It’s a question that fans of the tennis star have been asking on social media, after the announcement that Spain’s favourite sporting son has inked a deal to become a ‘tennis ambassador’ for Saudi Arabia. Nadal signed an agreement with the oil-rich Arab country to “promote the development of the sport”, but more than his… Read More »
Serbia’s Djokovic, 36, lost 6-1 6-2 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 as Sinner regrouped from not taking a match point in the tie-break. It ends Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 11th title and a 25th major to put him clear of Margaret Court. Sinner, 22, faces Daniil Medvedev, who recovered from two sets down to beat Alexander… Read More »
The win was also significant because that is the first time he has beaten a top-10 player at a Grand Slam before. His girlfriend Morgan Riddle had promised, in a video on Instagram Live, to eat a whole jar of Vegemite if he beat Tsitsipas. “I told them I was going to win,” he said.… Read More »
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The manufacturer of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ helmet said the headgear served its intended purpose despite cracking and a piece breaking off in subzero temperatures during Saturday night’s playoff game. “While outer shell damage is not ideal, the Zero helmet did its job of protecting Patrick Mahomes during a head-to-head impact… Read More »
Iga Swiatek is the first women’s top seed to get knocked out before the fourth round at the Australian Open since 1979.(Getty Images: Phil Walter) SKIP TO TIMELINE Link copied Share World number one Iga Świątek has been knocked out of the Australian Open by 19-year-old Czech Linda Nosková in a stunning third-round upset. It… Read More »
The former world No 14 claimed the tennis ‘GOAT’ debate is “not all about tennis and numbers” and asserted that “the true champion is seen in defeat.” Djokovic secured a men’s record-extending 24th Grand Slam title with his straight-set victory over Daniil Medvedev to win the 2023 US Open in September. Nadal sits second on… Read More »
Tiger Woods is competing with his 14-year-old son, Charlie, and his 16-year-old daughter Sam on the bag as caddie for the first time – the only thing missing was enough birdies. The 15-time major winner and his 14-year-old son combined for an eight-under-par 64 in the scramble format as Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron… Read More »
71 Big Titles: 24 majors, a record 40 Masters, and a record seven ATP Finals. But apparently, Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena wouldn’t be happy if he kept chasing one particular sporting record held by his rival. Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia. He began his professional tennis career in 2003 at… Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Australian Open final after an impressive performance to see off Coco Gauff in straight sets in a battle between two of the best players on the women’s tour; Sabalenka will face China’s Qinwen Zheng in the final on Saturday Sabalenka gained her revenge after Gauff was victorious in last year’s… Read More »
The Serb, seeking a 25th Grand Slam to move past Margaret Court’s record of 24, won 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-2 6-3 in hot conditions to reach the semi-finals. He will play on Friday against Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner, who defeated Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev. “I suffered a lot in the first couple of… Read More »