Kyrgios embracing the pressure ahead of Australian Open A terrific run of form in the latter half of 2022 put Nick Kyrgios among the Grand Slam contenders and while the... Published 09 Dec, 2022 11:12am
Sports Sabalenka surprises Jabeur, Sakkari edges Pegula at WTA Finals FORT WORTH: World number seven Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a set down to beat second-ranked Ons Jabeur on Monday as... Published 01 Nov, 2022 11:12am
Perspectives Roger's ace goodbye The legendary sportsman announced on Thursday that he would retire from competitive tennis, following the Laver Cup... Updated 16 Sep, 2022 09:35pm
Sports Djokovic hails ‘incredible moments and battles’ with Federer PARIS: Novak Djokovic paid tribute to his long-time rival Roger Federer on Friday, hailing the “incredible moments... Published 16 Sep, 2022 07:54pm
Sports ‘No regrets’ as Jabeur targets world top spot NEW YORK: Ons Jabeur insisted she had “no regrets” after losing to Iga Swiatek in the US Open final as she targeted... Published 11 Sep, 2022 12:15pm
Perspectives Take a bow: is this the beginning of the end for tennis' 'Golden Era'? Rafael Nadal's shocking fourth-round exit in the US open means none of the top players of our generation – Novak... Updated 07 Sep, 2022 11:15pm
Sports Wimbledon spectator threatens to sue Kyrgios LONDON: Nick Kyrgios is facing potential legal action for defamation from a woman he accused of being drunk and... Published 23 Aug, 2022 07:13pm
Sports Kyrgios lifts mental game for seventh straight win, Murray out MONTREAL: Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios let an early lead slip but regrouped on Tuesday for a 6-4, 6-4... Published 10 Aug, 2022 08:49am
Sports Kyrgios cruises in first match since Wimbledon, Rublev wins WASHINGTON: Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won in his first match since making his Grand Slam final debut, ripping... Published 03 Aug, 2022 09:41am
Sports Kyrgios ‘needs Sigmund Freud’, says McEnroe LONDON: Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe said Tuesday that controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios “needs... Published 12 Jul, 2022 06:42pm
Sports ‘Bromance’ boys Kyrgios and Djokovic set for Wimbledon final duel LONDON: Nick Kyrgios can become one of Wimbledon’s most controversial champions on Sunday when he faces Novak... Published 10 Jul, 2022 05:05pm
Sports Rybakina wins Wimbledon to earn Kazakhstan first Grand Slam singles title LONDON: Elena Rybakina beat Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 3-6 6-2 6-2 to become the first player from Kazakhstan to win a... Published 09 Jul, 2022 08:10pm
Sports Tunisia to hold a huge reception for Wimbledon finalist Jabeur TUNIS: Tunisia will organise an official reception for tennis player Ons Jabeur after she became the first Arab to... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:38pm
Sports Out from Wimbledon, Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final LONDON: Russians scoffed at Wimbledon’s efforts to keep their compatriots out of the tournament after Moscow-born... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:28pm
Sports Tunisia’s Jabeur downs Maria to become first Arab in major final LONDON: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first... Published 07 Jul, 2022 08:13pm
Sports Kyrgios into Wimbledon semis after overpowering Garin LONDON: Nick Kyrgios reached the first Grand Slam semi-final of his chequered career with a comfortable 6-4 6-3... Published 06 Jul, 2022 09:57pm
Sports Halep demolishes Anisimova to reach Wimbledon semi-finals LONDON: For almost 45 minutes, Simona Halep handed out a public flogging to a shell-shocked Amanda Anisimova in... Published 06 Jul, 2022 08:51pm
Sports Rybakina finds her range to set up Halep semi-final LONDON: Elena Rybakina recovered from a shaky start to overwhelm Australian Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6 6-2 6-3 on... Published 06 Jul, 2022 07:13pm
Sports Nadal ignores body language at Wimbledon as Halep eyes semis LONDON: Rafael Nadal has shrugged off fresh concerns over his fitness as he targets a place in the Wimbledon... Published 06 Jul, 2022 09:53am
Sports Wimbledon, LTA appeal against WTA fines for Russians’ exclusion LONDON: Wimbledon organisers and Britain’s tennis authorities said on Monday they have appealed against fines handed... Published 04 Jul, 2022 07:29pm
Sports Wimbledon turning into indoor event for late starters: Djokovic LONDON: Novak Djokovic said the start times for the evening sessions at the All England Club were effectively... Published 04 Jul, 2022 07:23pm
Sports Wimbledon to appeal $1 million fine over Russia ban LONDON: Wimbledon chiefs confirmed Monday that they will appeal against a $1 million fine handed down by the WTA... Published 04 Jul, 2022 05:16pm
Sports ‘Bouzie Bottle’ makes its Wimbledon quarter-final bow LONDON: Marie Bouzkova could reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Tuesday, fired up by a dedicated series of pre-match... Published 04 Jul, 2022 04:59pm
Sports Kyrgios eyes Wimbledon quarters as Nadal picks up the pace LONDON: Nick Kyrgios is back in action at Wimbledon on Monday after his dramatic victory against Stefanos Tsitispas... Published 04 Jul, 2022 11:33am
Sports Federer says he hopes to play Wimbledon ‘one more time’ LONDON: Roger Federer said Sunday he hopes to play Wimbledon “one more time” despite being sidelined for a year with... Published 03 Jul, 2022 09:15pm
Sports Mother of all wins as Maria reaches Wimbledon quarters LONDON: Germany’s Tatjana Maria saved two match points to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon on... Published 03 Jul, 2022 09:12pm
Sports Niemeier ends Watson’s Wimbledon run to reach quarters LONDON: Jule Niemeier beat Heather Watson 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to set up an all-German Wimbledon quarter-final against... Published 03 Jul, 2022 09:09pm
Sports Swiatek’s 37-match winning streak ends at Wimbledon LONDON: Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in straight sets on Saturday by French veteran Alize Cornet, ending... Published 02 Jul, 2022 10:10pm
Sports Gauff suffers earliest Wimbledon exit after defeat by Anisimova LONDON: Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon challenge came unstuck in the third round on Saturday when she was beaten by familiar... Published 02 Jul, 2022 09:25pm
Sports Former champion Halep thumps Frech to reach Wimbledon fourth round LONDON: Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep soared into the fourth round of the Championships on Saturday with a... Published 02 Jul, 2022 09:20pm