Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior
From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.
Done with shooting, Shakil embarks on coaching
Shooter Shakil Ahmed, a gold medallist in South Asian Games and a silver medallist in Commonwealth Games, has put an end to his shooting career after being assigned as an assistant coach of Bangladesh pistol team for the upcoming Asian Olympic Qualification, scheduled for January 5-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane
Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem
World number one Djokovic taking it 'season by season'
The Serbian superstar is the king of the Melbourne Park hard courts, winning the Australian Open a record 10 times, with an 11th in his sights next month.
Australian Open prize fund rises to near $60m
The rise means the prize pot at the Melbourne Park Grand Slam has more than doubled over the last decade but the cash is now far more evenly distributed.
Exhausted Kyrgios says 'I don't want to play anymore'
Nick Kyrgios says that "I don't want to play anymore" but will give his tennis career another one or two years, days after pulling out of his home Australian Open.
Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia
The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations
Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again
Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Sporadic successes in a year of gloom
The disappointments in other sports could’ve been swept under the rug had the men’s cricket team performed up to expectations.
Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal was handed a dream start to his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier Saturday in the opening round of the Brisbane International.
Nadal 'feeling good' but plays down Australia expectations
The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back.
IOC clears Russians to compete in Paris as neutrals
The International Olympic Committee added that there were currently only eight athletes from Russia and three from Belarus who had qualified as neutral athletes.
Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from Australian Open entry list
Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam comebacks.
Nadal aspires to be 'competitive' on return
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has undergone surgery twice in 2023 after struggling with a hip injury.
Nadal plays down expectations before Brisbane return
Former world number one Rafael Nadal said on Monday he expects "nothing" from himself before his return to the courts next month.
