Category: Tennis
Zheng extends dream WTA Finals debut by thrashing Paolini to reach last four
China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini. [more…]
Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story review – electrifying film details violent abuse and remarkable resilience
This electrically intense film about the former world No 4 tennis champion Jelena Dokic made my heart pound and my eyes well up; there hasn’t [more…]
Gauff storms to second-ever win over Swiatek at WTA Finals in Riyadh
At 20, Coco Gauff has achieved a considerable amount. She has established herself as a perennial top-five player, won a grand slam title, and lived [more…]
ATP Finals face up to life without big three for first time since 2001
Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from ATP Finals due to an unspecified injury, marking the end of his 2024 season. Djokovic pulling out means [more…]
Struggling Elena Rybakina out of WTA Finals contention after second defeat
As Elena Rybakina trailed Zheng Qinwen by a set and a break in their tight group-stage tussle at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Monday, [more…]
‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final
Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end on Sunday when she was thoroughly outplayed in the final by the top [more…]
Katie Boulter heads for career-high ranking after reaching Hong Kong final
Katie Boulter had many reasons to be apprehensive about her form in the final stretch of an arduous first full season at tennis’s highest levels. [more…]
Jack Draper sets sights on winning ‘biggest events’ after Paris exit
Jack Draper believes he is still far from achieving his potential as a tennis player and his breakthrough 2024 season could prove a stepping stone [more…]
Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol
Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [more…]
Jack Draper runs out of steam at Paris Masters as Alex de Minaur wins three-setter
It was not until 10pm on Wednesday night that Jack Draper finally returned to the locker room after his tenacious victory over the world No [more…]