Anti-vaccination. Healing powers of trampolines. 5G conspiracy theories. World No 1’s backing for bizarre pseudo science has the sport asking… is it right for ‘whacky Novak’ to be the face of tennis? Novak Djokovic has had several public relations disasters during lockdown Some of his stranger beliefs on diet and medicine
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ATP sets up mental health support
The men’s professional tennis tour is to work with the charity founded by former Arsenal defender Tony Adams to support players’ mental health. The ATP said players would be able to contact a 24/7 helpline operated by Sporting Chance to discuss any issues, including the psychological effects of coronavirus. ‘What
When Monica Seles ended Steffi Graf’s 66-match winning streak
On May 20, 1990, Monica Seles ended Steffi Graf’s 66-match winning streak when she won the German Open. We take a look at the match in which Graf was at her peak and teenager Seles was an up-and-coming star. Graf in her prime Graf was the best player bar none
Nick Kyrgios goes on rampage with shots at Djokovic, Thiem, Zverev and Tsitsipas
Controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios hailed Andy Murray as a better tennis player than world No 1 Novak Djokovic during an Instagram Live chat with the Brit this afternoon. Kyrgios, who admitted to having drunk six glasses of red wine prior to the call, did not appear sober as he opened
Andy Murray in contention for British national tennis championships
Andy Murray returns to the court as he bids to prove fitness ahead of revived British National Tennis Championships The British National Tennis Championships have been resurrected by the LTA The tournament, which last took place in 2002, will likely happen in autumn Andy Murray trained with his brother at the National
Andy Murray celebrates 33rd birthday by returning to court as LTA reopen Roehampton base
Andy Murray led the Brits back onto court after the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton reopened its doors to elite players. The former world No 1 had been restricted to hitting a ball against a wall in his driveway during the coronavirus lockdown but was one of the first to
Andy Murray takes on Marcus Rashford in a quiz on each other’s career
Andy Murray takes on Marcus Rashford in a quiz on each other’s career… with box tickets to watch Manchester United or Wimbledon centre court seats the prize! Just two weeks ago, Murray won the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro tournament and now he has won a quiz contest against Manchester
Nicolas Mahut resumes training in France following the end of the coronavirus lockdown period
Veteran Nicolas Mahut has resumed training in France following the end of the coronavirus lockdown period, and admitted it felt like he was “wearing clogs”. Restrictions began on March 17 in France and only came to an end on Monday, with millions back in work after eight weeks of lockdown.
Serena Williams sends ominous warning to rivals amid coronavirus enforced break
Serena Williams says she is “feeling more relaxed, more fit” as a result of the enforced break caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Williams started the 2020 season in great form, winning the Auckland Open for the first time. But just when the American was gaining momentum at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic’s mum slams ‘arrogant’ Roger Federer as rivalry takes new twist
Novak Djokovic’s mum Dijana has laid into Roger Federer in a manner which will only spice up the rivalry in future battles as she slammed the 20-time Grand Slam winner as arrogant. World No 1 Djokovic often has a difficult time when he comes up against his two biggest rivals,