Tennis

Gael Monfils with Nick Kyrgios (at the DC Open.

‘Fans still f..ked with us’: Kyrgios’ colourful take on return to court

Nick Kyrgios’s first tennis match in four months did not go according to plan and he let everyone know about it.

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Genie Bouchard has called time on her career.
Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father.

Tennis player, 25, shot dead by her father

The ambitious youngster had big Australian plans before she was killed in her family home.

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Jannik Sinner may have changed the direction Darren Cahill is heading thanks to his Wimbledon win. (AP PHOTO)

Bet on Aussie super coach Cahill staying with Sinner

Jannik Sinner has not just won Wimbledon but also a bet with his co-coach that could mean Darren Cahill does a U-turn over leaving the world No.1.

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Princess Charlotte and mum Kate watch the men’s final at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon champ reveals injury extent to young royals

Princess of Wales returned to Wimbledon on Sunday along with her husband Prince William and two of their children to watch the men’s final

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Jannik Sinner has become Wimbledon champion, dethroning the champion Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. (AP PHOTO)

Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win maiden Wimbledon crown

Jannik Sinner has gained revenge for his epic defeat in the French Open final, dethroning the champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon crown.

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Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the Wimbledon trophy after her ruthless win. (AP PHOTO)

6-0 6-0! Swiatek's historic blitz to win Wimbledon

Polish great Iga Swiatek has proved a brilliant winner of her first Wimbledon crown, whitewashing luckless American Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0.

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Novak Djokovic has been left cursing the frailties of age after a one-sided loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic spills on net exchange with Sinner after crushing loss

The Italian superstar said one word to the veteran champ that, according to Novak, was not required.

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Aussies Bernard Tomic and Omar Jasika made light work of their match against US billionaire Bill Ackman and Jack Sock.

Bernard Tomic caught up in tennis world’s act of ‘shame’

‘This is the biggest joke I’ve ever watched in professional tennis.'

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Amanda Anisimova of United States celebrates against Aryna Sabalenka.

Teen prodigy survived mental burnout to reach slam final

THE WASHINGTON POST: Shock Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova was born to Russian immigrants in New Jersey, raised in South Florida and is armed with the finest two-handed backhand on tour.

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Rinky Hijikata of Australia celebrates with David Pel of Netherlands against Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavic.

Aussie’s wild ride to Wimbledon final

The Australian flag is still flying at Wimbledon, with a doubles title up for grabs after a wild ride for Rinky Hijikata into the final.

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Novak Djokovic taking a 'nasty' fall during his victory over Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon. (AP PHOTO)

Djokovic skips Sinner practice day after 'nasty' fall

Novak Djokovic cancelled his afternoon practice at Wimbledon on the eve of his semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner following his fall in his last-eight win.

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Jannik Sinner, wearing a protective sleeve, waves after reaching the Wimbledon semi-final. (AP PHOTO)

Sinner, Djokovic triumph to set up Wimbledon semi epic

Jannik Sinner has shrugged off doubts about his fitness and form by defeating the dangerous Ben Shelton in straight sets and reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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Cruz Hewitt lost his temper at Wimbledon.

Cruz Hewitt snaps at famous dad in Wimbledon disaster

Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt got caught in the crosshairs as his son lost his temper.

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