Xverev slams Navratilova
German tennis star, Alexander Zverev has taken the time to respond to tennis legend, Martina Navratilova after criticism of his performance as he qualified for the US Open semi-finals. Zverev, who is seeded fifth in the Grand Slam, defeated...
ATP partners with Coursera to aid players
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced that it is partnering with the world’s leading online learning platform Coursera to provide its players around the world with access to over 4,000 courses.
There is a hiatus on the ATP...
Tennis star tests positive for COVID-19 at Palermo Open
The Palermo Open suffered a big blow as a tennis player scheduled to take part in the competition tested positive for COVID-19.Making the announcement ahead of the first WTA tournament since March, event organisers in Sicily said the player...
Osaka aims to inspire new generation – but says Williams is still the queen
Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she felt comfortable being a role model for the next generation after her fourth Grand Slam victory solidified her position at the forefront of a new era for tennis.
But the Japanese star, a...
Africa’s promising sports future evident at the 13th Africa Games in Accra
The 13th Africa Games in Ghana revealed Africa's bright sports future, featuring diverse disciplines and standout performances by rising stars. Experts view the event's gaps as opportunities for enhancing future editions.
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After three weeks of intense...
Wimbledon 2020 cancelled
This year’s third major, Wimbledon has been cancelled.The decision was taken following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.It followed an emergency board meeting of the All England and Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) on Wednesday.
The tournament, widely viewed as...
Djokovic disqualified from US Open
World number one, Novak Djokovic had been disqualified from the 2020 US Open following a dramatic fourth-round match against Pablo Carreno Busta on Sunday. It is the first time in his career that Djokovic has been disqualified.
The three-time champion...
Serena Williams into US Open semi’s
World number three seed, Serena Williams has qualified for the US Open semi-finals after beating Tsvetana Pironkova in three hard-fought sets. Williams had difficulty in dealing with Pironkova’s unpredictable style early in the contest but soon imposed her...
Nadal knocked of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of this year's Australia Open.He was beaten 3-6 2-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 7-5 by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter final at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.Tsitsipas looked down and out after trailing...
Djokovic wins Australian Open men’s final
Novak Djokovic secured his 18th grand slam title with a resounding straight-sets win over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday (February 21).The Serbian star closed to within two major crowns of men's record holders Roger Federer...