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30 mins ago
I don’t want to be a Twit: Sharapova
With her fingers already working overtime sending texts, Sharapova doesn't want to strain her joints any further.
With her fingers already working overtime sending texts, Sharapova doesn't want to strain her joints any further.
5 hours ago
Federer and Djokovic beat crowd favourites
Federer and Djokovic faced fired-up Frenchmen and took differing routes to negotiate past them into the fourth round.
Federer and Djokovic faced fired-up Frenchmen and took differing routes to negotiate past them into the fourth round.
1 day ago
Pain and pleasure for Murray and Mathieu at Roland Garros
Murray battled through the agony of a back problem to beat Nieminen 1-6 6-4 6-1 6-2.
Murray battled through the agony of a back problem to beat Nieminen 1-6 6-4 6-1 6-2.
2 days ago
Venus joins Serena in early French Open exit
Venus went out tamely 6-2 6-3 to third seed Agnieszka Radwanska.
Venus went out tamely 6-2 6-3 to third seed Agnieszka Radwanska.
2 days ago
French Open: Day 4
Tennis fans rued the loss of the Williams sister, two of the biggest characters in women’s tennis, as Venus followed…
Tennis fans rued the loss of the Williams sister, two of the biggest characters in women’s tennis, as Venus followed…
3 days ago
Qureshi-Rojer breeze into second round at French Open
The Pakistani-Dutch pair breezed past French duo of De Viegy and Renavand 6-3, 6-2.
The Pakistani-Dutch pair breezed past French duo of De Viegy and Renavand 6-3, 6-2.
3 days ago
Tennis is growing in Asia: Sania Mirza
“I think we're probably at the healthiest best in Asian women's tennis,” Mirza said.
“I think we're probably at the healthiest best in Asian women's tennis,” Mirza said.
3 days ago
French Open: Day 3
Former champion Serena Williams shocked the French Open crowd, and herself, by losing to Virginie Razzano in the first round…
Former champion Serena Williams shocked the French Open crowd, and herself, by losing to Virginie Razzano in the first round…
29th May, 2012
Sharapova races into French Open second round
Sharapova took just 48 minutes to race into the French Open second round with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Cadantu.
Sharapova took just 48 minutes to race into the French Open second round with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Cadantu.
28th May, 2012
Azarenka survives, Federer levels Connors record
Azarenka narrowly avoided becoming the first top seed to lose as Federer celebrated his record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam win.
Azarenka narrowly avoided becoming the first top seed to lose as Federer celebrated his record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam win.
28th May, 2012
Venus silences young fan, Roddick loses in Paris
Williams struggled to hold her own serve as Ormaechea, 19, refused to go quietly.
Williams struggled to hold her own serve as Ormaechea, 19, refused to go quietly.
27th May, 2012
Stosur, Kuznetsova breeze in French Open heat
Stosur took just over an hour to see off the 68th-ranked Baltacha 6-4, 6-0.
Stosur took just over an hour to see off the 68th-ranked Baltacha 6-4, 6-0.
26th May, 2012
I have already exceeded dreams, says Nadal
“I have much more than I ever dreamed,” said Nadal.
“I have much more than I ever dreamed,” said Nadal.
25th May, 2012
I lost focus after French Open title: Li Na
"I had to do so many things out of tennis. So after Roland Garros I felt I had lost concentration on the court."
"I had to do so many things out of tennis. So after Roland Garros I felt I had lost concentration on the court."
25th May, 2012
Nadal handed kind draw at French Open
Djokovic is top seed, followed by defending champion Nadal and third seed Federer.
Djokovic is top seed, followed by defending champion Nadal and third seed Federer.
23rd May, 2012
Clijsters to retire after US Open
Clijsters has won four grand slams and will be retiring for the second time.
Clijsters has won four grand slams and will be retiring for the second time.
15th May, 2012
I’m happy with how I’m playing: Nadal
Nadal said his ranking won't affect his chances at the French Open next month.
