Tennis

Roger Federer is hoping to be '100 per cent' fit and ready for Wimbledon
on March 8, 2021 at 1:03 am
The 39-year-old, with 20 Grand Slam titles to his name, said: 'I'm very happy to be back playing a tournament again. It's been a long time. I never […]
British ace Willis, who memorably lobbed Federer on centre court, calls time on his colourful career
on March 4, 2021 at 1:33 am
MIKE DICKSON: Willis leaves with no regrets and looks back in his usual cheerful manner, but also sounds a serious warning about a wider exodus of […]
Andy Murray knocked OUT of Rotterdam Open by fourth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets
on March 3, 2021 at 11:55 pm
Britain's three-time grand slam winner, who won his first match at ATP Tour level in six months on Monday, was beaten 7-5 6-2 in the second round in […]
Andy Murray admits he feels like he's 'playing for his career' in EVERY match
on March 2, 2021 at 9:44 am
Murray, who missed last month's Australian Open after testing positive for coronavirus, was forced to dig deep to win his first-round match in […]
Andy Murray earns his first tour-level victory since August at the Rotterdam Open
on March 1, 2021 at 10:26 pm
The 33-year-old Scot outfought - and notably outran - opponent Robin Haase in a 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 victory that saw him reach the second round of the ABN […]
Novak Djokovic fires warning to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after clinching Australian Open
on February 23, 2021 at 8:06 am
The Serbian maintained his position as the king of Melbourne with a ninth Australian Open title, courtesy of a 7-5 6-2 6-2 victory over Daniil […]
Andy Murray claims next generation 'is not particularly close' to toppling Novak Djokovic
on February 23, 2021 at 7:41 am
Murray was so upset at missing the Australian Open after a positive Covid test that he tried to ignore the tournament but believes its results show […]
Wimbledon bosses reveal they are still planning for having NO fans at the tournament
on February 22, 2021 at 10:09 pm
The All England Lawn Tennis Club are arguing that they must remain 'cautious' when it comes to this year's Wimbledon, tournament, despite the early […]

Can Roger Federer Be Roger Federer Again?
by Matthew Futterman on March 7, 2021 at 8:12 pm
He has 20 Grand Slam titles, but he is 39 and has not played competitively in more than a year. That changes this week in Qatar.
Australian Open 2021: In Defeat, Jennifer Brady Proves She Belongs
by Matthew Futterman on February 22, 2021 at 2:21 pm
Appearing in her first Grand Slam final, the 25-year-old American started slow against Naomi Osaka, but rallied to go down fighting.
Australian Open Offered Unexpected Lessons About Pandemic Sports
by Matthew Futterman on February 22, 2021 at 1:06 pm
The goal was to hold a major international sports event without putting public health at risk. Mission accomplished, but pulling it off presented major, unforeseen challenges and many sleepless nights.
Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open Final Over Daniil Medvedev
by Matthew Futterman on February 21, 2021 at 8:42 pm
The victory for the top-ranked Djokovic, in three sets over the fourth-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia, gave him his 18th career Grand Slam title over all.
Keeping the Australian Open Safe from Coronavirus
by Matthew Futterman and Alana Holmberg on February 21, 2021 at 5:45 pm
An army of workers toiled to create a safe environment at the Australian Open.
Medvedev’s Australian Open Loss Shows the Men’s Tennis Gulf Is Still Strong
by Karen Crouse on February 21, 2021 at 3:56 pm
The players at the top, starting with Novak Djokovic, have yet to be significantly challenged by the new generation.
Australian Open Mixed Doubles Winners Are Crowned
by Ben Rothenberg on February 20, 2021 at 5:21 pm
After a 14-day quarantine in their hotel rooms, Rajeev Ram and Barbora Krejcikova rolled through the draw and claimed victory at the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka Beats Jennifer Brady to Win Australian Open
by Karen Crouse on February 20, 2021 at 3:33 pm
Osaka, 23, has won every Grand Slam final she has reached.