Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, said Wednesday that he will retire from tennis after this year’s French Open. “A few weeks ago I decided I was going to stop at Roland Garros this year,” ...
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Tennis world pays tribute to just retired Ash Barty
World number one Ashleigh Barty’s surprise retirement from tennis was met with shock and an outpouring of well wishes from current and former greats Wednesday. The three-time Grand Slam champion shared a video on social media in which she said ...
Read More »Nadal beat Kyrgios to enter Indian Wells semi-finals 2022
Rafael Nadal left Nick Kyrgios frustrated and fuming with a 7-6 (7/0), 4-7, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday. The unflappable Spaniard, who claimed a record 21st Grand Slam title at ...
Read More »Novak Djokovic looking to play better than ever after Aus Open saga
Novak Djokovic said he was ready to “play better than ever” on the eve of his return to tennis, a month after being deported from Australia over Covid-19 vaccination issues. The 34-year old admitted that the fiasco might have left ...
Read More »Novak Djokovic: I would skip French Open, Wimbledon instead of getting vaccinated
World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic said that he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon this year if they require vaccination against Covid-19. He added that he is still unvaccinated and plans to remain that way, even if ...
Read More »Ashleigh Barty became first Australian to win home grand slam after 44 years
An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set ...
Read More »Ashleigh Barty to face Danielle Collins in Australian Open 2022 final
Aus Open 2022: Djokovic saga is ‘unfortunate’, Need to focus on event, says Naomi Osaka
Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka called the Novak Djokovic saga “unfortunate” and “sad” Saturday as players complained the scandal was overshadowing the opening Grand Slam of the year. Unvaccinated world number one Djokovic has again been detained in Australia ...
Read More »Australian Open 2022: Stadium can be filled upto 50% amid COVID restrictions
Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 percent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the ...
Read More »Australian Open 2022: Djokovic focused on event after overturning visa cancellation
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic said on Monday he was still hoping to compete in the Australian Open after winning a stunning victory over the Australian government in his visa battle. The ruling by a judge in Melbourne overturned the cancellation ...
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