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sport

The top ten highest-paid women in sport in 2022

Doping
Tennis

Tennis star suspended after positive doping test at US Open

Roger Federer
Tennis

Roger Federer: Watch the GOAT in the 1998 Wimbledon Boys’ final

The top ten highest-paid women in sport
Sport

The top ten highest-paid women in sport in 2022

Doping
Tennis

Tennis star suspended after positive doping test at US Open

Roger Federer
Tennis

Roger Federer: Watch the GOAT in the 1998 Wimbledon Boys’ final

Roger Federer will retire next week. Photo: Archives
Tennis

WATCH: Federer’s touching retirement video as tributes pour in

By Craig Lewis15-09-2022 15:45

In a touching video, iconic tennis star Roger Federer has announced he will retire after next week’s Laver Cup in London.

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
Tennis

Tennis stars mourn Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

By James Richardson09-09-2022 15:33

There has been widespread mourning for the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Nick Kyrgios
Tennis

Check out these images of Nick Kyrgios’s poor tennis rackets

By James Freemantle07-09-2022 07:51

It’s safe to say that Nick Kyrgios won’t be using these rackets again.

Nick Kyrgios
Tennis

Nick Kyrgios dumped out of US Open

By James Freemantle07-09-2022 07:05

Nick Kyrgios has been eliminated from this year’s US Open in an absorbing five-setter at the quarterfinal stage.

Nick Kyrgios
Tennis

Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev to equal this astonishing 35-year-old record

By James Freemantle05-09-2022 11:38

Nick Kyrgios is known for talking the talk, but now he’s starting to walk the walk and last night he created his own amazing slice of history.

WATCH: Serena Williams deliver
Tennis

WATCH: Serena Williams delivers an emotionally charged speech after exiting the US Open

By James Freemantle03-09-2022 07:52

Serena Williams delivered an emotionally charged speech in which she thanked her parents and sister Venus in her Grand Slam singles swansong.

Serena Williams
Tennis

Serena Williams is the GOAT and these era-defining stats prove it

By James Freemantle01-09-2022 21:55

Serena Williams has already defied considerable odds to reach the third round of the US Open. Let’s take a step back to reflect on a few stats that underline her status as the GOAT in the sport.

emma raducanu
Tennis

US Open: What shape is teen sensation Emma Raducanu in ahead of her title defence?

By James Freemantle30-08-2022 10:30

19-year-old Emma Raducanu isn’t a stranger to upsetting the odds at major tournaments, and she starts the 2022 US Open as a dangerous dark horse.

Shakira
Celeb News

Shakira’s alleged affair with tennis star Rafael Nadal

By Nokuthula Ngcobo30-08-2022 09:52

Following news that Pique has a new woman in his life, Spanish paparazzi have revealed that Shakira and Nadal had a steamy love affair.

Thebe Magugu
Health and Fitness

SA designer Thebe Magugu partners with Adidas [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo03-08-2022 20:52

‘The collection really celebrates all the positive influences around me, and a sense of community that is so important to me’: Thebe Magugu

Meet the first African America
Tennis

Meet the first African American tennis player, Althea Gibson

By Agence France-Presse29-06-2022 16:44

First African American tennis player Althea Gibson, remains shamefully unknown despite the barriers she faced and her extraordinary success

Belarus tennis player
Celeb News

Belarus tennis star: ‘against the war’, supports Ukraine players 100%

By Agence France-Presse27-05-2022 08:49

Belarus tennis star Aliaksandra Sasnovich insisted on Wednesday that she is against the ongoing war in Ukraine and supports Ukrainian players

Holger Rune
Tennis

Watch: Danish youngster Holger Rune fights through cramp to win match

By James Richardson19-05-2022 17:50

Holger Rune had to dig deep to defeat Manuel Guinard 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 finishing the match barely able to walk.

Iga Swiatek
Tennis

Watch: Iga Swiatek claims 26th straight WTA Tour win

By James Richardson13-05-2022 20:00

World No 1 Iga Swiatek now owns the joint-fifth longest streak this century after beating Bianca Andreescu at the Italian Open.

Novak Djokovic
Tennis

JUST IN: Novak Djokovic CLEARED to play Wimbledon, French Open

By Craig Lewis26-04-2022 13:26

Tennis star Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his Wimbledon title and also play in the French Open even if unvaccinated.

On this day
News

On This Day: What happened on 08 April?

By The South African08-04-2022 01:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Emma Raducanu
Tennis

Emma Raducanu stalker handed five-year restraining order

By James Richardson23-02-2022 15:01

A 35-year-old stalker identified as Amrit Magar walked 23 miles to the home of US Open champion Emma Raducanu leaving her gifts.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open
Tennis

Djokovic: I’m not anti-vax, but will sacrifice trophies if forced to get the jab

By Craig Lewis15-02-2022 10:03

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has spoken out for the first time after dramatically being excluded from the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open
Tennis

BREAKING: Djokovic’s visa CANCELLED again in dramatic U-turn!

By Craig Lewis14-01-2022 09:15

Alex Hawke, the Australian Minister for Immigration, has dramatically cancelled Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa.

WTA says deported player Vorac
News

WTA says deported player Voracova ‘did nothing wrong’

By Agence France-Presse12-01-2022 10:29

The Women’s Tennis Association said Wednesday that Renata Voracova did nothing wrong after the Czech player was detained on the same “unfortunate” grounds as Novak Djokovic and deported from Australia.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open
Tennis

WATCH: ‘Djokovic is a lying, sneaky a**hole!’

By Craig Lewis12-01-2022 09:13

A video has emerged showing two Australian news anchors bad-mouthing Novak Djokovic and labelling him a ‘lying, sneaky asshole’.

Novak Djokovic
Celeb News

Djokovic wins fresh deportation delay

By Agence France-Presse10-01-2022 08:19

An Australian judge has agreed to delay any effort to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic to late Monday, as his court case continues in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic
Celeb News

‘It’s like prison,’ says Czech tennis player detained with Djokovic

By Agence France-Presse07-01-2022 21:58

Czech tennis player Renata Voracova, placed in the same Melbourne detention centre as Novak Djokovic after both had their Australian visas revoked, said Friday her stay felt like “being in prison”.

Game on: Is Somizi and his ten
Celeb News

Game on: Is Somizi and his tennis partner acing it on and off the court?

By Alicia Naidoo30-09-2021 15:07

From super-sized tennis ball token gifts to botox to boating it up with a glass of champers, are we talking game, set and match for Somizi and his tennis partner?

Lloyd Harris
Tennis

Davis Cup: Lloyd Harris and Raven Klaasen clinch tie with doubles win

By James Richardson19-09-2021 18:14

Lloyd Harris and Raven Klaasen made quick work of Dimitri Badra and Luis Martinez to give South Africa an unassailable 3-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie.

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