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Roger Federer to donate to Australia bushfires appeal
Roger Federer said he would donate to the Australia bushfires appeal on Monday after coming under criticism from climate campaigners including Greta Thunberg over his sponsorship deal with Credit Suisse.
Rafael Nadal’s Spain to meet Novak Djokovic’s Serbia in ATP Cup final
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the final of the inaugural ATP Cup after winning epic three-set matches Saturday to steer Spain and Serbia into the decider.
ATP Cup: Battling Novak Djokovic leads Serbia into final
Novak Djokovic was at his battling best to topple gutsy fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev on an epic Saturday and send Serbia into the inaugural ATP Cup final.
ATP Cup: Novak Djokovic sends Serbia into semis after scare
Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the ATP Cup Friday in a titanic struggle with Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, surviving a scare before rallying to guide Serbia into a semi-final against Russia.
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal lead calls for ATP Cup, Davis Cup to merge
Superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal said Thursday there was little point in having two men’s team tennis competitions so close together and suggested the new ATP Cup should merge with the Davis Cup.
Rafael Nadal ends year as number one for fifth time
Rafael Nadal was confirmed as the year-end world number one for the fifth time after the ATP released its season-closing rankings on Monday.
Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to win fifth Paris Masters title
Novak Djokovic recorded his 77th ATP title with a 6-3 6-4 win over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov at the Paris Masters.
Andy Murray rise continues after Belgian triumph
Former world number one Andy Murray was rewarded for his victory in Antwerp at the weekend, with another dramatic rise in the ATP rankings which were released on Monday.
Andy Murray climbs over 200 places as Novak Djokovic stays top in ATP rankings
Former world number one Andy Murray climbed over 200 places in the new ATP rankings released on Monday while Novak Djokovic extended his lead over Rafael Nadal at the top.
Novak Djokovic in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth as ATP Cup draw made
World number one Novak Djokovic will begin his 2020 season in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth and Roger Federer in Sydney after Monday’s draw for the ATP Cup, the new world tennis team event.
Nick Kyrgios advances to third-round US Open date with Andrey Rublev
Nick Kyrgios breezed through apparel and slow challenge controversies as easily as he dispatched 104th-ranked Frenchman Antoine Hoang on Thursday to reach the third round of the US Open.
Nick Kyrgios cruises to early morning US Open triumph
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios became the last player to reach the second round of the US Open by defeating American Steve Johnson 6-3, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 early Wednesday morning.
US Open: Serena Williams routs Maria Sharapova, ‘rusty’ Roger Federer wins
Serena Williams overwhelmed Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 on Monday to reach the second round of the US Open in search of her 24th Grand Slam title while “rusty” Roger Federer rallied past Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal.
Andy Murray enjoys first singles win since having hip surgery
It was a match in name only and the setting was a world away from the U.S. Open which started on Monday, but Andy Murray cared not a jot as he notched his first singles win since returning from career-saving hip surgery.
Novak Djokovic motivated by talk of catching Roger Federer in Slams
Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic takes inspiration from a talk he could pass Roger Federer for the all-time record total of men’s Grand Slam singles titles.
Madison Keys, Daniil Medvedev win Cincinnati crowns
Madison Keys and Russian Daniil Medvedev, were winners of the Cincinnati crowns on Sunday, with the victories shooting up the duo in the tennis rankings to be released today.
Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Will be an honour to play with Andy Murray
Pierre-Hugues Herbert told AFP Saturday that it will be an “honour” to play alongside Andy Murray in the Wimbledon doubles next month, and insisted he was still on good terms with former partner Nicolas Mahut.
Roger Federer: My career is coming to an end
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer said Saturday that his playing career will soon come to an end, but is unsure of what he will do thereafter.
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Victor Moses pictured with Inter squad
Former Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has announced Victor Moses’s arrival at Inter Milan mistakenly after he posted a picture of the team having dinner on Wednesday.
Security: Northcentral governors strategise on community policing
Governors of the Six Northcentral states have agreed to collaborate toward ensuring effective community policing to tackle the security challenges within the region and the country.
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso joins Chinese club Jiangsu Suning
Ghanaian midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has signed a three year contract with Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning after his two-and-a-half-year spell in the Spanish La Liga with Alaves, the Chinese club confirmed on Wednesday.
I won’t negotiate with bandits – Kogi governor
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday warned that his administration would deal ruthlessly with all criminal elements in the state, saying he would not negotiate with bandits.
Presidency reacts to ‘US visa restrictions’
The Presidency has described as mere speculations the reported planned imposition of visa restrictions on some African and Asian countries including Nigeria by the America’s government led by President Donald Trump.
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Governor Uzodinma sacks chairmen of boards, parastatals
“By the same token, the governor has requested that the outgoing appointees relinquish all government property in their care to the most senior civil servants in the various affected MDAs on or before the close of work on Friday,” a source said.
President Buhari greets Festus Keyamo at 50
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his 5oth birthday, congratulating him on his many years of contribution to the nation as a lawyer and human rights activist.
Monarch urges indigenes to step up development efforts
The traditional ruler of Umudibia Autonomous Community in the Owerri West Council Area of Imo State, Eze Godwin Onyewuchi Merenin, the Dibia I of Umudibia Community, has challenged the indigenes to step up their communal development efforts to enhance the socio-economic transformation of the area.
President Buhari: I’m a clear successor to free and fair election, will bequeath same
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that as a beneficiary of a free and fair election he would bequeath same to his successor and the nation in 2023.
Lagos government restricts Okada, tricycles on highways
Lagos State Government has emphasised its policy on restriction of Okada and tricycle operations on major highways and bridges, as it commences installation of 2,000 prohibition signs across the state.