tennis

Ash Barty sets up Paula Badosa rematch after defeating Petra Kvitova in Madrid Open quarter final

Ash Barty has stormed into the Madrid Open semi-finals after downing two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.

4 years ago

Under the Spotlight: Should female tennis players contest five sets?

Perhaps tradition is to blame for enforcing the best-of-three rule, but look back through history and you will find that…

4 years ago

Former top-ranked doubles player Barbora Strycova retires

The 35-year-old Czech player previously announced her pregnancy. She is due in September and doesn’t plan to return after giving…

4 years ago

Paula Badosa: The new Maria Sharapova who is shocking the world at the Madrid Open

Paula Badosa is only competing in the Madrid Open because of a wildcard. Now, the Spaniard is in the quarter-finals…

4 years ago

Fashion Forward: Naomi Osaka to co-chair Met Gala

World No.2 Naomi Osaka has been announced as a co-chair of September's iconic Met Gala along with Timothée Chalamet, Amanda…

4 years ago

4 Questions With Naomi Osaka: Pre-Competition Rituals, Advice She Lives By, and More

Naomi Osaka trains hard — and she's always up for "one more"

4 years ago

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty, Simona Halep: Ranking the favourites for the Madrid Open

The Madrid Open gets underway this week, with 39 of the world’s top 40 women’s players in action.

4 years ago

Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitová: Who has won the most Madrid Open titles?

The Madrid Open gets underway this Friday, as tennis’ finest challenge for one of the game’s most distinguished titles outside…

4 years ago

Ash Barty’s ruthless response to doubts over legitimacy of world No.1 ranking

For the most humble of champions, Ash Barty has made a loud and defiant statement in the past month.

4 years ago

Bianca Andreescu forced to withdraw from Madrid Open after testing positive for COVID-19

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu said Sunday she tested positive for COVID-19, forcing her to withdraw from the Madrid Open.

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