Former British number one Laura Robson announces retirement from tennis
Former teen star Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations.
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Andy Murray 'withdraws from French Open to turn his full attention towards Wimbledon' and the grass season - reports
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open as he turns his attention to preparations for Wimbledon, according to widespread reports. Murray, who turned 35 on Sunday, said in February he would skip the entire clay-court season to focus on training for the grass swing with Ivan Lendl. Ad/> But the Scot changed his mind and entered the Madrid Open last week as a wild card, exiting the Masters tournament ahead of a quarter-final clash against world No.
Russian tennis chief hits back at Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina & calls her a ‘nobody’
Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpischev has criticised Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina for urging fellow players to condemn the Russian government.
Newcastle face backlash as 'leaked' Saudi Arabia-style away kit attracts criticism
Newcastle United will reportedly be taking inspiration from their Saudi Arabian owners next season, with the Daily Mail claiming the Magpies’ away kit for 2022-23 will be a green and white design.
Amelie Mauresmo says players will face sanctions for pro-Vladimir Putin statements at French Open
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says there is “no fair decision” regarding allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the tournament, but they will face “sanctions” if they support Vladimir Putin in public. Wimbledon has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> However, the French Open is sticking with the ATP and WTA, which are allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete as individuals and not under their national flags.
Iga Świątek secures longest winning streak since tennis legend in 2015
Iga Świątek has earned her 25th consecutive victory at the Italian Open, recording the longest winning streak since Serena Williams’s run in 2015.
Iga Świątek secures longest winning streak since Serena Williams in 2015
Iga Świątek has earned her 25th consecutive victory at the Italian Open, recording the longest winning streak since Serena Williams’s run in 2015.
Will Novak Djokovic be top seed for French Open? Where will Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz be seeded for draw?
It’s been 18 years since the top seed at a Grand Slam wasn’t Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Andy Murray. That streak – dating back to Andy Roddick being seeded No. 1 at the 2004 Australian Open, where he lost in the quarter-finals – could be broken at the French Open.