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Portland’s Damien LeDu named Tennis Player of the Year, leads All-County Team
Before tennis season opened, Portland junior Damien LeDu was penciled into a top-flight doubles pairing. Then practice started for the Red Raiders, and LeDu forced some changes to the plans for Portland. He ended up seizing the top singles spot after two years of playing doubles, and finished second in the conference to Lansing Catholic…
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‘I think that’s when Novak Djokovic will retire’ – Tennis legend shares thoughts about Djokovic’s future
<!– –> Novak Djokovic is unlikely to retire in the next few years with tennis commentator Mats Wilander stating he probably “wants to prove to the world” that he can play until the age of 40. Despite being just four months shy of 37, Djokovic remains the man to beat in tennis as he currently…
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Kyrgios slams retirement claims despite making ‘my time may be over’ admission
Nick Kyrgios has slammed claims he is retiring, despite the reports seemingly being sparked by the Australian himself. The 28-year-old played just one match last season and failed to feature in a Grand Slam event. He has also not been taking part in this year’s Australian Open as a player, instead working at the tournament…
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Regret Grips Serbian Tennis Legend Monica Seles as Her Dream Partnership With Novak Djokovic Remains Unfulfilled
The world’s former number one WTA star, Monica Seles revealed her regret about an interesting fact regarding tennis and Djokovic. This Yugoslavian tennis legend made an astonishing record of winning thirty-three matches at a stretch in the Australian Open. Now Djokovic recently touched Seles’s record by bringing a marvelous victory against Taylor Fritz in the…
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Australian Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz takes on Alexander Zverev in quarter-finals
Australian Open Increases Prize Money By $60 Million Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time as the Wimbledon champion takes on sixth seed Alexander Zverev in the match of the day at Melbourne Park. Second seed Alcaraz stormed through his fourth-round match in straight-sets, while Zverev was…
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Nick Kyrgios considering tennis retirement and admits he’s at career ‘crossroads’
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 Nick Kyrgios says the prospect of life after tennis now “excites” him as he takes to the commentator’s box for the Australian Open. The Australian…
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Australian Open: ‘Absolute nonsense’ – Nick Kyrgios says tennis retirement speculation ‘garbage’
Nick Kyrgios, speaking while at the Australian Open, has clarified that he is not planning on retiring from tennis, saying the idea is “absolute nonsense” and he is as “hungry as ever”. The 2022 Wimbledon runner-up has played just one match since the start of last year due to injuries. He is working as a…
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Women’s tennis to host three matches this week
Story Links LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine University women’s tennis team will be getting the max out of its homecoming. Competing in the Eddie Weber Tennis Complex for the first time in the 2023-24 campaign, Bellarmine (0-3) will host three matches as the Knights will welcome Marshall (1-1) for a 9 a.m. (ET) contest Thursday before…
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Kyrgios hints at shock retirement and slams ‘disgraceful’ Aussie Olympics chiefs
NICK KYRGIOS has admitted that his tennis career may be over. The Australian, 28, has battled numerous injury issues during the last 12 months. Nick Kyrgios has been working as an analyst at the Australian OpenCredit: EPA Kyrgios, 28, played one match in 2023Credit: EPA In fact, exhibitions aside, he has only been able to…
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Australian Open: 16-year-old Ukranian Tennis Player ‘Deeply Sorry’ After Shaking Russian Opponent’s Hand
Published By: Feroz Khan Last Updated: January 24, 2024, 13:55 IST Melbourne (Australia) The Ukraine Tennis Federation called it an unpleasant incident (AP Photo) The Ukraine Tennis Federation called it an “unpleasant incident”, reiterating its position that “Ukrainian tennis players not hold handshakes with representatives of aggressor countries”. Top Ukrainian junior Yelyzaveta Kotliar said she…