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Andrew Cochran, Ohio Northern University 2022 engineering grad, accomplished tennis player, has been selected to receive a coveted NCAA graduate scholarship.The NCAA awards up to 126 graduate scholarships each year. The…

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal on Thursday because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and therefore not allowed to enter Canada. For the same reason, as things stand, he will also not be…

Slovak tennis player Andrej Martin, who played against Novak Djokovic last year, has been suspended after being charged with doping. The International Tennis Federation discovered that the 32-year-old tested positive for an illegal…

A former Olympic table tennis star caused a racket at the national competition earlier this month when she berated her daughter's Orthodox Jewish doubles partner.Fei Ming Tong, who finished ninth at the 2000 Olympics representing Taiwan,…

By Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — If you haven't heard of Brandon Nakashima, you soon will. Not because the San Diego native fell from No. 355 in the men's world tennis rankings at the start of 2020 to No. 49 last week…

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Coco Gauff is the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women's Tennis Association. She is also now ranked 11th in the world in singles.While designer Coco Chanel, blues guitarist Coco Montoya, model Coco Rocha and baseball player…

NICK KYRGIOS and his gorgeous girlfriend Costen Hatzi want to be parents and are planning to have a baby next year. And the couple dropped another hint to get married. sevenNick Krygios and his partner Costen Hatzi want to have a baby…

Cameron Norrie has opened up about his connection to Daniil Medvedev after a career-best result at Wimbledon. The British No.1 has reached his first Grand Slam semi-final, taking a set over Novak Djokovic, and is enjoying his new, more…

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Leopold Chen Local tennis sensation Coleman Wong Chak-lam said he will represent Hong Kong at the Davis Cup in Taiwan in September and also has his sights set on the Paris Olympics…

Russia's top tennis player, Daria "Dasha" Kasatkina, did something no Russian athlete of her rank had done before - she walked out. While seeing a professional athlete from Canada or the United States speak openly about their sexual…

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Naomi Osaka and her trainer Wim Fissette have parted ways, with the news being announced by Fissette on Instagram. The pair enjoyed a successful two-year partnership, winning tournaments at the 2020 US Open and 2021 Australian Open. The…

July 21, 2022 - Novak Djokovic travels to Dubrovnik following his recent outstanding victory at Wimbledon. One of the best tennis players in the world is probably hungry for a break from the pressure, and what better place to find him than…

The US Open has apparently slammed the door on Novak Djokovic to take part in the final grand slam of the season despite the Serbian star being named to the tournament entry list.Fresh off his Wimbledon triumphDjokovic was under no…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Daria Kasatkina, Russia's top-ranked female tennis player, revealed on Monday that she is dating a woman as the Russian government seeks to further restrict discussions of LGBTQ…

Ashok Amritraj, CEO of Hyde Park Entertainment Group, is now a member of the board of governors of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a nonprofit hospital based in Los Angeles, according to reports by Deadline. A former professional tennis…

The ceremony took place on the field where Hewitt won his first ATP match on grass as a teenager in 1998.…

Over the years, Aryna Sabalenka has steadily climbed the WTA rankings. Former world number 2, the Belarusian has dominated the biggest names on the circuit. However, aside from her tennis skills, the 24-year-old is also known for her…

Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili has released a furious statement after he and Aslan Karatsev found themselves at the center of match-fixing allegations over the weekend. The duo, who are both ranked in the top 50, have denied the…

Tunisian Ons Jabeur has become the first Arab woman to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon. She was awarded the Order of Merit for her sporting successes. Jabeur is considered a national…

Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez is one of the brightest prospects for women's tennis. The 19-year-old last played at Roland Garros. Showing good form in the Grand Slam on clay, she entered the quarter-finals. However, she lost to…

In the history of the Gregorian calendar instituted by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, it is hard to imagine many…

In a 2013 interview with RangerUpVideo, Tim Kennedy followed the UFC fandom. The Army veteran pretended he mistakenly thought he was going to fight Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal at UFC: Fight for the Troops 3, instead of Brazilian…

EXCLUSIVE: Calabasas Films + Media and Sterling Road Films are teaming up to produce the first official documentary about former tennis player and actor Vijay Amritraj. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sami Khan (St. Louis…

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeAmazing talent. Ridiculously fast arm. Not in shape. Big mouth.Twelve years ago, during a doubles match at the Australian Open men's tournament, the man who discovered Nick Kyrgios…

