Novak Djokovic Breaks Steffi Graf's Record: Tennis Stars With Most Weeks On Top
Novak Djokovic has broken Steffi Graf's record for most weeks in the No. 1 position.
Feb 28, 2023, 14:21 PM IST
Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
Greenham said that Navratilova, who now works as a tennis presenter on television and radio, will not travel to Melbourne for the Jan 16-29 Australian Open but hopes to contribute to the broadcasts remotely.
Jan 02, 2023, 21:35 PM IST
WTA suspends all tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai safety concerns
Peng Shuai’s whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November, alleging that China’s former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.
Dec 02, 2021, 09:13 AM IST
French Open: Martina Navratilova sad for Naomi Osaka, says THIS on withdrawal
The Japanese player Naomi Osaka, who cited the negative impact on her mental wellbeing caused by facing journalists at post-match press conferences as the reason for her boycott, wrote on Twitter that she had suffered from depression since 2018.
Jun 01, 2021, 07:45 AM IST
Tennis great Martina Navratilova slams BBC over Wimbledon pay
Tennis great Martina Navratilova accused the BBC Monday of a "shocking" pay gap which saw her fellow Wimbledon pundit John McEnroe paid at least 10 times more than her.
Mar 19, 2018, 16:39 PM IST
Players need to lay off Maria Sharapova, says Martina Navratilova
Sharapova`s comeback has garnered widespread interest with current and former players offering their opinions on the 30-year-old.
May 12, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
AUS Open, Men's singles final, PREVIEW: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal, captivating but lopsided rivalry
The head-to-head record between the Swiss and the Spaniard is anything but even, with Nadal winning 23 matches out of 34.
Jan 28, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Australian open 2017: Venus Williams beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, enters first semi-final in 14 years
Venus also became oldest woman to reach a Grand Slam semi since a 37-year-old Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon in 1994.
Jan 24, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
Maria Sharapova to play exhibition event in Las Vegas
Maria Sharapova`s initial 24-month ban for testing positive for meldonium was cut to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last Tuesday.
Oct 10, 2016, 09:58 AM IST
Record-setting Serena races into US Open fourth round
Serena Williams sped past another milestone Saturday as her 307th Grand slam match win took her past Martina Navratilova`s record and into the fourth round of the US Open.
Sep 04, 2016, 03:40 AM IST
US Open 2016: Serena canters to record 307th career win; Radwanska reaches last 16 for 5th time
Serena Williams seems to be making history almost every time she steps on the tennis court as she speeds toward the second week of the US Open in search of a seventh title.
Sep 04, 2016, 00:50 AM IST
Wimbledon semis line-ups confirmed: Serena Williams vs Elena Vesnina, Venus Williams vs Angelique Kerber
Venus, 36, is the oldest women`s semi-finalist since Martina Navratilova in 1994.
Jul 05, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
Venus Williams becomes oldest Wimbledon women`s quarter-finalist for 22 years
Since the 2010 US Open, Williams will be bidding for her first Grand Slam semi-final appearance.
Jul 04, 2016, 23:44 PM IST
That`s why sports is the best theater! Reactions to Djokovic's shock Wimbledon exit
Who`s saying what about Novak Djokovic`s third round Wimbledon defeat to Sam Querrey on Saturday:
Jul 03, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Wimbledon, Day 7: Serena enters last 16, Tsonga beats Isner in epic 5-setter
The 300th win at the majors takes Serena to within six of Martina Navratilova`s all-time record.
Jul 03, 2016, 17:41 PM IST
Andy Murray conquers Novak Djokovic for first Rome Masters title, Serena Williams wins Italian Open
Murray prevailed 6-3, 6-3 in one hour, 35 minutes.
May 15, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore quits after controversial comments
Tournament owner Larry Ellison revealed the departure with a statement that both announced Moore`s resignation and championed the sport`s efforts toward equality.
Mar 22, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
ATP says Raymond Moore's comments about women in ''poor taste''
Men and women`s players receive equal prize money at each of the year`s four grand slam tournaments.
Mar 22, 2016, 08:06 AM IST
Maria Sharapova's failed drug test: What the international tennis community said
Longtime sponsor Nike to announced it was suspending ties during the investigation.
Mar 08, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
Roger Federer at Australian Open: When the maestro gets tired, calls himself a veteran
Federer can become the oldest Grand Slam champion in 44 years, if he lifts his fifth title this January.
Jan 22, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
