Critics are now questioning if, at 37, Federer still has enough in the tank to add to his record 20 Grand Slam titles. “Roger doesn’t seem to have any problems physically and looks as hungry as ever.” “He didn’t play… Read More ›
Uncategorized
#AusOpen: #Shapovalov ready to strike
A new coach, a new haircut and a new outlook on life – Denis Shapovalov is growing up fast. The 19-year-old Canadian wunderkind is in the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in his life, there… Read More ›
#Tennis – #AusOpen 2019: #Djokovic on track for final but faces hungry teenager #Shapovalov from #Canada
#Shapovalov, number 27 in the world, had to put the work in to get past the unseeded Japanese Taro Daniel in three competitive sets. The #Canadian with the big game and towering self-confidence said: “It’s going to be awesome, just… Read More ›
#BBC Sports – #Tennis: #Andy #Murray set to have statue at #Wimbledon
#Wimbledon is planning to honour two-time champion #Andy #Murray with a statue at the #AllEnglandClub. The #Briton is aiming to retire after this year’s #Wimbledon but Monday’s #AussieOpen first-round match against #Roberto #Bautista #Agut could end up being the last… Read More ›
#BBC News – #Andy #Murray: Women praise #Tennis star for role in fighting sexism
Following Andy Murray’s announcement that he will retire this year, many prominent women – inside and outside of tennis – have praised him for taking a leading role in fighting sexism. From calling out journalists, to becoming one of the… Read More ›
#FoxSports: #AussieOpen 2019: #Canadian #Tennis prodigy #Denis #Shapovalov isn’t daunted by comparisons to legend #Rod #Laver
Denis Shapovalov is the youngest player in the top 100 and has already been compared to Australian legend Rod Laver, but the Canadian prodigy isn’t feeling the pressure. After emerging on the scene in 2017, the 19-year-old entrenched his status… Read More ›
#Tennis: #Roger #Federer, #Caroline #Wozniacki & #Novak #Djokovic – #AussieOpen v #Wimbledon quiz
The #AussieOpen may be known as the ‘Happy Slam’ but will you be smiling or smashing racquets by the end of this quiz? https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/46597123 Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/46597123
#Forbes: #Roger #Federer, #Novak #Djokovic Seeking To Make #Tennis History at #AussieOpen
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will both be looking to make history when the Australian Open begins on Monday. Both Federer, 37, and Djokovic, 31, have won the year’s first Grand Slam event six times and are seeking a record… Read More ›
#Metro – #UK: #Denis #Shapovalov welcomes #Bianca #Andreescu in bid to take #Canadian #Tennis to the next level.
Bianca Andreescu, 18, is the latest in the seemingly never ending production line of Canadian tennis. A country that has never won a Grand Slam singles title – with 2016 Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic the closest to success – the… Read More ›
#SportingIsLife 