Ashleigh Barty retains Miami Open tennis title
World Number one women’s tennis player, Ashleigh Barty, successfully defended her Miami Open title following the retirement of Canadian opponent, Bianca Andreescu, in the final while Barty was leading 6-3, 4-0.
Serena Williams tipped as major contender at the French Open
Williams fell just short again in her pursuit of a first grand slam crown for four years at the Australian Open in February, losing to Naomi Osaka in the semi-finals, and her next chance comes at Roland Garros next month.
Andy Murray plans post tennis crossover
Andy Murray, Scottish former world No.1 tennis player, has revealed his love for Golf and would not mind being a Celebrity caddie to a professional golfer if he has his way.
Seun Ogunsakin, others shine at CBN tennis tourney
Fourteen-year-old Seun Ogunsakin was the center of attraction at the 2021 Central Bank of Nigeria Junior Tennis Championship when he won the boys U-14 and U-16 titles in one day to pocket the sum of N100,000 education grant.
Roger Federer appointed Swiss ‘tourism ambassador’
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has been recruited as an “ambassador” to help promote his home country’s tourism sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Juan Martin Del Potro to undergo further knee surgery
He wrote on Instagram: “Hey there! I wanted to say hello and tell you I’m currently in Chicago. I’ve been consulting Dr Jorge Chahla and the news is that tomorrow I’ll undergo another surgery on my knee.”
Serena Williams sells home in Palm Beach gardens for $2.775 million
Serena Williams has sold off her home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, for $2.775 million, according to property records.
Wimbledon to go ahead without queues this summer
The snake of people and tents in Wimbledon Park has become one of the defining sights of the event as tennis fans camp out overnight to secure access to the show courts, but coronavirus restrictions mean tickets will be distributed differently this year.
Naomi Osaka’s sister Mari retires from tennis
Mari Osaka, the elder sister of four-time major-winner Naomi Osaka, has retired from tennis at the age of 24, explaining “it was a journey which I didn’t enjoy”.
WTT: Quadri Aruna’s quarter-final feat in Qatar excites NOC
The Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Olabanji Oladapo could not hide his excitement after watching Quadri Aruna becoming the first African to qualify for the quarterfinal of the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Series taking place in Doha, Qatar.
WTT: Aruna Quadri starts championship with win
Africa’s number one male Table Tennis player, Aruna Quadri started on a bright note at the World Table Tennis [WTT] championship in Doha on Wednesday.
WTT: Quadri Aruna progresses to second round
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna remains the only surviving African player at the first official World Table Tennis (WTT) Tournament taking place in Doha after he defeated Indian national champion Sathiyan Gnanasekaran 3-0 (11-7, 11-4, 11-8) to berth in the second round of the men’s singles.
Simona Halep pulls out of Qatar Open
World number three Simona Halep has pulled out of next week’s Qatar Open, organisers of the WTA event announced on Tuesday.
ATP Women’s rankings reflect progress from Australian Open
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, Victoria.
Novak Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open title, 18th grand slam
Novak Djokovic became King of Melbourne for a record-extending ninth time and re-established his credentials in the Greatest Of All Time conversation.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women’s final
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.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic sponsor jumps gun in promo gaffe
Novak Djokovic may be unbeaten in Australian Open finals, but a sponsor seemed to think he’s already won this year’s – before he’s even played it.
Nigeria’s Morenike Obi-Farinde gets ITTF tribunal job
Nigeria’s experienced Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioner, Morenike Obi-Farinde has been appointed into the pioneer seven-man Tribunal of the world table tennis ruling body, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Novak Djokovic reaches ninth Australian Open final
World male tennis number one Novak Djokovic progressed to his ninth Australian Open final on Thursday, chasing an 18th Grand Slam title.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams in straight sets to reach final
Naomi Osaka claimed an impressive victory over Serena Williams to reach the Australian Open final and end the American’s latest quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Ashleigh Barty’s quest for maiden home Grand Slam crashes
Ashleigh Barty’s quest for a maiden Australian Open title hit the rocks on Wednesday after a quarter-final loss to Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday.
Naomi Osaka thrashes Hsieh Su-wei to reach Australian Open semi-finals
The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh Su-wei as the Japanese former champion charged into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2 6-2 win on Tuesday.
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Official: National Theatre to create 16,000 jobs after renovation
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Senator Akume gets vote of confidence from Benue constituency
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Ex-CDS Joshua Dogonyaro passes on
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Two-time world champion Jamie McDonnell announces retirement
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DELSU matriculates 9,461 new intakes for 2020/2021 session
Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, on Saturday, matriculated 9,461 students who were offered provisional admission to various departments of the institution.
Eid-el-Fitr: Kano governor urges vigilance, safety during celebrations
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Ondo governor commiserates with Pastor Adeboye over son’s demise
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Lagos commodities exchange set to list first gold instrument
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CSOs urge President Buhari to stop the bleeding, end carnage now
Hundreds of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, stop the escalating security concerns in the country.