Britain’s Andy Murray produced one of his best performances in recent years to hold off Italian 13th seed Matteo Berrettini and win a five-set thriller in the Australian Open first round. The 35-year-old Scot looked stunned after completing a 6-3…
International Tennis Federation’s Davis Cup partnership with Gerard Pique’s Kosmos ends
The International Tennis Federation has announced that it is ending its Davis Cup partnership with Gerard Pique’s investment group Kosmos just five years into a 25-year, $3 billion (€2.7bn) agreement. In 2018, the ITF had unveiled the deal with former…
Serena Williams baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness
23-time Major champion Serena Williams was baptized on Sunday as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, marking a monumental moment for the recently retired tennis great. The baptism took place at the Jehovah’s Witness Assembly in West Palm Beach, Florida. Williams, 41,…
Ash Barty announces pregnancy with adorable picture of ”protective big sister”
Former tennis star Ash Barty performed at the highest level on the court and she is now set to start a new chapter of her life off it. The 26-year-old announced the news of her pregnancy on Instagram by snapping…
United Cup: Great Britain win tie against Australia after Harriet Dart’s victory
Great Britain’s Harriet Dart defeated Maddison Inglis in straight sets to seal the team’s tie win over Australia at the United Cup. Wins on day one for Cameron Norrie and Katie Swan meant Britain were already 2-0 up over their…
Venus Williams handed Australian Open wildcard at the age of 42
Venus Williams will take her place in the main draw of next month’s Australian Open 25 years after her Melbourne debut. The 42-year-old, a two-time finalist in Melbourne, has been handed a wildcard to compete by tournament bosses. “I am…
Vienna Open: Cameron Norrie suffers defeat by Marcos Giron as ATP Finals hopes take a blow
British number one Cameron Norrie’s hopes of reaching next month’s ATP Finals suffered a setback after he lost to Marcos Giron at the Vienna Open. Norrie was beaten 6-3 6-4 by the American in the second round. Giron broke his…
Nick Kyrgios’s assault case adjourned to allow time for mental health assessment
Lawyers for tennis player Nick Kyrgios are attempting to have his assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds. Kyrgios is facing a single charge of common assault. He was summoned by police earlier this year in connection to the alleged…
Roger Federer rules out ‘political’ role in tennis after retirement
Roger Federer has ruled out taking on a role as one of tennis lawmakers in retirement and has no immediate plans to replace Bjorn Borg as Europe’s Laver Cup captain. Federer was unable to have a winning end to his…
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…