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Watch VideoNovak Djokovic retires in Australian Open semi against Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd as Germany's Zverev reached his first Melbourne final.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Daniil Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Learner Tien in Australian Open late-night epic

In a stunning Australian Open upset, 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien knocked out former finalist Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set marathon.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoNovak Djokovic to Jannik Sinner: Five men to watch at the Australian Open

He may be 37 but Novak Djokovic can never be written off on Melbourne Park's blue hardcourts, where he has enjoyed enormous success.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Novak Djokovic to Jannik Sinner: Five men to watch at the Australian Open

IOL Sport takes a look at five potential winners of the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins this coming Sunday.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published

WATCH: Jannik Sinner faces Jack Draper in quest for US Open final berth

Top seed Jannik Sinner defeated 2021 US Open champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev set up US Open quarter-final clash as Iga Swiatek marches on

Jannik Sinner recovered from 4-1 down in the first set to see off Tommy Paul, who had been hoping to join compatriots Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe in the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Sport Tennis US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Can Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic overcome time and new generation at Paris Olympics?

Rafael Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles in Paris but at 38 time is ticking for the great Spaniard.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz into Wimbledon final after beating Daniil Medvedev

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a set down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in Friday’s Wimbledon semi-final clash.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic close in on Wimbledon final blockbuster

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic will be aiming to reach another Wimbledon final from their semi-final clashes on Friday.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Carlos Alcaraz has to climb over Daniil Medvedev ‘wall’ to reach Wimbledon final

Friday's semi-final will be a repeat show of last year, where Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on the way to his first Wimbledon crown.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Daniil Medvedev stuns top-ranked Jannik Sinner to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in five sets on Tuesday to reach a second successive Wimbledon semi-final.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz eye Wimbledon semis, as Lulu Sun looks to shine

Lulu Sun, the unheralded qualifier from a remote town in New Zealand, aims to become only the second woman from her country to reach a Grand Slam semi-final.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Battered Novak Djokovic mounts another comeback for the ages at French Open

An injured Novak Djokovic sealed a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final with a thrilling comeback victory over Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round on Monday.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Grumpy Novak Djokovic aiming for a place in French Open quarter-final

Novak Djokovic will aim to reach his 15th successive French Open quarter-final on Monday after setting an unwanted record at the tournament.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ominous Novak Djokovic heading in ‘positive direction’ at French Open

The world number one Novak Djokovic, chasing a fourth title at Roland Garros and record 25th Grand Slam, arrived in Paris in the midst of a worrying dry spell.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

French Open: Five times Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev clashed

Rafael Nadal faces Alexander Zverev on Monday as he opens what is likely to be his final French Open campaign.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal changes tune, hints French Open might not be his last

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that he is likely appearing at the French Open for the final time but cautioned it was ‘not 100 percent’ certain.

Sport Tennis French Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Emotional Rafael Nadal bids farewell after crashing out at Madrid Open

The 37-year-old 22-time Grand Slam singles champion Rafael Nadal -- winner of a record five Madrid Open titles -- bowed out 7-5, 6-4 to the 30th-seeded Czech Lehecka.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal’s clay dream still alive after another victory in Madrid

Contesting his home tournament one last time before retirement, the five-time champion Rafael Nadal gave the world number 91 his shirt after Pedro Cachin asked him for a memento from the match.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jannik Sinner not yet ready to be compared to the saints of tennis

Jannik Sinner can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic happy for ‘great test against ‘great player’ at Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic avenged last year's Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarter-finals.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Furious Daniil Medvedev knocked out by Karen Khachanov in Monte Carlo

Daniil Medvedev launched into another angry tirade against the officiating at the Monte Carlo Masters as he was beaten in the third round by Karen Khachanov.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev through to Miami Open semis

World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz march into quarters at Miami Open

Daniil Medvedev earned a 7-6 (7/5), 6-0 win over Germany's Dominik Koepfer while Carlos Alcaraz took care of Italian Lorenzo Musetti with a 6-3, 6-3 win in 85 minutes.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Aryna Sabalenka leaves emotion out of it, in clinical victory over Paula Badosa

World number two Aryna Sabalenka returned to the court for the first time since the death of her former boyfriend earlier this week and kept her emotions in check.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published