196 articles tagged "tennis"
Roger Federer found a way to beat Germany's Dominik Koepfer in the French Open, despite being far from his best in a scrappy third-round match. Federer lacked fluency and trust in his game before coming through to
PARIS — Serena Williams’ tennis dress was green and billowed in the breeze. The tape on her right thigh was white and tight. It was a fashion clash, surely not what Williams had in mind when she approved this F
Women’s world number two tennis player Naomi Osaka is withdrawing from the French Open as a result of controversy over her refusal to speak to the media during the tournament. Osaka says she was going to take som
Naomi Osaka faces expulsion from the French Open and future Grand Slams if she continues to refuse to speak to the media. Japan's Osaka said last week she will not give any news conferences during the French Open b
Rafael Nadal won his 10th Italian Open with a 7-5 1-6 6-3 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in Rome. Both players dropped serve early on in the first set before Nadal took it after securing the key brea
Rafael Nadal secured his place in the Italian Open final with a 6-4 6-4 win over American Reilly Opelka. At 2-1 down in the first set Nadal had to save four break points, but he then broke his big-hitting rival in
Rafael Nadal responded to doubts over his form with a straight-set win against sixth seed Alexander Zverev in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Spain's Nadal, who saved two match points before beating Denis Shapoval
Rafael Nadal won his 12th Barcelona Open title, saving a match point in a thrilling three-set victory over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas. Nadal trailed 4-2 in the opener but recovered, breaking twice to take it.
Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of the Australian Open by overwhelming an irritated Daniil Medvedev to win a record-extending ninth men's title. Top seed Djokovic won 7-5 6-2 6-2 to claim his 18th Grand Slam
Russia's Daniil Medvedev is aiming to win his first Grand Slam title when he faces Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final tonight. Djokovic who is the world number one has won all eight of his previous Melbour
Japan's Naomi Osaka has cemented her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating American Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final to win her fourth Grand Slam title. Osaka who is only 23 is unb
Naomi Osaka says a belief "people don't remember the runners-up" will fuel her bid for a fourth major title when she faces American Jennifer Brady in tonight's Australian Open final. The 23-year-old Japanese player
Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame stern resistance from Aslan Karatsev to reach the Australian Open final and end the Russian qualifier's remarkable run. Despite the world number 114 causing moments of tension, Djok
Naomi Osaka claimed an impressive victory over Serena Williams to reach the Australian Open final and end the American's latest quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Three-time Slam champion Osaka wit
Rafael Nadal’s bid for a 21st Grand Slam title has been crushed as Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas fought back from two sets down to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. Nadal was stunned as Tsitsipas claim
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is unsure if he will be able to play in the fourth round of the Australian Open after he survived an injury scare to battle past American Taylor Fritz. World number one Djokovic wa
Serena Williams launched her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam with a 56-minute demolition of Laura Siegemund at the Australian Open. Williams made a nervy start against Siegemund, double-faulting o
The Australian Open has been given the green light to proceed after a COVID-19 scare at one of the tournament's quarantine hotels. All 507 players, officials and support staff have returned negative COVID-19 result
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open. A daily crowd capacity of 30,000 will be permitted for the first eight days of the tournament, split equally between day and night sessions.
The sight of some of the world's biggest tennis stars touching down for the upcoming Australian Open tournament has frustrated many Australians unable to return home due to the pandemic. Australia currently has a c
