A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open. Osaka dropped the first set and trailed 4-2 in the second against the tournament qualifier before finding her rhythm in front of a … Continue reading Osaka fights back to advance in Miami
Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard’s imminent retirement from tennis at the Davis Cup. “Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens — historic!” Federer wrote on social media platform X. “You made Spain proud… you made the … Continue reading Roger Federer celebrates ‘fantastic Rafael Nadal’ ahead of imminent retirement
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open after an MRI scan revealed that he had sustained a micro tear on a muscle at the Brisbane International, creating fresh concern that the 37-year-old may have played his final professional match in Australia. The 22-times grand slam winner made his long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after spending … Continue reading Rafael Nadal not ready for Australian Open
Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki confirmed Thursday that she is returning to tennis after a three-year retirement. "Over these past three years away from the game, I got to make up for lost time with my family. I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for. But I … Continue reading Caroline Wozniacki returns to tennis after 2020 retirement
Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed and said he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. “It’s not a decision I’m taking, it’s a decision my body is taking,” said the 36-year-old Spanish player, who has played at the claycourt major every … Continue reading French Open: Rafael Nadal, 14-time champion, pulls out of tournament due to injury
Andy Murray says he "gave everything" after he was knocked out of the Australian Open in the third round - and believes he can go further at future Grand Slam tournaments. The British player lost in four sets - 6-1 6-7 (7) 6-3 6-4 - to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut. The defeat came after Murray's … Continue reading Andy Murray mourns exit from Australian Open
Wimbledon paid a fulsome tribute to Roger Federer after he announced he will retire after next week's Laver Cup on Thursday, thanking the Swiss legend who won a record eight men's titles there for "the memories and joy". "Roger, Where do we begin?" tweeted Wimbledon. "It's been a privilege to witness your journey and see … Continue reading Roger Federer retires from tennis
Kyrgios court date HAS BEEN postponed Wimbledon tennis finalist Nick Kyrgios court date to face a common assault charge has been postponed by three weeks. The charge relates to an incident in January 2021 that was reported to Australian Capital Territory police in December. Kyrgios was initially expected to face ACT Magistrates Court next Tuesday, … Continue reading Kyrgios to appear in court
Serena Williams signs up to play in Toronto as comeback continues Serena Williams will continue her comeback at the National Bank Open in Toronto next month. The 40-year-old played her first singles tournament for a year at Wimbledon, losing in the first round to Harmony Tan, but was non-committal on her plans going forward. However, … Continue reading Serena Williams to play again in Texas
Cameron Norrie gave Centre Court cause to dream before his brilliant Wimbledon run came to an end with a semi-final loss to defending champion Novak Djokovic. The British number one, who had never previously been past the third round of a grand slam, had taken full advantage of a favourable draw to become just the … Continue reading Novak Djokovic beats UK’s Cameron Norrie, battles Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon final
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