Tennis
WTA Prague Open: Czech police stop Russian tennis player arriving for tournament
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Friday, 28 July 2023 14:19
An unnamed Russian player was stopped by Czech police from entering the country to compete in the WTA Prague Open.A new government resolution has banned athletes from Russia or Belarus taking part in any events in the Czech Republic.Several Russian and Belarusian players had been expected to compete in Prague as neutrals.But tournament organisers have now told them not to…
Poland Open: Britain's Heather Watson reaches quarter-finals but Jodie Burrage knocked out
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Thursday, 27 July 2023 06:31
Britain's Heather Watson is through to the Poland Open quarter-finals, but compatriot Jodie Burrage's run is over.Watson, 31, defeated Belarusian Yuliya Hatouka in three sets, recovering from losing the second to win 6-2 5-7 6-1.The British number five will play her Belgian doubles partner Yanina Wickmayer in the last eight.However, British number two Burrage, 24, fell to a 6-4 6-1…
Poland Open: Britons Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson into last 16
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 11:47
Britons Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson both reached the last 16 of the Poland Open on Tuesday.British number two Burrage came from a set down to beat India's Ankita Raina 4-6 6-4 7-6 (7-4).Later, Watson beat third seed and world number 36 Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic 7-5 6-2 to advance in Warsaw.Burrage will play Italy's Lucrezia Stefanini next,…
Emma Raducanu's agent defends coaching turnover
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 01:40
Emma Raducanu's agent has defended the player's approach after criticism of her turnover of coaches.The 20-year-old, who won the US Open aged 18 in 2021, has worked with five coaches in the past two years.IMG senior vice-president Max Eisenbud told The Tennis Podcastexternal-link that the approach has worked for Raducanu and her father Ian."It's probably going to be like that…
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto Masters event with fatigue
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Sunday, 23 July 2023 15:37
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month's Canadian Open in Toronto because of fatigue, the tournament organisers have announced.The 36-year-old Serbian lost a five-set Wimbledon final to Spain's world number one Carlos Alcaraz a week ago.He will be replaced by American Christopher Eubanks in the main draw."I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team…
More...
Sunday, 23 July 2023 08:34
Swedish Open: Andrey Rublev beats Casper Ruud in straight sets to win title
Saturday, 22 July 2023 07:33
Vera Zvonareva: Russian tennis player blocked from entering Poland
Friday, 21 July 2023 13:58
Hopman Cup: Carlos Alcaraz beats David Goffin in first match since winning Wimbledon
Friday, 21 July 2023 02:29
Amarissa Toth 'extremely sorry' for behaviour towards Zhang Shuai
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 08:25
Wimbledon champ celebrates win with Wolves players
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 08:22
Wimbledon legend Bjorn Borg's son Leo lands first ATP Tour win
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 05:21
Wimbledon 2023: Kgothatso Montjane asks ITF to address tennis representation
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 04:03
Mikael Ymer says 'conscience is clear' after ban for anti-doping violation
Sunday, 16 July 2023 13:59
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz says win over Novak Djokovic is 'happiest moment' of life
Monday, 17 July 2023 05:14
Marketa Vondrousova: Wimbledon champion enters WTA top 10 and plans strawberry tattoo
Sunday, 16 July 2023 16:31
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to signal changing of the guard
Monday, 17 July 2023 09:45
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic fined for smashing racquet in men's final
Monday, 17 July 2023 05:14
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz beating Novak Djokovic has peak BBC audience of 11.3m
Sunday, 16 July 2023 09:24
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins dramatic third set against Novak Djokovic
Sunday, 16 July 2023 08:42
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins second set against Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final
Sunday, 16 July 2023 08:38
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic sprints to win 'brilliant' point against Carlos Alcaraz
Sunday, 16 July 2023 07:41
Wimbledon 2023: Alfie Hewett beaten by Tokito Oda in wheelchair singles final
Sunday, 16 July 2023 07:36
Wimbledon 2023 results: Henry Searle wins boys' title to end 61-year wait
Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:25
Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova makes history by beating Ons Jabeur in final - highlights
Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:16