June 2022

Various athletes inspire other fans and help make their respective sport popular. Among these famous sports personalities, one name that probably stands out in tennis is Serena Williams. Incidentally, a few years ago, Tiger Woods, an…

Iga Swiatek will face France's Alize Cornet for a spot in the Wimbledon Round of 16.©AFPPoland's top seed Iga Swiatek won her 37th consecutive match to advance to the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday, beating lucky Dutch loser Lesley…

Nick Kyrgios is a mercurial tennis player both on and off the court. The Australian tennis star has often been embroiled in controversy for his antics. He often got in trouble for letting his emotions out. He often had feuds with chair…

Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the third round of Wimbledon for the 16th time on Wednesday as potential semi-final opponent Casper Ruud crashed out. Top-seeded Djokovic edged out 79th-placed Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1,…

Wimbledon is unlikely to see Serena Williams on its courts next year, according to tennis great Kim Clijsters, as the legendary American's career draws to a close.Almost exactly a year after her last competitive appearance - 364 days in…

A new era began in British tennis at the start of 2022 as a revamped tournament calendar changed the landscape for our homegrown stars. The decision to launch an expanded LTA performance competition calendar has seen the…

Wimbledon will have a different feel this year. There will be no ranking points due to the ban by the organizers of Russian and Belarusian players. The ATP intervened after the ban and decided that points would not be awarded for the…

Nick Kyrgios in action at Wimbledon 2022©AFPNick Kyrgios prevailed in a fiery five-setter at Wimbledon on Tuesday and told the raucous critics in the crowd: "This one's for you – you know who you are." The Australian beat British joker…

LONDON: Nick Kyrgios'speak is as great as his service. While comments like 'I've made the top 10 players pretty ordinary this year' make a lot of noise, the 27-year-old's sagacity kicks in chalk. The world number 40 has decided that !-->!-->!-->…

LONDON: If you were one of those who questioned the veracity of the statement that swirled around the tennis world like an unruly draft, this Novak Djokovic is not appreciated enough by the fandom, so the reception central courtyardgave!-->!-->!-->!-->…

The top contenders prepare for the Wimbledon Championships Click to enlarge How football and Formula 1 are winning…

After losing in the first round of the Eastbourne International tournament 1-6, 6-3 to 20-year-old Brandon Nakashima on Monday, Jay Clarke will be hoping for at least one better when he enters the main draw at Wimbledon as a joker.!-->…

Novak Djokovic knows that, as things stand, Wimbledon will be his last Grand Slam tournament of 2022, as he will not be able to play the US Open - he has not received any COVID-19 vaccine and cannot entering the United States as an…

By Ricky Dimon In an all-American showdown for the Rothesay International title, Taylor Fritz outlasted Maxime Cressy 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) on Saturday afternoon.As!--post-image-->…

LONDON: Andy Murray has cleared the abdominal injury that threatened his participation in Wimbledonsaid the former world number one on Saturday before declaring that there were still a lot of "good tennis" left in him. Murray, who won Grand!-->!-->!-->!-->…

They say they never work with animals or children and rising tennis star Jack Draper learned that the hard way on live TV.Rising British tennis star Jack Draper learned some of the joys of live TV when he got pooped by a bird in the middle…

The Eastbourne International finals are due to take place today with the men's and women's tournaments finishing ahead of Wimbledon from next week.British player Jack Draper was knocked out in the semi-finals by Maxime Cressy - and Cressy…

LONDON: Novak Djokovic repeated on Saturday his absolute refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as he resigned himself to not participating in the last Grand Slam of the season at the U.S. Open. Djokovic was kicked out of Melbourne in!-->!-->…

Emma Raducanu is set to return to the grass at Wimbledon next week as a Grand Slam winner - under pressure to end Britain's 45-year wait for a women's singles champion. The teenager caught the eye during her run to the last 16 at the All…

EASTBOURNE: Petra Kvitova to face another former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Wimbledon warm-up final at Eastbourne. Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon winner looking to emulate her All England Club triumphs in 2011 and 2014.!-->!-->!-->!-->…

LONDON: Serena Williams has been drawn to face a French debutant Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledonas the American star returns to singles action after a year's absence. Defending men's champion Novak Djokovic begins his quest for!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Nadal and Djokovic return to grass at HurlinghamPreparation for Wimbledon continued at the Hurlingham Club this afternoon as French Open runner-up Casper Ruud and world number one. 7 Carlos Alcaraz was in exhibition action at the Giorgio…

