Federer out of 2020 season after operation, “set-back”
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer will miss the rest of the 2020 season after undergoing a further operation on his right knee. The Swiss great had undergone an initial arthroscopic surgery in February this year but said he...
‘Vintage’ Serena inspired by Brady after Australian Open romp
A "vintage" Serena Williams said Monday she gained inspiration from ageless NFL great Tom Brady after an impressive start to her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on day one of the Australian Open.
The 39-year-old, playing an unparallelled 100th match at the...
Nadal proud to win 1000 matches
World number Rafael Nadal is pleased that he accomplished the feat of winning 1,000 matches as a professional even as he joked that the only negative of bringing up his landmark career win was that it means he is...
Barty defends Miami title
World number one Ash Barty on Saturday retained the WTA Miami Open title after her Canadian opponent Bianca Andreescu retired injured in the second set of the final. Barty was well in command of the showpiece, leading 6-3 4-0, when...
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...
Barty calm after Australian Open ouster
World number one Ash Barty has been knocked out of the Australian Open.She was beaten in three sets by Karolina Muchova on Wednesday as the 25th seed progressed to the last four.Barty's bid to become the first Australian woman...
Osaka wins Australian Open
Japan's Naomi Osaka claimed her second Australian Open title in three years after a straight-sets victory over American Jennifer Brady on Saturday.Osaka became the first woman since Monica Seles to win her first four Grand Slam finals with a...
Medvedev fancies Aussie Open chances versus Djokovic
Russia Tennis star Daniil Medvedev insists the pressure is heavily on Novak Djokovic in Sunday's Australian Open final.The Russian believes he has "nothing to lose" when he faces the Serb who has previously won eight Australian Open titles.Medvedev qualified...
Osaka pleased with Olympics postponement
World number ten, Naomi Osaka is pleased that the 2020 Olympics have been postponed even as she insists that the "Olympic spirit" is needed to combat coronavirus.
Former US Open champion, Osaka has given her "100 per cent"...
Gauff suffered depression before Wimbledon breakthrough
Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff revealed Thursday that she suffered depression as a 14-year-old, just before her history-making Wimbledon breakthrough.
Gauff said she struggled with her mental health after being constantly touted as the sport's next big thing and even...