Tennis

Record 100 Davis Cup ties for Vicini

San Marino's Domenico Vicini is pushing 51, but that hasn't stopped him becoming the first man to compete in 100 Davis Cup ties and he has vowed to keep playing.
30 July 2022, 14:55 PM

Kyrgios handed wildcard for U.S. Open tune-up

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been handed a wildcard into next month's U.S. Open tune-up event in Cincinnati, Ohio, organisers of the Western & Southern Open said on Monday.
26 July 2022, 03:07 AM

Musetti overcomes all adversities to taste glory

The emotions of lifting his maiden Tour-level trophy will be hard to forget for 20-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti, who overcame disrupted preparations and survived a rollercoaster ride at the ATP 500 event in Hamburg.
25 July 2022, 10:54 AM

Osaka parts ways with coach Fissette

 Former world number one Naomi Osaka's coach Wim Fissette said on Wednesday that the pair had ended their partnership after working together since 2019.
21 July 2022, 03:36 AM

Ashleigh Barty rules out golf as a career

Former tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty has dashed hopes she will make a return to professional sport, after speculation the Australian could switch to golf.
19 July 2022, 07:01 AM

Maria Sharapova welcomes son Theodore

Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one, announced Friday she has given birth to a baby boy named Theodore.
16 July 2022, 04:04 AM

Djokovic to open tennis courts at Bosnian 'pyramids'

Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic arrived in Bosnia on Wednesday to inaugurate tennis courts at a 'pyramid park' that he regularly visits to recharge his batteries.
13 July 2022, 13:09 PM

Novak Djokovic: Seeking love alongside tennis immortality

Novak Djokovic is already a sporting immortal but he will be desperately hoping he is finally becoming a "people's champion" after winning a seventh Wimbledon crown on Sunday.
11 July 2022, 08:08 AM

'I've got my baby brother back'

Nick Kyrgios forgot how important family was as his life spiralled into chaos, but sibling Christos told Australian media Sunday he has finally "got my baby brother back".
10 July 2022, 03:32 AM

'Winner pays for dinner' as Djokovic and Kyrgios patch up

The pair met each other at practice and had a word before taking the conversation to Instagram for their millions of followers.
10 July 2022, 01:58 AM

Rybakina the new queen of Wimbledon

Russian-born Elena Rybakina powered back from a set down against Ons Jabeur to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday, denying the Tunisian world number two the chance to make African tennis history.
9 July 2022, 17:44 PM

Kyrgios tells Nadal: 'I hope your recovery goes well'

Nick Kyrgios has told Rafael Nadal that he hopes the Spaniard's "recovery goes well" after the 22-time Grand Slam title winner was forced to withdraw from their Wimbledon semi-final.
8 July 2022, 10:40 AM

Nadal suffers 'seven millimetre' tear to abdomen

Rafael Nadal has suffered a "seven millimetre" tear to his abdomen but still intends to play his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios on Friday, sports daily Marca reported.
7 July 2022, 13:28 PM

Former champion Halep into Wimbledon semis

Former champion Simona Halep eased past Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 6-4 to reach her third Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday without dropping a set in the tournament so far.
6 July 2022, 14:42 PM

‘We used to call her Roger Federer'

Fifteen years ago, Ons Jabeur's young tennis sparring partner could see the Tunisian was destined for glory -- even if he suffered a broken arm in the process.
6 July 2022, 13:10 PM

‘I'm in the semi-finals but still have nappies to change’

Mother-of-two Tatjana Maria said she would still be changing nappies despite beating German compatriot Jule Niemeier on Tuesday to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
5 July 2022, 17:31 PM

Wimbledon 'will miss Sania Mirza'

Sharing the same, the Wimbledon board in its official handle informed that she will be missed too. “It has been an honour having you here, Sania," Wimbledon board tweeted.
5 July 2022, 09:16 AM

Kyrgios reaches quarter-finals

An angelic Nick Kyrgios reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final for seven years when he recovered from a slow start to beat steady American Brandon Nakashima in five sets on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Monday.
4 July 2022, 16:10 PM

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Novak Djokovic said he will do everything he can to support his son Stefan if he decides to follow in his footsteps but the Serb wants to make sure the seven-year-old does not feel pressured to pursue a career in tennis.
4 July 2022, 05:28 AM

Sway in fashion: Tennis Edition

Tennis is one of the most fascinating and celebrated sports in the world. It is a classic combination of athleticism and strategy. If anyone told you that there is a fixed dress code to such games, they must have fooled you. The beauty of these games is that you get to be yourself as long as you are able to pull the outfit you are wearing.
23 June 2022, 11:29 AM