Nick Kyrgios' impressive header form at Wimbledon has hit a snag as the Australian tennis star pulled out of an event in Mallorca.Nick Kyrgios expects to be fit for the start of his Wimbledon title challenge next week despite pulling out of…

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Mallorca championships due to abdominal muscle pain before opposing an off-court training trial in the second half of the year;…

Eastbourne International is in full swing as some of tennis' top stars battle for a boost ahead of Wimbledon.Britain's Harriet Dart is doing well in the grass season with some great wins over the top seeds.She is in action on Wednesday as…

Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka revealed on social media on Tuesday that she and her longtime agent Stuart Duguid are teaming up with NBA star LeBron James and getting into the entertainment business. Naomi Osaka.…

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the two seeds for the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, are all set to begin their preparations for the 2022 Wimbledon tournament on Wednesday as they compete in the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, a…

Wimbledon qualifying is well underway with a scattering of recognizable names among hopefuls aiming to reach the championships for the first time.American Jack Sock is the highest ranked competitor in the men's draw. The world No. 109 is…

Published on: 06/21/2022 - 05:30Amended: 06/21/2022 - 05:28 Paris (AFP)- Elina Svitolina, former world number three in women's tennis, told AFP she hopes one day to return to see her…

MILAN: Matteo Berrettini is quietly confident he can win Wimbledon after retaining his Queen's Club title at the weekend to join an elite group of players and continue an impressive comeback from injury. World number 11 Berrettini beat…

Who is Maryland's newest rising tennis star? Frances Tiafoe Frances Tiafoe may not be the most recognizable name on the ATP Tour right now, however, he is one of tennis' rising stars and someone many fans will likely become…

We've now reached the final of The Halle Open 2022, and it's shaping up to be a really tense and energetic game at the OWL Arena this afternoon.Yesterday Australian Nick Kyrgios was hoping to reach his first-ever final on grass, but his…

Today, the Queen's Club Championships final takes place on center court, with defending champion Matteo Berrettini still in contention to secure another win.The Italian player beat Botic van de Zandschlup in the semi-finals yesterday,…

Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from Wimbledon after expressing doubts last month about playing in the tournament due to lack of ranking points. Although she said ranking points would be a factor in her decision, they were not the…

Nick Kyrgios has revealed that his "love-hate relationship" with tennis forces him to practice no more than two hours before he gets bored.The Australian wildcard, who reached the semi-finals of the Halle Open on Friday with a 6-4 6-2…

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon.The former world No. 1 said last month that she was strongly considering skipping the world's most prestigious tennis event following the extraordinary decision by the ATP Tour and WTA Tour to void…

Daria Saville was ranked 627th in the world in February after a torrid run with injury, but her eye-catching comeback caught the attention of Wimbledon officials.Resurgent Australian tennis star Daria Saville beat Wimbledon to the punch in…

Rafael Nadal is on track for a return to Wimbledon. (Photo by Mine Kasapoglu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) By Ricky Dimon The calendar year Grand Slam watch is on.Rafael Nadal, who had already won the Australian Open and the…

PALMA (Spain): Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced on Friday his intention to play in Wimbledonbut his final decision rests on how his troublesome left foot feels after training in London next week. "My intention is to play at!-->!-->…

An Italy-based professional table tennis player, Tobi Falana, has donated kits and equipment to the Kwara State Sports Commission.Falana presented the kit to the Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Malam Bola!-->!-->…

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios draws crowds wherever he plays around the world. The 27-year-old has had a checkered career and, despite his ability, is yet to make it past the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam. On a positive note,…

The Queen's Club Championships continue on Wednesday with a number of big names in action and British interest on center court.Jack Draper is hoping to emulate the heroism of unranked star Ryan Peniston as he bids for a place in the…

Tantrums, broken racquets and heated arguments with the referee again played a big role, as Nick Kyrgios secured an upset victory over world No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas in Halle.In what was his best win of the year before a Wimbledon…

Serena Williams will return to Grand Slam tennis for the first time in a year at Wimbledon later this month after being awarded a singles entry by the All England Club on Tuesday. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who hasn't played…

The Halle Open is the continental tournament of choice for players looking to get some grass under their feet ahead of Wimbledon. The third Grand Slam of 2022 is approaching and players must move from clay courts to manicured lawns in time…

Harriet Dart has revealed ending a "toxic" relationship and finding a "nice boyfriend" has boosted her career this season.The British No. 3 beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-0 at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham yesterday to set up a second-round…

