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Naomi Osaka of Japan walks off the court after she retired early from her match against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 9, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Picture: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images/AFP.

Tennis

Osaka retires in Toronto opener with back pain

By AFP

Estonia's Kaia Kanepi advanced when Osaka retired trailing 7-6 (7/4), 3-0. Kanepi, a runner-up last week in Washington, needed 71 minutes on court as she broke...

  • Raymond (second from left) with his son Raylyn, daughter Lynray and wife Lynne at his 65th birthday in November 2021. Picture: Supplied.

    Raymond Anthony: SA's forgotten tennis star to finally be honoured

    Anthony was a gifted tennis player who won multiple provincial and national titles during the prime of his career in the early to mid-1980s. However, due to the colour of his skin, he was not eligible to represent his country.

    89 days ago
  • Roger Federer celebrates a win at the 2019 Australian Open. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Federer anticipates late-summer comeback

    Federer, who turns 41 in August, hasn't played competitively since losing last July in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon to Pole Hubert Hurkacz.

    158 days ago
  •  Daniil Medvedev. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Medvedev marks rise to No. 1 with Acapulco win

    The 26-year-old Russian rode a rollercoaster of emotions after learning he'd take over the top spot thanks to Serbian star Novak Djokovic's quarter-final defeat in Dubai hours earlier.

    167 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 21 January 2020 shows China's Peng Shuai hitting a return against Japan's Nao Hibino during their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Picture: Greg Wood/AFP

    Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial

    The former doubles world number one alleged in a social media post in November that former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli forced her into sex during a years-long relationship.

    185 days ago
  •  Daniil Medvedev. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Medvedev 'not that disappointed' after losing two-set lead to Nadal

    The world number two looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title after his US Open breakthrough last year when he held three break points against Nadal's serve in the third set after winning the first two at Melbourne Park.

    191 days ago
  • Novak Djokovic in action at the Australian Open on 10 February 2021. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter.

    Djokovic mystery deepens as stars arrive ahead of Australian Open

    There has been serious doubt as to whether men's world number one Djokovic would travel to Australia, having refused to confirm if he has been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

    225 days ago
  • Andy Murray of Britain celebrates beating James Duckworth of Australia in their men's singles first round match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on 1 January, 2019. Picture: AFP.

    Andy Murray handed wild card for Aussie Open

    The 34-year-old is ranked a lowly 134 as he battles to recover consistently good form after persistent injury problems.

    230 days ago
  • FILE: Serena Williams in action on day 1 of the Australian Open on 8 February 2021. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Djokovic on entry list for Australian Open, no Serena

    The Serbian had cast doubt on whether he would defend his Melbourne title next month, refusing to reveal whether he was inoculated against coronavirus, a requirement to play.

    245 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 21 January 2020 shows China's Peng Shuai hitting a return against Japan's Nao Hibino during their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Picture: Greg Wood/AFP

    Concern deepens for Chinese tennis star's safety after email

    Steve Simon, chairman of the WTA, said in a statement that he had a "hard time believing" the email was written by Peng, who has not been heard from since alleging two weeks ago that a powerful Chinese politician had sexually assaulted her.

    265 days ago
  • FILE: World tennis number one Novak Djokovic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. Picture: Twitter/@DjokerNole

    Djokovic's greatness will be recognised eventually, says Medvedev

    The tide is turning in tennis legend Novak Djokovic's favour in gaining the respect he deserves from followers of the sport but he may have to wait for years post-retirement to be fully appreciated, says Daniil Medvedev.

    275 days ago
  • Alexander Zverev. Picture: Instagram/alexzverev123

    Zverev beats Tiafoe to take Vienna title

    Alexander Zverev beat American qualifier Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Vienna ATP tournament on Sunday to claim his fifth title of the year.

    283 days ago
  • FILE: British tennis player Andy Murray. Picture: AFP

    GRAND SLAM: Andy Murray, the 'stolen' wedding ring, sweaty shoes, & bad books

    The three-time Grand Slam winner has appealed for the return of his wedding ring, which he left in his smelly sneakers that have gone missing.

    307 days ago
  • FILE: Emma Raducanu. Picture: Twitter/@usopen

    Raducanu to take her time in search for new coach

    Raducanu's life has been transformed since her victory at the US Open, which catapulted the youngster into the public eye as the new darling of British tennis.

    309 days ago
  • Japan's Naomi Osaka. Picture: @CincyTennis/Twitter

    Noami Osaka advances to the third round at rain-hit US Open

    The Japanese third seed, seeking her fifth Grand Slam title and third US Open crown in four years, moved on when 20-year-old Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic withdrew for an undisclosed medical reason.

    343 days ago
  • FILE: Novak Djokovic in action. Picture: @usopen/Twitter

    Djokovic chases calendar-year Grand Slam at US Open

    Five past champions won't be in the field when the showdown begins Monday on the New York hardcourts, with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin del Potro and 2020 winner Dominic Thiem absent due to injuries.

    349 days ago
  • Kevin Anderson. Picture: @KAndersonATP/Twitter

    Anderson bounces top seed Bublik to reach ATP Newport final

    Anderson seeks his seventh career ATP title and first on grass in Sunday's final against 20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby, who ousted Australian seventh seed Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in the other semi-final match.

    388 days ago
  • Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd following his Wimbledon quarterfinal defeat to Hubert Hurkacz on 7 July 2021. Picture: @atptour/Twitter

    Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics after knee injury 'setback'

    The 20-time Grand Slam champion was knocked out of Wimbledon in the quarter-finals by Hubert Hurkacz last week.

    393 days ago
  • FILE: Novak Djokovic. Picture: Ben STANSALL/AFP

    Djokovic wins 20th Grand Slam with sixth Wimbledon triumph

    The world number one triumphed against Matteo Berrettini to move level on 20 majors with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

    395 days ago
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