Naomi Osaka labored past unseeded Italian Lucia Bronzetti, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, in the first round of the French Open on Sunday to claim her first win at Roland Garros in three years. Returning from a 15-month maternity break this year,…
Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan
Emma Raducanu says there was “no way” she was going to quit in her Grand Slam comeback as she battled valiantly before losing at the Australian Open. Britain’s Raducanu, 21, was beaten 6-4 4-6 6-4 by China’s Wang Yafan in…
US Open 2023 results: Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka in New York
American teenager Coco Gauff fulfilled the potential she has long promised by landing her first Grand Slam title with a fightback win over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. Gauff, seeded sixth, started slowly in front of an expectant…
French Open 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win Paris title and claim 23rd major
Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in…
Novak Djokovic says he ‘emotionally collapsed’ after Australian Open win
For almost two decades, we have become accustomed to Novak Djokovic winning grand slams. But seeing the world No. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated his Australian Open victory with his family and team was a first. He…
Roger Federer announces his retirement from the ATP Tour and grand slams
Roger Federer has announced that he will retire from the ATP Tour and grand slams following the Laver Cup next week in London. “I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has…
French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka faces default from Grand Slam for refusing to speak to media
World number two Naomi Osaka faces expulsion from the French Open if she continues to refuse to speak to the media, Grand Slam organisers said. Japan’s Osaka said last week she will not give any news conferences during the Grand…
US Open 2020: Rafael Nadal will not play at Grand Slam in New York
Defending champion Rafael Nadal has decided not to play the US Open later this month because the coronavirus pandemic is “not under control”. Spanish world number two Nadal, 34, has not entered the tournament, which takes place in New York…
Serena sweeps Hopman Cup singles ahead of Slam record bid (HurriyetDailyNews)
Serena Williams completed a clean sweep of her singles matches at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on January 3 as she prepares for her bid to make Grand Slam history at the Australian Open. The winner of 23…