Nadal said his ranking won't affect his chances at the French Open next month.
14th May, 2012
Federer eyeing return to summit
“It's no secret for any player out there that you'd rather be number one than number two.
“It's no secret for any player out there that you'd rather be number one than number two.
11th May, 2012
Aisam to “keep it professional” against Bopanna
Qureshi, along with Rojer, will face the Bopanna-Bhupati pair in the Madrid Open quarters.
Qureshi, along with Rojer, will face the Bopanna-Bhupati pair in the Madrid Open quarters.
9th May, 2012
Halle…where the streets have Roger’s name
The road leading to the tournament stadium has been named after Roger Federer to honour him.
The road leading to the tournament stadium has been named after Roger Federer to honour him.
6th May, 2012
Qureshi-Rojer claim Estoril title
Qureshi and Rojer beat Juilan Knowle and David Marrero 7-5, 7-5.
Qureshi and Rojer beat Juilan Knowle and David Marrero 7-5, 7-5.
5th May, 2012
Qureshi-Rojer advance to Estoril Open final
The Pakistan-Dutch pair defeated Richard Gasquet and Roger Vasseln of France 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-final.
The Pakistan-Dutch pair defeated Richard Gasquet and Roger Vasseln of France 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-final.
5th May, 2012
Blue clay a ‘mistake’, say players
“Madrid is one of the best tournaments and does not need this. I appreciate the idea but it should have never been allowed.”
“Madrid is one of the best tournaments and does not need this. I appreciate the idea but it should have never been allowed.”
2nd May, 2012
Aisam-ul-Haq Pakistan’s highest-paid athlete
Qureshi is the highest earner amongst Pakistani athletes with salary and winnings amounting to $434, 430 in 2011.
Qureshi is the highest earner amongst Pakistani athletes with salary and winnings amounting to $434, 430 in 2011.
4th April, 2012
Pakistan off to Manila for Davis Cup clash
KARACHI, April 3: A four-member Pakistan tennis squad left for Manila from Lahore on Tuesday evening to play the Asia Oceania zone group II second round rubber against the Philippines, slated there from April 6-8
KARACHI, April 3: A four-member Pakistan tennis squad left for Manila from Lahore on Tuesday evening to play the Asia Oceania zone group II second round rubber against the Philippines, slated there from April 6-8
3rd April, 2012
‘I’m just as good as last year’ warns Djokovic
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida: Novak Djokovic may not be able to match last year’s sensational 41-match winning streak but the world…
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida: Novak Djokovic may not be able to match last year’s sensational 41-match winning streak but the world…
16th March, 2012
Aqeel to feature in gulf events
KARACHI, March 15: Tennis ace Aqeel Khan is due to fly to Dubai on Friday morning to feature in back-to-back US$10,000 ITF Futures in the UAE and Bahrain.
KARACHI, March 15: Tennis ace Aqeel Khan is due to fly to Dubai on Friday morning to feature in back-to-back US$10,000 ITF Futures in the UAE and Bahrain.
14th March, 2012
Aisam available for Philippines Davis Cup tie
KARACHI, March 13: Pakistan’s top tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, who had initially shown his reluctance to feature in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against the Philippines in Manila, has now confirmed his availability for the clash.
KARACHI, March 13: Pakistan’s top tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, who had initially shown his reluctance to feature in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against the Philippines in Manila, has now confirmed his availability for the clash.
28th February, 2012
Desperate to host Davis Cup, Pakistan tries to convince ITF
ISLAMABAD: After having been denied a chance to host their Davis Cup tie at home once, the Pakistan Tennis Federation…
ISLAMABAD: After having been denied a chance to host their Davis Cup tie at home once, the Pakistan Tennis Federation…
9th February, 2012
Hingis the only one I could imagine myself pairing up with: Federer
ROME: Roger Federer is looking forward to the “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play in the Olympic Games at…
ROME: Roger Federer is looking forward to the “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play in the Olympic Games at…
