Reason behind Osaka’s eye-catching US Open ‘super suit’
Naomi Osaka dispatched the No. 10 seed at the US Open in straight sets but it was her remarkable ‘super suit’ that captured everyone’s attention.
French Open
Second controversial boxer claims gold in last women’s bout
Controversial Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting has swept the Paris Olympic boxing competition with an emphatic and undefeated record to win the women’s gold medal in the 57kg class.
Bronzed boxers create history despite losses
Australia’s braveheart duo of Caitlin Parker and Charlie Senior have ensured the best performance by an Australian boxing team at an Olympic Games in more than half a century.
IOC’s logic on gender debate is on the ropes
When Imane Khelif steps into the ring for her boxing semi-final, the IOC’s convoluted reasoning on womanhood will face renewed scrutiny.
Little girl captured Australia’s heart as she cheered dad to gold
Australia has claimed just its second ever tennis gold medal with star duo Matt Ebden and John Peers taking out the men’s doubles at Roland Garros in an unexpected and tense tie-break victory.
Exclusive test detects gross find in iconic Olympic site
The 2024 Olympics might feature the Eiffel Tower, La Concorde and Roland Garros – but an exclusive test has revealed a gross find in the Seine.
Italy’s Paolini wins emotional, dramatic semi-final
Jasmine Paolini is a late bloomer. After years of indifferent results, she reached last month’s French Open final and is now into the Wimbledon decider after ousting a devastated Donna Vekic.
de Minaur ‘deservedly’ under pressure, says former star
A former Wimbledon semi-finalist has backed Alex de Minaur to achieve his best finish yet despite a shock loss last week.
Alcaraz creates history as he joins tennis greats with gripping victory
Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces after triumphing in a thrilling French Open final against the controversial Alexander Zverev.
Swiatek matches Rafa feat with fourth French Open title
Iga Swiatek has secured her place among a group of tennis greats, claiming her fourth French Open title.
Fractious relationship laid bare between Rafa, Roger and Djoker
The niggle between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, in the red corner, and Djokovic, in the blue, has never been a secret. But now, they’re not shying away from it.
Rafa versus the Titan tamed by the yips
Rafael Nadal says he doesn’t expect much from his comeback. Don’t believe it. Some people just have to win and the Spaniard is one of them.
Undisputed GOAT? Novak not done after record-breaking win
Novak Djokovic made history overnight, winning a record-breaking 23rd grand slam title – and he’s not finished yet. Is he officially the greatest of all time?
Djoker now most successful men’s player in history
No sporting legend has been booed as roundly as Novak Djokovic but this much is clear – his achievement is epic.
Djokovic can end the GOAT debate tonight
Novak Djokovic has never been in tennis to make friends. He’s just wanted to become The Greatest. He’s spectacularly close to succeeding on both fronts.
Only Ruud shock can deny Djoker’s bid for history
Novak Djokovic is one win from achieving history on many fronts as the Serbian superstar enters the French Open final as an overwhelming favourite.
Shot of the century? Alcaraz brilliance stuns Djoker
Young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz left everyone in awe – including opponent Novak Djokovic – during the French Open semi-final with the best tennis shot of the year. Watch it now.
Disqualified tennis star gets the last laugh
A Japanese tennis star tasted both the lows and the highs of the professional game in an utterly wild week at the French Open.
Poland Garros awaits the Barty slayer
Remember Karolina Muchova? The last person to beat Ash Barty at the Australian Open. After disappearing for two years, she’s popped up in the final of the French Open.
Tsitsipas caught ‘sleeping’ through French Open defeat
Stefanos Tsitsipas seemed to be sleepwalking through his lacklustre defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open, and his admission suggests that wasn’t too far from the truth.
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