Tennis

Emma Raducanu crashed out of the WTA Indian Wells tournament in the second round on Friday, losing 6-2, 6-4 to Aliaksandra Sasnovich in her first match since her stunning US Open triumph in September.

US Open champion defeated in opening match at Indian Wells

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Becoming a top player in tennis wasn’t a coincidence for all-around superstar, Venus Williams. It took years and years of hard work for her to be at the top of her game. For her, staying in tip-top shape, not only means working on her skills, but on her overall wellness too—her mind, body, and skin.

Venus Williams reveals tips of her all round fitness

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Apart from being Africa’s known ambassador at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has been celebrated by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) for his humanitarian gesture.

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri arises to 15 in ITTF ranking

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There has been movement in the rankings of female tennis professionals especially those who had a strong showing with remarkable performances and great results in the recently concluded first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, in Melbourne Park.

Lagos tennis boss promises to support age-grade tourneys

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Emma Raducanu’s extraordinary US Open triumph on Saturday led to an explosion of joy in Britain, with Queen Elizabeth II leading the celebrations as the 18-year-old qualifier made tennis history in New York.

Emma Raducanu: Queen Elizabeth, others celebrate Britain’s first female grand slam winner in 44 years

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Emma Raducanu has won the 2021 US Open after she saw off a fellow teenage player, Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3.

Emma Raducanu defeats Leylah Fernandez in US Open final

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Ageless Venus Williams opened her 2021 season with a 6-1, 6-3 thrashing of Arantxa Rus Sunday, while former top 10 players Jelena Ostapenko and Caroline Garcia also scored wins.

Venus Williams: I’m not desperate to start a family

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Naomi Osaka celebrates after recording match point against Marie Bouzkova in the first round of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center, in Flushing, N.Y., on Aug 30, 2021.

US Open: Naomi Osaka goes on tennis break after title defence loss

September 5, 2021

Egypt won both men’s and women’s team titles for the nation at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Championships.

ITTF Africa: Egypt subdues Nigeria in men’s and women’s team finals

September 4, 2021

Japan’s Naomi Osaka cemented her place as the outstanding star of the women’s game by beating American Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final to win her fourth Grand Slam title.

Naomi Osaka defends US Open crown with Ashleigh Barty leading top rivals

August 29, 2021

Serena Williams is through to the round of 32 of the 2021 French Open tournament after beating Romania’s Mihaela Buzarnescu in a challenging three-set victory.

US Open: Serena Williams withdraws with torn hamstring

August 25, 2021

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has released a list of 12 players for the 2021 African Senior Championships, which holds from September 1 to 7 in Yaounde, Cameroon.

NTTF names Quadri Aruna, Olufunke Oshonaike for next month’s African championships

August 23, 2021

Roger Federer relaxes during a training session at the Aorangi Practice Courts on day three of Wimbledon at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Picture date: Wednesday June 30, 2021.

Roger Federer announces he will be out for ‘many months’

August 16, 2021

Roger Federer has withdrawn from both the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Masters as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Roger Federer withdraws from Toronto, Cincinnati events due to injury

August 6, 2021

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said he was “not sure” about his fitness for the US Open after pulling out of the Tokyo Olympics mixed doubles bronze medal match with a shoulder injury on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic ‘not sure’ about US Open fitness after Tokyo Olympics nightmare

July 31, 2021