tennis

‘I never wanted to be a distraction’: Naomi Osaka stuns tennis by withdrawing from the French Open and apologizing for boycott row

World number two Osaka had already caused shockwaves by announcing before the tournament that she would not be observing her media duties,…

3 years ago

‘Why can’t women protect their peace?’ Row over Osaka’s tennis tantrum rages on as French Open bosses warn star could be expelled

In a lengthy joint statement by all four Grand Slams, organizers said they had "tried unsuccessfully" to speak to the…

3 years ago

Tennis star Osaka accused of ‘grandstanding’ & ‘hypocrisy’ as she REFUSES to do interviews at French Open citing ‘mental health’

Osaka, the world's second ranked women's tennis player, said that her unwillingness to do press throughout the tournament was "nothing…

3 years ago

Forty love? Fans play detectives as tennis icon Venus Williams is rumored to be dating 6ft 11in player who is 17 years her junior

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Williams was seen hitting with Canadian Opelka in April at the Ibis Golf and Country Club in West…

3 years ago

Vaccinated Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka admits to mixed feelings over Tokyo Games as Covid fears linger

World number two Osaka, who is the reigning US and Australian Open champion, spoke ahead at its Italian counterpart on…

3 years ago

‘Khabib is a real man’: Tennis ‘black panther’ Kudermetova hails ex-UFC champ as her idol – then lifts first career title with win

The 23-year-old claimed she had no expectations going into the final in South Carolina, where she won the world's oldest…

3 years ago

Serbian model claims she was offered €60K to ‘film Novak Djokovic sex tape’ in bid to ruin tennis star’s reputation

Scekic said she jetted to London for what she thought was a business meeting, only for an unnamed acquaintance to…

3 years ago

Seventh heaven: Aslan Karatsev’s meteoric rise hurtles on as tennis sensation nabs title & comparison to ex-world number one Safin

Little-known before the start of this year, Karatsev confirmed that his sensational run as a qualifier to the semi-finals of…

3 years ago

Russian tennis sensation Aslan Karatsev beats Grigor Dimitrov to make Australian Open semifinals – and he could face Djokovic next

The 27-year-old Russia, who reached the main draw of the tournament for the first time by winning three qualification matches…

3 years ago

‘You in kindergarten, mate?’ Tennis bore Kyrgios accused of bullying Novak Djokovic after contradicting himself with more insults

Jocular Kyrgios entered the Margaret Court Arena by imitating Djokovic's "heart-throwing" gesture to the stands alongside partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, attempting to…

3 years ago