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‘This is for Roger Federer and Martina Hingis,’ says Olympics gold medal winner Belinda Bencic
Belinda Bencic won the women's singles gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics before dedicating it to compatriots Martina Hingis and Roger Federer.Bencic was not...
‘My attitude wasn’t that great,’ admits Naomi Osaka after shock Olympic defeat
Naomi Osaka has made a shock exit at the Tokyo Olympics after losing in the third round to world number 42 Marketa Vondrousova in...
‘I feel a little bit out of my body right now,’ says Naomi Osaka after Olympic winning start
Naomi Osaka has made a winning start at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Zheng Saisai of China 6-1, 6-4 in the opening round. Osaka hasn't played...
‘I was just too erratic today,’ admits Ashleigh Barty on Olympic early exit
Ashleigh Barty has suffered a surprise early exit at the Tokyo Olympics against Spaniard Sorribes Tormo.The world number one came into the Olympics on...
Iga Swiatek comments on high humidity at Tokyo Olympics: ‘It’s hard to get used to’
Iga Swiatek admitted she was struggling to adapt to the conditions in Tokyo after beating Mona Barthel in her Olympics opener.The 2020 French Open...
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek in same quarter of exciting Olympics draw
Naomi Osaka has been drawn in the same quarter of the draw as Iga Swiatek in the women's singles Olympics competition in Tokyo.Osaka has...
‘The most incredible feeling I’ve ever experienced,’ says Wimbledon winner Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty says the 'stars aligned' to help her win her first Wimbledon title and reveals it was the best feeling she's ever had...
‘As good a tennis match I’ll ever play’ – Ashleigh Barty powers into first Wimbledon final
Ashleigh Barty said her Wimbledon semi-final win over Angelique Kerber was 'as good a tennis match I'll ever play.'Barty was in irresistible form against...
‘Can’t really put my emotions into words,’ says British teenager Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu says she is struggling to put her emotions into words after she continued her incredible run at Wimbledon.The teenager has surprised the...
Boris Becker: ‘This might be the last time we see Serena Williams at Wimbledon’
Boris Becker fears Wimbledon may have seen the last of Serena Williams after she limped away from her first round match.Williams slipped on the...
Tearful Serena Williams is forced out of Wimbledon after Centre Court fall
Serena Williams had a disastrous return to Wimbledon, falling on Centre Court and being forced to retire just seven games into her first match.Serena...
‘Where is the f**king pressure?!’ – Boris Becker urges Naomi Osaka to embrace media duties
Boris Becker has criticised Naomi Osaka for her attempts to snub the tennis media this summer.Osaka withdrew from Roland Garros during the tournament and...
‘I shouldn’t be on the Olympic list,’ – Serena Williams confirms she will miss Tokyo Olympics
Serena Williams has confirmed that she will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics but has declined the give the reasons behind the decision.Serena...
‘I’m really upset’ – Simona Halep forced out of Wimbledon title defence
Defending champion Simona Halep says she 'gave everything' but has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon due to injury.Halep beat Serena Williams in the...
Wimbledon draw puts Serena Williams and Ashleigh Barty on semi-final collision course
Serena Williams is in the same half of the Wimbledon draw as world number one Ashleigh Barty.Despite the withdrawal of reigning champion Simona Halep,...
‘Naomi Osaka won’t be playing Wimbledon this year,’ says official announcement
Naomi Osaka is the second big name to drop out of this year's Wimbledon Championships today following an earlier announcement by Rafael Nadal.Osaka caused...
‘There is nothing left in the tank – Kiki Bertens announces 2021 will be her final season
Former world number four Kiki Bertens has announced this season will be her last as a professional tennis player.Bertens, 29, has struggled a little...
Barbora Krejcikova hails late mentor after French Open triumph: ‘She was such an inspiration’
Barbora Krejcikova paid tribute to mentor Jana Novotna after winning the French Open singles title on Saturday.The Czech was a complete outsider before the...
‘Naomi Osaka raised a serious problem – we need to discuss it,’ says Gilles Moretton
French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton believes that the issues raised by Naomi Osaka at the French Open could lead to a serious problem...
Former Formula One owners in talks over $600m investment in ATP and WTA merger
The former owner of Formula One is in talks over a $600m deal to merge the commercial interests of ATP and WTA Tours, it...
‘I’m in a better place than when I got here,’ says Serena Williams after Roland Garros exit
Serena Williams was in philosophical mood after her French Open exit, saying she had exceeded her expectations.The 23-time Grand Slam champion crashed out of...
‘French Open organisers should be held accountable,’ says Victoria Azarenka after defeat
Victoria Azarenka has voiced her frustrations about the French Tennis Federation following her third round defeat at Roland Garros.Azarenka, a former world number one,...
‘I don’t think anyone can overpower Iga Swiatek on a clay court,’ says analyst on defending champion
Iga Swiatek is taking on the challenge of defending her Roland Garros title in her stride says former player Mats Wilander.Swiatek was the surprise...
‘It’s heartbreaking and it hurts right now,’ says Ashleigh Barty as she’s forced out of French Open
World number one Asheligh Barty is out of the French Open after she was forced to retire against Magda Linette.The Australian was in seriously...
‘There is a danger that Naomi Osaka will be pushed out of tennis,’ warns John McEnroe
John McEnroe fears Naomi Osaka may be forced out of the tennis in a similar way that Bjorn Borg was due to her recent...
‘Serena Williams is coming back quickly – she’s looking better and better,’ says Chris Evert
Serena Williams knows she will have to step it up another level against fellow American Danielle Collins, according to Chris Evert.The 23-time Grand Slam champion defeated...
