Andy Murray was defeated by Stan Wawrinka in straight sets in what could potentially be his final French Open singles match. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, was overpowered by fellow veteran Wawrinka at Roland Garros. This loss comes as Murray has expressed his expectation to not play much beyond this summer. The match saw... Continue Reading →
Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Zheng Qinwen, Madison Keys, and Jelena Ostapenko secured spots in the Italian Open quarter-finals in Rome with wins on Monday
Coco Gauff, the young American tennis sensation, showcased her resilience and skill in the Italian Open, coming from a set down to defeat Spain's Paula Badosa 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. This victory secured her spot in the quarter-finals, highlighting her determination and competitive spirit. In another standout performance, Iga Swiatek, the No 1 seed, secured her... Continue Reading →
Rafael Nadal’s journey in the Italian Open comes to an end as Cameron Norrie advances further in the tournament
Rafael Nadal, the 10-time winner of the Italian Open, suffered a significant defeat at the hands of world number nine Hubert Hurkacz, effectively ending his bid for an 11th title at the tournament. The Spaniard, at 37 years old, was decisively beaten 6-1 6-3 in a swift 93-minute match by the powerful Polish player. This... Continue Reading →
Naomi Osaka made a successful return to the Italian Open with a first-round victory
In a remarkable return to the Italian Open since 2021, Naomi Osaka demonstrated her prowess with a convincing straight-sets victory over France's Clara Burel in the first round. The former world number one clinched the win with a 7-6 (7-2) 6-1 scoreline, showcasing her dominance on the court. This victory holds particular significance as it... Continue Reading →
Katie Boulter secured a victory against Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Miami Open, while Aryna Sabalenka suffered a defeat
Aryna Sabalenka faced a tough match in the Miami Open, as she was beaten by Anhelina Kalinina in her second match since the tragic passing of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltso. The emotional strain was evident as Sabalenka experienced a challenging week, with her frustration reaching a peak when she smashed her racquet in disappointment... Continue Reading →
Naomi Osaka opened the Miami Open with a straight-sets win against Elisabetta Cocciaretto, setting up a clash with Elina Svitolina.
Naomi Osaka's confident return from maternity leave continued as she secured a dominant opening-round victory in the Miami Open, defeating Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3 6-4. The Japanese tennis sensation, who had already captured four Grand Slam titles prior to her hiatus, displayed glimpses of her formidable form, never allowing her opponent a break chance in the... Continue Reading →
Naomi Osaka beaten on Grand Slam comeback as Coco Gauff storms through in Melbourne
In a thrilling first-round match at the Australian Open, Caroline Garcia managed to outplay Naomi Osaka, marking Osaka's first Grand Slam appearance since 2022. After taking a break from last season to give birth to her daughter Shai in July, Osaka returned to the tennis scene at the beginning of this year, but unfortunately could... Continue Reading →
Brisbane International: Naomi Osaka starts the new season with a win over Tamara Korpatsch
Naomi Osaka, former world No 1, marked her triumphant return to the tennis court in a remarkable fashion as she kicked off the new season by defeating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch with a 6-3 7-6 victory in the first round of the Brisbane International. This compelling win comes after Osaka's hiatus from the sport since withdrawing... Continue Reading →
Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka to Participate in Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal, who has been sidelined by a hip injury for a year, is set to make his comeback at the Brisbane International. He expressed his satisfaction at being able to participate, stating, "Just to be here is a victory." Additionally, Naomi Osaka is also returning to the court and is slated to play her... 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 →
