No trophy, no regrets as Federer departs Indian Wells for Miami (Guardian)

Roger Federer departed Indian Wells empty-handed for a second straight year, but the Swiss great sees no reason he can’t get back on track at the Miami Masters. “Sure, it’s frustrating and disappointing and sad to some extent,” Federer said…

*Elections: I’ll be my own man as governor —Sanwo-Olu (Punch) * Okorocha can only be suspended at ward level, Imo APC replies Oshiomhole (Punch)

Elections: I’ll be my own man as governor —Sanwo-Olu (Punch) The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says at 53, he will be his own man as governor of the state. Sanwo-Olu, who…

Roger Federer defends Nick Kyrgios’ underarm serve vs Rafael Nadal (Metro)

Roger Federer leapt to the defence of Nick Kyrgios for his attempts to deploy the underarm serve against his great rival Rafael Nadal and insisted that it’s a legitimate tactic. Many were unamused by Kyrgios’ antics during his epic three-hour…

*Igbo, others safe in Lagos —CP (Punch) * Buhari will constitute cabinet faster than 2015, says presidency (Guardian)

Igbo, others safe in Lagos —CP (Punch) The commissioner of police in Lagos State, Mr Zubairu Muazu, has said that Igbo and other ethnic groups in the state are safe to go about their normal businesses. Muazu gave the assurance…

Tennis player Djokovic, gymnast Biles win top Laureus awards (Euronews)

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic crowned a winning return to the courts after surgery with the Laureus sportsman of the year award on Monday, while American gymnast Simone Biles won the sportswoman of the year prize. Serbian Djokovic,…

Gerard Pique responds to Roger Federer jibe over new Davis Cup (Metro)

Gerard Pique admitted he ‘hates’ the Davis Cup being referred to as the ‘Pique Cup’ and hopes to prove critics wrong and make the newly-formatted competition a success. The Barcelona centre-back’s investment group Kosmos have backed radical changes to the…

Roger Federer beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open fourth round (BBC)

Defending champion Roger Federer is out of the Australian Open after Greek 14th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas earned the biggest win of his career to reach the quarter-finals. The Swiss lost 6-7 (11-13) 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 7-6 (7-5) on a dramatic…

Denis Shapovalov wants to be like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (Metro)

Denis Shapovalov revealed he spent time in the off-season doing some ‘soul searching’ as he began to feel the pressure of being under the spotlight. The young Canadian has enjoyed a dramatic rise into the world’s top-30, famously beating Rafael…

Roger Federer fights off spirited Dan Evans to reach Australian Open third round (Metro)

Dan Evans put up a real fight against defending champion Roger Federer but came up short in a straight sets defeat to the world No. 3. The Brit, making his first main draw appearance at a Grand Slam since testing…

Hopman Cup: Roger Federer edges Serena Williams in mixed doubles match (TWUSA)

After the opening match win for Roger Federer over Frances Tiafoe, Switzerland and the USA played much tighter encounters in the rest of the tie, with Switzerland earning a 2-1 win to stay undefeated and continue their march towards the…

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