Tennis
30 December 2017
Federer Starts With a Win
Roger Federer made a winning start to the new season with a straight-sets success over Japan's Yuichi Sugita at the Hopman Cup. The Swiss ace has recently favoured the team ...
30 December 2017
Williams Takes First Steps Towards Aussie Open
Serena Williams was "excited" to get back on court after playing an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The 36-year-old ended her 2017 season early in the year after ...
30 December 2017
Djokovic Doubt for Aussie Open
Novak Djokovic is a potential doubt for the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Qatar Open due to injury. The former world number one has been struggling with ...
29 December 2017
Murray Unfazed By Abu Dhabi Defeat
Andy Murray played down the manner of his defeat as he lost a one-set exhibition match in Abu Dhabi to Roberto Bautista Agut. The Scot was a late replacement for ...
29 December 2017
Zverev Refuses to Reveal Targets
Alex Zverev says he has set a target for 2018 but the world number four refused to go into any details. The German enjoyed his best ever campaign in 2017 ...
29 December 2017
Top Spot on Muguruza's Mind
Garbine Muguruza hopes to return to the top of the WTA rankings in 2018 but expects a fierce battle. The Spanish star was one of five different women to top ...
28 December 2017
Federer Cautious Ahead of 2018
Roger Federer has admitted that he is trying to "keep it cool" going into the new year as he tries to emulate a successful 2017 season. The 36-year-old rolled back ...
28 December 2017
Nadal Withdraws From Brisbane International
World number one Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The 31-year-old enjoyed an incredible 2017 campaign but his plans ...
27 December 2017
Tsonga Withdraws From Qatar Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from next month's Qatar Open as he looks to fully recover from a wrist injury. The Frenchman, who won the Doha-based tournament in 2012, has been ...
27 December 2017
Murray Sets New Goals But Still Ready to Compete
Andy Murray has spoken of re-setting his goals after six months out injured but still believes he can compete for Grand Slams. The British number one is preparing to make ...
26 December 2017
Anderson Improving With Age
Kevin Anderson says it feels good to be amongst the group of players showing there is life after 30. The South African's hard work over the years has paid off ...
26 December 2017
Djokovic Speaks out About Injury Nightmare
Novak Djokovic says he is looking forward to playing tennis again following a four-and-a-half-month injury lay off with an elbow issue. The 12-time Grand Slam winner has not played competitive ...
26 December 2017
Nadal Not Interested in Matching Federer's Record
Spaniard Rafael Nadal insists he is not looking to surpass Roger Federer’s Grand Slam record before he retires. Federer enjoyed a superb 2017 campaign as he added to his Grand ...
24 December 2017
Konta Eager to Kick on in 2018
Johanna Konta insists she is ready to learn from her mistakes and win a Grand Slam in 2018 after a superb season this year. Konta hit the headlines for all ...
24 December 2017
Williams to Return in Abu Dhabi
Serena Williams is reportedly set to make her comeback at the 10th edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. The men's exhibition event in Abu Dhabi will take place at ...
23 December 2017
Stephens Withdraws From Brisbane Event
US Open champion Sloane Stephens has withdrawn from the Brisbane International due to an ongoing knee problem. Stephens has struggled with injuries throughout her career and was forced to miss ...
23 December 2017
2017 Took Its Toll - Nadal
Rafael Nadal believes missing the Mubadala World Tennis Championships is the best way to help his body recover from a gruelling 2017. The Spaniard was due to take up a ...
22 December 2017
Injury Fears Raised By Nadal Withdrawal
Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his return to competitive tennis next month by cancelling a training camp with Joao Sousa this week. The world No.1's long-standing knee problems flared ...
22 December 2017
Nishikori to Miss Brisbane
Kei Nishikori has confirmed he will not play at the Brisbane International as he continues to battle a wrist injury. The Japanese reached the final in Queensland 12 months ago, ...
21 December 2017
Murray Delays Oz Departure
Andy Murray is reportedly set to skip the Brisbane International after deciding to delay his travel plans to Australia due to injury. The Scot has not played competitively since Wimbledon ...
21 December 2017
Raonic Tips Djokovic for Oz Title
Novak Djokovic has been backed by Milos Raonic to make a successful return to tennis by winning next month's Australian Open. The 12-time Grand Slam champion missed the second half ...
20 December 2017
Kyrgios Plans to Go It Alone
Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he has no plans to work with a full-time coach during the 2018 season. The world number 20 worked alongside Sebastien Grosjean on a part-time basis ...
20 December 2017
Bartoli Set to Return
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has revealed she is coming out of retirement and will return to the WTA Tour in 2018. The 33-year-old struggled with injury and quit the ...
19 December 2017
Ex-Coach Doubts Nadal's Continued Dominance
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, feels it will be tough for the Spaniard to replicate his 2017 success next year. The 31-year-old left-hander took his major tally ...