Novak Djokovic gives major PTPA update: ‘75% of the top 500 male players have agreed to join’
Novak Djokovic has given a big update on the progress of the PTPA, saying that 75% of the top 500 male players in the...
‘I know how it feels’ – Novak Djokovic offers support to struggling Naomi Osaka
Novak Djokovic says he can completely understand the struggles Naomi Osaka is facing, and praised her for her 'bold decision' to confront them.Osaka attempted...
‘Naomi Osaka’s career may now be in danger,’ warns Boris Becker
Boris Becker says he fears Naomi Osaka may now need to fight for her career after she lifted the lid on her mental health...
‘It’s incredibly bad luck,’ says Petra Kvitova after freak injury forces Roland Garros withdrawal
Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from the French Open due to a freak injury sustained at her most-match press conference. Kvitova won her first round match...
COMMENT: Naomi Osaka French Open withdrawal a powerful vehicle for her argument
The French Open is rarely short of talking points, and Naomi Osaka has certainly provided them this year.The Japanese star announced before the tournament...
French Open order of play: Tuesday 1 June – Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in action
The French Open order of play just keeps on throwing up great match-ups, and both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic take centre stage on...
‘This isn’t the situation I intended’ – Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, saying depression and social anxiety lay behind her press boycott.Osaka announced before the tournament that she...
French Open order of play: Monday 31 May – Roger Federer and Serena Williams headline the action
The French Open order of play for Monday 31 May sees some of the game's biggest names ready to get their tournaments underway. Roger Federer...
Roland Garros tell Naomi Osaka she could be defaulted over media stance
Naomi Osaka has been warned she could be defaulted form the French Open and suspended from future Grand Slams unless she re-engages with the...
French Open: Naomi Osaka eases into round two; Angelique Kerber fails again
Naomi Osaka has eased into the second round of the French Open, but three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber crashed out.Osaka faced Romania’s Patricia...
‘Reconsider or don’t play!’ – Mats Wilander urges Naomi Osaka to rethink press boycott
Naomi Osaka has been told she should reconsider her media boycott at the French Open because it is a 'really bad move.'Osaka took the...
‘I am surprised Serena Williams has played so little,’ says Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova says she is 'surprised' that Serena Williams has played so little going into Roland Garros.Williams has attempted to play tournaments, entering both...
‘I was in a trance watching Iga Swiatek win the French Open,’ says Grand Slam legend
Chris Evert says Iga Swiatek was so good at the French Open last year that it 'put her in a trance' - and she...
Serena Williams and Ashleigh Barty given big tests in Roland Garros draw
Ashleigh Barty and Serena Williams have both been handed tough paths in a strong Roland Garros draw.Serena Williams is bidding for a record-equalling 24th...
‘Clay is unpredictable – it’s my least favourite surface,’ says Novak Djokovic ahead of Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic has said that, despite growing up playing on it, clay has become his least favourite surface to play on.The French Open, which...
‘Does Serena still have the same fire in her belly?’ questions former champion
Serena Williams can never be written off because she's so special but does she have the same fire in her belly questions Justine Henin...
‘Naomi Osaka brings stability to the woman’s game, she can lead it,’ says Justine Henin
Naomi Osaka is a 'complete player' and can lead the woman's game in the next few years says Grand Slam champion, Justine Henin.Henin, who...
‘It’s harder to deal with success than losing,’ says Iga Swiatek ahead of French Open defence
Iga Swiatek says she has found it harder to deal with her successes than she ever did her failures as she prepares to defend...
Indian Wells to return to ATP and WTA schedules in October, it is confirmed
Indian Wells will be played in 2021 after all after it was confirmed it had been rescheduled for October.The tournament is one of the...
‘Serena Williams will be ready at French Open,’ vows coach despite recent defeats
Serena Williams 'will be ready' to challenge for the French Open title despite faltering recent form, says coach Patrick Mouratoglou.Williams has struggled on clay...
‘I am filled with sadness’ – Simona Halep confirms she will miss French Open
Simona Halep has confirmed she has had to withdraw from the French Open due to injury.The world number three was one of the top...
‘We are confident that we will be able to increase our ticketing capacities,’ say Wimbledon
British tennis fans look set for a Wimbledon boost with the Championships 'confident' they can increase their planned ticket allocation.The UK are far ahead...
Iga Swiatek ‘overwhelmed’ after embarrassing Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in Rome final
Iga Swiatek described herself as 'overwhelmed' after she produced a stunning performance to embarrass Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in the Rome final.The reigning Roland...
‘Serena has little chance at Roland Garros, but a very good chance at Wimbledon,’ says Navratilova
Serena Williams has 'very little chance' of winning Roland Garros and she knows it, says Martina Navratilova, but Wimbledon will be different.Williams suffered an...
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COMMENT: Yes, Novak Djokovic is flawed, but his greatness should be allowed to define him
Novak Djokovic has been roundly criticised for showing his frustrations on court at the Olympics, but surely we must forgive our greats their flaws?
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‘I could not play – my body decided’ – Rafael Nadal explains Wimbledon and Olympics absences
Rafael Nadal says a foot injury sustained at Roland Garros forced him out of Wimbledon and the Olympics earlier this summer.Nadal lost out at...
‘What Novak Djokovic has achieved this year is amazing,’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic has achieved 'something amazing' this year whether he wins the calendar slam or not.Djokovic has already won the Australian...
‘One Olympics medal is not good by my standards,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says 'only' winning one Olympics medal in four appearances at the Games is well below his expectations.Djokovic was the favourite for gold...