Articles filed under Tennis
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WTA to AP: Loss of China events over Peng could go past '22Dec 02, 2021 6:00 am - The suspension of all WTA tournaments in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former government official...
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Women's tennis' China stance could be unique, cost millionsDec 02, 2021 6:00 am - WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women's tennis tour would suspend tourn...
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IOC says it had 2nd video call with tennis player Peng ShuaiDec 02, 2021 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The International Olympic Committee said it held a second video call with Peng Shuai but again didn't release any video or transcript nor ma...
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Djokovic wins twice to lead Serbia to Davis Cup semifinalsDec 01, 2021 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - After having to play in an empty arena in the group stage, Novak Djokovic relished being in front of Davis Cup fans again. Djokovic fed off the energetic c...
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British tennis player Johanna Konta announces retirementDec 01, 2021 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - British tennis player Johanna Konta announced her retirement on Wednesday, saying: "I just ran out of steam.'ť The 30-year-old Konta reached a high in the ...
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EU wants 'verifiable proof' Chinese tennis player is safeNov 30, 2021 6:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union said Tuesday that it wants China to release 'œverifiable proof" that tennis player Peng Shuai is safe and to conduct a thorough and tr...
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Germany beats Britain in Davis Cup for 1st semi since 2007Nov 30, 2021 6:00 am - INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) - Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the decisive doubles...
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Croatia takes lead against Italy in Davis Cup quarterfinalsNov 29, 2021 6:00 am - TURIN, Italy (AP) - Borna Gojo gave Croatia an early lead over Italy on Monday in the Davis Cup quarterfinals, beating Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-2 in the opening ma...
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US eliminated from Davis Cup Finals after loss to ColombiaNov 28, 2021 6:00 am - U.S. captain Mardy Fish hinted at a lack of passion within his team after the record 32-time champion Americans were eliminated from the Davis Cup Finals by following up...
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Russia sets up group decider with Spain in Davis Cup finalsNov 27, 2021 6:00 am - Second-ranked Daniil Medvedev helped Russia beat Ecuador at the Davis Cup finals on Saturday, setting up a clash with Spain to decide which will go through as a group wi...