Tennis
‘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
Alcaraz cruises into French Open quarter-finals
Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz romped into his first French Open quarter-final on Sunday with a straight-sets win over Russian Karen Khachanov.
30 May 2022, 05:46 AM
Swiatek achieves 30th successive win as Tsitsipas survives another epic
Unstoppable world number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 30th successive victory at the French Open on Thursday as 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived another Roland Garros rollercoaster.
27 May 2022, 03:39 AM
Alcaraz pulls off French Open escape as Nadal, Djokovic cruise
Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while 13-time winner Rafael Nadal and reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.
26 May 2022, 05:08 AM
Djokovic makes easy winning return to Grand Slams
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round.
24 May 2022, 03:05 AM
Nadal cruises into French Open second round
Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian world number 82 Jordan Thompson on Monday.
23 May 2022, 16:28 PM
Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round
Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Monday, 12 months after controversially quitting the tournament.
23 May 2022, 11:55 AM
Swiatek powers into French Open second round
French Open favourite Iga Swiatek breezed into the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 to extend her winning run to 29 matches.
23 May 2022, 11:42 AM
Nadal vs Djokovic tonight: A French Open masterclass beckons
No matter the result, tonight's Roland-Garros semi-final promises brilliant tennis.
11 June 2021, 12:21 PM
Barty reclaims top spot, Andreescu up to fifth
Australia's Ash Barty has reclaimed the number one spot in the WTA rankings less than a month after losing it while U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu moved up to a career-high fifth after her maiden Grand Slam win in New York.
10 September 2019, 05:39 AM
Andreescu fends off Williams comeback to win US Open
Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu claimed her first Grand Slam title in a hard-hitting, nerve-jangling 6-3 7-5 win over Serena Williams on Saturday that put the brakes on the American's bid to equal the all-time record.
8 September 2019, 03:59 AM
Serena knocked out
Serena Williams's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title was put on hold on Saturday after the former world number one was knocked out of the French Open in the third round following a 6-2 7-5 defeat by fellow American Sofia Kenin.
2 June 2019, 05:29 AM
Federer turns on the style on Roland Garros return
Roger Federer returned to the French Open and breezed into the second round with a 6-2 6-4 6-4 win against Italian Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, four years after hitting his last ball on the Parisian clay.
27 May 2019, 06:52 AM
Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer pulls out of next month's ATP Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto due to scheduling concerns.
24 July 2018, 05:24 AM
Djokovic downs Nadal in epic to reach Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic will face Kevin Anderson in his fifth Wimbledon final after the three-time champion beat world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (11/9), 3-6, 10-8.
14 July 2018, 14:41 PM