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at Wimbledon ended on Wednesday. The Hyderabad-born tennis player lost to defending champions Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles semi-finals here. Mirza and…

Former TCU tennis superstar Cameron Norrie became a surprise king of the court at Wimbledon Championships 2022and his fierce semi-final battle even earned him a bow of true royalty. Ex-Horned Frog Norrie, Britain's No.1-ranked…

LoadingThat was apparently not the case on Tuesday as a major media pack had Kyrgios in their sights as he reported for training just as news of his court appearance broke.According to various reports, Kyrgios didn't seem to like the latest…

Activists wearing 'Where is Peng Shuai?' Wimbledon t-shirts came under the microscope of 'suspicious' security staff.Security personnel confronted the four men inside the All England Club compound and searched their bags, despite no…

Cameron Norrie kept the British flag flying in singles action at Wimbledon by beating Tommy Paul to reach the first Grand Slam quarter-final of his career.Heather Watson's defeat earlier on center court had left Norrie in the increasingly…

British tennis star Alicia Barnett has opened up about the stress of wearing Wimbledon whites during her period and the symptoms affecting her game.Barnett, 28, born in Gloucestershire, made her SW19 debut on Friday winning her first-round…

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is hoping to become the first African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. She's known as the "Minister of Happiness" back home in Tunisia and Ons Jabeur hopes she can live up to that moniker by becoming…

Various athletes inspire other fans and help make their respective sport popular. Among these famous sports personalities, one name that probably stands out in tennis is Serena Williams. Incidentally, a few years ago, Tiger Woods, an…

Nick Kyrgios is a mercurial tennis player both on and off the court. The Australian tennis star has often been embroiled in controversy for his antics. He often got in trouble for letting his emotions out. He often had feuds with chair…

A new era began in British tennis at the start of 2022 as a revamped tournament calendar changed the landscape for our homegrown stars. The decision to launch an expanded LTA performance competition calendar has seen the…

After losing in the first round of the Eastbourne International tournament 1-6, 6-3 to 20-year-old Brandon Nakashima on Monday, Jay Clarke will be hoping for at least one better when he enters the main draw at Wimbledon as a joker.!-->…

They say they never work with animals or children and rising tennis star Jack Draper learned that the hard way on live TV.Rising British tennis star Jack Draper learned some of the joys of live TV when he got pooped by a bird in the middle…

Nick Kyrgios' impressive header form at Wimbledon has hit a snag as the Australian tennis star pulled out of an event in Mallorca.Nick Kyrgios expects to be fit for the start of his Wimbledon title challenge next week despite pulling out of…

Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka revealed on social media on Tuesday that she and her longtime agent Stuart Duguid are teaming up with NBA star LeBron James and getting into the entertainment business. Naomi Osaka.…

Published on: 06/21/2022 - 05:30Amended: 06/21/2022 - 05:28 Paris (AFP)- Elina Svitolina, former world number three in women's tennis, told AFP she hopes one day to return to see her…

Who is Maryland's newest rising tennis star? Frances Tiafoe Frances Tiafoe may not be the most recognizable name on the ATP Tour right now, however, he is one of tennis' rising stars and someone many fans will likely become…

Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from Wimbledon after expressing doubts last month about playing in the tournament due to lack of ranking points. Although she said ranking points would be a factor in her decision, they were not the…

Daria Saville was ranked 627th in the world in February after a torrid run with injury, but her eye-catching comeback caught the attention of Wimbledon officials.Resurgent Australian tennis star Daria Saville beat Wimbledon to the punch in…

An Italy-based professional table tennis player, Tobi Falana, has donated kits and equipment to the Kwara State Sports Commission.Falana presented the kit to the Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Malam Bola!-->!-->…

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios draws crowds wherever he plays around the world. The 27-year-old has had a checkered career and, despite his ability, is yet to make it past the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam. On a positive note,…

Harriet Dart has revealed ending a "toxic" relationship and finding a "nice boyfriend" has boosted her career this season.The British No. 3 beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-0 at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham yesterday to set up a second-round…

Editor's Note: If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.Former tennis star Jelena Dokic opened up in a moving Instagram post on Monday…

The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics are shaping up to be an exciting affair. This title push is particularly very special for Stephen Curry.Curry is in pursuit of his 4th NBA title, which equals the…

