Tearful Naomi Osaka to take another break from tennis after shock US Open defeat September 4, 2021 A tearful Naomi Osaka plans to take another break from tennis after her shock US Open exit. The defending champion lost 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-4 to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez on Arthur Ashe Stadium having served for the match in the second set. It was a surprise ending to her first grand slam back after withdrawing [...]
Andy Murray says he has “lost respect” for Stefanos Tsitsipas after accusing opponent of gamesmanship in five-set US Open defeat August 31, 2021 Andy Murray accused Stefanos Tsitsipas of gamesmanship after losing to the No3 seed in an epic first-round match at the US Open last night. Murray criticised his opponent for taking an eight-minute bathroom break before the deciding set, which Tsitsipas won to complete a 2-6, 7-6 (9-7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback victory. “I lost respect [...]
Roger Federer-backed shoemaker files IPO in US August 24, 2021 On, a shoemaking company backed by tennis star Roger Federer, has filed for an initial public offering in New York, according to widespread reports. The Swiss shoemaker was, according to reports, valued at around $2bn after its last funding round. According to Reuters, On could pursue a valuation between $4bn to $6bn in its IPO. [...]
Tennis ace Naomi Osaka moved to tears in first press conference since revealing battle with depression August 17, 2021 Tennis star Naomi Osaka broke down in her first press conference since pulling out of the French Open and revealing her struggle with depression earlier this year. The world No2 took a break from the video call at the Cincinnati Open on Monday evening after appearing to become upset after a question about her relationship [...]
Roger Federer facing ‘many months’ out with knee surgery as tennis great admits he may never play again August 16, 2021 Roger Federer is to undergo knee surgery to give himself “a glimmer of hope” of playing top level tennis again. The 20-time grand slam winner says he has been advised to have the operation even though it will likely keep him “out of the game for many months”. Federer, 40, will miss the looming US [...]
Covid-19 forces Johanna Konta out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics weeks after British tennis ace said she was undecided about vaccine July 14, 2021 British tennis star Johanna Konta has pulled out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after contracting Covid-19. Konta was forced to miss Wimbledon earlier this month when a member of her support team tested positive. She subsequently also developed Covid-19 while isolating. “I have been unable to train for the last two and a half weeks [...]
As Wimbledon hots up, here’s how to dress like Novak Djokovic July 9, 2021 There comes a time in every man’s and woman’s life when they must realise that they shall never become a Wimbledon champion. But you can still look like one, albeit, perhaps, in a much larger size than most successful athletes. Lacoste was the original athletic look and is still my go-to sportswear label and for [...]
French Open chiefs ‘sorry and sad’ at ‘unfortunate’ withdrawal of Naomi Osaka following row over media duties June 1, 2021 French Open organisers say they are “sorry and sad” after women’s world No2 Naomi Osaka pulled out of the tennis grand slam. Osaka withdrew on Monday following a row over her refusal to take part in post-match press conferences. She revealed in her statement that she had suffered long bouts of depression, and said it [...]
Andy Murray tests positive for Covid-19 January 14, 2021 Just weeks before he is set to play in the Australian Open, Andy Murray has tested positive for the coronavirus. The two-time Wimbledon champion is said to be in good health but isolating at home, according to STV. Hopes are still high for Murray to attend the event, which begins on 8 February.
Coronavirus: The impact on the sporting world as numerous events are disrupted March 12, 2020 In the space of a week the coronavirus pandemic has gone from having a minimal impact on the world’s sporting events to causing vast swathes of postponements and contests played out behind closed doors. This week saw the first Premier League game postponed due to Covid-19, Champions League matches played in empty stadiums and two [...]