Serena Williams’ former rival says the US star still has what it takes to keep playing
Former tennis star Maria Sharapova has stressed that Serena Williams has “still got it”, despite rumours of her impending retirement.
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Daniil Medvedev knocks top four off their perch replacing Novak Djokovic as world number one
Paris - Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.
Maria Sharapova says Serena Williams still has what it takes to carry on playing
Former tennis star Maria Sharapova has stressed that Serena Williams has “still got it”, despite rumours of her impending retirement.
Medvedev replaces Djokovic as world number one
Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.
Medvedev officially replaces Djokovic as world No 1
Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world No 1 on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.
'They're pushing each other like Federer, Djokovic and Nadal' - Ronnie O’Sullivan on China snooker revolution
Ronnie O’Sullivan has likened the Chinese charge on snooker to the peak of men’s tennis over the past few decades, saying the top players are “pushing each other on like Federer, Djokovic and Nadal”. The six-time world champion was beaten 10-9 by Fan Zhengyi in the final of the European Masters and he has heaped praise on his opponent — before warning the UK will fall behind China if it does not focus on the grassroots game. Ad/> O’Sullivan is moving with the rest of the tour from Milton Keynes to the Welsh Open, where he’ll open his campaign against James Cahill, live on Eurosport on Tuesday.
Alexander Zverev makes Davis Cup U-turn following Acapulco disqualification
Alexander Zverev has reversed his decision not to play in the Davis Cup, with the world number three now set to feature for Germany against Brazil to redeem himself after his disqualification from Acapulco. The 24-year-old Olympic champion was kicked out of the Mexico event last week after repeatedly smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair and unleashing a foul-mouthed rant. He was fined $40,000 by the ATP and the German admitted his behaviour was "unacceptable". He has now opted to play for Germany against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on March 4/5. "We are happy that Alexander will be involved," said Germany's Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann. "His behaviour in Acapulco was without question unacceptable and wrong.
Daniil Medvedev's rise to number one: How has he moved ahead of Novak Djokovic and what is next ahead of Indian Wells?
“When you’re young you feel like it’s impossible, so that’s why you dream about it.” For Daniil Medvedev, the dream has become a reality. Ad/> After 18 years of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray monopolising the world No 1 spot on the ATP Tour, there’s a new name atop the rankings. Medvedev has become the third Russian man to reach the summit after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and the 27th different world No.