A season-ending knee injury to tennis star Maury Mya Byrd marred a Friday that handed a couple of VHSL doubles championships to the Hampton Roads girls as well as an opportunity for four 757 competitors to win singles crowns on Saturday…

It's a difficult task to find someone to replace Dylan Alcott.At least that's the challenge for Heath Davidson, the man tasked with leading Australian wheelchair tennis onto the world circuit as attention turns from the red earth of Roland…

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BOSTON: Even as he lay on the court, with 240-pound Celtics center Al Horford over his recently recovered left ankle, Stephen Curry knew what was wrong. And as soon as he got up and took a few steps, he knew he was going to be…

Former world number 5 Jimmy Arias believes Novak Djokovic is starting to crack under the pressure after his French Open quarter-final loss to Rafael Nadal. The Serb lost 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 to the eventual Major winner as Nadal claimed his…

Rafael Nadal's coach has explained how the 36-year-old was able to 'improve' with age when he was less physically fresh. Carlos Moya hailed his charge for his "rare" longevity ahead of the Spaniard's French Open final, in which he will bid…

Tennis commentators were appalled when Iga Swiatek was asked about using makeup after winning her second French Open title on Sunday. The Polish tennis star crushed teenager Coco Gauff 6–3 6–1 in the deciding match to tie…

“I am delighted to team up with Brüst! Shapovalov said. "This is a special partnership for me as I have joined the company as an ambassador and shareholder and will be closely involved with the company as we continue our rapid growth. I…

Years before Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu won her first Grand Slam title, she was busy dreaming about it. Using a meditative form of visualization, a practice suggested by his mother, Andreescu visualized himself holding…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tennis star Andy Murray, a survivor of childhood gun violence in the UK, says he "can't understand" why the US is failing to tackle repeated mass shootings. Murray decided to speak out this week…

It's been well over a month since their son, a nationally ranked TT player Vishwa Deenadayalan, lost his life in a road accident as he traveled to Shillong for an interstate tournament, and his parents are still awaiting word from the…

After knocking out world number one tennis player, Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen said she suffered from menstrual cramps when she lost to Poland's Iga Świątek in the fourth round of French Open on Monday.Key points:Zheng Qinwen says she…

CNN — No shots were fired at Barclays Center during a disruption that sent people including tennis star Naomi Osaka running for their lives…

Boris Becker's ex-wife has named the jailed tennis star who she says has 'finally discovered that his actions have consequences'. The German is currently spending time behind bars in Huntercombe prison after being sentenced to two and a!-->…

Rafael Nadal and Real Madrid are two of the most important names in the history of Spanish sport in their roles as a tennis icon and the most successful football club in European competition. At the 2022 French Open, Nadal takes…

The year 2022 has seen many young tennis stars rise through the ranks. From Carlos Alcaraz to Iga Swiatek, these players have caught everyone's eye with their impressive performances. Moreover, among them was the star of American tennis,…

You probably can't pronounce Iga Świątek, but you should get to know her name.Driving the news: Świątek — pronounced shvi-ahn-tek in Polish and svi-ah-tik in English – picked up a first-round victory Monday at Roland Garros for his 29th…

Sidney MaloneGraduate student Olivier Stuart reaches out to return the ball during his singles match against Purdue on April 24. Stuart went 9-7 for his singles record this season. Sunday afternoon's standings for the NCAA Championship…

sportMay 21, 2022 07:253 minute readNick Kyrgios and his partner, Costeen Hatzi, pictured on Instagram. Photo/Costeen Hatzi Nick Kyrgios has confirmed that he is going to marry his girlfriend Costen Hatzi.The Aussie tennis star and…

Nick Kyrgios dropped the two words fans have been waiting to hear as he celebrated the big news while showing off a brave tattoo.Nick Kyrgios has confirmed that he is going to marry his girlfriend Costen Hatzi.The Aussie tennis star and…

Published on: 05/20/2022 - 14:28Amended: 05/20/2022 - 14:26 Berlin (AFP) – Boris Becker is annoyed by some of the "fictitious" media coverage written about him since the former…

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – Teenage tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Christine Ongare are among 11 athletes to receive sponsorship from the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) ahead of the Paris…

NNA | Update: May 18, 2022 3:50 p.m. STI New Delhi May 18 (ANI/GPRC): Bwin and other major sports brands are not yet…

