Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas US Open 2023

“I want to apply that more into my game”: Tsitsipas seeking to emulate Alcaraz at Roland-Garros

A patchy Stefanos Tsitsipas has moved through to the second round of Roland-Garros, and revealed that he's drawing inspiration from Carlos Alcaraz in his 2023 season

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Bren Gray
Social media abuse in tennis, a Tennis Majors feature

‘The stands are quiet – the noise is online’ – the dark side of social media for women’s tennis

At Roland-Garros in 2023, France's Leolie Jeanjean has spoken about the "abuse and violence" players can face on social media. This feature - originally published in 2022 - explores how it became an occupational hazard, particularly for female tennis stars

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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic, 2023

“The desire is still there, but things can change quickly – I am 36, guys”: Djokovic doesn’t avoid the age factor anymore

For the first time in a tennis reporter's memory, Novak Djokovic talks openly about his slower recovery compared to ten years ago and admits that age is a factor. But he's even clearer on another fact: records continue to motivate him and he still enjoys the game

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Sasa Ozmo
Yannick Noah, 2023

“Players are exposed to negativity from all angles” : Yannick Noah opens up about mental health on 40th anniversary of French Open victory

Former Roland-Garros champion Yannick Noah believes smaller margins and social media are increasing mental health pressure for today's players

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Bren Gray
Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2023 Italian Open

“My capacity is big and grand, and I can feel it” – Tsitsipas feeling confident heading into Roland-Garros

The Greek reached the finals in Paris two years ago and was also the runner-up at this year's Australian Open

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Haresh Ramchandani
Holger Rune Netflix
1 year ago

Netflix drops trailer for next installment of Break Point episodes

The next set of episodes of Break Point Season 1 will be released...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Daniil Medvedev, Rome 2023
2 years ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Holger Rune to win maiden Italian Open title

The Russian wins his first clay-court title, reversing his defeat against Rune at...
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Jamie Malachy
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates with the Italian Open trophy
2 years ago

WTA Rankings – Rybakina surges into the top 5 as Kalinina reaches new career high

Swiatek and Sabalenka continue to set the pace, but Rybakina is rapidly closing...
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Jamie Malachy
2 years ago

“The rule should maybe be discussed” – Casper Ruud on medical timeouts, following Italian Open defeat to Rune

Casper Ruud says that players taking medical timeouts before their opponent's serve happens...
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Jamie Malachy
Nick Kyrgios US Open withdrawal
2 years ago

Nick Kyrgios to miss Roland-Garros after injuring foot during a car theft at his house

Kyrgios has endured a difficult year, with injury and bereavement keeping the Australian...
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Jamie Malachy
Roger Federer at the Swiss Sports 2022 Sports Awards ceremony in Zurich, Swizerland
2 years ago

Federer visits Lesotho in South Africa with his Foundation

The Roger Federer Foundation has been working to enable parents and local communities...
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Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago

Djokovic ‘always looking for the right rhythm’ after a slow start to clay-court season

Djokovic is still feeling his way into form on clay after only five...
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Jamie Malachy
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek with their trophies at the 2023 Italian Open
2 years ago

Italian Open organisers commit to equal pay for men and women by 2025 – but why not now?

In the face of growing criticism from fans and WTA players, Italian Open...
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Jamie Malachy
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2 years ago

How learning a second language can improve your tennis game

Some hints and tips on how learning a new language can improve your...
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Carrie Dunn
Ashleigh Barty at the 2022 Australian Open
2 years ago

“That’s what I loved the most, the tactical side of the game” – Ash Barty misses the thrill of the fight the most

The Australian also hopes that Simona Halep's case gets a hearing soon
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Haresh Ramchandani
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2 years ago

Tennis and language learning: a winning combination

Why learning a language and playing tennis can be such a successful combination
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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic Rome QF 2022
2 years ago

Djokovic returns, Alcaraz and Rune ready to debut – a look at the men’s draw in Rome

The draw is set for this week's Masters 1000 in Rome. See what...
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Chris Oddo
Jan-Lennard Struff and Carlos Alcaraz, Madrid 2023
2 years ago

Jan-Lennard Struff finally makes his mark in simply superb Madrid Open run

At the age of 33, Struff unleashed his full potential in Spain’s capital,...
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Jamie Malachy
Iga Swiatek, 2023
2 years ago

Cracking the Code of Women’s Tennis: Unveiling the WTA Rankings and the World No.1 Player

An analysis of Iga Swiatek's remarkable rise to World No. 1, replacing Ash...
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Jamie Malachy
Venus Williams, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Miami 2023
2 years ago

Seen in Miami: The Federer family and the Williams sisters captured in an historic photo representing 50 Grand Slam titles

Roger Federer and his family were photographed enjoying a family day out at...
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Jamie Malachy