2 w. ago ROBERT JOBSON reveals what happened to footage of Queen Elizabeth throwing a tennis racquet at a fleeing Prince Philip

In 1954 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were on a mini break from touring Australia when an unsuspecting film crew caught them in a tiff.

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz secures world No1 spot for the year with ATP World Tour Finals victory over Lorenzo Musetti

Spaniard will end year on top of world rankings

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz secures world No 1 ranking after beating Musetti at ATP Finals

It is the second time in his career that Alcaraz has ended the year at the top of the rankings

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Lorenzo Musetti: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened

Already through to the semi-finals, Carlos Alcaraz was far too good for Lorenzo Musetti, a 6-4 6-1 win ensuring he ends the year as world no 1Of course my wife ordered the shopping to arrive, then went to a work dinner. But it’s in, you’ll be relieved to learn, and they’re still knocking up.Alcaraz, meantime, looks focused. He’ll not be taking it easy tonight, I’m sure. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Lorenzo Musetti to put Alex de Minaur in last four: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened

Already through to the semi-finals, Carlos Alcaraz was far too good for Lorenzo Musetti, a 6-4 6-1 win ensuring he ends the year as world no 1Of course my wife ordered the shopping to arrive, then went to a work dinner. But it’s in, you’ll be relieved to learn, and they’re still knocking up.Alcaraz, meantime, looks focused. He’ll not be taking it easy tonight, I’m sure. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘It’s killing me’: ATP Finals star in dark place after dramatic collapse

Alex de Minaur is on the brink of exiting the ATP Finals after losing a three-set thriller to Lorenzo Musetti in Turin

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3 w. ago ‘Mentally it’s killing me’: Alex de Minaur on brink of ATP Finals exit after third

Australia No 1 defeated by Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 3-6 7-5 in TurinWorld No 7 needs convincing win over Taylor Fritz to reach last fourAlex de Minaur’s hopes of reaching the ATP Finals last four are hanging by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.The world No 7 went down 7-5 3-6 7-5 after failing to serve out the match, keeping the Italian in the event and now leaving the Australian needing to convincingly beat Taylor Fritz in his third and final group match to reach the semi-finals. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz battles back to beat Taylor Fritz: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened

Taylor Fritz did all he could, but it still wasn’t enough to beat Carlos Alcaraz, who recovered after losing the first set to win an epic in three*Alcaraz 1-1 Fritz The last thing Fritz will want is for Alcraraz to rush through an easy hold and he makes 0-15, then attacks a second serve with a backhand down the line, as we suggested he should, for 0-30. And, though Alcaraz halves his arrears, Faritz runs around his forehand to clout down the line, raising two break points; the first disappears with an overhit forehand, the second with a service winner. Up advantage, though, Alcaraz errs, and this is already ridiculously enjoyable, Fritz taking control of the next rally by landing a forehand on to the baseline and seeing it home with backhands down the line to earn a third break point. And this time he looks ready to take it, racing to net when a drop sits up but Alcaraz reads him and puts away the volley! The anticipation there was spooky, and there’s something about watching him pl...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened

Taylor Fritz did all he could, but it still wasn’t enough to beat Carlos Alcaraz, who recovered after losing the first set to win an epic in three*Alcaraz 1-1 Fritz The last thing Fritz will want is for Alcraraz to rush through an easy hold and he makes 0-15, then attacks a second serve with a backhand down the line, as we suggested he should, for 0-30. And, though Alcaraz halves his arrears, Faritz runs around his forehand to clout down the line, raising two break points; the first disappears with an overhit forehand, the second with a service winner. Up advantage, though, Alcaraz errs, and this is already ridiculously enjoyable, Fritz taking control of the next rally by landing a forehand on to the baseline and seeing it home with backhands down the line to earn a third break point. And this time he looks ready to take it, racing to net when a drop sits up but Alcaraz reads him and puts away the volley! The anticipation there was spooky, and there’s something about watching him pl...

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3 w. ago Lorenzo Musetti reveals what Novak Djokovic told him on court after ATP Finals gift

Lorenzo Musetti was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP 250 event in Athens on Sunday, but the Italian was still able to celebrate a spot in the ATP Finals

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3 w. ago ATP Finals tennis: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur – as it happened

Alex de Minaur had a chance to win the first set, leading 5-3 in the tie-break, but Carlos Alcaraz would not be denied, coming back to take it 7-5 before playing a wondrous second and here comes the genius. Here comes the Demon Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals moments after winning 101st career title

Djokovic defeated Lorenzo Musetti to win the Athens Open, but then withdrew from the ATP Finals to grant the Italian a place in the tournament

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4 w. ago Novak Djokovic wins 101st career title to deny Lorenzo Musetti ATP Finals place

Lorenzo Musetti was denied a place in the ATP Finals, unless Djokovic decides to withdraw from the tournament

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