Federer posts new Slam record cruising into last 16
Eight-time Wimbledon singles champion Roger Federer posted yet more landmarks as all the main contenders encountered few problems in reaching the last 16. Continue Reading
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Serena faces major doubts after Roland Garros shocker
Serena Williams’ bid to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was thwarted again when she suffered her earliest exit at the majors in almost five years, prompting more questions over her long-term future at the highest level. Continue Reading
I am very happy with my game, says Djokovic after win
Djokovic laid down an early marker in his bid to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously for the second time, powering past Polish youngster Hubert Hurkacz. The 15-time major champion impressed in a 6-4 6-2 6-2 triumph and will face Swiss lucky loser Henri Laaksonen in round two. Continue Reading
French open qualifiers begin
Almost three weeks before the world’s best fight it out for the French Open titles, hundreds of players, including grizzled veterans and teenage hopefuls, have descended on Roland Garros for qualifying. Continue Reading
Miami lacks star power as Serena withdraws
The new site for the Miami Open suddenly is missing a lot of star power. Serena Williams withdrew, blaming a previously undisclosed left knee injury. Less than two hours later, top-ranked Naomi Osaka lost in the third round Continue Reading
It was the match of my career, says Serena
Roger Federer won the bragging rights over fellow tennis great Serena Williams as they faced each other on court for the first time on Tuesday, with Federer spearheading Switzerland’s 4-2, 4 -3 (3) victory over the United States in a mixed doubles decider at the Hopman Cup Continue Reading
Federer relishing ‘once in a lifetime’ Serena clash
Roger Federer and Serena Williams, two of the greatest players in history, will face off across the net for the first time on Tuesday when the United States go up against defending champions Switzerland in the mixed doubles of the Hopman Cup Continue Reading
Rejuvenated Djokovic eyes US Open as ‘Big Four’ reunited
Novak Djokovic now eyes a third US Open title in New York where for the first time since Wimbledon last year, the sport’s ‘Big Four’ will be reunited. Continue Reading