In the last three Grand Slams of 2019, David Goffin has lost to a member of the ‘Big Three’. Defeats to Rafael Nadal in Paris and Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon saw Goffin lose to the eventual champion. Roger Federer will…
Roger Federer rates Coco Gauff’s chances of beating Naomi Osaka (Metro)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka’s first meeting has drawn a lot of attention from the wider tennis world. Two young superstars will go head-to-head under the lights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night. ‘I mean, it’s going to…
US Open 2019: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic through at Flushing Meadows (BBC)
Roger Federer overcame a brief scare to beat Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal in his first-round match at the US Open. The 38-year-old Swiss, who is bidding for a record sixth title in New York, lost the first set before recovering…
*Security forces know hideout of my uncle’s killers – Senator Abbo (Nation) * We saved Obasanjo from being removed as President, says Gowon (Punch)
Security forces know hideout of my uncle’s killers – Senator Abbo (Nation) Senator Ishaku Abbo has alleged security forces are aware of the hideouts of bandits that killed his uncle at Muchalla ward in Mubi local government area of Adamawa.…
Roger Federer explains how Rafael Nadal has changed his game since they last met on grass (Metro)
Roger Federer believes Rafael Nadal is a very different player to the one he lost to at Wimbledon back in 2008 as they prepare to face off for the first time since that famous final. The two superstars – who…
*Senate fumes as number of Nigerians murdered in S’Africa rises to 127 (Punch) * Tinubu denies knowledge of “Tinubu 2023” campaign (Guardian)
Senate fumes as number of Nigerians murdered in S’Africa rises to 127 (Punch) The Senate on Wednesday warned the South African government to halt the frequent killings of Nigerians by its citizens to avoid grave consequences. The President of the…
Roger Federer’s 20 major titles record in danger, says Sam Groth (TennisWorldUSA)
In an interview to Fox Sports, the former Australian player Sam Groth commented on the Novak Djokovic’s chances to reach the Roger Federer’s 20 Grand Slam titles record. Groth believes the Serb has a good shot in achieving that. “I…
Roger Federer’s brainchild the Laver Cup joins forces with the ATP but there will be no rankings points (Metro)
The Laver Cup will officially integrate with the ATP Tour, but there will be no rankings points on offer to those who compete at the exhibition event. A brainchild of Roger Federer and his agent Tony Godsick, the weekend-long tournament,…
Roger Federer opens door to Chris Kermode ATP stay after Justin Gimelstob exit (Metro)
Roger Federer suggested Chris Kermode could return to the ‘mix’ to stay on as men’s tennis chief beyond 2019 after Justin Gimelstob’s exit from the ATP board. Gimelstob was a key mover in ousting the ATP president from his role…
*Buhari gets minimum wage panel report, promises prompt action (Guardian) * INEC server: Secondus kicks as APC wants PDP leaders arrested for ‘illegal access’ (Punch)
Buhari gets minimum wage panel report, promises prompt action (Guardian) President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday received the report of the Bismarck Rewane-led Presidential Advisory Committee on New National Minimum Wage with a pledge to act promptly on the document. The panel…
