Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws a line under golden era of men’s tennis
Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model
Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model
Names such as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are making way for a younger generation of players
Limerick native had a rollercoaster career as a pro tennis player, training with Serena Williams and playing against greats including Novak Djokovic. Regrets? He has a few, he tells Lauren Murphy
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From guff-spouting pundits to a party-loving Ronan O’Gara, here are the quips, bloopers and characters who marked the sporting feats of 2022
Retired tennis player bowed out from tennis at the Laver Cup in doubles after a storied career
‘We’ll get through this somehow. It’s been a wonderful day. I told the guys I’m happy, not sad’
Swiss player says he will be able to compete only in doubles because of injury
Tributes continue to flow after Swiss legend announced he will retire from professional tennis next week
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He did not win the most Grand Slams but watching him play was a different tennis experience
‘I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear’
The Swiss star’s major wins came in all four Grand Slam tournaments and spanned 15 years
37-year-old French star loses to No 8 seed Casper Ruud in his final singles match
Former champion accused of failing to hand over some titles when declared bankrupt
Ukrainian Tennis Federation urges ITF to immediately expel Russia and Belarus
The prosecution office said that it had received a request for criminal proceedings
The 35-year-old says the victories are more enjoyable the older he gets
Self-described liberals laughing at his predicament should heed their #BeKind hashtag
Federal government realised star’s sense of entitlement grated with Aussie public
Tournament facing a lack of star power due to injuries and Covid-19 restrictions
Father says Tennis Australia’s stance tantamount to ‘blackmail’
Swiss legend unlikely to return until mid-2022 but still hopes for miracle slam win
Djokovic’s Australian Open title defence and bid for Grand Slam record in doubt
The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea
Younger generation of men’s players have been edging forward for some time
36-year-old’s ambition burns bright and summer snub seems to have sharpened his focus
Decimated US Open field suggests Djokovic can complete a calendar Grand Slam
Serbian world number one has no issue with his popularity among his fellow Olympians
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Simona Halep have all withdrawn
Brazilian delegation in bubble separated from other guests haven’t been infected
‘During the grass-court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee’
Serbian joins great rivals Federer and Nadal on 20 Grand Slams – and looks poised for further success
Maybe the 39-year-old is finally finished but he has earned the right to keep on swinging
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