Novak Djokovic targets historic 23rd Grand Slam in the French Open final against Casper Ruud, who is chasing a maiden major; he has a daunting task ahead of him against the Serbian, who will also snatch the world No 1 spot from Spain's Carlos Alcaraz if he lifts La Coupe des Mousquetaires Novak Djokovic can... Continue Reading →
Portola boys tennis edges rival Beckman for CIF-SS Division 1 title
The Pacific Coast League rivals squared off for the Division 1 title as part of their league’s impressive representation at the team championships.
Raducanu pulls out of pre-Indian wells doubles exhibition with Norrie
Emma Raducanu was scheduled to play a mixed doubles match with Cameron Norrie in the Eisenhower Cup; the latest injury scare has thrown her participation at Indian Wells, which starts on Thursday, in doubt. Emma Raducanu has sparked new injury fears after withdrawing from a charity exhibition event prior to her opening match at Indian... Continue Reading →
Florida governor urges Biden to allow Djokovic to play at Indian wells
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this week's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells; a move which suggests the world No 1 has lost his bid for a Covid-19 vaccination waiver to enter the USA; Djokovic missed last year's US Open due to America's Covid-19 restrictions The governor of Florida has urged US President Joe Biden... Continue Reading →
Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk dedicates first WTA Tour title to ‘all the people who are fighting and dying’
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk does not shake hand of Russian opponent Varvara Gracheva after claiming her maiden WTA Tour title in Texas; Kostyuk has been outspoken about Russian and Belarusian players being allowed to compete following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first WTA Tour title to "all the people... Continue Reading →
How top-level athletes are rewriting pregnancy in sport narrative and forcing governing bodies into action
Abbie Ward, Naomi Osaka and Sophia Popov's empowering pregnancy messages open fresh discussion on maternity policies, while Charley Davison's inspiring story shows anything is possible when it comes to motherhood and elite sport The empowering messages from Abbie Ward and Naomi Osaka are changing the narrative around pregnancy in sport (PA/AP Photo/Getty) If 2022 was... Continue Reading →
Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells amid visa row
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this week's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells; move suggests the world No 1 has lost his bid for a Covid-19 vaccination waiver to enter the USA; Djokovic missed last year's US Open due to America's Covid-19 restrictions Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells... Continue Reading →
