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With Wimbledon 2020 lost, Federer and Williams running out of opportunities for Grand Slam wins

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2020 0

Mumbai (India) – The cancellation of Wimbledon this week has not only fanned the possibility of a total tennis wipeout for the rest of the season. But it may also have put an end to the Grand Slam title chase for both Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Wimbledon was scrapped for the first

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Breaking: Maria Sharapoava announces retirement

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Maria Sharapova is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 32 after five Grand Slam titles and time ranked No. 1. She has been dealing with shoulder problems for years. READ ALSO: Man United’s net debt rises from £73.6m to £391.3m in three months Sharapova played only two matches this season and lost both. […]

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Victoria Azarenka: I thought my career was over after pregnancy

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2019

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka was afraid becoming pregnant in 2016 would end her tennis career, but says she returned to the game stronger after the birth of her son. The two-time Grand Slam champion was ranked sixth in the world when she left the WTA tour in July 2016 and returned to the […]

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Serena Williams withdraws from Italian Open with knee injury

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2019

Serena Williams pulled out of the Italian Open on Tuesday due to a persistent knee injury which casts doubt on her participation in the French Open which begins later this month. The 37-year-old American world number 11 had been due to face sister Venus in an eagerly-awaited second round clash in Rome. Venus has consequently […]

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Murray 'Key to Producing New Talent'

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

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 […]