a right shoulder injury
The Associated Press | Posted March 15 - 1:18 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury, tournament officials announced Sunday.
Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner
The Associated Press | Updated March 14 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory Saturday.
Novak Djokovic falls to defending champ Jack Draper in 3 sets at BNP Paribas Open
The Associated Press | Posted March 11 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
Defending champion Jack Draper rallied from a set down and beat five-time champ Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) Wednesday night in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
The Associated Press | Updated March 4 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis.
Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 9:11 a.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he's one of what the ATP Tour calls "a small number of players and team members" it is trying to help leave Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics.
