AUSTRALIAN OPENSportVoracious fans, headstrong and crazily skilled players – fight night between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas would be something else in the final of the Australian Open. There’s just the one complication. They haven’t won their semi-finals yet.
TennisThe Australian Open is almost upon us, but one comment in the past week raised plenty of eyebrows in the tennis world – and left many wondering whether a swifty is being pulled on fans.
Last PostLettersThe alleged unpopularity contest between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic, the voice and heart versus head, and a lack of amusement at Prince Harry’s tales.
TennisThe storied career of Roger Federer has come to a close in the Laver Cup in a fitting way, with great rival Rafael Nadal by his side.
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great’s final gameThe Wall Street JournalIf Roger Federer could not retire from tennis with a championship, then he would take the sentimental alternative, leaving not a dry eye in the house | WATCH
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30 questionsSportPlus which player did Roger Federer defeat in his last two grand slam final victories?
WEEKEND WILLI went to all four tennis majors in 2012. Took a good look and wrote a book. The highlight of cobbling together The Slams was Roger Federer’s win at Wimbledon.
Breaking NewsA climate activist was prevented from self-immolation in the middle of a London tennis court during the Laver Cup. Warning: Disturbing.
Champion’s final matchThe Times SportRoger Federer is full of surprising revelations on the eve of his competitive finale
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TennisNovak Djokovic had been conspicuous by his absence among the tributes to retiring tennis superstar Roger Federer.
Readers have their say on using the Queen’s death to stoke woke fires, whose mug to put on our money, and the incomparable Roger Federer.
The TimesAn artist quite unlike any other, the Swiss star just carried on painting, long after the palette had seemed dry.
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TennisThe Wall Street JournalAt 41, the Swiss icon retires from professional tennis. But his presence and impact will continue to shape the sport.
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TennisNewsWireEven his most ardent on-court rivals could only marvel at Roger Federer’s brilliance and that includes some Aussie stars.
TennisNewsWireAs the tennis world paid tribute to Roger Federer, the Australian Davis Cup team took its tribute to the courts in Germany.
US OPEN TENNISTennisFrances Tiafoe started the Open as part of the audience that screamed itself hoarse for Serena Williams. Now he’s taken over the court she left behind.
UkraineTennisHe achieved one of the great shocks in tennis history, knocking Roger Federer out of Wimbledon. Today, Sergiy Stakhovsky is a volunteer fighter in Kyiv.
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TennisRoger Federer isn’t done with tennis just yet after confirming he will team up with his great rival and Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal later this year.
LettersLettersHe is the victim of the politics of populism; I have a suspicion that Roger Federer may have been treated differently.
Aus OpenNovak Djokovic’s vaccine exemption has caused ripples in the locker room and this issue will not be going away any time soon.
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