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Watch Video'Magic' Gael Monfils stuns Taylor Fritz as Iga Swiatek slays Emma Raducanu at Australian Open

The unseeded Gael Monfils, who hit a career-high ranking of six in 2016 but is now 41st, is enjoying a late-career flourish at the Australian Open.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published

Iga Swiatek powers into Emma Raducanu clash as Taylor Fritz sends Melbourne warning

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek storms into a blockbuster third-round clash with Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open. Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz continues his perfect start as he pursues his maiden Grand Slam title.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

History-making Kiwi tennis player turns to YouTube to find Wimbledon inspiration

Qualifier Lulu Sun, ranked at 123 in the world, made the last-eight by triumphing 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 over 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Emma Raducanu defends decision to ‘prioritise body’ over Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell

Emma Raducanu was scheduled to play with former Wimbledon champion Murray on Saturday, but opted to pull out of the tie due to a stiff wrist.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career over as Emma Raducanu pulls out of mixed doubles

Andy Murray's Wimbledon career ended on a low note on Saturday when mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu pulled out of the event to focus on her singles title campaign.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu: a farewell mixed doubles dream team at Wimbledon

In what promises to be a memorable finale, Murray, 37, has announced he will pair up with Emma Raducanu for the mixed doubles event. This partnership between the two British superstars is poised to be a highlight of the Championships, as Murray bids farewell to the sport later this year.

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Olivia Vergunst|Published

Emma Raducanu survives ‘muppet’ moment at BJK Cup

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek enjoyed winning returns to the Billie Jean King Cup to move Japan and Poland closer to the finals.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Emma Raducanu pulls out of Miami Open with back injury

Britain's Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Miami Open with a lower back injury, tournament organisers said on Tuesday, the latest setback for the 21-year-old.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

'Lucky loser' Luca Nardi sends Novak Djokovic packing in massive Indian Wells shock

Luca Nardi ended Novak Djokovic’s 11-match win streak at Masters events, bettering the childhood tennis idol whose poster hung above his bed.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘Pain-free’ Raducanu breezes into Australian Open second round

Emma Raducanu said it was ‘amazing to be playing pain-free’ after an impressive win over American Shelby Rogers in the first round of the Australian Open.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Iga Swiatek to Naomi Osaka: Five women to watch at Australian Open

Five women to watch at first Grand Slam of the year - the Australian Open.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu missing from Australian Open entry list

Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees from the 2024 Australian Open entry list.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Emma Raducanu out of French Open, Wimbledon after multiple surgeries

Emma Raducanu says she will miss the French Open and Wimbledon as the British number one recovers from hand and ankle surgery.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Andy Murray ekes out three-set first round win at Indian Wells

The Briton, who has made a habit of great escapes this year, needed three hours and 12 minutes to subdue the Argentinian 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-4.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Teen Coco Gauff wins all-American clash to reach Australian Open last 16

Coco Gauff's bid to become the youngest Australian Open champion since 1997 gathered pace Friday with a straight-sets win over fellow American Bernarda Pera.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Coco Gauff outshines Emma Raducanu to win battle of the prodigies

Coco Gauff battled past Emma Raducanu to reach the third round of the Australian Open, but not before the two prodigies offered fans a good glimpse of what the future of women's tennis could look like.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Reuters|Published

Americans Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula off at a canter at Australian Open

In-form Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff wasted little time in racing into the second round of the Australian Open on the opening day, briskly swatting aside their opponents in bright sunshine on Monday.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Reuters|Published

Emma Raducanu turns to Sachs to get game back on track

Former US Open champion Raducanu was watched by Sebastian Sachs as she lost to world number two Ons Jabeur on her injury return in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Reuters|Published

Champion Emma Raducanu out of US Open as Rafael Nadal survives scare

Emma Raducanu became only the third defending champion to exit the US Open in the first round while four-time winner Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare against a player ranked 198 in the world.

Sport Tennis US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Serena Williams' farewell tour gets top billing on day one at US Open

Serena Williams will kick-off what is likely to be the last event of her farewell tour on Monday at the US Open where she will headline opening night in a first-round clash with Montenegro's Danka Kovinic.

Sport Tennis US Open
Reuters|Published

Can ‘GOAT’ Serena Williams stretch US Open farewell beyond first round?

Serena Williams revealed the ‘countdown’ to her retirement had started, with her final Grand Slam appearance expected at the US Open which starts on Monday.

Sport Tennis US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

There will be no fairytale ending for Serena Williams, says Martina Navratilova

Serena Williams may have planned retirement her way but the American must be prepared to accept the goodbyes as well as the losses and exit the stage with grace, tennis great Martina Navratilova has said.

Sport Tennis WTA Tour
Reuters|Published

Emma Raducanu is hungry for repeat of her New York miracle

A local breakfast staple  will be on the menu when Emma Raducanu returns to New York next week to begin preparations for defending her US Open title.

Sport Tennis US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Borna Coric crashes Rafael Nadal's Cincinnati welcome back party

Borna Coric spoiled the return of Rafael Nadal after a five-year absence from the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters with a 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 upset victory in the second round.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Home favourite Emma Raducanu given Wimbledon reality check in shock exit

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon hopes were ruthlessly crushed on Centre Court by France's Caroline Garcia as the golden girl of British sport suffered a 6-3 6-3 second-round loss

Sport Tennis Wimbledon
Reuters|Published