Grand Slam

Daniil Medvedev shattered Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam dream with a straight-sets victory in the US Open final on Sunday, denying the world No 1 a record-breaking 21st major men’s singles title.

Daniil Medvedev wins US Open to shatter Novak Djokovic’s dream

September 14, 2021

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

September 12, 2021

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

September 12, 2021

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

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

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

Naomi Osaka has pledged to donate her earnings from the Western & Southern Open to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

Naomi Osaka to donate earnings from W & S Open to Haiti earthquake relief

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Roger Federer has withdrawn from both the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Masters as he continues to recover from a knee injury.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

Novak Djokovic set up a quarterfinal with Japan’s Kei Nishikori at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday as gold medal rival Daniil Medvedev struggled with the heat, even asking the chair umpire who would be responsible if he died.

Novak Djokovic books Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal clash with Kei Nishikori

July 28, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Tennis - Women's Singles - Round 3 - Ariake Tennis Park - Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts during her third round match against Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic REUTERS/Mike Segar

Tokyo Olympics: Japan tennis star Naomi Osaka crashes out

July 27, 2021

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic Cauldron with the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021.

Tokyo 2020: Andy Murray thinks Naomi Osaka lighting Olympic cauldron is ‘great for tennis’

July 24, 2021

Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury dumped out French second seeds Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Olympic men’s doubles on Saturday.

Andy Murray, Joe Salisbury knock out French second seeds in Olympic doubles

July 24, 2021

American teen tennis star Coco Gauff will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19, she announced on Sunday.

Coco Gauff tests positive for Covid, to miss Olympics

July 18, 2021