Published on: 05/17/2022 - 18:10Amended: 05/17/2022 - 18:08 Tulsa (United States) (AFP) - Reigning US Open golf champion Jon Rahm of Spain has some advice for fellow teenage tennis…

DAVID UNWIN/StuffAyla Giesen, a teenager from Manawatū, is a rising tennis player.YOUNG BRIGHT THINGS: A teenager from Manawatū has plans to one day become a professional tennis player. Ayla Giesen, 14, a grade 10 student at Palmerston…

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Emma Raducanu has had a turbulent time in the nine months since she sensationally became the 2021 US Open champion. Aged just 19, the UK women's number one has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the WTA rankings, winning BBC Sports…

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Former British No.1 tennis player Johanna Konta is expecting her first child with husband Jackson Wade.Konta, recently retired, announced the news on her social media accounts on Monday evening.After battling a long knee injury,…

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Disgraced tennis champion Boris Becker has complained about the grim food in his prison - after being served corned beef as his first meal behind bars.The fallen idol - known for her love of Cuban cigars, fine wines and fancy restaurants -…

It was the 2017 US Open. Sloane Stephens was making a return to tennis after missing the first half of the season due to foot surgery. Moreover, in one of the most fairy-tale comebacks, the American tennis star won the title in his native…

The city of Fort Lauderdale joined friends and family at the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center to celebrate the accomplishments of 15-year-old tennis star Akasha Urhobo.The city designated May Day as Akasha Urhobo Day, which was celebrated by a few…

Exclusive: Boris Becker could be deported from the UK after serving his prison sentence. The fallen tennis ace has lived in Britain since 2012 but does not have British citizenshipBoris Becker arriving in court with his girlfriend…

During his career, Boris Becker has won six Grand Slam tournaments in all - three Wimbledon championships, two Australian Open titles and one Roland Garros title. During his career, Boris Becker has won six Grand Slam tournaments in…

Former Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky has spoken out against Rafael Nadal over the Spaniard's comments on the Wimbledon Championships banning Russian players. 2022 Australian Open champion Nadal and world No. 1 ranked…

Bianca Andreescu stunned everyone with her giant victory over Serena Williams in the final of the 2019 US Open. The Canadian recorded her biggest career victory to claim her first Grand Slam title. In addition, she became the first…

Tennis player Ksenia Palkina has been hit with a 16-year ban for match-fixing. Six of those years have been suspended and the former world number 163 has also been fined £75,000 (including £69,600 suspended).The International Tennis…

Emma Raducanu caught the eye with her impressive US Open 2021 campaign. Entering the tournament as a qualifier, the British tennis sensation won the title. She beat Leylah Fernandez in the final 6-4, 6-3 to lift the biggest trophy of her…

United States of America tennis star Sloane Stephens appears to be declaring her love for Nigeria as she wears the Super Eagles shirt in training on Wednesday. The seven-time WTA singles queen had trained with the West African country's…

A devastating car crash has left a local tennis star paralyzed from the waist down. Now his family is hoping the community can help them afford a 'miracle' treatment. The accident happened in early April as 20-year-old…

WEST PALM BEACH — The family of a junior ranked tennis player diagnosed with a rare form of the disease have launched a crowdfunding effort to help with his treatment. Mekhi Gbedey, 20, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, with!-->…

Emma Raducanu thanked Li Na after winning Laureus World Sports' "Breakthrough of the Year" award. The 19-year-old Briton sent shockwaves through the tennis fraternity as she scored an unexpected triumph at the US Open last year after…

Former Australian tennis player Scott Draper encouraged Ashleigh Barty not to be afraid to pursue a golfing career as he believes the 25-year-old has what it takes to succeed in the game. Draper, who won the 2005…

Scott Draper was a former world number 42 in the world of tennis, but he turned to golf more than 20 years ago and hasn't looked back since – and he wants the former world!-->…

By AFP IMOLA: Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday that being part of a consortium to take over English Premier League club Chelsea was too good an opportunity to pass up. Hamilton,…

Karen Khachanov has shown immense potential over the past few years. He has been a constant presence alongside his compatriots, Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev in the elite group of men's singles players. He had a memorable year on the…

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Retired tennis star Maria Sharapova has announced that she is expecting her first child with her fiancé Alexander Gilkes.…