Editor's Note: If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.Former tennis star Jelena Dokic opened up in a moving Instagram post on Monday…

sports express readers are far from convinced that Roger Federer is capable of winning another Grand Slam, despite the Swiss legend's provocative claim that he could yet return to the ATP Tour in 2023. The 40-year-old has struggled with…

The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics are shaping up to be an exciting affair. This title push is particularly very special for Stephen Curry.Curry is in pursuit of his 4th NBA title, which equals the…

A season-ending knee injury to tennis star Maury Mya Byrd marred a Friday that handed a couple of VHSL doubles championships to the Hampton Roads girls as well as an opportunity for four 757 competitors to win singles crowns on Saturday…

It's a difficult task to find someone to replace Dylan Alcott.At least that's the challenge for Heath Davidson, the man tasked with leading Australian wheelchair tennis onto the world circuit as attention turns from the red earth of Roland…

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Top-level tennis will return to New Zealand next January for the first time in three years with big names promised for the men's and women's Auckland Open tournaments, organizers announced on Tuesday. Serena Williams was the last WTA event…

BOSTON: Even as he lay on the court, with 240-pound Celtics center Al Horford over his recently recovered left ankle, Stephen Curry knew what was wrong. And as soon as he got up and took a few steps, he knew he was going to be…

Former world number 5 Jimmy Arias believes Novak Djokovic is starting to crack under the pressure after his French Open quarter-final loss to Rafael Nadal. The Serb lost 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 to the eventual Major winner as Nadal claimed his…

No sooner had Rafael Nadal landed a 14th French Open and a 22nd career Grand Slam than there has been a new debate over who the greatest male tennis player of all time really is.Now two ahead of anyone in history after his straight-set loss…

PARIS: Rafael Nadal won a record 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday by crushing Casper Ruud in the Roland-Garros final. Here is a list of Spanish Grand Slam successes so far: French Open 2022 bt Casper Ruud (NOR) 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 Australian Open…

Rafael Nadal beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the 2022 French Open men's singles final at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday to win his record-breaking 22nd Grand Slam title. It was also his 14th title at Roland-Garros. Although Ruud…

Rafael Nadal's coach has explained how the 36-year-old was able to 'improve' with age when he was less physically fresh. Carlos Moya hailed his charge for his "rare" longevity ahead of the Spaniard's French Open final, in which he will bid…

Tennis commentators were appalled when Iga Swiatek was asked about using makeup after winning her second French Open title on Sunday. The Polish tennis star crushed teenager Coco Gauff 6–3 6–1 in the deciding match to tie…

We are nearing the end of the FFrench Open 2022which saw another series of exciting games unfold.Today should be no exception, with top seed Iga Swiatek taking to the court again for the women's final against 18-year-old American Coco…

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday when Alexander Zverev was forced out of his semi-final after sustaining a right ankle injury.Zverev had to leave the pitch in a wheelchair after twisting his ankle as he chased the…

Factbox on Iga Swiatek, who beat Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 to win her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Saturday. Age: 21 Nation: Poland WTA Ranking: 1 Sowing: 1 Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open 2020, 2022) ROAD TO THE FINALFirst round:…

Everyone likes exclusivity, being part of something that maybe the next person can't get into. There are many such clubs where membership is controlled by strict criteria.In the world of professional tennis, having spent a period as world…

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday when Alexander Zverev was forced out of his semi-final after sustaining a right ankle injury.Zverev had to leave the pitch in a wheelchair after twisting his ankle as he chased the…

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PARIS: Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop chased the Dutchman Jean-Julien Rojer and the Salvadoran Marcelo Arevalo to the boards during the super tie-break of the semi-finals of the men's doubles at Roland-Garros. They ran hard, used the…

Years before Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu won her first Grand Slam title, she was busy dreaming about it. Using a meditative form of visualization, a practice suggested by his mother, Andreescu visualized himself holding…

NOTE: Group Championships have been moved from Thursday to Friday due to weather.The 2022 men's tennis group tournaments will take place on Friday, June 3 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor.The first round/semi-finals will take place in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tennis star Andy Murray, a survivor of childhood gun violence in the UK, says he "can't understand" why the US is failing to tackle repeated mass shootings. Murray decided to speak out this week…

It's been well over a month since their son, a nationally ranked TT player Vishwa Deenadayalan, lost his life in a road accident as he traveled to Shillong for an interstate tournament, and his parents are still awaiting word from the…

The 2022 Boys Tennis Group Tournaments will take place on Thursday, June 2 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. The rainy date is June 3.The first round/semi-finals will take place in the morning followed by the finals later in the day.…