41 m. ago 'Jannik Sinner embarrassed me so much I called my agent and threatened to quit'

One former tennis star immediately phoned his agent to quit the sport after losing to a teenage Sinner at the Rome Masters

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24 h. ago Glamorous tennis star whose dating profile went viral claims men are ‘intimidated’ by her as she struggles to find love

DANIELLE COLLINS has spoken out on why men are "intimidated" by her. Tennis star Collins, 31, previously dated biotech executive in the Bryan Kipp before she announced their separation on the Nothing Major podcast. She previously intended to retire at the end of 2024 to start a family after suffering from endometriosis. Nine months later, Collins made...

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42 h. ago Combine glamour of Miami Open tennis with luxury of sensational Caribbean cruise from £2,399pp

THE world’s rich, famous, and sporting-mad will be jetting off to Florida for the sizzling heat and A-list glamour of the Miami Open – and you can join them. Held at the Hard Rock Stadium, this isn't just a tennis tournament; it's a five-star festival of sport, food, and culture.  Now you can turn your...

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48 h. ago Militant doctors launch ballot for more devastating strikes as they demand a 26 per cent pay rise

The British Medical Association would be free to inflict chaos on the NHS until August if members back the move in a major blow to patients.

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48 h. ago Tennis star with mega net worth buys sisters a PENTHOUSE each as early Christmas present

Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud has invested some of his winnings in property, and has now gifted two to his younger sisters.

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49 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz has £1.8m bonus fee taken away in major blow to tennis star's bank balance

World No.1 and six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to give up a significant portion of his prize money due to a little-known rule in tennis.

Economics

50 h. ago Emma Raducanu's perfect slice! Brit tennis star shows off dramatic new look as she enjoys time away from the court during winter break

The 23-year-old was forced to cut her season short after struggling with back pain, with Raducanu falling to defeat in three sets against Lin Zhu in her final match of the year at the Ningbo Open.

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50 h. ago Talks for UK to join EU defence fund collapse in blow to Starmer’s bid to reset relations

UK had been pushing to join €150bn Safe fund, a loan scheme that is part of bloc’s drive to rearm EuropeKeir Starmer’s attempt to reset relations with the EU have suffered a major blow, after negotiations for the UK to join the EU’s flagship €150bn (£131bn) defence fund collapsed.The UK had been pushing to join the EU’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) fund, a low-interest loan scheme that is part of the EU’s drive to boost defence spending by €800bn and rearm the continent, in response to the growing threat from Russia and cooling relations between Donald Trump’s US and the EU. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago What does Jack Draper want for Christmas? The British tennis star reveals his wish list

The British No 1 tennis player wants to be repping Vuori while smelling like Penhaligon’s this Christmas

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54 h. ago NHS advisors set to reject prostate screening programme for most men

Government advisors are today expected to reject calls for a widespread prostate cancer screening programme in a major blow to British men.

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58 h. ago Jac Morgan set to miss start of Six Nations in major blow for Wales

The Wales captain has undergone surgery on a dislocated shoulder

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68 h. ago Emma Raducanu flaunts her stunning new look as she's spotted with mystery man

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has taken to social media to show off a fresh new look, just days after the British tennis star was spotted with a mystery man

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2 d. ago Tennis' richest star can’t believe Slam champ with £14m earnings sold possessions for £4

French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko has been selling items online, leaving fellow tennis star Jessica Pegula impressed by her entrepreneurial spirit

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2 d. ago Stranger Things fans shipping ‘Byler’ theory dealt major blow in season 5

‘It could not be more obvious what was happening,’ one fan said of Will, Mike and Robin scene

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3 d. ago Blow to two major London transport projects as they miss out on funding at Budget

Whilst the DLR extension was given the green light by the Chancellor, there was no mention of funding for the Bakerloo Line or delivery of the West London Orbital

Economics

3 d. ago Stranger Things fans shipping ‘Byler’ dealt major blow in season 5

‘It could not be more obvious what was happening,’ one fan said of Will, Mike and Robin scene

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3 d. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Which Budget announcement are you most disappointed in?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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4 d. ago Cash ISA cut confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Budget in major blow for savers

You can currently save up to £20,000 across any ISA accounts you may have - but Rachel Reeves today used her Autumn Budget to confirm big changes

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5 d. ago I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec take swipe at BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing as they reveal major upside to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quitting show

The BBC ballroom show suffered a major blow this year when its star presenters Claudia Winkelman and Tess Daly announced this would be their final series.

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5 d. ago Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees

Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodiesElina Svitolina simply could not go on. Her hopeful start to the 2025 season had given way to despair as the mental and emotional strain of constant competition, travelling and stress left its mark. The 31-year-old understood that competing would only make things worse and, in September, Svitolina decided to prematurely end her season, citing burnout.The world No 14 is not alone in feeling suffocated by her sport. This has been another year filled with incredible performances and gripping matches, but the past 11 months have also been defined by the physical and mental ailments endured by many of the sport’s stars. Continue reading...

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