The dominance of Russia in chess is over. However, it still maintains influence behind the scenes.
The end of Russian dominance in chess has been marked by the absence of any Russian player in the top twenty rankings of the International Chess Federation for the first time since official ratings were established.
The Unusual Idea of Daniil Medvedev to Shorten the ATP Calendar: 'It's the Only Way'
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev suggests that lower-tier ATP tournaments should not count towards the rankings as a way to alleviate physical strain on players.
Menšík is the world number 13, Kopřiva jumped 22 places
Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík reached a career-high ranking of 13th in the world after his semifinal performance in Doha, while Vít Kopřiva improved by 22 places to 65th.
Menšík is the 13th in the world, Kopřiva jumped 22 places
Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík has achieved a career-high ranking of 13th in the world after reaching the semifinals in Doha, while Vít Kopřiva improved his ranking by 22 positions to 65th.
Every sixth top female tennis player is Czech. Muchová and others have taken the season by storm
Czech female tennis players have started the year strongly with multiple titles and significant rankings in global competitions.
A Huge Leap in the Rankings. Karolína Muchová Becomes Number One
Tennis player Karolína Muchová has ascended to 11th in the WTA rankings after winning a title at the WTA1000 tournament in Doha, making her the new Czech number one.
Mats Wilander Revives the Historic Claim for Guillermo Vilas to be Recognized as Number One: "Tennis Owes Much to Him"
Former Swedish tennis player Mats Wilander has renewed calls for Guillermo Vilas to be recognized as the true number one in ATP rankings, highlighting the injustice of his lack of recognition amid declining health.
BCCI Releases Central Contract List, Kohli-Rohit's Demotion, Ishan Kishan Missing
The BCCI has announced the annual central contract list for senior men’s and women’s players for the 2025-26 season, with significant changes in player rankings.
First victory tournament catapulted Bejlek up the WTA rankings by 63 places
Czech tennis player Sára Bejlek achieved her first WTA title in Abu Dhabi, rising to a career-high ranking of 38 after jumping 63 places.
LIV Golf issues furious statement after fresh blow caps off nightmare off-season
LIV Golf has criticized the Official World Golf Rankings' decision to grant ranking points only to the top-10 finishers in 2026, compounding their off-season troubles marked by key player departures.
Inspiring, they write around the world. The Czech phenomenon continues to amaze with tennis rarely seen
Nikola Bartůňková, a nineteen-year-old Czech tennis player, continues to impress after her outstanding performance at the Australian Open by defeating a favored Russian player at the Ostrava tournament and approaching the elite top 100 in the world rankings.
Glinka has caught up with Lajal in the world rankings
Estonian tennis player Daniil Glinka has risen 33 places in the world rankings after reaching at least the semifinals in two consecutive ATP Challenger tournaments, now trailing only nine spots behind top Estonian player Mark Lajal.
Sovereign Siniaková. She froze on the court, but in the end, once again, she shook the doubles rankings
Czech tennis player Kateřina Siniaková won her 33rd career doubles title at the WTA event in Adelaide alongside partner Zhang Shuai, defeating Lyudmyla Kichenok and Desirae Krawczyk in the final.
Cilić remains in 70th place, Alcaraz still first
Croatian tennis player Marin Čilić has maintained his 70th position on the latest ATP rankings released ahead of the Australian Open, while other players like Borna Ćorić, Dino Prižmić, and Luka Mikrut dropped in the rankings.
The Final is Like the Title. I Don't Need a Psychologist, Says Nosková. She Will Get Over the Defeat in a Day
Czech tennis player Linda Nosková, who is rising in the rankings despite having only one title, expresses confidence in managing her own mental approach rather than hiring a psychologist, reflecting on her recent finals appearances.
What a recognition! Iconic video game ranked this 'fiery' player as the best in the world
The iconic soccer video game, now called EA FC, has ranked a prominent player as the best in the world for its 2026 edition, sparking discussions on player ratings and performances.
Čilić eliminated in the second round of Hong Kong by the 45th-ranked tennis player in the world
Croatian tennis player Marin Čilić was defeated in the second round of the ATP tournament in Hong Kong by Portugal's Nuno Borges, the 45th-ranked player in the ATP rankings.