Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Barcelona semi-finals on Friday, defeating top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set thriller to become the world’s youngest player since Rafael Nadal in 2005. Tsitsipas, who had successfully defended his Monte Carlo Masters title last weekend, was defeated by the 18-year-old Spaniard 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Alcaraz will become the first … Read more
Novak Djokovic admitted the warm reception he was given by fans in Dubai on Monday exceeded his expectations as he made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia. The world No.1 kicked off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti, and was greeted … Read more
Andy Murray said on Monday he does not agree with Novak Djokovic’s stance against the Covid-19 vaccine but believes “it’s not great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events”. Former world number one and three-time major winner Murray was speaking as Djokovic made a succesful return to the sport thanks to a … Read more
Novak Djokovic’s season, derailed in January when he was deported from Australia, finally starts on Monday in Dubai with the world number one insisting players in the locker room “have been positive and welcoming” on his return. Djokovic missed the chance to win a 10th Australian Open, and 21st Grand Slam, due to the cancellation of his … Read more
British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he will not take part in the French Open and an entire clay-court season. He further added that he will play grass-court events and try his best to enter the prestigious Wimbledon 2022. After a second-round exit at this year’s Australian Open, the two-time Wimbledon champion is … Read more
SYDNEY: In-form world number seven Anett Kontaveit cruised into the Sydney Classic semi-finals Thursday after top-10 opponent Ons Jabeur retired hurt, days before the Australian Open. The Estonian won a tight first set 6-4 before the Tunisian called for a medical timeout. After lengthy treatment on her lower back, Jabeur forfeited the match. It is a big … Read more
The organisers praised the 34-year-old’s fighting spirit as he battles to recover after persistent injury problems Former men’s tennis world number one Andy Murray has been handed a wild card invitation for the Australian Open, organisers announced on Thursday praising him for his “fighting spirit”. The 34-year-old is ranked a lowly 134 as he battles … Read more
PARIS: Former men’s tennis world number one Andy Murray has been handed a wild card invitation for the Australian Open, organisers announced on Thursday praising him for his “fighting spirit”. The 34-year-old is ranked a lowly 134 as he battles to recover consistently good form after persistent injury problems. However, towards the end of last season he … Read more
PARIS: Players on the ATP Tour will be restricted to bathroom breaks of no more than three minutes from next season after a series of lengthy toilet visits led to accusations of gamesmanship. The clock will begin when a player reaches the bathroom, with players allowed an additional two minutes for a change of clothes, … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Andy Murray thanked his Instagram followers for spreading the word Thursday after his missing wedding ring was returned along with his used shoes in the wake of a social media appeal. “Would you believe it — ring and the shoes have come back home!” the three-time Grand Slam winner said in a post from Indian … Read more
METZ: Former tennis world No 1 Andy Murray came back from a set down and under pressure at 3-3 in the second set to beat sixth-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz on Tuesday. The Scot, 34, won seven straight games en route to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 … Read more
Tenis star Andrey Rublev defeated Stefanos Tistsipas by 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) score to book his place into the final of Rotterdam and increased in winning streak in ATP 500 events to 19 matches As per reports, the Russian player ended 2020 with titles in his final three ATP 500 events of the year in Hamburg, … Read more
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus. According to the media reports, Sergio Aguero who hails from Argentina already been self-isolating after being identified as a close contact of someone infected. He took to his Twitter handle and informed that: After a close contact, I’ve been self-isolating and the … Read more
Tennis Icon Andy Murray has been forced to self-isolate after testing positive for the novel Covid-19 which is set to impact his preparations for February’s delayed Australian Open. According to the media reports, Andy Murray has already been self-isolating for several days and the Australian Open is trying to provide some leeway within its strict … Read more
Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, who has not played competitively since November, has demanded assurance on quarantine issues before US Open According to media reports, in a recent statement, former world number one Andy Murray said that players need assurance that they would not face mandatory quarantine upon returning to Europe from the … Read more
