Category: Tennis
‘I hoped this day would never come’: Federer leads tributes to retiring Nadal
“Legend”, “role model”, “inspiration”, “friend”: Rafael Nadal’s announcement that he is to retire after next month’s Davis Cup Finals prompted an outpouring of affection across [more…]
Rafael Nadal: a career in pictures
Though born and raised in Mallorca, Nadal is a keen Real Madrid fan. Here, he has his shirt signed by Raúl at the Madrid Masters [more…]
‘A difficult decision’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season [more…]
‘I feel super lucky’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38 – video
Source: theguardian.com
‘Enjoy a cocktail’: Australian Open doubles down on polarising ‘party court’
The Australian Open will expand its court-side hospitality in 2025, and patrons will now be served cocktails while watching top players on Melbourne Park’s headline [more…]
You cannot be serious? Wimbledon abolishes line judges after 147 years
The greatest tennis players in the world will be left to rage against a machine after any tight line calls at Wimbledon next year as [more…]
Frances Tiafoe launches expletive-filled rant at umpire after Shanghai Masters loss – video
Source: theguardian.com
Frances Tiafoe could face heavy fine after expletive-filled rant at Shanghai Masters
US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe aimed a torrent of expletives at the chair umpire after losing his third-round match at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. [more…]
Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa apologises after being accused of racism
The Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has apologised after she was accused of racism over a photo that appeared to show her pulling her eyes [more…]
Coco Gauff delivers masterclass to beat Karolina Muchova in China Open final
Coco Gauff dominated the unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova to win the China Open final 6-1, 6-3 and become the first player to triumph in each [more…]