Serena Williams has admitted she did not know that victory over Sabine Lisicki at the Miami Open was her 700th career triumph. The 33-year-old booked her spot in the semi-finals of the Masters 1000 event with a hard-fought win over the German. Having taken the opening set with ease, the
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Andy Murray’s success on court is a key component in the development of future generations of British tennis stars, says Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) chief Michael Downey. Downey revealed the LTA has a four-year plan to try and increase participation in the sport. He has spoken to British number one Murray about the part he […]
Rafael Nadal says he will work on the mental side of his game as he begins preparations for the clay-court season. The 28-year-old crashed out of the Miami Open with a three-set defeat to Fernando Verdasco on Sunday. It ended a disappointing few weeks in the USA after he lost in the quarter-finals of the […]
Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has spoken about her heartbreak following her very public breakup with world no.1 golfer Rory McIlroy. In an interview, Wozniacki spoke of the hardship she suffered after McIlroy pulled the pin on their wedding. “In my head I had everything until that moment,” Wozniacki said. “I had a great career, I […]
American tennis player Wayne Odesnik has been given a 15-year ban after a second doping violation. Odesnik, 29, tested positive for several banned substances, including steroids, in out-of-competition urine tests in December and January. The 15-year ban means he will not be eligible to return until January, 2030. Odesnik, currently ranked 267th, was given a […]
Serena Williams is returning to play World Team Tennis for the Washington Kastles for the first time since 2011. The 19-time major champion’s participation in the league that will run from July 12 to August 2 was announced when its draft took place. Williams’ sister Venus will also be on the Kastles, as will International […]
