Tag: Tennis
US Open: Comeback queen, Osaka secures semi-final spot in New York
Muchova later broke again to lead 5-4, giving her a chance to serve for the set. But Osaka responded strongly,…
Naomi Osaka parts ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou as she struggles to regain top forms
Despite the split, Osaka’s message suggests that the decision was amicable and that she holds Mouratoglou in high regard.
Tennis: WTA boycotts China over Peng Shuai
The whereabouts of Peng became a matter of international concern for nearly three weeks after she posted a message on…
NTF to develop tennis from grassroots
The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has declared intention to develop the sport from grassroots. President of the federation Ifedayo Akindoju…
Djokovic knocked out of Monte Carlo Masters
Russian Daniil Medvedev knocked out world number one Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday.…
Canadian teenager Andreescu retires in Miami fourth round
Bianca Andreescu’s dominant recent impressive run ended at the Miami Open as the Canadian teenager who has taken the tennis…
Tennis: Spain get tough draw in new Davis Cup Finals
Hosts Spain were handed a difficult draw as they were placed in what looks like by far the toughest group…
Andy Murray set to retire from tennis
A tearful Andy Murray on Friday announced he would likely retire this year due to severe pain from a hip…
Sports Commissioner says State Govt. ready to develop tennis
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Enugu, Joseph Udedi, on Tuesday reiterated the state government’s readiness to develop the…
ITTF Challenge: Oyebode explains why he represents Italy, not Nigeria
John Oyebode Nigerian-born Italian table tennis player, John Oyebode, says his decision to play for Italy is to associate himself…
Federer beats Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final
The 35-year-old will now face Rafael Nadal on Sunday if the Spaniard beats Grigor Dimitrov in Friday’s semi-final. The Swiss,…
Konta beats Makarova, faces Serena next
Britain’s Johanna Konta produced another terrific performance on Monday to beat Russian Ekaterina Makarova and set up an Australian Open…
Rio Olympics: Murray wins tennis gold
Britain’s Andy Murray became the first tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles by beating Argentina’s Juan Martin del…
Tennis: Nigeria qualifies for Davis Cup, Osewa wins silver
The impressive performance of Team Nigeria at the 39th ITF/CAT African Junior Championship concluded over the weekend in Pretoria, South…
Tennis star admits to match-fixing
Allegations of corruption in world tennis were reignited on Monday when a former Australian professional tennis player pleaded guilty to…
Good start for Nigerian players at AJC qualifiers
Nigerian players on Sunday had an impressive start at the ongoing qualifiers in Abuja for the 2016 African Junior Tennis…
Tennis not growing in Zimbabwe- Garanganga
Sunday Akintoye A US-based Zimbabwe player, Takanyi Garanganga has lamented the slow pace of development of the game of tennis…
Djokovic beats Murray to round off a wonder year
Novak Djokovic says he has reached the peak of his career by taking a “holistic approach”, leaving nothing to chance.…
Tennis: 15th Governor’s Cup holds 5-19 December
The International Tennis Federation, ITF, has confirmed that the 15th edition of Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship will hold from…
Congo overtakes Nigeria, Egypt in table tennis doubles
Hosts of the 11th African Games, Congo is currently topping the medals table in table tennis event of the Games.…
Serena Eyes 6th Wimbledon Open Title
Serena Williams has set her sights on moving a step closer to an historic calendar Grand Slam as the world…
Serena Faces Czech Test In French Open Final
Serena Williams plays Lucie Safarova of Czech Republic in the French Open final on Saturday and the odds, on paper…
Nigerian Tennis Back On Track —Ndanusa
Damilare Okunola Following the emergence of new winners at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Senior Tennis Championship, Engr. Sani…
Abuja Open: Nigeria’s Moses Eyes Doubles Final
Damilare Okunola Nigeria’s only remaining representative at the ongoing Tombim Abuja ITF Futures, Michael Moses, has stated his desire to…
I Am Not Under Pressure To Win —Jeevan
Damilare Okunola/Abuja Number one seed at the ongoing Tombim Abuja ITF Futures, Nedunchezhiyan Jeevan, has expressed confidence in his ability…
Abuja ITF Futures: We Want To Win It, Say Nigerian Stars
Damilare Okunola/Abuja Following a very impressive start to the ongoing Tombim Abuja ITF Futures in Nigeria’s Federal Capital, Nigerian players…
Abuja ITF Futures: Moses Upset Togolese Star
Damilare Okunola/Abuja Moses Michael, winner of last year’s Abridged Governor’s Cup, has caused the first upset at the ongoing Tombim…
Abuja ITF Futures: Tough Draws For Nigerian Players
Damilare Okunola/Abuja The Tombim Abuja ITF Futures has served off Monday, 27 April, with Nigerian players having to cope with…
CBN Junior Tennis: Mary-Love Misses ITA’s 100k Grant Again
Damilare Okunola Nigeria’s budding female tennis sensation, Mary-Love Edwards, has narrowly missed out on the N100, 000 grant which the…
It’s High Time Junior Players Stepped Up —Babalola
Damilare Okunola One of Nigeria’s finest tennis players, Abdul-Mumuni Babalola has encouraged youngsters to step up their games and start…