Djokovic’s rare victory against Australia’s COVID-19 tyranny
The 'breathtaking arrogance' of the government's continued stance on Djokovic's COVID-19-detention is more frightening than the original blunder.
Djokovic debacle exposes Australia’s xenophobic policies
The furor over Novak Djokovic's COVID-19-related detention has brought to global attention the nation’s strict immigration policies.
Does the sports world still need China?
The rewards for international sports leagues doing business in China are plain: lucrative broadcast deals and millions of new consumers. But the risks are also clear.
With a second ATP Finals win, Alexander Zverev proves his star is rising
He has one of the best first serves and backhands in the world. His improved court positioning and a shored-up forehand was often a decisive punch down the stretch in Turin.
WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng Shuai
Former Tennis doubles world number one Peng Shuai has not been seen or heard from publicly since Nov 2.
Alexander Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic
World number two Daniil Medvedev struggled past Jannik Sinner to also punch his ticket to the semi-finals.
Chinese tennis star claims to have had affair with former vice premier
The post on social media in which the claim was made was swiftly deleted.
Maya Uno: 'Clear small goals and remember to exhale'
"A sport for anyone" is how athlete and coach Maya Uno describes tennis. Though she has since come around to golf, too.
Former tennis star can relate to what Naomi Osaka is going through
Mardy Fish now acts as a mentor, sharing his experience as a prominent athlete who had to deal with mental health problems when the subject was close to taboo in pro sports.
Kei Nishikori withdraws from Toronto Masters with shoulder injury
Nishikori's sudden withdrawal follows world number four Rafa Nadal's exit on Tuesday.
Nishikori, who was Japan's last hope for a singles tennis medal in Tokyo, is now into the second round of the Masters 1000 event in Toronto.
Okinawans prepare to represent their prefecture at the Tokyo Paralympics
The prefecture is sending an umpire and a racket stringer to the tennis competition at the event.
