67 m. ago Who is Arthur Fery? British qualifier knocks out 20th seed on Australian Open debut

The French-born Fery, who is the son of a former tennis player and the president of football club Lorient, stunned an ill Flavio Cobolli on his main draw debut

Politics

14 h. ago Abbey Clancy claims famous tennis player was 'flirting' with husband Peter Crouch

Abbey Clancy's accusation emerged in a recent instalment of the couple's podcast, The Therapy Crouch, in which they shed light on a family trip to the United Arab Emirates

Sport

47 h. ago Andy Murray's My London: dinner at Nobu, shops at Whole Foods and dates at McDonald’s

The ex-tennis player and hotel owner shares his insider guide to the capital

Politics

49 h. ago Andy Murray's My London: dinner at Nobu, food shops at Whole Foods and dates at McDonald’s

The ex-tennis player and hotel owner shares his insider guide to the capital

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Smiling assassin’ Jordan Smith basks in spotlight after hitting $1m tennis jackpot

Amateur player celebrates winning One Point Slam at Australian OpenSydney coach to use million-dollar payday to travel and buy propertyPending tax advice, tennis coach Jordan Smith is Australia’s newest millionaire, thrust into the global spotlight after beating top professionals in the One Point Slam on Wednesday night.Smith’s improbable run to the $1m prize made him a magnet on Thursday morning at Melbourne Park, amid more than a dozen local and international interviews, selfies, promotions and autographs. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago TV presenter loses eye after New Year celebration ends in horror firework accident

Andrea Plewig was rushed to hospital after a firework she had ignited at home went horribly wrong, resulting in the loss of her left eye

Events

3 d. ago Don't celebrate too soon. Ofner loses in Australian Open qualifying after thinking he won tiebreaker

A tennis player has learned not to celebrate victory before the match is really won

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3 d. ago Tennis player celebrates too early then loses match in embarrassing Australian Open blunder

Sebastian Ofner thought he had won the third set tiebreak against Nishesh Basavareddy when he led 7-1 but didn’t realise it was being played to 10 points, and was ultimately knocked out in Melbourne

Sport

3 d. ago The Australian Open's biggest loser: Austrian player celebrates 'winning'

Sebastian Ofner suffered a brutal exit from Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday afternoon after he appeared to forget the tournament's tiebreak rules.

Sport

3 d. ago He's got a type! Stefanos Tsitsipas moves on from tennis power couple split from Paula Badosa and finds love with American ex

Stefanos Tsitsipas has reportedly found love again less than a year after his split from fellow tennis player Paula Badosa.

Politics

5 d. ago Revealed: The truth about how an Egyptian tennis player's professional debut turned into the 'worst in sports history'

Hajar Abdelkader, 21, disappeared after footage of her extraordinarydefeat by Lorena Schaedel, 24, at an International Tennis Federation (ITF) event in Nairobi went viral.

Sport

5 d. ago Stan Wawrinka: ‘I really believe that I squeezed the lemon until the last drop’

The 40-year-old is nearing end of his career and has no regrets after winning three grand slams in Big Three eraIn the first week of the final year of his life as a professional tennis player, Stanislas “Stan” Wawrinka found himself in the familiar position of staring down an opponent nearly half his age. Wawrinka, now 40, had tussled with the talented 23-year-old Flavio Cobolli for nearly three hours before offering himself a shot at a monumental victory.Just a few tense errors deep in a tense final set tie-break saw those chances slip away. In theory, deciding that 2026 will be the final year of his career should provide Wawrinka with an opportunity to swing for the fences and completely empty his tank, playing without inhibitions. Life, however, is far more complicated than that. “Of course I would love to play more freely. And sometimes I tell myself: ‘Just play freely,’” sighs a frustrated Wawrinka. “But I care so much that it’s not that easy.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ITF to review wildcard process after tennis player’s viral performance

Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, 21, left social media users wondering if she had ever played tennis before as she lost 6-0 6-0 in 37 minutes

Sport

8 d. ago Millionaire Hot Seat contestant loses £100k after being bested by Jeremy Clarkson's tricky celebrity question

Jeremy Clarkson, 65, welcomed new hopefuls aiming to win up to £1,000,000 in a fast-paced contest.

Economics

8 d. ago Millionaire Hot Seat contestant loses £250k after being bested by Jeremy Clarkson's tricky celebrity question

Jeremy Clarkson, 65, welcomed new hopefuls aiming to win up to £1,000,000 in a fast-paced contest.

Economics

9 d. ago Wildcard tennis player’s performance in £22,000 tournament leaves viewers wondering if it’s her first match

A wildcard tennis player's performance has left social media users wondering if she had ever played before entering a professional tournament with a $30,000 (£22,000) prize.

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9 d. ago Tennis Kenya admits to wildcard error after player’s heavy defeat goes viral

Hajar Abdelkader won just three points in 6-0, 6-0 loss‘Wildcard should not have been granted’ to EgyptianTennis Kenya said a controversial wildcard granted to Hajar Abdelkader should not have happened after the young Egyptian’s performance at a professional tournament in Nairobi went viral.The 21-year-old won just three points and served 20 double faults on her way to a 6-0, 6-0 defeat against German world No 1,026, Lorena Schaedel. Videos shared on social media showed the Egyptian struggling to serve and position herself on the court. Continue reading...

Sport

9 d. ago Hunt for the mysterious 'world's worst tennis player': Egyptian tennis chiefs say they know NOTHING about 21

Hajar Abdelkader, 21, went viral for her 37-minute-long 6-0, 6-0 defeat to world No 1026 Loren Shaedel after only managing to win three points and looking at times as she was unfamiliar with aspects of the sport.

Sport

1 week ago How DID tennis's worst ever player get into a £22,000 professional tournament? Mystery surrounds 21

Hajar Abdelkader lasted just 37 minutes against Germany's Lorena Schaedel as she fell to defeat 6-0, 6-0, winning just three points in her ITF W35 first-round match in Nairobi.

Economics

1 week ago How DID tennis's worst ever player get into a £22,000 tournament? Mystery surrounds 21

Hajar Abdelkader lasted just 37 minutes against Germany's Lorena Schaedel as she fell to defeat 6-0, 6-0, winning just three points in her ITF W35 first-round match in Nairobi.

Economics