Andy Murray has reportedly pulled out of next week’s Japan Open to end what turned out to be a disappointing Asian swing for the former world No 1 in a fresh blow to his chances of being seeded for the 2024 Australian Open. After a frustrating second-round loss at the US Open, Murray helped Great […]
Andy Murray’s mum admits she ‘gets herself into trouble’ as she calls for change
Judy Murray is awarded an OBE in 2017 Andy Murray’s mother has admitted she often gets herself into trouble for speaking up for women’s rights and equality, as she called for changes to be made to tennis’ ‘elitism’ problem. Judy Murray, who has been a passionate supporter of her two sons throughout their respective tennis […]
Carlos Alcaraz confidence clear to see with remarkable shot on match point
Carlos Alcaraz showed his growing confidence with a stunning shot at match point in the Shanghai Masters. The Wimbledon champion eased past Gregoire Barrere to reach the last-32 in China, continuing a fine year on the tour. Alcaraz defeated Barrere 6-2 7-5 and despite a tougher second set, the Spaniard finished in style. Fans inside […]
Daniil Medvedev leaves rival in a heap on the floor as commentator in awe
Daniil Medvedev left his opponent in a heap on the floor during an impressive Shanghai Masters win. The commentator was left in awe as the world No 3 played 13 return shots before winning a point in his second-round match against Chile’s Cristian Garin Medvedev won the Shanghai Masters when it was last held in […]
Plans to expand Wimbledon finally set to be heard by council
Plans to expand Wimbledon by building 38 courts and new 8,000-seater stadium FINALLY set to be heard by Merton Council later this month after strong local opposition It’s almost five years since Wimbledon bought the lease on golf club for £65m Plans have been drawn up for 38 courts and a new stadium on SW19 […]
Tiafoe details funny reason he missed Shanghai Masters flight after late arrival
Frances Tiafoe revealed that he was late to the Shanghai Masters after missing his flight, forcing him to wait another day to travel to China. The world No 13 revealed that he turned up on time but went to the wrong airport entirely. And Tiafoe’s compatriot Taylor Fritz joked that he would be giving the […]
Carlos Alcaraz makes telling ‘failures’ comment as Djokovic is on his mind again
Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his priorities for the rest of the season as he prepares to make his debut at the Shanghai Masters. The 20-year-old is once again focusing on chasing Novak Djokovic’s No 1 ranking. But Alcaraz also set a new goal – to learn from his “failures” – in a telling statement about […]
Aussie star breaks his silence after smashing umpire in the FACE
Marc Polmans breaks his silence after he smashed a ball into the umpire’s FACE in shocking moment in China as Aussie tennis star makes brutally honest admission after failing to convert a match point READ: Aussie star disqualified following shocking moment Marc Polmans has apologised for hitting an umpire in the face The Aussie lost […]
Rafael Nadal returns to the practice court to give new comeback hope
Rafael Nadal offered some hope over his expected return to tennis after sharing some fresh training footage. The Spaniard has not played a match since January and underwent surgery in June. Taking to Instagram, Nadal posted a video of himself on the practice court for the first time since before his operation. And it looks […]
WTA under fire again as Kvitova joins stars venting over late Beijiing finish
Petra Kvitova has become the latest player to hit out at the scheduling at the China Open. The world No 14 crashed out in the second round after having 16 hours to recover in between her two matches. It comes after Alexander Zverev blasted the tournament when he finished playing just before 3am. And Kvitova […]