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Sebastian Rivera: Chilean tennis coach banned for record 64 match-fixing offences
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Thursday, 22 September 2022 13:33
Chilean tennis coach and former player Sebastián Rivera has been banned from the sport for life after being found guilty of a record 64 offences of match fixing.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed it was "the highest number ever detected by a player".The ITIA added that Rivera, 36, "failed to engage meaningfully with the disciplinary process".He was also fined…
Roger Federer to team up with Rafael Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doubles
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Thursday, 22 September 2022 09:49
Roger Federer's final match will see him play alongside old rival Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup doubles on Friday.The pair will represent Team Europe against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at London's O2 Arena.Before that match, Andy Murray will start the evening session in singles against Alex de Minaur at 19:00 BST.Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner,…
Roger Federer's top 10 moments - vote for your favourite
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Friday, 23 September 2022 00:00
On Friday, Roger Federer will call time on a career that has spanned 24 years and seen him become one of the greatest tennis players of all time.Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 ATP Tour titles, as well as attracting legions of fans around the world.As he prepares to retire, BBC Sport look backs at 10…
Raducanu beats Linette in dominant display to reach Korea Open semi-finals
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Friday, 23 September 2022 03:37
Great Britain's Emma Raducanu is through to the semi-finals of the Korea Open after beating third seed Magda Linette 6-2 6-2 in Seoul.It is the first time the 19-year-old has won three matches in a row since her run to the US Open title in 2021.The British number one is yet to drop a set at the WTA tournament.She will…
Roger Federer retires: Swiss great played tennis with a balletic grace beyond modern compare
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Wednesday, 21 September 2022 22:07
I was barely a month into this job when I suggested Roger Federer would never win another Grand Slam title.The then 17-time Grand Slam champion had just turned 32, lost to Sergiy Stakhovsky in the second round of Wimbledon (thus ending a run of 36 consecutive major quarter-finals), and then in straight sets to Tommy Robredo in the last 16…
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Wednesday, 21 September 2022 05:14
Roger Federer to bow out on Friday in Laver Cup doubles
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 01:55
Korea Open: Emma Raducanu beats Moyuka Uchijima in first round in Seoul
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 22:54
Roger Federer 'stopped believing' he could continue playing amid injury problems
Monday, 19 September 2022 06:23
Naomi Osaka says she has gone through ‘more downs than ups’ this year
Sunday, 18 September 2022 12:48
Davis Cup: Carlos Alcaraz helps Spain reach quarter-finals
Sunday, 18 September 2022 10:01
Davis Cup: Andy Murray hopes to still be selected for Great Britain
Sunday, 18 September 2022 08:19
Eight things we learned from Sue Barker's Desert Island Discs
Saturday, 17 September 2022 10:48
Katie Swan forced to retire through illness from Chennai Open semi-final
Friday, 16 September 2022 15:26
Britain's Katie Swan reaches maiden WTA Tour semi-final at Chennai Open
Friday, 16 September 2022 23:52
Davis Cup: Leon Smith defends team selections after Great Britain lose to Netherlands
Friday, 16 September 2022 09:41
Davis Cup: Dan Evans wins to put Great Britain 1-0 ahead against Netherlands
Friday, 16 September 2022 07:44
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams pay tribute to the retiring Roger Federer
Thursday, 15 September 2022 10:16
Roger Federer quiz: How much do you know about retiring Swiss great at Grand Slams?
Thursday, 15 September 2022 10:50
Roger Federer retirement a 'sad day' for sport, says rival Rafael Nadal
Thursday, 15 September 2022 14:47
Roger Federer retires: Swiss legend a tennis great who reached sporting perfection
Thursday, 15 September 2022 04:09
Andy Murray questions late-night matches after Davis Cup defeat
Thursday, 15 September 2022 08:10
Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 14:03
Davis Cup: Great Britain level with United States at 1-1 in opening group tie
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 10:33
Davis Cup: Andy Murray back for GB after 'mistake' of missing last year's event
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 03:07