Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz sets up mouth-watering Novak Djokovic clash at ATP Tour Finals

Carlos Alcaraz is through to the semi-finals Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Carlos Alcaraz set up a tasty ATP Finals clash with arch-rival Novak Djokovic by defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Having lost his opening match

Novak Djokovic pulls umpire into sarcastic row as Jannik Sinner tie heats up

Novak Djokovic confronted the umpire when he thought that she failed to call a let on one of Jannik Sinner’s serves. The world No 1 claimed that Aurelie Tourte heard the let machine beep when he served but not when his opponent did while the Italian crowd booed as Djokovic pleaded his case.  There was more drama in an already-fiery contest at the ATP Finals on Tuesday night as Djokovic

Alexander Zverev outlines the keys to Novak Djokovic dominance

Djokovic celebrates after ending year as world no.1 German tennis star Alexander Zverev claims that the secret to Novak Djokovic’s sustained success over the years is due to him putting self-care as the “number one priority.” Zverev believes that the Serbian is arguably in the best shape of his career at 36 years old. Despite being of an age that most athletes retire, Djokovic has enjoyed another year of great success.

Novak Djokovic can beat Roger Federer record despite claim he's had better years

Novak Djokovic says he will 'keep going' after US Open win Novak Djokovic is just one win away from breaking Rodger Federer’s record of most top 10 wins in a calendar year, but insists that 2023 isn’t the best year of his career. The Serbian tennis star is on course for another record-breaking season having impressed with three Grand Slam titles although he maintains that he can still improve. Djokovic drew level

Andrey Rublev offers amusing Alcaraz vs Medvedev take with odd comparison

Andrey Rublev has given an unusual assessment of his upcoming ATP Finals matches against Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev as he compared facing them to being “killed”. The world No 5 will open his campaign against Medvedev on Monday but also has Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in his round-robin group. Rublev is coming into his fourth ATP Finals full of form, winning 11 of his last 14 matches. The 26-year-old

Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart lead Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup win over Sweden

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Wins for Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart ensured Great Britain avoided Billie Jean King Cup embarrassment against Sweden at London’s Copper Box. Dart replaced Jodie Burrage following her nightmare debut in the

Rafael Nadal will hope not to draw World No 436 John Millman at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal set for 2024 farewell after pulling out of French Open Rafael Nadal will be desperate to avoid being pitted against John Millman at next year’s Australian Open despite the latter being ranked outside the world’s top 400. Nadal has been sidelined for a long time due to an injury he picked up at the last edition of the tournament, when he was dumped out in the second round

She’s a tough cookie – Jodie Burrage backed to bounce back from nightmare debut

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Katie Boulter backed “tough cookie” Jodie Burrage to bounce back from her nightmare Billie Jean King Cup debut. Burrage has established herself as British number two this season and her first call-up

US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez calls out Lionel Messi at Billie Jean King Cup

Leylah Fernandez took a break from tennis to show off her impressive football skills before confidently laying down the gauntlet to none other than Lionel Messi. The former US Open finalist is currently in Seville helping her native Canada in their quest to win the Billie Jean King Cup. The Great White North got their campaign off to a flying start on Wednesday when 18-year-old Marina Stakusic cruised to victory