Sports / Tennis

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps 04 Jul 2022 - 09:56 am

LONDON: Novak Djokovic said he will do everything he can to support his son Stefan if he decides to follow in his footsteps...

Roger Federer hopes to play 'one more time' at Wimbledon 03 Jul 2022 - 07:20 pm

Wimbledon, England: Roger Federer did make his way to Wimbledon this year, after all - not to compete, mind you, but to take...

Nadal steps over the mark as he gives Sonego a dressing down 03 Jul 2022 - 04:02 pm

LONDON: Playing Rafael Nadal on clay is considered to be one of the most frustrating challenges in tennis. On Saturday's evidence, playing him...

Wimbledon prize money a 'life changer' for Kubler 03 Jul 2022 - 09:28 am

Australian Jason Kubler said the prize money he has earned by reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon with a win over Jack Sock...

Rock-solid De Minaur beats British wildcard Broady to reach last 16 02 Jul 2022 - 06:11 pm

LONDON: Alex De Minaur proved rock solid as he ended British wildcard Liam Broady's Wimbledon run in the third round on Saturday, winning...

French player who beat Serena reaches 4th round at Wimbledon 02 Jul 2022 - 03:21 pm

WIMBLEDON, England:Whether her opponents are tournament favorites or crowd favorites, Harmony Tan keeps knocking them out of Wimbledon. First there was Serena Williams,...

Lure of Wimbledon grass courts too much for Venus to resist 02 Jul 2022 - 09:52 am

LONDON: The sight of the All England Club's manicured lawns proved irresistible for Venus Williams as the multiple Grand Slam champion made an...

Wimbledon: American Isner holds all the aces - 13,729 and counting 01 Jul 2022 - 10:27 pm

London: American John Isner broke the all-time record for serving aces on Friday early in his Wimbledon third-round match against Italian youngster Jannik...

Britain's Watson finally makes it to the 4th round at Wimbledon 01 Jul 2022 - 07:50 pm

Wimbledon, England: Heather Watson has been through a lot at Wimbledon, and now she’s made it through the third round for the first...

Erratic Swiatek reaches third round, extends winning streak to 37 30 Jun 2022 - 08:14 pm

LONDON: World number one Iga Swiatek struggled with unforced errors but found her composure when it mattered most to see off Dutch lucky...

Swiatek overcomes dip in form to secure 36th straight win 28 Jun 2022 - 05:49 pm

LONDON: World number one Iga Swiatek recovered from a dip in her level in the second set to see off Croatian qualifier Jana...

Berrettini pulls out of Wimbledon due to Covid-19 28 Jun 2022 - 02:48 pm

London: Eighth seed Matteo Berrettini, runner-up at last year's Wimbledon, became the second top player to pull out of the Championships after testing...

Nadal missing old sparring partner Federer on Wimbledon return 25 Jun 2022 - 06:34 pm

LONDON: Rafa Nadal returns to Wimbledon for the first time in three years but it will feel a little odd for the Spaniard...

Wimbledon favourite Swiatek says still figuring out grass 25 Jun 2022 - 03:14 pm

London: Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek is the red hot favourite to win the Wimbledon title but admits that grasscourt tennis is...

Nadal, and his foot, under scrutiny as he chases third Wimbledon title 24 Jun 2022 - 07:56 pm

London: When Wimbledon rolls out the lush green carpet to welcome Rafael Nadal at the championships for the first time in three years...

Serena to face France's Tan in Wimbledon opener 24 Jun 2022 - 12:41 pm

LONDON: Serena Williams was drawn to face France's Harmony Tan in the Wimbledon first round as the 23-times Grand slam champion returns to...

Serena Williams skips practice ahead of return 20 Jun 2022 - 09:48 pm

Eastbourne, England: Serena Williams skipped her scheduled practice session at Eastbourne at late notice on Monday as the 23-time Grand Slam champion prepares...