Wimbledon’s Russia ban: Novak Djokovic, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and legend Martina Navratilova question decision April 22, 2022 Tennis stars including Novak Djokovic, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, and legendary ex pro Martina Navratilova, have come out against Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players. There was a backlash from the sporting community after SW19 said athletes, including men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev and women’s world number four Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus , cannot [...]
Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams bankroll Sir Martin Broughton-led bid for Chelsea April 21, 2022 Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and tennis superstar Serena Williams are helping to bankroll the Sir Martin Broughton-led bid for Chelsea. Hamilton, who has previously said he supported the club’s London rivals Arsenal, and 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams are among the backers of the only British-led consortium in the running, Mark Kleinman first reported [...]
Wimbledon warned it could face legal challenge over ban on Russian and Belarusian players April 21, 2022 Wimbledon organisers could face a legal challenge after banning Russian and Belarusian players, according to sports lawyers. Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka are among the leading contenders set to miss out following the All England Club’s (AELTC) decision. The men’s ATP Tour has criticised the move, while the women’s WTA Tour previously said it would [...]
Ed Warner: The higher the price for Chelsea, the sooner their new owners will feel the strain April 21, 2022 Unless the media have been blindsided by a canny investment bank, it seems that there are no sovereign wealth funds or squillionaires left in the running to buy Chelsea. No Musk, Bezos, Chinese tech magnate or gas-rich autocracy. The three remaining bidders, as reported, are all consortia. Let the game theory commence. The selling bank, [...]
Wimbledon confirms ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis stars including Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka April 20, 2022 Wimbledon has confirmed that it will ban Russian and Belarusian tennis stars, including former men’s world No1 Daniil Medvedev, due to the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Medvedev and women’s No4 Aryna Sabalenka are the highest ranked players affected by today’s announcement from the All England Club. Others impacted are the former women’s world No 1 [...]
Ash Barty: Former world No1 tennis star swaps racquet for golf club for sporting comeback April 19, 2022 Former women’s world No1 tennis player Ash Barty will make her return to sport this summer at a new Ryder Cup-style golf competition for A-list athletes, the Icons Series. Barty, who stunned tennis by quitting last month, is due to be joined by football stars Harry Kane and Pep Guardiola, boxer Canelo Alvarez and swimmer [...]
Jack Draper: The next British star looking to break into the tennis top 100 April 16, 2022 Cameron Norrie has been dominating the headlines in British tennis this year after breaking into the world top 10, but there’s another young star further down the rankings who could soon be big news. Londoner Jack Draper has shot up through the rankings after a brilliant start to the season on the ATP Challenger Tour, [...]
GUILTY: London jury finds tennis legend Boris Becker guilty of hiding shares, loans and property April 8, 2022 Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has been found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of four charges under the Insolvency Act and acquitted of a further 20 counts relating to his 2017 bankruptcy. The six-time grand slam champion, 54, was accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets, including two Wimbledon trophies, to avoid paying [...]
Cameron Norrie: British tennis men’s No1 enters world top 10 for the first time April 4, 2022 British tennis player Cameron Norrie has entered the top 10 of the men’s world rankings after continuing his fine form into 2022. Norrie became British No1 last year after winning the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells and reaching the third round of three of the four Grand Slam events. This year he [...]
Ashleigh Barty hints at career in new sport following shock retirement from tennis March 24, 2022 Women’s tennis No1 Ashleigh Barty has hinted she could take up another sport professionally following her shock retirement. Barty, 25, played cricket to a high level during a previous break from tennis, competing in the Women’s Big Bash. She is said to have a single-figure golf handicap and has also been linked with a move [...]