Stefanos Tsitsipas says comments he made towards Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon in 2022 have been “misinterpreted” after they were perceived as racist on social media. Greece’s Tsitsipas said the Australian’s approach to tennis was “uneducated” after he was knocked out…
Raducanu splits with coach after less than 6 months
Emma Raducanu has split with her coach of less than six months, Sebastian Sachs. Raducanu only appointed the former German player in mid-December, but she has announced a parting of ways. “I have really enjoyed Seb’s coaching and working with…
Rybakina targets deep run at Roland Garros after Rome triumph
Elena Rybakina will head to the French Open with so much confidence. The confidence will be that she can be as effective on clay as she is on the other two surfaces with her booming serve and groundstrokes. This was…
Madrid Open organisers apologise for not allowing women’s doubles finalists to make speeches
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the “unacceptable decision” to not allow the women’s doubles finalists to make presentation speeches. Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4 on…
Alcaraz set to reclaim number 1 spot in Rome after Madrid triumph
Carlos Alcaraz is raring to get to Italy next week to compete in the Rome Masters for the first time in his career and reclaim the world number one spot from Novak Djokovic. After retaining his title in Madrid on…
Miami Open 2023 results: Andy Murray loses to Dusan Lajovic in straight sets
Two-time champion Andy Murray suffered a straight-set loss to Dusan Lajovic in the first round at the Miami Open. Former world number one Murray, winner in both 2009 and 2013, was beaten 6-4 7-5 by the 76th-ranked Serb. It comes…
Jagger Leach out in 2nd round in Indian Wells amateur event
Jagger Leach, the 15-year-old son of three-time major champion Lindsay Davenport, lost in the second round at the FILA International Junior Championships. Leach was beaten by ninth-seeded Stiles Brockett 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 on Wednesday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, where…
Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu beats Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach last 16
British number one Emma Raducanu put in an impressive showing to beat Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 2-6 6-4 in the third round at Indian Wells. Raducanu, 20, broke the Brazilian world number 13 twice in the first set, but dropped…
Serena and Venus to work on film celebrating 1971 Women’s World Cup
Tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams have boarded an upcoming football documentary about the historic, yet forgotten, 1971 Women’s World Cup. The sisters will join Westbrook Studios — founded by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith — as executive producers…
Sabalenka, Rybakina march into Australian Open final showdown
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will clash in Saturday’s Australian Open women’s final after both won in straight sets in the last four in Melbourne. Wimbledon champion Rybakina defeated two-time Melbourne winner Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 at a blustery…