Former Grand Slam tennis champion Boris Becker has been accused of failing to hand over trophies – including the 1985 Wimbledon men’s singles title which catapulted the then-unknown 17-year-old to sporting stardom – so they could be sold to settle his debts. The 52-year-old German national, who was declared bankrupt
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From Parkinson’s to tennis: The inspirational journey of Andy Wright
From an early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis to an inspirational return to tennis and beyond – the incredible journey of Andy Wright. After being diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 33, Nottingham-local Andy Wright never thought he would be able to play tennis again. Six-years after his diagnosis, the
Zverev too strong as Auger-Aliassime’s rotten finals record goes on
Alexander Zverev won his first title of the year with a comprehensive victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cologne Indoors. Zverev, beaten by Dominic Thiem in his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open last month, was knocked out of the French Open in disappointing fashion in the
ATP Finals contenders Rublev, Shapovalov set for St. Petersburg showdown
ATP Finals hopefuls Andrey Rublev and Denis Shapovalov will meet in the semifinals of the St. Petersburg Open after claiming straight-sets victories Friday. Rublev holds the final automatic qualification spot for the season-ending tournament in London next month following a 6-2, 6-1 win over Britain’s Cameron Norrie. The third seed was a cut above Norrie, improving his
Roger Federer snubs Novak Djokovic, exposes awkward truth
Another chapter was added to the debate about who the greatest male tennis player of all time is when Rafael Nadal claimed his 13th French Open title earlier this week. The Spaniard blitzed Novak Djokovic in straight sets to equal Roger Federer on 20 career grand slam crowns, while the
Rafael Nadal wins 13th French Open and equals Roger Federer’s Grand Slam record with victory over Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal equalled Roger Federer’s all-time mark of 20 Grand Slam titles by winning his 13th French Open with an exhibition of clay-court tennis against great rival Novak Djokovic on Sunday. Nadal moved level with the Swiss great for the first time in their long careers with a majestic 6-0
Nadal schools Djokovic in French Open final to equal Federer's Grand Slam record
Rafael Nadal equalled Roger Federer’s all-time men’s Grand Slam record by thrashing Novak Djokovic in the French Open final. Nadal, now a 13-time champion at Roland Garros, was at his devastating best on Sunday afternoon, winning 6-0 6-2 7-5 in two hours and 41 minutes. He didn’t drop a set
Novak Djokovic targeting rare 51-year feat
The race to equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 grand slam singles titles comes to a head at the French Open men’s final on Sunday. After two weeks of enthralling tennis in Paris, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and clay master Rafael Nadal will compete for the coveted Roland Garros
Nadal vs Djokovic head-to-head: Who had won the most matches ahead of French Open final?
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will continue their longstanding rivalry when they meet in the French Open final today. No two men have played each other more often at tour level and this latest clash could one of the most significant in their careers. Not only are the players competing
Swiatek, 19, beats Kenin to win French Open title
PARIS — With the poise of a veteran and the shots of a champion, 19-year-old Iga Swiatek picked the perfect place for her first tour-level title: the French Open. Unseeded and ranked merely 54th, Swiatek grabbed the last six games to beat Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the final at