Top seed Serena Williams suffered a shock defeat to fellow American Madison Brengle in the second round of the WTA Auckland Classic on Wednesday to bring an abrupt end to her return to the court. In her first tournament since losing in the semi-finals of the US Open four months ago, Williams was bundled out 6-4, 6-7 , 6-4 by the world number 72 in a two-hour, 13-minute arm wrestle.
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Nadal continues comeback with a first win in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal was in need of some sleep, so he didn’t waste much time against Alexandr Dolgopolov on Tuesday. The 14-time major champion, playing his opening match at the Brisbane International a day after arriving in Australia following a win in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, beat the Ukrainian 6-3, 6-3 after getting on court at almost 10:30 p.m. local time.
Serena shakes out rust to advance in Auckland
World number two Serena Williams shook out any cobwebs from four months away from tennis with a 6-3 6-4 victory over France’s Pauline Parmentier in the first round of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. The 35-year-old had not played a competitive match since she lost to Karolina Pliskova in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open last September, withdrawing from all tennis to deal with a persistent shoulder injury.
Bernard Tomic’s blonde girlfriend Emma Blake-Hahnel courtside at Brisbane International
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Chris Sandow charged with public nuisance after brawl
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Judy Murray believes ‘it would be hard to top this year’ after sons …
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Somdev Devvarman cites lack of passion as the reason to retire14 min ago
… A) have done bare minimum. They just justify what they have done rather than take big steps. Don’t compare what other sports are doing, compare with what your sport is doing internationally. Who they hire to run programs,” he said.
Somdev Devvarman bids adieu to pro tennis
New Delhi , Jan 1 : While many of the sports personalities are entering the New Year 2017 hoping to reach greater heights, Indian tennis ace Somdev Devvarman has decided to take retirement from professional tennis. Taking to micro blogging website Twitter, Devvarman insisted that he is starting 2017 on a new note by calling time on his career.
My heart wasn’t in it anymore, says Ivanovic
Former women’s tennis world number one Ana Ivanovic admitted Saturday she retired this week because she felt both physically and mentally unfit to carry on after years of battling injuries. Ana Ivanovic was world number one for a spell in 2008, the same year she won her sole Grand Slam title at the French Open The 29-year-old Serbian — whose sole Grand Slam success came in the 2008 French Open one of her 15 WTA titles — added she wanted to retire while she still loved the sport.
Scottish Gossip: Old Firm, Rangers, Celtic, Andy Murray
Rangers will reject the offer of a two-match ban made to defender Rob Kiernan for an alleged punch on St Johnstone’s Steven Anderson during Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in Perth. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists going to Ibrox to face Rangers on Saturday holds no fears for his side.
Sir Andy Murray – tennis champ leads British sport New Year honours
… Olympic titles before fighting his way to the top of the world rankings. Joining Murray in being knighted in British sports was Mo Farah, who retained his 5000m and 10,000m titles at the Rio Olympics in August, becoming the first British track and …
Andy Murray is a five-time runner up at the Australian Open
World number one Andy Murray returns to the court in Abu Dhabi on Friday hoping a change of preparations can help deliver an elusive Australian Open title next month. The Scot ended the 2016 tour at the top of the ATP Rankings after claiming both the Wimbledon and Olympic crowns, and defeating previous top seed Novak Djokovic to win the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic retires from tennis at 29
Ana Ivanovic retired from tennis at age 29 Wednesday, ending a career in which she was ranked No. 1 in 2008 but can no longer play at the highest level because of injuries.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers tells kids – match Andy Murray’s…
Brendan Rodgers insists Scottish kids have the talent to restore the nation as a footballing force – if they accept the responsibility. The Celtic manager feels he has seen enough in his six months in Scotland to suggest there is quality in the youth ranks.
Sport24.co.za | Federer: I’m still capable of winning grand slams
Roger Federer has insisted that there is no reason why he cannot add to his tally of 17 grand slam titles next year. This year, Federer only featured in two grand slams the Australian Open and Wimbledon and showed that he was capable of competing with the best as he reached the semi-final in both events.
Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed he will not be involved in Melbourne next month
The 2009 US Open champion also cast doubt on whether he would play in Argentina’s Davis Cup first-round tie as they begin the defence of their title at home to Italy in February. A statement read: “Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed that he has not had sufficient recovery time and will be withdrawing from the Auckland Classic and the Australian Open.”
Petra Kvitova could return to tennis in about 6 months
Petra Kvitova could return to tennis in about six months, the surgeon who operated on the two-time Wimbledon champion’s left hand said Wednesday. Kvitova was injured Tuesday when a knife-wielding intruder attacked her at her home in the town of Prostejov.
Petra Kvitova’s surgery on left-hand injuries successful
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Tennis star Petra Kvitova undergoes successful hand op following attack
Tennis star Petra Kvitova is said to be recovering after successful surgery on her left hand following an attack by a knife-wielding intruder in her Czech home. Tennis star Petra Kvitova is said to be recovering after successful surgery on her left hand following an attack by a knife-wielding intruder in her Czech home.
Petra Kvitova Injured by Knife-Wielding Attacker in Attempted Burglary
Petra Kvitova sustained an injury to her left hand after a knife-wielding burglar attacked her in the double Wimbledon champion’s home on Tuesday. According to the player’s spokesman Karel Tejkal , the incident, which took place in Prostejov, Czech Republic, is being considered a burglary.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova wounded by knife-wielding intruder at her home
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Canadian Milos Raonic names former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek new coach
Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., was looking for a new coach after parting ways with Spain’s Carlos Moya earlier in December. Krajicek, who won his only Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 1996, played a very similar style to Raonic, relying on his big serve throughout his career.
VIDEO: Novak Djokovic’s hips definitely don’t lie! Watch the tennis…
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic isn’t only known for a killer backhand shot, but the Djoker has made enough headlines because of his fabulous sense of humour, for being a prankster and an amazing sport – on and off the field. Remember the time he dressed up as Maria Sharapova at a press conference, or the time he coolly asked one of the lines-men to sit and have break with him mid match? Well, the currently world No.
Andy Murray makes history with third Sports Personality of the Year award
Andy Murray became the first athlete to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year three times in Birmingham on Sunday. The 29-year-old claimed the award, which he revealed was broken, after winning Wimbledon, Olympic gold and finishing the season as the world’s top-ranked tennis player.
Carlos Moya joins Rafael Nadal’s coaching team
Madrid: Carlos Moya, retired former world number one, joined the coaching team of tennis player Rafael Nadal to guide the Spaniard along with Toni Nadal and Francis Roig. Rafael said in a statement on Saturday that he feels great joy to announce that his compatriot Carlos has joined his coaching team, Efe news reported.
Angelique Kerber and Andy Murray named 2016 ITF World Champions
The ITF announced today that Andy Murray of Great Britain and Angelique Kerber of Germany are the 2016 ITF World Champions. This is the first year that either player has received this honour.