Tennis grand slams

The next Olympics will be held at the French Open, Rafael Nadal's most successful venue (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rafael Nadal has already been given the upper hand for the Paris 2024 Olympics as the date and venue for the tennis tournament has been confirmed. The likes of Nadal and Novak Djokovic - who is yet to win an elusive gold medal - will compete at the site of the French Open from July 27 to August 4 in two years’ time, the home of the Spaniard’s most successful tournament. Related articles Djokovic defended by tennis star in comment about Nadal and Federer Kyrgios copies Federer and Nadal feat Djokovic has never matched Djokovic missed out on a medal at last year’s postponed Tokyo … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal already handed advantage over Novak Djokovic as Olympic tennis confirmed

BBC defends decision to prioritise Tennis on flagship channel SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tennis star Alexander Zverev has revealed he suffers from diabetes. The German, 25, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury sustained at the French Open in June, revealed his condition by announcing the launch of his foundation for diabetics. Related articles Alexander Zverev injury theory emerges as 'clump of clay' to blame Alexander Zverev update on horror French Open injury ahead of US Open Alex Zverev suffers from diabetes and has launched a charity to support children with the condition (Image: GETTY) He took to Instagram to explain the reasons for its creation before … [Read more...] about Alexander Zverev makes touching statement as tennis star reveals he has lifelong condition

Novak Djokovic defeats Zverev to reach ATP finals last four SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Novak Djokovic has claimed he hasn’t got much respect for Nick Kyrgios and his outspokenness ahead of the Australian Open. The Serb was recently called a ‘tool’ by the outspoken tennis star. And he’s now issued a brutal response. Related articles Rafael Nadal to have Roger Federer record 'in the back of his mind' Rafael Nadal gives worrying Australian Open injury update Kyrgios recently slammed Djokovic over his Australian Open demands, labelling the Serb ‘a tool’. It wasn’t the first time the 25-year-old had fired shots at the Serb, having also slammed him for his decision to host the Adria Tour … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic issues brutal response to Nick Kyrgios ahead of Australian Open

Serena Williams to retire from tennis 'in next few weeks' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Serena Williams broke down in tears as she bid an emotional goodbye to Toronto after crashing out of the Canadian Open on Wednesday. The legendary tennis player revealed earlier this week that she is set to retire from the sport nearly 25 years after playing her first Grand Slam event. Related articles Serena Williams issues farewell with plan to retire in next few weeks Williams warns US Open fans of 'final on-court moment' before retiring Williams took to the court for the first time since she told Vogue that she planned to turn her attentions to other things as she took on Belinda Bencic. But the … [Read more...] about Serena Williams breaks down in tears with emotional goodbye after final Toronto match

Serena Williams' daughter Olympia attended her match for the first time (Image: @NBOToronto / Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Serena Williams has admitted that she told herself not to smash a racket after realising her daughter was in the stands for her Canadian Open first round. The former world No 1 earned her first match win in singles after 430 days, downing Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3 6-4 , and noticed halfway through the first set that four-year-old Olympia was in the stands for the first time before sharing an adorable moment with her in the locker room. Related articles Venus Williams snubs top tennis stars with 'best friends' selection Serena Williams edges past Parrizas Diaz for first win in 430 days … [Read more...] about What Serena Williams told herself after spotting daughter as locker room moment captured

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic beats Kyrgios in final in July SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nick Kyrgios claimed that his transformation over the last 12 months makes him 'very emotional' after winning his first ATP Tour title since 2019. The Aussie followed up his Wimbledon final run by going one better at the Citi Open, beating Yoshihito Nishioka in straight sets on Sunday. Related articles Five US Open contenders including Kyrgios amid Djokovic uncertainty Nick Kyrgios makes fitness confession after reaching Citi Open final Kyrgios has shown that his run to the final at SW19 was by no means a fluke. The 27-year-old lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic at the All England Club, but with the … [Read more...] about Nick Kyrgios in ‘incredible transformation’ and left ‘very emotional’ by Citi Open glory

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic beats Kyrgios in final in July SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The sky is the limit for Nick Kyrgios after the Australian tennis star achieved history at this year's Citi Open. Or at least it would be if he wasn't restricted in the rankings due to the recent Wimbledon Championships being a non-points-scoring event. Related articles Kyrgios copies Federer and Nadal feat Djokovic has never matched Kyrgios admits Wimbledon 'fear' after Djokovic loss after new record The London Grand Slam was infamously stripped of its ranking points after the All England Club decided to ban all Russian and Belarusian players from competing. Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina still … [Read more...] about Nick Kyrgios still feeling Wimbledon punishment despite Aussie’s sublime Citi Open double

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic beats Kyrgios in final in July SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nick Kyrgios and Andy Murray are in danger of missing out on the US Open after being handed tough draws for the ATP Montreal finals. The pair will both be well aware a strong showing at the hardcourt Grand Slam warm-up event will go a long way to helping secure qualification for Flushing Meadows next month, but tough tests lie in store. Related articles Kyrgios gets unusual response after gesture to elderly fan hit by ball Nick Kyrgios perplexed as match v Reilly Opelka suspended by lightning Wimbledon runner-up Kyrgios has been drawn against Sebastian Baez in the first round and, should the … [Read more...] about Nick Kyrgios and Andy Murray in US Open danger with tough draw and Medvedev clash looming

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic beats Kyrgios in final in July SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could be set to miss this year’s US Open, which is due to get underway later this month. Djokovic’s refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccination means he is currently unable to enter the United States, while Nadal is struggling with injury and hasn’t played since pulling out of this summer’s Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final with Nick Kyrgios . If Djokovic and Nadal are absent from Flushing Meadows, Kyrios could fancy his chances of landing the trophy. And Express Sport takes a look at five contenders for the US Open title, including the Australian. Related articles Novak Djokovic's wife gets … [Read more...] about Five US Open contenders including Kyrgios amid Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal uncertainty

Nick Kyrgios's mum says it's been a 'tough year' for star SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nick Kyrgios has never ventured beyond the third round of the US Open in eight attempts to date, but fans are predicting a change in the tide for the tennis talent. The Australian, 27, is enjoying the most productive season of his career to date and has lost just one of his last 19 matches in all competitions. Related articles Nick Kyrgios feeling Wimbledon punishment despite Citi Open double Djokovic gives Kyrgios tip to win a Grand Slam after Citi Open win After finishing as a Wimbledon runner-up to Novak Djokovic in his maiden major final, Kyrgios carried his form to Washington where he lifted … [Read more...] about Nick Kyrgios backed to be trouble for Rafael Nadal at US Open – ‘Real contender’