The Irish Times

Del Potro an unfortunate example of the physical toll top-class tennis can take

Decimated US Open field suggests Djokovic can complete a calendar Grand Slam

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:07

Young guns craving to end the reign of Wimbledon’s fab four

Since 2002 Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray have been only winners of men's title

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 07:00

Novak Djokovic brings Alexander Zverev crashing back to earth

Tall German had served for first set before Djokovic went through the gears

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 16:24

Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic shows age is no barrier at Roland Garros

40-year-old Croatian beats fellow veteran Feliciano Lopez in first round

Tue May 28 2019 - 21:32

Serena Williams’ meltdown shows tennis is at a crossroads

Leading players must take responsibility for guiding sport during this period of change

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 22:30

Inspired Novak Djokovic makes it back-to-back slam titles

He reveals key to injury return after beating Juan Martin del Potro in US Open final

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 08:00

Novak Djokovic sets up US Open showdown with del Potro

Rafael Nadal was forced to retire in his semi-final while Djokovic saw off Nishikori

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 11:33

Rafa Nadal survives late-night Thiem test to reach US Open semis

Next up for the top seed is a semi-final clash with big-serving Juan Martin del Potro

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 08:08

Andy Murray exits US Open amid lying row

Defending champion Rafael Nadal in ominous form as he progresses to third round

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 07:13

Wimbledon: Del Potro feeling relief ahead of Nadal clash

The Argentine has overcome injury problems to book a place in the quarter-finals

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 19:23

Nadal too hot to handle at Wimbledon

Spaniard eases past Alex De Minaur into the fourth round

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 17:36

Rafael Nadal overcomes hiccup to march into Paris semi-finals

The Spaniard overcomes Diego Schwartzman’s challenge in rain-delayed match

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 13:50

King Roger Federer secures 20th Grand Slam in Melbourne

Australian Open champion gamely defends his title with five set win over Marin Cilic

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 12:01

Novak Djokovic knocked out by unheralded Korean Hyeon Chung

Earlier, Roger Federer maintained his perfect record in racing through to the last eight

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 07:45

Roger Federer sweeps aside Rafael Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

36-year-old secures sixth title of the year after fifth consecutive win over old rival

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 12:08

Rafael Nadal extends winning streak to 14 matches

The 31-year-old dispatches Fabio Fognini to reach quarter-finals at Shanghai Masters

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 22:30

‘Very happy, no?’ Nadal’s cup runneth over after grand slam win

World number one has now won 16 majors, but talk is still about rivalry with Federer

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 01:00

Rafael Nadal lives up to billing to chalk up 16th Grand Slam

Spanish star beats South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in straight sets at US Open

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 00:22

Rafael Nadal sweeps past Del Potro and into US Open final

Spaniard wins in four sets and faces Kevin Anderson as he bids for 16th Grand Slam

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 10:55

Maria Sharapova handed US Open wild card

Tournament will be Russian’s first Grand Slam appearance since 15-month ban

Tue Aug 15 2017 - 20:16

Djokovic nonplussed by McEnroe’s Woods comparison

Serb on McEnroe: 'He’s very well known for his, you know, kind of bold comments'

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 21:30

Andy Murray in same half of Wimbledon draw as Rafael Nadal

Champion yet to learn first round opponent, Federer and Djokovic could meet in semis

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 12:10

Andy Murray makes light work of Karen Khachanov in Paris

World number one reached 29th Grand Slam quarter-final after straight sets win

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 14:08

Rafael Nadal through to last 16 in Rome after Almagro injury

Italian Open favourite raced into a 3-0 lead before Spanish compatriot retired

Wed May 17 2017 - 21:08

Novak Djokovic desperate to repair aura of invincibility

Serb consumed by reality of battle and has inner animal that resides in all the greats

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 23:10

Stan Wawrinka stays humble after deserved US Open victory

Swiss champion refuses to put himself with the greats after beating Novak Djokovic

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 01:00

Stan Wawrinka stuns Novak Djokovic to seal first US Open

Wawrinka secures fourth Grand Slam after four pulsating sets at Flushing Meadows

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 07:46

Andy Murray made to work hard to make last-16 in New York

Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi makes it a stern test for Wimbledon and Olympic champion

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 12:20

Juan Martin del Potro powers his way into US Open last-16

Argentinian continues his impressive renaissance with win over Dvaid Ferrer

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 12:18

Juan Martin Del Potro continues resurgence as Flushing Meadows

Argentinian returned to action at Wimbledon after two years out with injury

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 09:02

Rio 2016: Novak Djokovic’s gold medal dream ends in tears

Beaten in the first round by Juan Martín del Potro with Williams sisters out of doubles

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 12:25

Ireland beware as Los Pumas embrace rhythms of own football gods

Argentina team are playing brand of rugby that has Maradona cheering in stands

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 05:03

Novak Djokovic warms to his task

Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro bow out at Indian Wells

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 11:07

Roger Federer to face tougher tests

Federer on cruise control in Melbourne but sterner challengers now await the Swiss

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 13:17