’I'm all for peace’, says Russian world No.1 Daniil Medvedev
By Sudipto Ganguly
Tennis Sport News
Russian world No 1 Medvedev calls for peace after roller-coaster day
Russian Daniil Medvedev said he wanted to promote peace around the world after a "roller-coaster day" when he was confirmed as the world's top tennis player and his country invaded Ukraine.
Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Says He Had Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harmed
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he had suicidal thoughts, abused drugs and self-harmed during a dark period in his life in 2019. The controversial crowd-pleaser, who won the Australian Open doubles title last month, posted a lengthy message on Instagram late Thursday detailing his mental health issues.
Daniil Medvedev Marks Rise To Number 1 With Acapulco Win
Daniil Medvedev celebrated his rise to the world number one ranking with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-finals of the ATP Mexico Open on Thursday. The 26-year-old Russian rode a rollercoaster of emotions after learning he'd take over the top spot thanks to Serbian star Novak Djokovic's quarter-final defeat in Dubai hours earlier.
Novak Djokovic to be replaced at world number one by Daniil Medvedev after loss in Dubai
Novak Djokovic has suffered a shock 6-4, 7-6(4) defeat by qualifier Jiri Vesely in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinals and will lose his status as world number one next week.
Zverev fined $40K US, loses prize money, points after outburst at Mexican Open
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Alexander Zverev was fined $40,000 US by the men's professional tennis tour and will forfeit more than $30,000 in prize money and all rankings points from the Mexican Open after hitting the chair umpire's stand with his racket following a loss in doubles.
Novak Djokovic comment – Brutal reality of vaccine stance bites as No 1 ranking is gone
Novak Djokovic insisted he was prepared to accept any sporting price to avoid being vaccinated against Covid-19 and now one of his biggest prizes in tennis will be torn away from him.