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Watch VideoJannik Sinner finally accepts three-month doping ban

The February 9 to May 4 suspension means Jannik Sinner will be free to play in the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the season, which begins on May 25 at Roland Garros.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoNovak Djokovic retires in Australian Open semi against Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd as Germany's Zverev reached his first Melbourne final.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Novak Djokovic tells Rafael Nadal: ‘Your legacy will live forever’

Novak Djokovic has told Rafael Nadal his ‘legacy will live forever’ after the Spanish legend announced he was retiring from tennis after the Davis Cup.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: The ultimate rivalry that surpassed Federer showdowns

Rafael Nadal’s head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches and was more closely fought than his rivalry with Roger Federer.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tennis GOAT Rafael Nadal to call time on storied career . . . ‘everything has a beginning and an end’

38-year-old Rafael Nadal is set to end his two decades as a professional with 92 titles and prize money alone of $135 million.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka dumped out of China Open by Karolina Muchova

World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka was on a streak of 15 victories in a row, claiming titles in Cincinnati and then the US Open for the first time before the defeat at the China Open.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Opinion: Equal prize money has finally been announced for ICC T20 World Cup, and it’s about time

Many assume that equal prizemoney in men’s and women’s sport is a new thing, but it was actually first touted half a century ago.

Sport Opinion
Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Jannik Sinner faces Jack Draper in quest for US Open final berth

Top seed Jannik Sinner defeated 2021 US Open champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Novak Djokovic hunting history at US Open, dark cloud hangs over Jannik Sinner

Defending champion Novak Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title at the US Open.

Sport Tennis US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Zheng Qinwen makes Olympics tennis history with Paris 2024 singles gold

Zheng Qinwen's victory came on the same Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros where in 2011 compatriot Li Na became China's first Grand Slam champion.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Naomi Osaka aiming for strong comeback at Paris Olympics

Japan's Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron in Tokyo three years ago but she has it all to prove in Paris.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Queen of clay Iga Swiatek targets Olympic gold at Roland Garros

Iga Swiatek has been dominant on the red clay of Roland Garros, winning four of the past five tournaments. Now she wants to add Olympic gold to her collection.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal finds some form ahead of Paris Olympics with first final in two years

Rafael Nadal reached his first final since winning the 2022 French Open, defeating Croatian qualifier Duje Ajdukovic in Bastad ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Limitless Carlos Alcaraz ‘just wants to keep dreaming’ after Wimbledon repeat

Carlos Alcaraz, 21, who has won three of the past five majors, said he wanted to enjoy his ‘amazing journey so far’ rather than look too far into the future.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic chasing history in Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz

Just five weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee, 37-year-old Djokovic can become the oldest Wimbledon champion of the modern era and avenge his heartbreaking five-set loss to the Spaniard in last year's final.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Barbora Krejcikova bags second Grand Slam win with Wimbledon title

Barbora Krejcikova, the 31st seed, won 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to add the 2024 All England Club crown to her 2021 French Open victory.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner eye Wimbledon third round

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and four-time major winner Naomi Osaka also target places in the last 32.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Naomi Osaka takes inspiration from Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

The Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion and a former world number one, hasn't played at the All England Club since 2019.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Old-timers Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic cleared to play Wimbledon

Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic took their places in the Wimbledon draw for the third Grand Slam tournament of the year which starts on Monday.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

New era set to dawn at Wimbledon as injury doubt looms over Novak Djokovic

As Novak Djokovic may not be able to overcome injury, defending champion Carlo Alcaraz will be the heavy favourite as the Serbian’s period of domination is seemingly over.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic will only play at Wimbledon if he can ‘fight for title’

Novak Djokovic says he will only play at Wimbledon if he is fit enough to ‘fight for the title’ but his recovery from knee surgery is going well.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal confirms he is skipping Wimbledon to focus on Olympics

Former world number one Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will miss Wimbledon this year in order to focus on the 2026 Paris Olympic games from late July to early August.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal named in Spanish Olympic team, could play doubles together

French Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal have been named in the Spain team for the 2024 Olympic Games, the Spanish tennis federation have announced.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

French Open winner Carlos Alcaraz: Only an alien can break Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic’s records

Although he is already making history, Carlos Alcaraz has some way to go to match Rafael Nadal's record of 14 French Open titles or Novak Djokovic's men's best total of 24 Grand Slams.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Iga Swiatek extends French Open reign with third title in a row

World number one Iga Swiatek dominated Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini, a first-time Grand Slam finalist, needing just 68 minutes to capture a fourth crown in five years in Paris.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published