Serena Williams wins first singles match since last year’s French Open The 23-time Grand Slam champion beat Nuria Parrizas Diaz in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Toronto. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022
Serena Williams wins first singles match in more than a year The 23-time Grand Slam champion beat Nuria Parrizas Diaz in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Toronto The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Kyrgios Beats Nishioka for 1st ATP Title in 3 Years Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won his seventh ATP title and first in three years by defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in Sunday's men's final at the ATP and WTA Washington Open. The 27-year-old Australian downed 96th-ranked left-hander Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 for his first ATP title since capturing the 2019 Washington crown.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022
Player Questions Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open Status The 21-time Grand Slam champion cannot enter the United States as of now due to his vaccination status. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5, 2022
Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Montreal Tournament The 21-time Grand Slam winner is not vaccinated for COVID-19, and Canada currently requires travelers to have two vaccine doses to enter the country. Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2022
Badosa, Jabeur Reach San Jose WTA Quarter-finals Second-seeded Paula Badosa survived a scare on the way to a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7/5) victory over US qualifier Elizabeth Mandlik on Wednesday in the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California. After comfortably pocketing the first set with two breaks of serve, Spain's Badosa went down an early break… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022
Kyrgios Wins 1st Singles Match Since Making Wimbledon Final Nick Kyrgios beat American Marcos Giron at the Citi Open on Tuesday, the Australian's first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon final. Less than a month since reaching his first Grand Slam final before losing to Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios defeated Giron 6-2, 6-3. It won't help him get over falling… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022
Osaka Delighted to Have Father Back in Coaching Role Naomi Osaka said she is excited to have her father back as coach after splitting with Wim Fissette as the four-times Grand Slam champion returns from an Achilles injury that ruled her out of the grasscourt season. The Silicon Valley Classic, where Osaka will play Zheng Qinwen in the first… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022
August Sports Betting Calendar: NFL Preseason, US Open and WNBA Playoffs Novak Djokovic goes for a second straight Grand Slam title. And football is back! USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022
Murray Addresses Why He’s Donating 100% of His Prize Money The three-time Grand Slam champion is playing at the Citi Open this week, and the tournament announced they would match his earnings for donation. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2022
Djokovic Addresses Questions About U.S. Open Eligibility The 21-time Grand Slam champion is not vaccinated for COVID-19, meaning he could be barred from the tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2022
Zverev Return ‘More Realistic’ for Davis Cup in September Alexander Zverev has not given up hope of playing next month's US Open but the German world number two is more likely to return to action from his ankle injury during the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in mid-September. Zverev was forced to retire after suffering an injury… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 28, 2022
Djokovic, Nadal, Murray, Federer Teaming Up at Laver Cup “The Big Four” have won all but 10 Grand Slam titles since Federer won Wimbledon in 2003. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2022
Meeting Mark Jones, the proud Welshman who England boss Eddie Jones had his eyes on Former Wales winger and Grand Slam star Jones is now on the Worcester coaching staff having helped the Crusaders win the Super Rugby title Wales Online · Jul 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022 Novak Djokovic suffers US Open blow over vaccine status despite inclusion on entry list Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will watch the US Open from the sidelines after the grand slam confirmed the unvaccinated star will need to be jabbed in order to enter the country
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Petition to allow Novak Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures Djokovic is currently not be able to participate in the year’s final Grand Slam because of his refusal to take the Covid vaccine
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022 Petition to Allow Djokovic to Play US Open Nears 12,000 Signatures Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic will not be able to participate in the year's…
Wales Online · Jul 17, 2022 Campaign group release strongly-worded statement calling for players to miss matches following Ryan Jones dementia news Lobby group Progressive Rugby spelt out the message following the awful news former Wales Grand Slam captain Ryan Jones has been diagnosed with dementia aged 41
Irish Mirror · Jul 16, 2022 Former Wales rugby captain reveals dementia diagnosis at age of 41 The 75-cap Grand Slam-winning forward, who also played in three Lions Tests on the 2005 tour of New Zealand, has opened up on his condition
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Ireland’s greatest rugby victories: From beating England to toppling New Zealand Ireland are now top of the world rankings after their series victory in New Zealand
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022 Jabeur Receives Tunisian Order of Merit Tennis trailblazer Ons Jabeur, who became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final, was honored by Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday for "her remarkable sporting successes". The 27-year-old Jabeur, defeated in the Wimbledon final by Russian-born Elena Rybakina last weekend, was awarded the country's Great…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2022 Serena Williams Enters Tournament Amid Retirement Speculation The 23-time Grand Slam winner just came off a stint at Wimbledon after not playing for a year.
Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022 How Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios became the most controversial player in tennis Bad boy or uncoachable genius? Amy Francombe charts the rocky rise of “Nasty Nick”
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 11, 2022 Djokovic’s Resilience Never in Doubt, Says Coach Ivanisevic Goran Ivanisevic said he never doubted Novak Djokovic's resilience after the Serb beat Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final to win his 21st Grand Slam title and turn around a year that began with him being deported from Australia. Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in…
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022 Novak Djokovic now faces lengthy wait in bid to be greatest ever Grand Slam king A total of 311 days may well pass before Novak Djokovic next appears at a Grand Slam.