Tennis




Federer and Djokovic launch ATP Heritage campaign

By James Crook


atplogoMarch 2 - Tennis superstars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were in Dubai to launch the new ATP Heritage campaign, as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the organisation's Tour rankings, now sponsored by Emirates Airlines.

Italy to host 2013 ITF Beach Tennis World Championships

By James Crook

103190138February 23 - The 2013 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Beach Tennis World Championships will take place in Italy at the Adriatic resort of Cervia in Ravenna in the north-west of the country from July 31 to August 4, it has been announced. 

Nadal steps up comeback with Brazil Open win

By James Crook

rafanadalbrazilFebruary 17 - Former world number one Rafael Nadal showed glimpses of the form which led him to 11 Grand Slam-titles as he defeated Argentine David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-3, to claim his first title since returning from a seven-month injury lay-off at the Brazil Open in Sao Paulo.

Czech tennis star handed six-month doping ban

By James Crook

strycovaFebruary 14 - Czech tennis player Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova has been given a six-month ban after testing positive for the stimulant sibutramine in October last year at the the BNP Paribas Luxembourg Open.






Djokovic named Balkan Athlete of the Year

By James Crook

NovakDjokovic230113February 2 - World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has been named as the Balkan Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year in a poll directed by the Bulgarian News Agency, BTA. 

Djokovic reigns again in Melbourne

By James Crook

160157350January 27 - World number one Novak Djokovic defeated number three seed Andy Murray in four sets to win the Australian Open for the third consecutive year at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Azarenka retains Australian Open title

By James Crook

Azarenka290113January 26 - World number one Victoria Azarenka has won the Australian Open for the second year in succession, coming from a set down to defeat sixth seed Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.