Medvedev handed tough draw for US Open title defence

Top seed Daniil Medvedev will open his U.S. Open title defence onMonday against American Stefan Kozlov but faces major hurdles on the path to a second Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows, including in-form Australian Nick Kyrgios.
26 August 2022, 15:46 PM

Djokovic unable to travel to New York for U.S. Open

Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York to compete at the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam of the year that begins next week.
25 August 2022, 14:34 PM

There will be no fairytale ending for Serena, says Navratilova

Serena Williams may have planned retirement her way but the American must be prepared to accept the goodbyes as well as the losses and exit the stage with grace, tennis great Martina Navratilova has told Reuters.
24 August 2022, 02:56 AM

Tsitsipas beats Medvedev to book Cincy final

Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev committed 11 double-faults in falling to Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (8/6), 3-6, 6-3 in Sunday's semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters.
21 August 2022, 03:05 AM

Raducanu hungry for US Open encore

A local breakfast staple will be on the menu when Emma Raducanu returns to New York next week to begin preparations for defending her US Open title.
19 August 2022, 18:00 PM

‘I need to return better’

Rafa Nadal was not too downhearted by defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday after the Spaniard lost 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-3 to Borna Coric on his return from a six-week injury layoff.
18 August 2022, 20:01 PM

Kyrgios 'unavailable' for Australia at Davis Cup

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios will skip the Davis Cup next month, Tennis Australia said on Tuesday, scotching speculation about his return to the team competition.
16 August 2022, 04:28 AM

Battered Kyrgios hits his limit

Nick Kyrgios confessed that he had little more to give physically as his nine-match win streak came to an end in the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters on Friday.
13 August 2022, 18:40 PM

Kyrgios on a roll

Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish compatriot Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-3 at the Canadian Masters on Thursday, a day after stunning world number one Daniil Medvedev.
12 August 2022, 02:43 AM

'The ultimate competitor!'

Following are reactions to Serena Williams announcing on Tuesday that she plans to retire from the sport following the U.S. Open:
10 August 2022, 04:50 AM

Osaka retires in Toronto opener with back pain

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka retired from her opening match on Tuesday at the WTA Toronto Masters with lower back pain, raising injury concerns with the US Open looming.
10 August 2022, 03:44 AM

Serena Williams to retire from tennis after US Open

Serena Williams said on Tuesday she was "evolving away from tennis" and planned to retire from the sport she dominated with 23 Grand Slam titles following the U.S. Open tournament, which begins later this month.
9 August 2022, 17:59 PM

Optimistic Serena emerging from her tennis 'tunnel'

Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.
9 August 2022, 10:55 AM

Medvedev looks on the bright side of Wimbledon ban

Daniil Medvedev said he tried to use the extra time away from the court to his advantage after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from the grass court major in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
9 August 2022, 03:04 AM

Kasatkina breaks into top 10

Daria Kasatkina was rewarded for her victory in San Jose at the weekend with a return to the top 10 for the first time since 2019, when the WTA rankings were released on Monday.
8 August 2022, 18:30 PM

Medvedev downs Norrie to end ATP title drought in Los Cabos

World number one Daniil Medvedev won his first ATP title of 2022 on Saturday, roaring past defending champion Cameron Norrie 7-5, 6-0 in the final of the hardcourt tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico.
7 August 2022, 04:47 AM

Medvedev confirms extended No.1 stay with Los Cabos final

Daniil Medvedev will arrive in New York for his U.S. Open title defence this month as the top seed after the Russian confirmed his stay as world number one by reaching the final in Los Cabos, Mexico on Friday.
6 August 2022, 13:54 PM

Unvaccinated Djokovic officially out of Montreal ATP event

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organizers said Thursday.
4 August 2022, 21:02 PM

Medvedev makes triumphant return with 250th win

World number one Daniil Medvedev, playing his first match in six weeks, beat Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday at the ATP hard court tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico.
4 August 2022, 06:06 AM

Raducanu's Slytherin wish

Emma Raducanu may be undecided on who her next permanent coach should be, but the British teenager has no uncertainty when it comes to selecting which house she identifies with at the mythical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
3 August 2022, 19:15 PM