Novak Djokovic said winning a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title on Sunday was a “deeply satisfying” ending to his troubled and truncated year. The Serb beat Norwegian Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-3 in Turin to match Roger Federer’s record of… Read More ›
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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest year-end No. 1 in men’s #Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz is set to become the youngest year-end No. 1 in the history of men’s tennis after Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the ATP Finals. At the age of 19 years and 214 days, US Open champion Alcaraz surpasses Lleyton Hewitt’s… Read More ›
Auger-Aliassime beats top-seeded #Nadal at #ATP Finals
TURIN, Italy — Felix Auger-Aliassime’s dream of defeating his tennis idol came true on Tuesday. After a loss to Norway’s Casper Ruud to open his first career appearance at the season-ending ATP Finals, Auger-Aliassime regained his scorching end-of-season form with… Read More ›
#Tennis: For a time, #RogerFederer made his small country feel truly big
When the moment arrived, when the inevitable occurred and Roger Federer announced his retirement, it felt to us Swiss almost as though he had died. On the front pages of the nation’s major newspapers, his face was printed in shades of… Read More ›
Is #AndyMurray About to Become Andy Murray Again?
Like Serena Williams, Andy Murray, finally healthy and fit, has been giving glimpses of yesteryear at the U.S. Open. Unlike Williams, he has no intention of walking away. Read more at: Is Andy Murray About to Become Andy Murray Again?… Read More ›
#Forbes: Highest-Paid #Tennis Players 2022: New Generation Taking Over From #3Federer And #Serena
At age 41, Federer remains the world’s highest-paid tennis player for the 17th straight year, hauling in an estimated $90 million before taxes and agents’ fees over the last 12 months despite not playing a single match, but second place… Read More ›
‘Wonderful news!’ #Kate sends royal fans into frenzy with new #RogerFederer partnership
KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, has sparked a frenzy among royal fans after announcing a collaboration with the tennis ace. The Duchess and tennis champion Roger Federer have joined forces to raise money for charities close to Kate’s heart. The tennis lovers announced the… Read More ›
#Tennis: Tearful #SerenaWilliams begins farewell tour as she loses at the #CanadianOpen
(CNN)Carrying a bouquet of flowers and wiping a tear from her eye, Serena Williams waved to the raucous crowd on Wednesday a day after her announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis. The 23-time grand slam champion was defeated 6-2 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in… Read More ›
#Tennis: #RogerFederer hopes to play ‘one more time’ at #Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer did make his way to Wimbledon this year, after all — not to compete, mind you, but to take part in a ceremony marking the centenary of Centre Court on Sunday — and declared… Read More ›