Podoroska becomes first female qualifier in French Open semi-finals PARIS: Argentine Nadia Podoroska became the first qualifier to reach the French Open semi-finals in the women's singles draw when she downed Ukrainian third seed Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4 on Tuesday. The world number 131, on her second appearance... 06 Oct, 2020
Ostapenko eyes consistency but faces tricky Pliskova test PARIS: Jelena Ostapenko is on a mission to regain the form that earned her a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open in 2017, but the Latvian faces a daunting task in the second round as she takes on second seed Karolina Pliskova on... 01 Oct, 2020
Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open to make Masters history ROME: World number one Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start to lift his fifth Italian Open title on Monday, defeating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5 6-3 for a record 36th ATP Masters crown. Playing in his maiden ATP 1000 final, eighth seed... 22 Sep, 2020
Djokovic meets ATP chief Gaudenzi, says players body moving ahead ROME: Novak Djokovic had a chat with ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi ahead of the Italian Open in Rome regarding his breakaway players body, the world number one said, reiterating that the new association could be a "positive addition" to the men's... 18 Sep, 2020
Osaka withdraws from French Open with hamstring injury Japan's Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury, she said on Thursday. The 22-year-old had her left hamstring taped when she battled back against Victoria Azarenka in the US Open final in New York on... 18 Sep, 2020
Former French Open champion Ostapenko opts out of US Open Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is the latest player to withdraw from the US Open, organisers of the tennis Grand Slam confirmed on Monday. The 23-year-old, who won her only major in 2017 at Roland Garros but has slipped to No. 42 in the... 25 Aug, 2020
Twist to the 'GOAT' race as Nadal opts to skip US Open MADRID: Rafa Nadal's decision to skip the US Open because of health concerns has added another twist to the intriguing three-way battle for the most career men's Grand Slam titles and, in many eyes, the title of Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). Had the... 05 Aug, 2020
Wawrinka is 'underestimated', says coach Norman VIENNA: Stan Wawrinka is one of the best to have ever played tennis but the three-times Grand Slam champion is a "little bit underestimated", his long-time coach Magnus Norman has said. Wawrinka, 35, was the last man to win a Grand Slam singles... 22 Jul, 2020
Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty BELGRADE: World number one Novak Djokovic said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus. The sport is suspended till at least mid July... 01 May, 2020
Laver Cup will go ahead despite French Open switch: organisers SYDNEY: Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on... 18 Mar, 2020
Imperious Djokovic marks Tsitsipas as future world No.1 Stefanos Tsitsipas has what it takes to win Grand Slam titles and become a future world number one, top-ranked Novak Djokovic said after downing the Greek to win the Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday. Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger... 01 Mar, 2020
Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery GENEVA: Roger Federer has said he will miss a number of tournaments, including the French Open, after undergoing keyhole surgery on his knee in Switzerland on Wednesday but he is targeting a return in time for Wimbledon. The 20-times Grand Slam... 20 Feb, 2020
