Fabio Fognini bemoans ‘mentally spoiling’ conditions of Olympics tennis
The Italian star has joined the likes of Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in describing just how taxing the Olympics tennis in Tokyo is. Play…
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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal ‘just play a different game’ believes ATP coach
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are simply able to maintain a higher level than the rest of the field according to this tour insider. Joseph…
Kei Nishikori ‘nerveless’ in upset victory at home Olympics tennis event
Kei Nishikori has come through the first round of the Tokyo Olympics tennis singles with an impressive win against the odds. The former world number…
In-form ATP ace continues stellar 2021 with third title of the season
Casper Ruud has secured his fourth career ATP title and a third in 2021 by defeating Hugo Gaston in the final of the Swiss Open…
‘I’ve learned my lessons’, warns Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of rematch with ‘rival’
Stefanos Tsitsipas described it as “an honour” to end a historic Greek tennis drought by battling past Philipp Kohlschreiber on his Olympic debut. The Greek…
‘I don’t want to be compared to anybody’, says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has spoken of history being on the line at the Tokyo Olympics, but insisted there is “still a very long way to a…
Unexpected champions of the Olympics tennis event
The tennis event at the Olympics is regarded as one of the premier tournaments in the sport, and there have been some surprising champions in…
Olympics Social Slice: Naomi Osaka cruises through; Ash Barty crashes out
On today’s Olympics Social Slice, Naomi Osaka books her second round spot, while world number one Ash Barty suffers an early exit. Firstly, Naomi Osaka…
Second Service: Djokovic, Medvedev question Olympics schedule; Kyrgios slams ATP
On Second Service today, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev criticise the Olympics playing schedule, and Nick Kyrgios hits out at the ATP calendar. Firstly, world…
‘A tough, disappointing day’ – Ash Barty upset in Olympics opener
World number one Ashleigh Barty is out of the Tokyo Olympics after a stunning defeat to Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Wimbledon champion was downed 6-4,…
