# Tennis

Last year

2022

# Changes

US Open champion Raducanu splits from coach after less than six months

Raducanu hired Torben Beltz at the end of last season but it was a short-lived relationship.

7.7k

Apr 26th 2022, 9:11 AM

# relentless

Swiatek shows ruthless streak with emphatic win to claim fourth WTA title on bounce

The 20-year-old picked up her 23rd straight victory to add Stuttgart to her collection after her title wins in Doha, Indian Wells and Miami this year.

2.2k

Apr 24th 2022, 2:54 PM

# Not happy

Wimbledon ban 'complete discrimination and illogical', says Russia's Rublev

World number one Novak Djokovic also hit out at the “crazy” decision.

7.8k

Apr 21st 2022, 6:33 PM

# Barred

Wimbledon 2022 ban on Russian and Belarusian players slammed as 'unfair'

The decision was taken in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

24.0k

Updated

Apr 20th 2022, 4:37 PM

# Verdict

Boris Becker found guilty of four charges related to bankruptcy

The six-time grand slam champion was accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets.

21.0k

Apr 8th 2022, 4:21 PM

# link-up

Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou to work full-time with Simona Halep

Halep is currently ranked 20th in the world. She won Roland Garros in 2018 and Wimbledon the following year.

2.9k

Apr 7th 2022, 2:34 PM

# Court

Tennis star Boris Becker tells jury bad publicity damaged his personal brand

The six-time Grand Slam champion was declared bankrupt in June 2017.

21.4k

Mar 28th 2022, 3:34 PM

# Prodigy

16-year-old earns landmark win at Miami Open

Linda Fruhvirtova on Sunday became the youngest player to reach the last 16 of the tournament since 2004.

5.3k

Mar 28th 2022, 8:58 AM

# Sharp

Osaka's resurgence continues as she puts fan's jeers behind her

Japanese star makes light work of 13th seed Angelique Kerber to progress in Miami Open.

3.2k

Mar 24th 2022, 8:17 PM

# Future

Ash Barty would ‘never say never’ about returning to professional tennis

The 25-year-old also hinted at a role with junior tennis in her home country.

2.0k

Mar 24th 2022, 8:05 AM

# Seeking Help

'I finally started talking to a therapist after Indian Wells' - Osaka

The Japanese star had time away from the sport in 2021 because of mental health problems.

3.7k

Mar 23rd 2022, 9:32 PM

# completed it mate

World number one Ash Barty announces shock retirement aged 25

The Australian said triumphing at Wimbledon in 2021 was the culmination of her ‘one true dream’.

38.8k

Mar 23rd 2022, 7:27 AM

# Court

Becker trial to start as former Wimbledon winner fights to avoid prison

The 54-year-old is a six-time Grand Slam singles champion.

47.0k

Mar 21st 2022, 10:58 AM

# Winning run

Nadal reaches last 16 at Indian Wells as Medvedev crashes out

The 35-year-old Spaniard has won all 17 of his matches in 2022.

1.8k

Mar 15th 2022, 8:01 AM

# Regret

Germany's Zverev says meltdown was ‘worst moment of my life’

The Olympic gold medallist was thrown out of the Mexican Open last month.

2.9k

Mar 10th 2022, 2:43 PM

# bnp paribas open

Novak Djokovic included in Indian Wells draw despite doubts over US entry

The 34-year-old Serbian is the only man in the top 100 who remains unvaccinated against coronavirus.

1.2k

Mar 9th 2022, 10:57 AM

# Ukraine

Andy Murray to donate rest of season’s prize money to Unicef’s Ukraine appeal

The Scot is working with Unicef UK to provide children with medical supplies and educational kits.

2.2k

Mar 8th 2022, 4:55 PM

# Tantrum

Zverev given probation for Mexico meltdown

Zverev shocked the tennis world during the Mexico Open last month after smashing his racket several times against the umpire’s chair.

3.9k

Mar 8th 2022, 8:02 AM

# Speaking out

Belarusian tennis star Azarenka 'devastated' by violence against Ukraine

Authoritarian Belarus is closely linked to Russia and has been used as a key staging ground for the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

7.2k

Mar 2nd 2022, 8:21 PM

# message

Elina Svitolina dedicates Monterrey Open victory to Ukrainian army

Ukraine’s number one beat Russian Anastasia Potapova.

