Tag: Tennis
Wawrinka, Australian Open champion in winning start
Stan Wawrinka got his Australian Open title defence off to a secure start with a straight sets win over Turkey’s…
Tennis: Azarenka beats America’s Stephens
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka stormed through her grudge match with American Sloane Stephens on Tuesday to reach the…
Australian Open Day One: Federer adds to winning tally
Roger Federer made it win number 1,001 as he joined Grand Slam rivals Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray in the…
Nigeria emerges overall champion At Togo Junior Tennis Circuit
Nigeria reaffirmed its reputation as a major force in junior tennis in Africa by topping medal’s table at the 2015…
Serena Trains For Aussie Open
She’s the world number one and a force to be reckoned with. And tennis superstar Serena Williams showed just why…
Australian Open: Djokovic, Serena Top Seeds
World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named the top seeds early today for next week’s Australian Open,…
Djokovic prepares to deal with new tennis talent
Novak Djokovic is adopting a different approach to a season in which a new wave of top players is emerging…
Serena Williams tunes up for Aussie Open
World number one #SerenaWilliams says the forecast of extreme heat at the Hopman Cup over the coming days will help…
Tennis: Rookie Upsets Top Star At Ikoyi Masters Final
Damilare Okunola The final match of the Ikoyi Tennis Masters which climaxed at the weekend was indeed a masterpiece as…
Ikoyi Tennis Master: Junior Star, Idoko Upsets Babalola
Damilare Okunola Emerging youngster, Emmanuel Idoko stunned one of Nigeria’s top tennis stars, Abdulmumuni Babalola, at the ongoing Ikoyi Masters,…
Dala Tennis Tourney: Babalola, Shehu Sent Packing
Damilare Okunola Top Nigerian tennis stars, Abdulmumuni Babalola and Lawal Shehu were sent packing from the ongoing Dala Hard Court…
Teenage Stars Set For N.25m Ikoyi Masters
Damilare Okunola P.M.NEWS Sports can authoritatively report that teenage tennis stars have been penciled down to feature at the inaugural…
Dala Hard Court: Top Stars Crash Out
Damilare Okunola Nigeria’s highest ranked player on the Junior ITF log, Joseph Imeh, recorded one of his most memorable victories…
Dala Hard Court Tennis: Adegoke In Bright Start
Damilare Okunola Runner up in the Women’s Singles at the recently held Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship, Nigerian Sarah Adegoke…
Dala Hard Court Tourney: NTF Allays Insecurity Fears In Kano
Damilare Okunola/Abuja The Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF has allayed fears over insecurity in Kano, following some players’ refusal to attend…