‘Pull your pants down and show me’
Unseeded Mischa Zverev upset the world No. 1 in the fourth round, ending any hopes the Scot had of winning his maiden title at Melbourne Park.
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‘Pull your pants down and show me’
Unseeded Mischa Zverev upset the world No. 1 in the fourth round, ending any hopes the Scot had of winning his maiden title at Melbourne Park.
Bizarre British victory as umpire smashed in face
Arnaud Gabas was hit directly in the eye, albeit by accident, from the ball that was unleashed by Canada's Denis Shapovalov Great Britain won their Davis Cup tie against Canada in dramatic fashion after teenager Denis Shapovalov was defaulted for hitting a ball into the face of umpire Arnaud Gabas. Shapovalov was trailing Kyle Edmund 6-3 6-4 2-1 and had just been broken in the third set when he smashed a ball in anger that struck Gabas.
The strange story behind birth of Vandeweghe-Hingis partnership
IMAGE: Switzerland's Martina Hingis and USA'a CoCo Vandeweghe during the China Open in Wuhan. Photograph: Kevin Lee/Getty Images oco Vandeweghe was in two minds whether to answer the call when an unknown number with a strange international dialling code popped up on her telephone last year.
‘Strange number, Martina who?’ Lucky I answered, says Vandeweghe
Coco Vandeweghe was in two minds whether to answer the call when an unknown number with a strange international dialling code popped up on her telephone last year. Turns out the call was from former world number one Martina Hingis.
Australian Open 2017: Kyrgios called out for ‘bizarre’ performance
After earning a warning for bad language, receiving a point penalty and attempting a questionable between-the-legs shot deep in the fifth set of a defeat at the Australian Open, the reception for Nick Kyrgios wasn't warm as he awoke Thursday. Any hope that tennis' bad boy would make a quick transformation evaporated faster than one of his aces, as Kyrgios was called out by national and international onlookers for his baffling display.
Soggy bikkies for Nick Kyrgios as Australia reacts to his bizarre Open exit
His incredible loss to Italian Andreas Seppi in the Australian Open on Wednesday night opened the floodgates yet again. And while there are many critics - "he has the mental strength of a scotch finger biscuit in a cup of tea", tweeted one tennis fan, a big number are sticking fast - "Australia is so harsh sometimes", said another.
Kyrgios out in bizarre five-set loss
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website - Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Another bizarre performance from Nick Kyrgios in just his second tour-level match since the 21-year-old was banned by the ATP for his Shanghai Masters meltdown has raised further questions over his temperament and emotional state.
Murder probe launched after a body is found in Leicester
Police were called to a walkway off Cromer Street in Leicester at around 9.30am on Tuesday and forensic officers are examining the area.
Australian Open 2017: The ‘Sir’ title ‘feels a bit strange to me’, says Andy Murray
He's in Melbourne for the first time as the world No.1, many believe it's his best chance to finally win the Australian Open and, unless you slept through the news over the New Year period, you'll know he's now known as Sir Andy Murray. The 29-year-old is in career best form after an outstanding 2016 that included claiming the top ranking, an Olympic gold medal in Rio, a second Wimbledon title and appearances in two other grand slam finals - the Australian and French Open finals.
Superstars’ superstitions – wet towels, lucky pants and magic magpies
Olympic cyclist Laura Trott has revealed an odd ritual - she must step on a wet towel in her socks before a race. Tennis ace Serena Williams , 35, who has been crowned Wimbledon champion seven times, swears by several pre-match rites.