Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final
World number one Novak Djokovic beat Tallon Griekspoor to advance to the semi-finals of the Geneva Open.
Fri May 24 2024
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement
Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
All England: Pearly-Thinaah eliminate world number one pair to advance to quarter-finals
It was the first victory for the country's pair against the four-time world champion pair after losing in their last five encounters.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Tennis - No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground
Novak Djokovic remains world number one but twice major champion Carlos Alcaraz is hot on his heels.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance
The 36-year-old former world number one recovered in the opening set tiebreak to defeat American Brandon Nakashima.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Axelsen inspired by Chong Wei, hopes to chase more titles
World number one shuttler, Viktor Axelsen is currently unbeatable and is in a class of his own but the Dane admits that he still has a long way to go to match Datuk Lee Chong Wei's success.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Tennis: Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances
World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired injured against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Tennis: Reaction to Federer announcing his retirement
Twenty-times Grand Slam champion and former world number one announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 41.
Fri Sep 16 2022
M'sian men's dodgeball team capture world title in Canada
The Malaysian men's team, ranked world number one, had also emerged champions in 2017 and 2018.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on world no 1 ranking, World Tour title
National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are now setting their sights on winning the world number one ranking and their inaugural BWF World Tour title.
Thu Sep 01 2022
APG: Liek Hou lives up to top billing, bags gold in Solo
World number one and Tokyo 2020 Paralympics gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou lived up to his top billing in the ASEAN Para Games (APG) by bagging the SU5 men's singles gold today.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Axelsen elated to end 10-year wait for Malaysia Open title
World number one men's singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen is elated to finally win his first Malaysia Open Badminton Championship title after making his debut in the 2012 edition.
Sun Jul 03 2022
Tennis - World number one Swiatek seeking key to unlock grass riddle
Swiatek arrived at the All England Club without a competitive match on the surface, opts to rest after winning her second Roland Garros.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Need to work double hard to beat Axelsen - Chong Wei
Axelsen, who is the current world number one, is also seen to have become an even more matured player after winning the Tokyo Olympics.
Thu Jun 23 2022