Tennis
Alcaraz hopes for dream Olympic doubles match-up with Nadal
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz says he will form a dream team with his legendary compatriot Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics later this year "if everything goes well."
'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka
On the women's side, Iga Swiatek was made to sweat in her 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 victory over Brazilian lefty Beatriz Haddad Maia, as she dropped her first set of the tournament and needed two and a half hours to reach a second consecutive Madrid semi-final.
Nadal keeps his clay dream alive
"Now I'm enjoying. Let's see how I wake up tomorrow. Playing at home means everything to me, just try my best to keep dreaming."
Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters
Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.
Alcaraz passes 'test of fire', Sabalenka survives in Madrid Open
"Today was the test of fire, no discomfort, feeling spectacular... from here, we'll be getting better."
Masfia Afrin qualifies as a White Badge referee
Masfia Afrin from Bangladeshi received the ITF White Badge School certificate following an exam held from 24-28 April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer
The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as a personal sacrifice.
Djokovic skips Madrid Open
Djokovic has now pulled out of the Madrid Open three times in four years.
Swiatek's perfect 10 in Stuttgart as Sabalenka, Gauff crash out
Top seed Swiatek, the 2022 and 2023 champion at the German clay-court tournament, saw off former US Open champion Raducanu 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.
Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, back on court this week after three months on the sidelines, battled well but eventually crumbled against the hard-working world number 11 from Australia.
Nadal cool on expectations after winning injury return
The 22-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive match since January but eased past the 62nd-ranked Cobolli in 85 minutes to reach the second round.
'Ruthless' Tsitsipas defeats Ruud for third Monte Carlo title
The 12th-ranked Greek, who will return to top 10 on Monday, also won the title in the principality in 2021 and 2022.
Nadal hopes to return from injury for Barcelona Open
"First training... with the hope of being here these days before the start of the tournament. I'm here to see how it goes... with the desire to try to play," wrote Nadal on social media, alongside a picture of the Spaniard sitting courtside with his rackets.
Djokovic wants last dance with Nadal at Roland Garros
Rafa Nadal's withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters has cast doubt over the 22-times Grand Slam champion's participation at the French Open, but Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.
French Open in doubt for Nadal after Monte Carlo withdrawal
"Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won't allow me," said the battle-weary Spaniard on social media.
Sinner relishing the moment after magnificent Miami performance
Jannik Sinner said he is enjoying every moment of his sensational start to the 2024 season after winning the Miami Open on Sunday for his third title of the year.
Djokovic splits from Ivanisevic with bitter sweet message
Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic are to go their separate ways, the tennis world number one announced on Wednesday, ending a five-year association which yielded 12 Grand Slams.
