Tennis

Novak Djokovic claims 89th tour title of his career – and third of the year so far – with straight sets victory over Marin Cilic in Tel Aviv Watergen Open as Serbian enjoys winning return to singles tennis after Wimbledon triumph  The Serbian eased to victory over Marin Cilic at the Tel Aviv Watergen Open … Read more

British No1 Cameron Norrie pulls out of the Japan Open after testing positive for Covid-19 leaving his ATP Finals chances hanging in the balance Cameron Norrie has pulled out of the Japan Open after testing positive for Covid The 27-year-old now risks missing the ATP Finals in Turin next month Norrie confirmed the news in … Read more

Roger Federer pokes fun at himself as he points out that his career ended with a run of defeats (and he’s now lost his job!)… but the Swiss legend still insists his retirement from tennis was ‘perfect’ Roger Federer ended his tennis career at the Laver Cup last weekend His final match alongside Rafael Nadal … Read more

Rod Laver claims Nick Kyrgios did NOT believe he could win Wimbledon as tennis legend explains why Australian bad boy’s magical run was a lightbulb moment for him Rod Laver has claimed that Nick Kyrgios did not believe he could win Wimbledon Kyrgios reached the final of the men’s singles in SW19 earlier this season  … Read more

Nick Kyrgios goes BALLISTIC at Tennis Australia because he and best mate Thanasi Kokkinakis couldn’t get a court to practice on in ‘world’s biggest tennis academy’ in Melbourne Nick Kyrgios was stunned to find no practice court available at Melbourne Park Took to Instagram to outline his frustration, joined by comedian Elliot Loney Kyrgios eventually nabbed … Read more

‘I certainly won’t’: Andy Murray claims he doesn’t DESERVE the grand farewell given to retiring legend Roger Federer at the Laver Cup – as the Scot insists he’s not thinking about quitting because he ‘feels good against top players’ Andy Murray has insisted he will not merit the lavish farewell of Roger Federer  The 20-time … Read more

Angry tennis fans accuse bad boy Nick Kyrgios of disrespecting Roger Federer’s emotional last game as Aussie takes a shot at Novak Djokovic – but stunning detail shows polarising star might not be to blame Roger Federer has retired after winning 20 grand slams and six Aussie Opens  He left the  game a champion, playing … Read more

Has there ever been greater proof that nice guys finish first than Roger Federer? As his career came to an end you could fill the centre court of Wimbledon with the pages written about his brilliance. His forehand – that liquid-whip as David Foster Wallace so famously described it – his serve, his one-handed backhand. … Read more

Right to the end of an emotional three days Roger Federer was ever the competitor, admitting that a shock defeat for his Team Europe at the Laver Cup had been a sting in the tail. ‘I don’t like losing, it’s not fun, it leaves a bad taste,’ said the Swiss legend, following a 13-8 reverse … Read more

Roger Federer could not hide his disappointment after watching Frances Tiafoe prove the pantomime villain for a second time at this weekend’s Laver Cup as his epic comeback denied the Swiss one final trophy. A 1-6, 7-6, 10-8 victory for the US Open semi-finalist in the 11th match of the Ryder Cup-style team competition over … Read more