The Irish Times

Wimbledon could face legal action over ban of Russian and Belarusian players

Tennis stars prevented from entering tournament include Azarenka and Medvedev

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 18:48

Navratilova accuses Tennis Australia of ‘capitulating’ to China over Peng Shuai

TA has controversially banned T-shirts that say “Where is Peng Shuai?” at is Grand Slam

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 09:24

Concern over Chinese tennis star who accused Government official of sexual assault

Peng Shuai has not been publicly heard of since making a Weibo post on November 2nd

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 15:59

Emma Raducanu aiming to take another step on a fairytale journey

Young British qualifier faces tough test against Olympic champion and 11th seed Benic

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 08:30

Trump and Republicans seemed to revel in the US women soccer team’s Olympic loss to Sweden

Naomi Osaka, the USWNT and sport’s role in the strangest of American culture wars

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 06:00

Martina Navratilova: Living as an openly gay superstar set me free

The renowned tennis player still has plenty to say – and the world seems more willing to listen

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 06:00

Tom Brady continues to defy time as Buccaneers target Super Bowl spot

Having left the Patriots after two decades, the 43-year-old quarterback has not let up

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 06:00

Martina Navratilova: ‘If I had Twitter 30 years ago, I would have been raising holy hell’

Former tennis star discusses her glittering career, being a gay role model and ‘evil’ Trump

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00

‘More to do’ as 20x20 campaign to promote women’s sport concludes

Martina Navratilova, Sonia O’Sullivan and Rachael Blackmore speak at virtual event

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 06:00

Sporting Upsets: Soderling ends Nadal’s clay court dominance

Tension between the two players only mounted after stunning afternoon in Paris

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 05:30

Sporting Cathedrals: Wimbledon is the very heartbeat of an English summer

Not afraid to modernise, the All England club always keeps one eye on its long history

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 06:00

Monica Seles: The warrior queen who could have been the best ever

1993 attack derailed teenage star who had dynamite on her strings and ice in her veins

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 11:25

Martina Navratilova: A leader in her time, and for ours

It took time for western culture to catch up with her non-conformity, her individuality

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 11:59

Chris Evert: The star who helped revolutionise women’s tennis

The greatness of Evert’s career is that her celebrity never overshadowed her success

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 15:53

Pilita Clark: A lot of us are losing it in lockdown – but we really shouldn’t

The odd outburst on Zoom is only human but this is not a time for angry words at work

Mon May 25 2020 - 05:00

Coronavirus threatening tennis superstars’ place in history

Navratilova reflects on Roger Federer and Serena Williams’ pursuit of records

Wed May 13 2020 - 09:11

Click and pick Irish crafts for delivery to your door

Craft shops and galleries may be closed but you can still buy handmade pieces online

Sat May 09 2020 - 06:00

Australian tennis faces moral dilemma with honour for Margaret Court

Tipping Point: Separating the player from their toxic personal views is a tough call

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 06:00

IOC unable to agree on guidelines for transgender athletes

They’d been expected to recommend halving the permitted testosterone levels

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 09:25

Wimbledon final leaves Federer ruing what could have been

Djokovic equals 1980s king of cool Bjorn Borg with five Wimbledon titles under his belt

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 05:00

Serena Williams becomes oldest Grand Slam finalist in Open Era

She has come within a match of equaling the record of Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slams

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 19:05

Ashleigh Barty now living up to all her earlier promise

Talented Australian has overcome adversity to rise to the top of the world rankings

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 07:15

Wimbledon: Roger Federer continues exhibition of brilliance

Opening set against Adrian Mannarino was more akin to performance art

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 21:28

Top-class tennis exacting a heavy toll on elite players

Murray just the latest to discover he has been writing cheques his body can’t cash

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 06:00

Wimbledon: Roger Federer makes stunning start to title defence

Swiss star crushes Dusan Lajovic in double-quick time on Centre Court

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 20:20

Sue Barker pulls up Boris Becker for swearing on air

Former champion was explaining his appointment as an attache for the Central African Republic

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 15:44

Six TV shows to watch this weekend

Marvel’s Luke Cage second series kicks off on Netflix, Cher and Christine Baranski talk Mamma Mia!

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 12:00

Navratilova to commentate at Wimbledon despite BBC pay gap comments

Former tennis star revealed that John McEnroe is paid 10 times more than her

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 17:03

Jana Novotna, a true winner, was famed for a sporting ‘choke’

Czech died on Monday at the age of 49, she collected 100 titles in a brilliant career

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 17:45

US Open: Women’s game crying out for a rivalry

Inconsistency at the top of the women’s game remains a problem for the sport

Mon Aug 28 2017 - 09:59

King Roger Federer wins record eighth Wimbledon title

Swiss moves to 19 Grand Slam titles after straight-set demolition of injured Marin Cilic

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 17:02

Wimbledon: Emphatic Garbine Muguruza claims maiden title

The 23-year-old defeated 37-year-old Venus WIlliams in straight sets for second major win

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 15:54

Wimbledon: Age still just a number for Venus Williams

Five-time Wimbledon champion will meet Johanna Konta in Thursday’s semi-finals

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 19:14

Novak Djokovic growls and swipes at holes in Wimbledon ground

Djokovic shrugs off a shoulder complaint to beat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 17:49