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Tearful Federer inducted into Hall of Fame
Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, calling it “one of the greatest honours” of his life during an emotional ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old, who retired in 2022 as a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, was visibly moved as he addressed tennis greats including Billie Jean King…
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US Open 2026 coverage begins in New York
The 2026 US Open Tennis Championships will run from 30 August to 13 September at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. ESPN will provide complete coverage, with matches also shown across ESPN channels, ABC and The Tennis Channel, making an ESPN Unlimited subscription the simplest option for viewers wanting…
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Naomi Osaka Debuts a Luxury Accessories Brand at Uncharted’s Fame to Fortune Summit in the Hamptons
Naomi Osaka unveiled a luxury leather-goods brand at Uncharted’s Fame to Fortune Summit in the Hamptons, presenting it as her largest ambition beyond tennis. The launch matters because it marks her move from fashion collaborations and investments towards building her own consumer business, while directly courting potential investors. Osaka displayed a handbag prototype during a…
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‘I learned from Murray’ – Boulter won’t make wedding ring mistake
Katie Boulter said she will not wear her wedding ring during matches, having learned from Andy Murray’s widely reported experience of briefly losing his after tying it to his shoelaces. The British player, newly married to Australia’s Alex de Minaur, is returning quickly to competition ahead of the US Open and says playing in the…
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US Open tennis, Premier League and Itauma v Hrgovic – follow with us
The Guardian outlines its live sports coverage for the weekend, spanning football, cricket, rugby union, tennis and boxing. – Premier League coverage includes fixtures, transfer-window news and Matchday live updates. – Cricket blogs will follow county matches and Pakistan’s second Test at Lord’s. – Rugby union coverage centres on South Africa v New Zealand in…
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‘A generational icon’ – why wildcards abound for Venus Williams
Venus Williams has received a wildcard for the US Open despite a long run of singles defeats and a ranking of 611, reigniting debate over whether past champions should continue to receive places in major events. Supporters argue that her status as a five-time Wimbledon champion and influential figure in women’s tennis brings significant public,…
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Muniz and García on target in Fulham’s Carabao Cup cruise past Wimbledon
Fulham eased into the Carabao Cup third round with a comfortable London derby win over AFC Wimbledon, giving Álvaro Arbeloa his first competitive victory as manager. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Rodrigo Muniz and late substitute Gonzalo García underlined the squad depth available to the new head coach and offered encouragement after Monday’s defeat by…
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Half-sister wins £2.7m New Forest mansion ownership dispute
Businesswoman Lindsay Bisiker has lost a High Court battle with her older half-sister Judith over ownership of Moonhills, a £2.7million family mansion in the New Forest, Hampshire, after arguing the property should be held in trust for all their father’s children. The ruling matters because it settles a bitter five-sibling inheritance dispute, confirming that a…
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Haters of fashion attack Aryna Sabalenka with ‘streetwalker’ insult simply because she wore fishnet at US Open
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has faced online criticism over a mesh outfit she wore while playing mixed doubles with Novak Djokovic at the US Open, with some social media users using derogatory language to describe her clothing choice. The backlash highlights the ongoing scrutiny female athletes face over their appearance and attire, even as sports…
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Fowl play! Email reveals members’ fury at tennis club’s lies over goose cull
An email sent to directors at St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club in Weybridge, Surrey, has exposed member anger after bosses culled eight resident Canada geese and then told staff and members the birds had simply been “rehomed”. Long-standing member Seema Parikh accused senior leadership of a deliberate cover-up, arguing that if management knew the…