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Watch: Djokovic given rapturous reception on return to Australian tennis

The Serb was cheered when he took to the court at the Adelaide International. Novak Djokovic was given a warm welcome upon his return to...

Tennis icon Martina Navratilova reveals cancer diagnosis

The 66-year-old Czech-American beat the disease in 2010. Martina Navratilova, the highly respected tennis icon who won 18 Grand Slam titles during her legendary career,...

Djokovic back in Australia for first time since deportation

The Serb will chase a record-extending 10th title in Melbourne next month. Novak Djokovic has returned to Australia for the first time since he was...

Tennis legend Boris Becker breaks silence after deportation from UK

Boris Becker said he felt like a ‘nobody’ during his spell in a British prison. Boris Becker has given his first interview at home in...

Polish tennis chief resigns amid sexual abuse claims

The move was confirmed on Thursday after allegations of harassment. The president of the Polish Tennis Association (PZT), Miroslaw Skrzypczynski, has left his post after...

Watch: Tennis-dad attacks young daughter in shocking footage

The man protested that his daughter had not trained on a critical day. Serbian authorities have confirmed that they have arrested a Chinese national who...

Women’s former world number one suspended after positive doping test

Romania’s Simona Halep has been provisionally banned after returning a positive sample. Former women’s world number one tennis player Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended...

Watch: Djokovic wins third title of 2022

The Serb tennis ace clinched the Tel Aviv Open on Sunday evening. All-time tennis great Novak Djokovic won his first title since Wimbledon and third...

Tearful Federer and Nadal farewell goes viral

The tennis greats couldn't contain their emotions at the Laver Cup. A clip of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in tears during Federer’s professional farewell...

Watch: Protester sets himself on fire at London tennis tournament

A man briefly set himself alight during a match at the Laver Cup. Fans watching Stefanos Tsitsipas’ match with rival Diego Schwartzman at the Laver...

Djokovic pays tribute to retired rival Federer

The Serbian said the Swiss player set the tone for excellence in tennis. Tennis great Novak Djokovic joined Rafael Nadal in lauding their retired generational...

Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

The Swiss maestro is set to bow out with 20 Grand Slam titles. Swiss icon Roger Federer has announced his retirement from tennis, confirming the...

Watch: Top seed Swiatek surges to US Open win

Poland's Iga Swiatek claimed her second major win of 2022 in New York. Iga Swiatek, 21, showed why she is the most dominant force in...

Watch: Taupo woman sues Tennis administrators over ‘despicable’ COVID rulings

Erika Whittome is taking the Taupo Tennis Club, Tennis NZ and Sport NZ to court. The claim was filed recently in the Taupo District Court...

Watch: Nadal stunned by home hero at US Open

The Spanish great was sent packing by Frances Tiafoe. Rafael Nadal's hopes of a third Grand Slam title of the year ended at the US...

Watch: Tennis star blasts Nike outfit during US Open meltdown

Bianca Andreescu suffered a crisis during her match against Harmony Tan. Canadian tennis starlet Bianca Andreescu was unhappy with sponsor Nike after publicly slamming the...

Djokovic issues US Open statement

The Serbian star will not travel to New York this year, he announced. Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will not contest this year's US...

Aussie ace has assault case request denied as fan sues him

Nick Kyrgios is due to be in court in his homeland on October 4. Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been denied what has been described...

British ace faces ‘Kremlin propaganda’ accusations

Emma Raducanu is linking up with Russian coach Dmitry Tursunov in a bid to improve her fortunes. British tennis star Emma Raducanu has faced claims...

Djokovic confirms ‘Dream Team’ link-up with Nadal and Federer for Laver Cup

The Serb has announced his participation at the 2022 Laver Cup. Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will complete a line-up of tennis legends alongside...

Watch: Djokovic outlasts gritty Kyrgios to claim latest Wimbledon crown

Novak Djokovic won his 21st career Grand Slam title in the London sunshine on Sunday. Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios after four thrilling sets to...

Watch: Russian-born Rybakina triumphs at Wimbledon

Еlеnа Rybаkіnа, who represents Kazakhstan, outlasted Ons Jabeur in the Wimbledon ladies' final on Saturday. Еlеnа Rybаkіnа has collected her maiden Grand Slam title after...

Djokovic crushes British hopes to book Wimbledon final with Kyrgios

The six-time champion was too strong for home favorite Cameron Norrie. Novak Djokovic remains in contention for a fourth successive Wimbledon title after the Serb...

Dominant Djokovic marches on at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is through to the fourth round at Wimbledon after a straight-sets win against Miomir Kecmanovic. Wimbledon top seed Novak Djokovic was near-faultless in...

Nadal cruises to 14th French Open title

The Spaniard easily saw off Casper Ruud in three sets. Rafael Nadal prolonged his dominance at Roland Garros on Sunday when dispatching Casper Ruud in...

Tennis bad boy pulls out of boxing match and shames rival

Nick Kyrgios will not entertain a bout with fellow Australian tennis pro Bernard Tomic Tennis bad boy pulls out of boxing match and shames rival. Tennis...

Aussie rival challenges Kyrgios to $2 million boxing match

Bernard Tomic has had enough of Kyrgios' trash talking. Bernard Tomic wants to settle his dispute with Nick Kyrgios for once and for all...

Tennis player makes child cry with racket throw tantrum

Irina-Camelia Begu bounced her racket into the crowd. Tennis fans were left in shock when Irina-Camelia Begu made a child cry by throwing her...

Tennis legend tipped for UK deportation after prison transfer

Boris Becker has been moved to HMP Huntercombe. Boris Becker's alleged transfer to a prison for foreign criminals has been accepted as a sign...

French teen dumps out defending queen in Roland-Garros shock

Diane Parry pulled off an upset against Barbora Krejcikova at the French Open. Defending women’s singles champion Barbora Krejcikova has crashed out in the...

Djokovic holds on to number one ranking

The Serb achieved this by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Italian Open. World tennis number one Novak Djokovic kept his top ranking on the ATP...

Watch: Djokovic details emotional toll of Australian deportation

The Serbian star admits that the fallout of his Australian visa and vaccine row left him reeling. World number one Novak Djokovic has opened up...

Tennis icon Becker jailed for 2.5 years in London

Becker has learned his fate after being found to have disregarded terms of a 2017 bankruptcy. German tennis icon Boris Becker has been sentenced to...

Djokovic doubles down on Wimbledon comments after reaching first 2022 final

The world number one is through to the final of the Serbia Open in his homeland. The 34-year-old initially said that the decision, made this...

ATP considering act of defiance after Wimbledon’s Russia ban – report

Plans are reportedly being contemplated to safeguard the rankings of players unable to play at Wimbledon and other UK tournaments. The ATP is contemplating a...

ATP condemns Wimbledon ban on Russians

The men’s tennis tour responded after Wimbledon organizers barred Russian and Belarusian players. Men’s tennis tour the ATP has criticized the decision to ban Russian...

Djokovic looks to put vaccine scandal behind him

The world number one will kick off his clay court season at the Monte Carlo Masters next week. World tennis number one Novak Djokovic confessed:...

Tennis legend guilty of four charges in bankruptcy case

Boris Becker is now facing up to seven years behind bars. Six-time grand slam winner and former tennis icon Boris Becker could be jailed for...

Medvedev & Djokovic nominated for prestigious accolades

Men’s tennis duo Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are both among the nominees at the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards. The current top two stars...

Djokovic reacts to Nadal Grand Slam record

Novak Djokovic has posted a message congratulating Rafael Nadal on his record 21st Grand Slam title. Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard...

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