Tennis
Murray deserved to retire 'more gracefully' - Kyrgios
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Tuesday, 29 October 2024 01:10
Nick Kyrgios says the physical anguish Andy Murray put himself through to prolong his tennis career was "not worth it" and that he deserved to retire "more gracefully".The Scot, a three-time Grand Slam winner, retired in August following a straight-set defeat alongside Dan Evans in the Olympic men's doubles quarter-finals.Murray, 37, had major hip surgery in 2018 and 2019 and…
Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener
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Tuesday, 29 October 2024 01:54
Britain's Katie Boulter made light work of Japan's Aoi Ito to reach the second round of the Hong Kong Open.Second seed Boulter beat world number 156 Aoi 6-4 6-4.Boulter has enjoyed a career-best season, winning two WTA Tour titles and reaching a high of 27 in the world rankings.The 28-year-old thanked the crowd afterwards for their support, saying she "needed…
Halep to stay 'patient' after another comeback loss
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Monday, 28 October 2024 06:57
Ranked 883rd in the world, Halep is relying on being given tournament wildcards as she looks to rebuild her career.Halep, who won the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon in 2019, always maintained her innocence after being charged with two separate doping offences.While her case was partially upheld, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Halep 'on the balance of probabilities'…
Draper out to 'shake up' world's best after key win
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Monday, 28 October 2024 04:30
At the Challenger event in Bergamo last October, Draper had just crept back inside the world's top 100 - an important marker on the professional tours and the gateway for direct entry into the Grand Slam events.He was lamenting the "brutal" nature of a sport where he had started living up to his potential only to suffer another setback with…
Classy Draper 'so proud' to win his biggest title
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Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:56
Jack Draper won the biggest title of his career at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna as the British number one's breakout season reached even greater heights.Draper produced an outstanding level to beat Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-4 7-5 in the final of the ATP 500 event.The 22-year-old left-hander, who reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open last…
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Friday, 25 October 2024 22:52
Boulter loses to Kenin in Pan Pacific semi-finals
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Boulter cruises into semi-finals in Tokyo
Thursday, 24 October 2024 02:05
Boulter cruises into Tokyo quarter-finals
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 14:32
Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 23:24
Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 11:43
Grand Slam winner Thiem's career ends in Vienna defeat
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 06:55
Stojsavljevic, 15, denied first ever WTA win
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 02:31
Ex-Man Utd striker Forlan to make ATP tennis debut
Monday, 21 October 2024 07:27
Sabalenka replaces Swiatek as world number one
Monday, 21 October 2024 11:54
Off-court coaching to be allowed in tennis from 2025
Sunday, 20 October 2024 22:57
Are exhibitions impacting 'tight' tennis calendar?
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Kasatkina battles past Andreeva to win Ningbo Open
Saturday, 19 October 2024 14:17
Djokovic beats Nadal as 'amazing rivalry' ends
Friday, 18 October 2024 01:31
Nadal 'emotionally ready' for Davis Cup farewell
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'I will be back' - Collins postpones retirement
Thursday, 17 October 2024 02:32
Boulter knocked out of Ningbo Open by Haddad Maia
Thursday, 17 October 2024 01:26
Swiatek appoints Osaka's former coach Fissette
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Fearnley's 13-match winning streak ends in Stockholm
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 07:58