Clijsters retires again as family life beckons
Former world number one Kim Clijsters has retired from professional tennis, the 38-year-old said on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on her career for probably the last time.
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Emma Raducanu 'very motivated' for 'challenge' of first clay season on WTA Tour ahead of Billie Jean King Cup
Emma Raducanu says she is “very motivated” to continue to improve as she prepares for the «challenge» of her first professional season on clay. Raducanu, 19, was a shock winner at the US Open last summer just a few months after making her debut on the WTA Tour. Ad/> She is now set to play on clay for the first time at senior level when Great Britain face Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup this weekend.
Injured Rafael Nadal Still Unable To Train With A Racket, Will Miss Barcelona
Rafael Nadal has not yet been able to resume training with a racket, said one of his team said on Tuesday, adding that the world No. 4 will "logically" miss the Barcelona tournament next week. "He is still suffering from his ribs and as expected when his injury was announced, he needs four to six weeks. We are at three, so logically he will not be able to play again in Barcelona," a person close to Nadal told AFP.
Ben Stiller explains awkward Nick Kyrgios moment that left people thinking they had 'beef'
Ben Stiller has spoken out after finding himself the subject of a Nick Kyrgios comeback during the Aussie's Indian Wells quarter-final clash against Rafael Nadal. The 26-year-old was jeered on by someone in the crowd when he quipped back with a joke involving the actor, who was sat front row to watch the popcorn match eventually won by the Spaniard.
Carlos Alcaraz gunning for Novak Djokovic as Spaniard talks up potential Monte Carlo clash
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to build on his Miami Open triumph and prove himself against the best in the world at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 18-year-old could face Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career if both players make it to the quarter-final stage this week, and the tour's most recent Masters 1000 champion says he's up for the "challenge" of taking on the world No 1.
Simona Halep sets out her goals and vision after teaming up with Patrick Mouratoglou
Simona Halep is already seeing the benefits of working with Patrick Mouratoglou as she feels her new mentor has helped to “open up” while she hopes he can help her to achieve her goal of winning a hard-court Grand Slam.
Maia Lumsden revels in comeback from long Covid after UK Pro League triumph
Maia Lumsden admitted she had no real expectations heading into the UK Pro League after completing a remarkable recovery from long Covid to triumph in Saturday's Week 4 final at Warwick University. The Glasgow ace, 24, is returning to the sport after an 18-month layoff and marked her return with a red-hot week that resulted in a hard-fought victory over Marni Banks in the final. Ad/> Lumsden won three ITF singles titles and reached a career high of 250th in the WTA Rankings in October 2019, having made her WTA Tour debut at the 2019 Nottingham Open that summer.
Rafael Nadal skips Barcelona Open, return date still uncertain
Rafael Nadal remains unsure when he can return to competitive tennis after withdrawing from this month's ATP event in Barcelona as he recovers from a rib injury.