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Andy Murray says ‘definite possibility’ he has played final Australian Open
Murray had a frustrating end to 2023, winning just one match in his last four tournaments, and said previously that unless his form picked up the curtain could be coming down on his career.
Nadal withdraws from Australian Open with an injury just one tournament into his comeback
Nadal won his first two competitive matches of the year, beating former No. 3-ranked Dominic Thiem and Australian wildcard entry Jason Kubler, before losing to Jordan Thompson.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
Medvedev defeated Djokovic in straight sets in the 2021 final to prevent the Serbian from becoming the first man to win all four Grand Slams in the same year since Rod Laver in 1969.
Alcaraz pulls out of Davis Cup after US Open defeat
Alcaraz had been set to lead Spain and clash with rival Novak Djokovic, named in Serbia's team, whom he beat in a thrilling Wimbledon final in July.
US Open 2023: Former No 4 and 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu pulls out with an injury
Play begins Monday at Flushing Meadows.
Rethin beats Mahalingam to bag U-18 tennis crown
Rethin, with his powerful serve and excellent ground strokes, gave a tough time to Mahalingam Kandhavel.
Mikael Ymer announces his abrupt retirement from tennis after failing to overturn doping ban
Ymer was charged in January 2022 for missing three out-of-competition tests in a 12-month period.
Lawn tennis player from Chennai gets financial aid for World University Games
Ananya SR, lawn tennis player of MOP Vaishnav College for Women has been selected for World University Games to be held in China from July 28 to August 8.
Venus Williams is back at Wimbledon at age 43
Monday’s match will be Williams’ first in Wimbledon’s main stadium since 2017, when she reached the final before losing to Garbiñe Muguruza.
Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019
The comments from Kyrgios, widely published in Australia on Thursday based on interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series are the latest on his longtime struggles with mental health.
ITF resumes tennis in China with no word on Peng Shuai
TOKYO: The International Tennis Federation will play tournaments this year in China with no word of a resolution to the case of Chinese doubles player Peng Shuai.
Peng disappeared from public view shortly after accusing a former…
Italian Open to award women equal prize money by 2025
ROME: The Italian Open plans to award women the same amount of prize money as men starting in 2025.
When Iga Swiatek won last year's tournament on the red clay of the Foro Italico, she earned less than half of what Novak Djokovic took home…
Aus. Open: Djokovic joins Nadal, wins 10th Grand Slam
Melbourne: Ruling Melbourne again, ruling the world again. "This is the biggest victory of my life," said Novak Djokovic. Given his glittering list of achievements, it's one almighty claim.
The Serbian posted a trademark devastating…
Djokovic reaches 10th Australian Open decider after mauling first timer Paul
Melbourne: Novak Djokovic stayed perfect in Australian Open semifinals, beating Tommy Paul in straight sets on Friday night to make a record-extending 10th men's final at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic overcame an early hiccup on a humid night…
Kazakh Rybakina 23, zooms into Australian Open final
Melbourne: The red-hot form of Elena Rybakina continued as the Kazakh launched into her first Australian Open final on Rod Laver Arena.
With the 'Original 9' watching on, the Wimbledon champion put on a fitting display to overpower…
Djokovic races into Australian Open semifinals for 10th times
Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is picking up steam at the sharp end of his most successful Grand Slam, an ominous sign for the rest of the field. Djokovic raced into a 10th semifinal at the Australian Open on Wednesday night, charging past…
Indian pair Sania-Bopann in Semi-Final of Australian Open
Melbourne: India's tennis queen Sania Mirza is one step closer to bidding farewell to her Grand Slam tennis career with the title trophy.
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna stormed into the Australian Open mixed doubles final after dumping…
Rublev comes back from the brink, storms into Australian Open QFs
Melbourne: Andrey Rublev roared back from the brink, saving two match points in a roller coaster match that he will "remember for the rest of my life," to return to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
The world No.6 gained revenge over…
Djokovic crushes Aussie De Minaur in straight games
Melbourne: Novak Djokovic made it a lucky 13 at the Australian Open after his most clinical display at Melbourne Park this year.
Unfortunately for the home supporters, Alex de Minaur felt the wrath of the nine-time champion.
Djokovic…
Five times finalist Andy Murray enters Australian Open today
Melbourne: Five-time finalist Andy Murray, hunting for his second win at Melbourne Park in five years, likes his chances against the 13th-seeded Italian.
At 26, nine years Murray’s junior, the right-handed Berrettini is defending points…