Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett feels Emma Raducanu needs to develop her “signature shot” so rivals have something to be afraid of going into their match. Raducanu, 19, hasn’t won any titles since her stunning US Open run, but Schett…
Djokovic subdues Kyrgios to win fourth Wimbledon title
Novak Djokovic withstood early brilliance from Australian showman Nick Kyrgios to secure a fourth successive Wimbledon title with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) victory on a sun-drenched Centre Court on Sunday. The 35-year-old Serb stretched his unbeaten streak at Wimbledon…
Nick Kyrgios sends message to Rafa Nadal after Wimbledon withdrawal puts Aussie into final
Nick Kyrgios has posted a message to Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard’s withdrawal from Wimbledon ahead of their semi-final clash. Nadal has pulled out of the tournament due to a torn abdominal muscle. He was set to play Kyrgios in…
Wawrinka rediscovers panache to win 1st match since 2021 at the Italian Open
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka registered his win on the senior circuit for 15 months when he beat the 14th seed Reilly Opelka 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 on Monday at the Italian Open in Rome. Wawrinka, 37, a former world…
Osaka pulls out of Italian Open with injury
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open in Rome to rest an Achilles injury ahead of the French Open, the WTA said on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion suffered the injury in her opening match in Madrid earlier…
Boris Becker wears tie in Wimbledon colours for bankruptcy sentencing
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker arrived at court wearing a tie in the tennis tournament’s colours as he faces sentencing for hiding £2.5 million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts. The former world number one, 54,…
Emma Raducanu says ‘everyone should just be a little patient with me’ ahead of Transylvania open
Emma Raducanu has called for patience as she looks to build on her US Open triumph in the summer. Raducanu stunned the tennis world by battling through qualifying to win the Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows and is now seeking…
Novak Djokovic breaks Nadal record and equals Sampras as ATP Finals line-up is confirmed
Novak Djokovic officially became the oldest year-end No. 1 in the history of men’s tennis, while he equalled Pete Sampras’ record for the most seasons finished as the world’s top-ranked player. Djokovic, 33, is 11 days older than great rival…
Serena through to quarter-finals (Punch)
Seven-time Wimbledon singles champion Serena Williams reached the quarter-finals at SW19 with a dominant display against Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro. The American 11th seed, 37, raced to a 6-2 6-2 victory against the 30-year-old world number 31. Williams will play…
Tearful Kvitova down Barty to make Australian Open semis (Punch)
Eighth seed Petra Kvitova powered past local hope Ashleigh Barty to make the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday in the Czech’s best Grand Slam performance since she was injured in a terrifying knife attack. The two-time Wimbledon champion broke down…
