Serena Williams played down any fears over her fitness after she struggled with an ankle problem during her opening Hopman Cup match against Maria Sakkari. Though the 23-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6 (7-3) 6-2, she felt some soreness in…
Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to top group at ATP Finals in London (BBC)
Six-time champion Roger Federer beat Kevin Anderson 6-4 6-3 to secure his place in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for the 15th time. Federer’s victory means he tops his group, boosting his chances of avoiding world number one Novak…
Federer survives scare to win Basel opener (Nation)
Top seed Roger Federer showed signs of ring rust in his first match at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday but still had enough in the tank. It helped him to push past unseeded Serbian Filip Krajinovic 6-2 4-6 6-4 and…
I’ll address poverty, Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians (New Telegraph) * Court refuses to stop Fayemi from dissolving councils (Nation)
I’ll address poverty, Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians (New Telegraph) All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to address poverty in the state and ensure that he reach out to the people at the grassroots…
Why I forgave, endorsed Atiku for president – Obasanjo (Guardian) * Joke with Nigeria’s unity, have problem with me –Buhari (Punch)
Why I forgave, endorsed Atiku for president – Obasanjo (Guardian) Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo said his faith as a Christian does not allow him to keep grudges against Atiku Abubakar, especially when he himself asks God for forgiveness daily.…
Federer is top seed as Asian tennis circuit moves to Shanghai (Guardian)
The Asian tennis circuit moves to Shanghai, China, where the men have gathered for the Rolex Masters with winners due 1000 points. It is in this category that players garner huge points for rankings, for which the Grand Slams offer…
Williams to face Federer at Hopman Cup (BBC)
Serena Williams is set to face Roger Federer in her first event of the 2019 season when the USA play Switzerland in the mixed doubles at the Hopman Cup. Williams, 37, has not played since her controversial US Open final…
Buhari assures South Sudan of Nigeria’s support (Sun) * Stranded Delta flood victims create 10 private IDP camps (Vanguard)
Buhari assures South Sudan of Nigeria’s support (Sun) President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured South Sudan that Nigeria is prepared to help stabilize that country both politically and economically. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi…
Doube wahala! Federer, Sharapova crash at US Open (Yahoosports)
Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova crashed out of the US Open on Monday in back-to-back seismic shocks under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights. Federer, the five-time champion and looking to end his 10-year wait to add to his total in…
Roger Federer teaches Nick Kyrgios a lesson in New York (IrishTimes)
Roger Federer stole the show to put Nick Kyrgios in his place at the US Open. The pair met in the third round in the most highly-anticipated men’s match of the tournament so far, but it proved to be style…
