Tennis

John Millman justifies wildcard with five-set victory over Marc-Andrea Huesler in first round of...

Tennis veteran John Millman has made the most of his wildcard into the Australian Open, winning through to the second round in a 6-7 (8-10) 7-5 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 6-3 epic on Monday.The 33-year-old Aussie needed the assisted entry...

Serena still ‘motivated’ to play US Open

Serena Williams says she does not know what the future holds after her first round Wimbledon defeat, but the thought of playing in the US Open later this year still motivates her.Williams lost 7-5 1-6 7-6 (10-7) to little-known...

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadael’s incredible 18-year streak in the top 10 comes to a...

Rafael Nadal’s withdraw from upcoming tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami will see an incredible 18-year streak come to an end.The Spanish superstar was forced to withdraw from the events as he recovers from a hip flexor injury, which...

Tennis superstar Angelique Kerber welcomes first child into the world: ‘Beautiful feeling’

Three-time grand slam winner Angelique Kerber has given birth to her first child.The German player revealed the news on Instagram with an emotional post.WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Novak Djokovic dreams of becoming number one at seven years old.Watch the...

Medvedev could miss French Open after op

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev expects to be sidelined for one to two months after having hernia surgery and could be in danger of missing the French Open.The world No.2 wrote on Twitter on Saturday that he has been...

ATP Finals doubles finals: Kyrgios and Kokkinakis push world No.1 pair Skupski and Koolhof...

After a battling performance, Australian Open doubles champions Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have narrowly lost their opening match in the ATP Finals to world No.1 pair Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof.The Aussie duo took the first set despite...

French Open wildcards for Tsonga, Simon

Veteran French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wildcards to play in the main draw at the French Open.A former Australian Open runner-up, Tsonga announced earlier this season that he will retire after the clay-court grand...

Australian Open boss handballs Novak Djokovic question: ‘It’s a private matter’

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has handballed Novak Djokovic involvement in next year’s Australian Open to the federal government with the nine-time champion expected to challenge a visa ban to play.Tiley says he will not lobby on behalf of...

Fans go wild over Jelena Dokic in ‘beautiful’ new Witchery photos

Jelena Dokic is a former tennis player, TV commentator, mental health advocate - and now fashion ambassador.The 39-year-old is featured in a new video for iconic Aussie retailer Witchery, a brand she has been spotted wearing at several recent...

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal in tears after ‘last dance’ Laver Cup battle, protester shocks...

It’s been an emotional end to tennis great Roger Federer’s career with himself and long-time sparring Rafael Nadal in tears following their Laver Cup battle against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.Federer was unable to bring the curtain down on...

Alcaraz signals future with win over Nadal

In a clash of generations, Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz has overcome injury to defeat his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2 1-6 6-3 in what had all the feel of a changing-of-the-guard moment at the Madrid Open.The 19-year-old Alcaraz recovered...

Australia to replace Russia in BJK Cup

Australia have earned a Billie Jean King Cup promotion following the International Tennis Federation's decision to ban last year's winners Russia from teams competitions.As the highest-ranked team among the 2021 losing semi-finalists, Australia will take Russia's place in the...

Nick Kyrgios’ charge dismissed after admitting to assaulting former girlfriend

An assault charge against Nick Kyrgios has been dismissed by a magistrate after the star pleaded guilty to shoving his ex-girlfriend to the ground in 2021.Kyrgios fronted ACT Magistrates Court on Friday when a bid to have the assault...

Zverev wins epic ATP battle in Monte Carlo

Alexander Zverev has survived a first-set blip to break Jannik Sinner's resilience and reach the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters with an epic 5-7 6-3 7-6(7-5) victory.The German second seed struggled to stay focused but eventually tamed his...

Tennis: Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Dick Savitt dies aged 95 in New York

Dick Savitt, who won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 1951 shortly before walking away from a tennis career at age 25, has died. He was 95.Savitt’s son, Bob, said the 1976 inductee to the International Tennis Hall of...
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