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'We desperately need to see that' – John McEnroe backs Nick Kyrgios call to push new personalities

John McEnroe has stressed the importance of tennis finding new personalities as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer enjoy the twilight of their careers. The American seven-time major champion was responding to Nick Kyrgios’ claim that the sport is too transfixed with the ‘Big Three’ and has not done enough to promote new stars. Ad/> Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have won 60 Grand Slam singles titles between them – incredibly all tied on 20 each.

Ash Barty preparing for 'chess game' with Jessica Pegula in Australian Open quarter-final

During her Australian Open campaign, Ash Barty has spoken about how she relishes being faced by challenges.

'I freaking can't pee?' – Daniil Medvedev rages at umpire in match against 'dinosaur' Maxime Cressy at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev was left raging during his 6-2 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-5 win against Maxime Cressy on Margaret Court Arena on Monday. Eurosport pundit John McEnroe said he understood the Russian's frustrations against a player he termed — in a complimentary manner — a dinosaur.

Anthony Joshua close to accepting £15m step aside fee for Tyson Fury to take on Oleksandr Usyk - reports

Anthony Joshua is reportedly close to agreeing a £15m step-aside fee, freeing up Oleksandr Usyk to take on Tyson Fury in a heavyweight unification fight. The former world champion had been targeting a rematch with the Ukrainian, who beat the London 2012 gold medallist in September to claim the WBA, WBO and IBF belts.

Chess master Barty keeps opponents in check at Australian Open

MELBOURNE : It is the gambit Ash Barty's opponents are finding too difficult to resist.

Damian Lillard, content to 'make decisions that suit you for the long haul,' slowly works his way back to Portland Trail Blazers' lineup

During the Tokyo Olympics, when Damian Lillard's abdominal injury flared up, Jrue Holiday suggested it was time for surgery.

Why Bengals QB Joe Burrow has kept a chessboard by his locker this season - Cincinnati Bengals Blog- ESPN

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looked at the opposition, plotted his next move and prepared to strike.

Will the Houston Texans still trade quarterback Deshaun Watson? It's complicated

HOUSTON — On Jan. 28, 2021, it was made public knowledge that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson had requested a trade.

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'We desperately need to see that' – John McEnroe backs Nick Kyrgios call to push new personalities

Ash Barty preparing for 'chess game' with Jessica Pegula in Australian Open quarter-final

'I freaking can't pee?' – Daniil Medvedev rages at umpire in match against 'dinosaur' Maxime Cressy at Australian Open

Anthony Joshua close to accepting £15m step aside fee for Tyson Fury to take on Oleksandr Usyk - reports

Chess master Barty keeps opponents in check at Australian Open

Damian Lillard, content to 'make decisions that suit you for the long haul,' slowly works his way back to Portland Trail Blazers' lineup

Why Bengals QB Joe Burrow has kept a chessboard by his locker this season - Cincinnati Bengals Blog- ESPN

Will the Houston Texans still trade quarterback Deshaun Watson? It's complicated