Tennis - 'Life's great' Federer says as he launches retirement documentary
"Federer: Twelve Final Days" captures the emotional roller-coaster of the tail end of the tennis star's career.
Sat Jun 15 2024
Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia
Judge Kelly also ordered the federal government pay legal costs for Djokovic, who spent several days in an immigration detention hotel.
Mon Jan 10 2022
China tennis star Peng denies that she made accusation of sexual assault
Peng said the social media post she had made early last month had been misunderstood.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Where is Zhang Gaoli? Chinese politician accused by tennis star Peng keeps out of sight
If he admits to Peng's allegation, then Peng could become a symbol that China's feminist movement can rally around.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Tennis: China urges 'certain people' to stop 'malicious hyping' of tennis star Peng Shuai
"This is not a diplomatic matter," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular press briefing on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official
The IOC said that Peng held a 30-minute call with its president Thomas Bach on Sunday and thanked the Olympic organisation for its concern.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Former tennis star Sharapova in Forbes' list of Top 10 Richest Self-Made Women in Russia
The magazine put the five-time Grand Slam winner, the only athlete on the list in 10th place with an estimated net worth of US$200 million.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Australia says 'no' to tennis stars amid calls for quarantine change
Mandatory hotel quarantine for people arriving for the Australian Open tennis tournament was essential to stop COVID-19.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash
News of the fatal wreck near Williams' home in Palm Beach Gardens surfaced in media accounts on Thursday, days before the 37-year-old athlete was planning to compete at Wimbledon.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Sharapova targets April return after doping ban reduced
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cut Sharapova's ban to 15 months saying she was not an "intentional doper".
Tue Oct 04 2016
Tennis: July 2017 date set for Nadal doping lawsuit
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal's filed a lawsuit against former French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot, who accused him of doping.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Tennis: Kyrgios pulls out of Olympics, lashes AOC
Fiery Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios on Friday pulled out of the Rio Olympics, blaming "unwarranted attacks" on him by Australian Olympic chiefs.
Fri Jun 03 2016
United Nations suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
The United Nations has suspended Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Tue Mar 15 2016
James Blake slammed to ground as victim of mistaken identity
James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for 15 minutes by police in a mistaken identity case.
Thu Sep 10 2015
Chinese tennis legend Li Na announces baby girl
Retired Chinese tennis star Li Na, who is credited with introducing the game to the country's masses, announced Wednesday that she and her husband have a newborn daughter.
Wed Jun 03 2015