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Djokovic Missing US Open over COVID Vaccine Status Would Be ‘a Joke’, Says McEnroe

Four-times US Open winner John McEnroe said it would be "a joke" if Novak Djokovic is unable to compete at the US tournament starting later this month due to his COVID-19 vaccination status. Djokovic has refused to take the vaccine and appears set to miss out on the year's last…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

Rafa? Serena? Roger? Tennis’s Goat debate is an affront to history

As Rafael Nadal aims for his 23rd major and Serena Williams prepares to bid farewell, comparing players across generations is a futile activity

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022

Thiem Wins in Winston-Salem after Top Seed Dimitrov Retires

Dominic Thiem, playing in his first tournament on American soil since winning the 2020 US Open, defeated top-seeded Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of the Winston-Salem Open after Dimitrov retired because of dizziness. Dimitrov was leading the match 6-0, 2-4 at the time. “That’s not the way I want…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

Wimbledon spectator takes legal action against Nick Kyrgios for having her removed during final

Nick Kyrgios complained to the umpire during his Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, saying that a drunk fan had been talking to him during points. The fan, who was removed from the arena, is taking action against the Australian for the ‘baseless allegation’

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022

Wimbledon fan accused of 'having 700 drinks' taking legal action

Nick Kyrgios hit-out at the spectator during the Wimbledon final

Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022

Wimbledon fan taking legal action against Nick Kyrgios

A tennis fan who was temporarily removed from Centre Court during the men's Wimbledon final following a complaint by Nick Kyrgios is taking legal action against the Australian tennis player for what she describes as a “reckless and entirely baseless allegation.”

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

She looks like she’s had 700 drinks – Fan accused by Kyrgios taking legal action

Nick Kyrgios had complained to the umpire about the behaviour of Anna Palus in his four-set defeat by Novak Djokovic.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Sania Mirza pulls out of U.S. Open, says retirement plans have changed

Multiple Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza, who in January announced that she would be retiring at the end of the 2022 season, said she injured her tendon earlier this month and cannot play the 2022 U. S. Open

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022

Lawyer sues tennis star Nick Kyrgios after being kicked off Wimbledon’s Centre Court

A tennis fan who was ejected from the Wimbledon men’s final after Nick Kyrgios accused her of being drunk has launched legal action against the star player.

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2022

Bouchard, Ankita Raina receive wild card for WTA Chennai Open

CHENNAI: France’s Caroline Garcia, who won the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday, will be the top seed at the upcoming WTA Chennai Open scheduled to be held from September 12-18.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2022