Nick Kyrgios makes BIG statement against Australia authorities on Novak Djokovic's treatment
Australia tennis player Nick Kyrgios says Australian authorities must do better on Novak Djokovic's vaccine situation.
Jan 07, 2022, 14:23 PM IST
In Pics: Top sportspersons who have pulled out of Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympic Games is being held under the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. The Olympics are already delayed by a year, since they were supposed to take place in 2020 but even in 2021, the Games are struggling to attract top names from the world of sports. The likes of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams and Zuzana Hejnova have already pulled out of the Olympics for different reasons. In these collection of pictures we take a look at some of the top sportspersons giving Tokyo Olympics a miss.
Jul 16, 2021, 15:11 PM IST
Wimbledon 2021: Roger Federer wins in 4 sets, Nick Kyrgios quits after injury
Federer, the sixth seed this year and gunning for a record-extending ninth singles title here, was taken to four sets but eventually defeated Norris 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in two hours and 35 minutes on Centre Court.
Jul 04, 2021, 13:51 PM IST
In Pics: Easy for Novak Djokovic, marathon for Andy Murray in Wimbledon Round 2
World No. 1 and 2021 French Open champion Novak Djokovic and former winner Andy Murray had contrasting fortunes in round two of the ongoing Wimbledon 2021 in London. Djokovic cruised past former nemesis Kevin Anderson in straight sets while 2013-winner Andy Murray had to battle in five sets against unseeded Oscar Otte to keep his run alive. Murray avoided the fate of No. 4 Sofia Kenin, who crashed out from women's round two. Here we take a look at some of exciting action from Wimbledon Round 2 in these collection of pictures.
Jul 01, 2021, 14:14 PM IST
Wimbledon: Venus Williams to pair with Nick Kyrgios in mixed doubles
If the Venus-Kyrgios pair clicks at Wimbledon this year, it will be after a gap of 23 years that the American will lift the mixed doubles trophy after she won the last of her two Grand Slam titles in the event at the French Open in 1998.
Kei Nishikori pulls out of US Open despite recovering from coronavirus
In another blow to US Open, Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has pulled out of this week's Grand Slam tournament despite recovering from the novel coronavirus.
Aug 27, 2020, 10:05 AM IST
Japan's Kei Nishikori diagnosed with coronavirus ahead of US Open
The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.
Aug 17, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic becomes latest player to pull out of US Open
The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.
Aug 16, 2020, 16:53 PM IST
Elina Svitolina, Kiki Bertens become latest players to pull out of U.S. Open
Men`s defending champion Rafa Nadal and women`s world number one Ashleigh Barty have opted against travelling to New York to play the hardcourt Grand Slam.
Aug 07, 2020, 22:01 PM IST
Nick Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open
Kyrgios is no fan of clay or the French Open, which has been postponed from its usual May-June dates to a September start due to the pandemic.
Aug 06, 2020, 15:51 PM IST
After Ashleigh Barty, Nick Kyrgios pulls out of US Open due to coronavirus
Kyrgios said he is sad not to compete in one of the sport’s greatest arenas, he has taken the decision keeping in mind health and safety issues amid the pandemic.
Aug 02, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
Roger Federer calls for ATP, WTA merger amid coronavirus pandemic
The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players of the chance to earn a living.
Apr 23, 2020, 09:16 AM IST
Rafael Nadal feels at home in Acapulco as he returns to action
Nadal will have the chance to claim the top spot back on Monday if he wins his third title in Acapulco and Djokovic fails to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Feb 25, 2020, 15:42 PM IST
Australian Open: India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran crashes out in opening round
Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev of Germany have all stormed into the second round of the Australia Open after winning their respective first matches.
Jan 21, 2020, 19:07 PM IST
Tennis Australia to hold exhibition match for bushfire victims
Bushfires are raging across Australia, with New South Wales and Victoria greatly affected, causing huge loss to life and property.
Jan 03, 2020, 15:28 PM IST
Maybe a suspension is the only answer for Nick Kyrgios: Rod Laver
Following a third-round exit at the US Open, Kyrgios had said that he had no idea how to perform well in Grand Slams after going five years since making it to the quarter-final of a major.
Sep 06, 2019, 14:07 PM IST
US Open: Tennis great Rod Laver slams Nick Kyrgios' erratic behaviour
Kyrgios suffered a third-round exit at the US Open this week, having now gone five years since reaching a Grand Slam quarterfinal, with the admission that he has 'no idea' how to make good on his potential.
Sep 04, 2019, 16:08 PM IST
US Open: Nick Kyrgios goes quietly into the New York night
Kyrgios did deliver a one-word jab at a line judge early in his straight-sets loss to Russian Andrey Rublev but otherwise steered clear of any of the sort of drama that he made headlines for earlier in the week.
Sep 01, 2019, 16:26 PM IST
US Open: Nick Kyrgios brushes off collar row to reach the third round
The 28th seed had a row with the umpire even before the match started but avoided a full-scale meltdown to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows for the fourth time.
Aug 30, 2019, 18:53 PM IST
Thanasi Kokkinakis hoping for 'Benjamin Button' career after cruel setback
On Thursday, those hopes were crushed again when the wildcard was forced to pull out of his marquee match against world number two Rafa Nadal for fear of aggravating a pectoral muscle injury.
Aug 30, 2019, 16:45 PM IST