4.6k

Mar 2nd 2022, 12:20 PM

# Tennis

Djokovic announces split from long-time coach

A turbulent 2022 continued for the Serb.

4.2k

Mar 2nd 2022, 8:04 AM

# Top of the pile

Medvedev replaces Djokovic as world number one

The Russian is the first man outside the game’s “Big Four” to occupy the top spot since 2004.

4.1k

Feb 28th 2022, 10:46 AM

# future plans

'I would fight' - Tennis player joins Ukraine military reserves

Sergiy Stakhovsky famously defeated Roger Federer on Wimbledon’s Centre Court in 2013.

9.5k

Feb 26th 2022, 9:23 PM

# Hope

'No war please': Russian star into final with peace plea

Andrey Rublev made a plea for peace after notching an eighth consecutive victory.

6.4k

Feb 25th 2022, 8:00 PM

# mexican open

Nadal matches best career start, Zverev expelled after striking umpire's chair

The 35-year-old Spaniard defeated American Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-2 in his first match since winning the Australian Open.

4.8k

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Feb 23rd 2022, 8:57 AM

# Dubai

Fans' welcome 'exceeded expectations', says Djokovic on winning return

‘The [Australian Open] final, I was trying not to watch it, but then I had my household watching… so I had to follow it.’

3.5k

Feb 21st 2022, 9:58 PM

# Tennis

Djokovic 'not anti-vax' but would rather skip events than be forced into jab

The Serbian was deported in extraordinary circumstances on the eve of last month’s Australian Open.

27.6k

Feb 15th 2022, 8:02 AM

# response

WTA still 'concerned' over Peng Shuai after new denial

The Chinese tennis player has issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations.

2.5k

Feb 7th 2022, 7:49 PM

# Fall-out

Barca official who said Rafael Nadal 'represents the enemy state' resigns

The La Liga club’s president Joan Laporta today confirmed the resignation of Alfons Godall.

10.4k

Feb 3rd 2022, 6:02 PM

# proud

Rafael Nadal savours record-breaking 21st grand slam title following retirement fears

Nadal fought back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win a record 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open.

6.7k

Jan 30th 2022, 8:37 PM

# History in the making

Nadal stages stunning comeback to win record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title

The Spaniard came from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian Open final.

47.6k

Jan 30th 2022, 2:13 PM

# hometown hero

Imperious Ashleigh Barty sweeps to Australian Open title

Barty beat Danielle Collins in straight sets to become the first Australian winner of the women’s singles title in 44 years.

25.4k

Jan 29th 2022, 10:27 AM

# Tennis

Swiatek fights to set up Australian Open semi-final against Collins

Swiatek recovered from a set down while Collins ended Alize Cornet’s run.

1.7k

Jan 26th 2022, 8:12 AM

# Down Under

Ailing Nadal outlasts Denis Shapovalov in dramatic Australian Open quarter-final

Madison Keys pulled off another big upset with a straight-sets, last-eight victory.

5.6k

Jan 25th 2022, 8:26 AM

# Wrap

Tetchy Medvedev fells stubborn Cressy as Halep 'sick and dizzy' during defeat to Cornet

It took the Russian world number two 3hr 30min to subdue the unseeded American.

2.5k

Jan 24th 2022, 8:59 AM

# Controversy

'Pathetic' - Australia Open under fire for ban on Peng Shuai shirts

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was among those to criticise the decision.

30.2k

Jan 24th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Firm line

Australian Open defends ban on 'Where is Peng Shuai?' t-shirts

A video posted online appears to show a firm line being taken against people wearing the t-shirts.

23.6k

Jan 23rd 2022, 1:29 PM

# Melbourne Victory

Barty and record-chasing Nadal advance to Australian Open quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal’s victory over Adrian Mannarino featured a gruelling first set that lasted 81 minutes.

2.5k

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Jan 23rd 2022, 1:00 PM

# australian open

Medvedev, Tsitsipas march into last 16 as Halep fires warning

After the drama of Friday, when defending champion Naomi Osaka exited Melbourne in the third round, the women’s seeds were also mostly untroubled on day six.

1.7k

Jan 22nd 2022, 9:35 AM

# line call

‘Plainly open’ to conclude Novak Djokovic was anti-vaccination, judges decided

The Federal Court of Australia published the reasons for the decision not to quash the cancellation of Djokovic’s visa.

33.2k

Jan 20th 2022, 9:09 AM