Players back Federer over WTA-ATP merger idea as Kyrgios hits out

04/23/2020

WTA founder Billie Jean King and Rafael Nadal led a wave of support on Thursday for Roger Federer’s suggestion that “now is the time” to merge the men’s and women’s governing bodies, while tennis is at a standstill…

Roger Federer has knee surgery, will miss French Open

02/21/2020

BASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer has had surgery on his right knee and will miss the French Open and several other tournaments. Writing on his Facebook page Thursday, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said his knee “has…

Kenin of US ousts No. 1 Barty to reach Australian Open final

Associated Press 01/30/2020

  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — So long in the shadows of other American tennis players, Sofia Kenin is into her first Grand Slam final at age 21 — and she beat the woman ranked No. 1 to…

Federer saves seven match points to reach semifinals

01/29/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer was not going to go gently, of course, no matter how daunting the number of match points — his opponent accumulated seven! — no matter how achy his 38-year-old legs, no matter…

The Latest: Halep through to 3rd round at Australian Open

01/23/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local): 8:35 p.m. Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has beaten British qualifier Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round. Halep ended 2019 ranked…

Sharapova can’t say what’s next after Australian Open loss

01/22/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia — Her Grand Slam losing streak up to four matches, Maria Sharapova surely was aware questions about her future would be coming. She wasn’t able to provide answers. Might this have been her last trip…

Velez, Nocos win big in PPS-PEPP Dagitab Festival in Naga

12/20/2019

John David Velez survived two tough rivals to escape with a twin kill even as Tiffany Claire Nocos dominated the girls’ side with two victories as they clinched MVP honors in the PPS-PEPP Dagitab Festival national age-group…

Imperious Djokovic wins 5th Paris Masters and 77th title

11/04/2019

PARIS  – Novak Djokovic looked imperious in beating an overawed Denis Shapovalov, 6-3, 6-4, Sunday to win his fifth Paris Masters final, clinching a 34th overall Masters title in fine style to move one behind record holder…

Naomi Osaka reaches quarterfinals at Pan Pacific Open

Associated Press 09/18/2019

OSAKA, Japan — Top-seeded Naomi Osaka reached the quarterfinals at the Pan Pacific Open by beating qualifier Viktoriya Tomova 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday. Osaka, who was broken twice early in the match, is looking to win her…

Serena Williams needs 44 minutes to overpower US Open QF foe

Associated Press 09/05/2019

NEW YORK — Serena Williams was not troubled one bit by the right ankle she rolled in her previous match. Didn’t get much resistance from her opponent, either. Looking as dominant as can be, Williams moved just…

Defiant Sharapova: ‘I believe in my ability’

08/29/2019

Maria Sharapova said she remains confident in her ability to compete with the best despite Monday’s crushing defeat by old foe Serena Williams in the first round of the US Open. Five-time Grand Slam winner Sharapova was…

Djokovic tops Federer in historic final for 5th at Wimbledon

AP 07/15/2019

WIMBLEDON, England — For nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer traded the lead, playing on and on and on until an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker was required to settle their memorable Wimbledon…

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