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Roger Federer at 41: Will he play the US Open? When will he return? Will he win another Grand Slam?

“Inactive”. Probably not the way Roger Federer would want to be classed as he turns 41. Yet, as one of the greatest tennis players of all-time officially turns the page on another year, he does so without an ATP ranking for the first time in 25 years.

Kookaburras rout India to continue hockey dominance as golden Games come to a close

On the opening night of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Eddie Ockenden marched into Alexander Stadium, carrying the Australian flag with the broadest of smiles. A distinguished servant of Australian hockey for 16 years, Ockenden was a popular choice for the honour. His excellence with the hockey stick and his humility away from the pitch were on display again on Monday as the Kookaburras finished the Games with a gold medal.

Top-ranked Medvedev downs Norrie to end ATP title drought in Los Cabos

World number one Daniil Medvedev won his first ATP title of 2022 on Saturday, roaring past defending champion Cameron Norrie 7-5, 6-0 in the final of the hardcourt tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Belarusian tennis star Victoria Azarenka refuses interview on US Open Ukraine fundraiser

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka has refused to comment on a US Open fundraising initiative for Ukraine, despite committing to the tournament's charity match. The former world No 1 has enjoyed a good relationship with her country's President, and Belarus has admitted to allowing Russia to stage part of their invasion of Ukraine from their territory.