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…