tennis - players.bio

Rafael Nadal's 'biggest enemy' named – and it’s not a player

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Rafael Nadal is more mentally strong and tactically adept than at any point in his career – but said his movement on court would likely prove “his biggest enemy”. Nadal, who has not competed since losing in the Australian Open second round in January, has been tormented by injury in 2023 and pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open with a hip complaint last month. Ad Wilander has no doubt that he has the game to compete with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz for tennis’ biggest prizes, but said the 36-year-old may be hampered by his speed around the court.

Private equity firm CVC makes major investment in WTA Tour

The WTA Tour has announced that CVC Capital Partners will invest $150m in women's tennis.

Andy Murray 'not going to be going nuts' if Russian and Belarusian players allowed at Wimbledon

Andy Murray has said that he believes Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to play at this summer’s Wimbledon tournament. Players from the two countries were banned by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) from taking part in the London-based Grand Slam and tour events leading up to it in 2022, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year

Andy Murray said he expects Wimbledon organisers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam this year after they were banned in 2022 following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Emma Raducanu pulls out of planned Eisenhower Cup mixed-doubles exhibition event ahead of Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu’s return to action ahead of Indian Wells has been delayed further after she pulled out of an exhibition event ahead of the tournament. The Brit was due to partner up with compatriot Cameron Norrie in the mixed doubles Eisenhower Cup exhibition but according to a report in the Telegraph, her management says she is being cautious with her body after numerous fitness woes over the last 12 months.

International Women's Day: 'Female athletes transcend their sports now' - Chris Evert hails sporting 'icons'

Eurosport's Chris Evert has hailed the huge and positive impact made by a number of women's tennis stars, including current icons Naomi Osaka and Ons Jabeur, but also not forgetting the great Billie Jean King. Evert was marking International Women's Day with her comments, and she was full of praise for the way the players «use their platform to give very pertinent thoughts and talk about very important issues that relate to society» while recognising their courage in speaking up. Ad Asked by Eurosport's Arnold Montgault which tennis player she most admires, Evert had little hesitation: «I have to say Billie Jean King.

Florida's DeSantis urges Biden to let unvaccinated Djokovic enter US for Miami Open

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called on U.S. President Joe Biden to allow Novak Djokovic to compete at this month's Miami Open despite the world number one being unvaccinated for COVID-19.

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk snubs Russian opponent after ATX Open win

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Contacts

Tennis Sport News

Rafael Nadal's 'biggest enemy' named – and it’s not a player

Private equity firm CVC makes major investment in WTA Tour

Andy Murray 'not going to be going nuts' if Russian and Belarusian players allowed at Wimbledon

Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year

Emma Raducanu pulls out of planned Eisenhower Cup mixed-doubles exhibition event ahead of Indian Wells

International Women's Day: 'Female athletes transcend their sports now' - Chris Evert hails sporting 'icons'

Florida's DeSantis urges Biden to let unvaccinated Djokovic enter US for Miami Open

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk snubs Russian opponent after ATX Open win