The mantle of world No.1 in tennis is something every player aspires for, but few ever achieve. When it comes to men's singles, only a handful of names have held the top spot over the past two ...

The second game saw a rejuvenated Shi Yuqi storm back. Showing why he’s the world No.1, Shi came out aggressively and cranked up the tempo, blitzing to an 11-1 lead within minutes. He attacked ...

Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, added another triumph to his illustrious ... Technically, the decisive game was somewhat uneven, with errors on both sides, as Carlsen described in his post-game ...

The game is being hosted by Chess.com and is called Magnus Vs The World. The online Freestyle Chess (Chess960) match has become the largest online chess match ever held.

"I think he's sort of harshly criticised. He's just letting his feelings be. It doesn't matter if you're world No 1, you can still struggle in the game at times." ...

Check out the full WTA rankings here. How do tennis rankings work? Women's tennis world rankings are calculated by the WTA, who award points based on a player's performance at particular tournaments.