Culture news

Wimbledon 2023: Looking back at the effortless style of Roger Federer

Roger Federer was back in Wimbledon this week, after his retirement from tennis in 2022. Let's lookback at some of his most iconic fashion looks.

6 July 2023

France

Tennis players struggle as Ukraine war comes to court

This year's French Open saw one of Belarus's highest-profile athletes facing questions over whether she supports her country's president – and how she behaved towards her Ukrainian opponent.

12 June 2023

Culture news

Padel: A guide to the world's fastest growing racket sport

Padel, the racket sport born in Mexico, has transcended borders and captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide, particularly gaining traction in Europe. Here's why you should join the padel phenomenon.

11 June 2023

Sport

Novak Djokovic parades record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title in Paris

Djokovic's win against Ruud broke the tie with Rafael Nadal, who has 22 Slam trophies

11 June 2023

World News

The best photos from across Europe this week

The best photos from across Europe this week

11 June 2023

Ukraine

The best photos from this week's stories

The best photos from this week's news stories

4 June 2023

Culture news

Quiz: How well do you know the Roland-Garros?

With this year's French Open underway, we've decided to put your Roland-Garros knowledge to the test and determine whether you possess the qualities required to become a champion in the realm of tennis quizzes.

1 June 2023

United Kingdom

Wimbledon allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at Wimbledon later this year, the All England Club announced on Friday.

31 March 2023

Qatar 365

Top-tier tennis and beach volleyball on show in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Qatar has become an established venue for high-level international sport. In tennis, both the WTA and ATP tours had their respective tournaments in Doha in February. And beach volleyball World's Beach Pro Tour Finals were held in Doha for the first time.

22 March 2023

Sport

Novak Djokovic denied US visa due to no COVID vaccine

This is the second time the top-ranked tennis player's COVID vaccine waiver request has been denied by US Homeland Security.

18 March 2023

Sport

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row

6 March 2023

Australia

Kyrgios pleads guilty to pushing ex-girlfriend but faces no charges

Nick Kyrgios admits to assaulting ex-girlfriend but avoids a criminal record. Magistrate describes the assault as an act of “stupidity” and “frustration.”

3 February 2023

Culture news

Does Netflix's 'Break Point' live up to 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'?

From Roger Federer, Serena Williams to Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. Netflix's new series on tennis doesn't have the help of the game's biggest names to sell the sport but it does provide a fascinating look at player's lives on and off-court.

30 January 2023

Australia

Djokovic wins Australian Open title in ‘biggest victory of his life'

Serbian superstar defeated Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas for his 10th trophy in Melbourne, equaling Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles.

29 January 2023

Sport

Serbia's Novak Djokovic through to Australian Open semifinals

Serbia's Novak Djokovic to face American Tommy Paul in the semifinals of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

25 January 2023

Sport

Third-seeded Tsitsipas advances to semifinals at the Australian Open

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas beat his Czech opponent Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday and is through to the semifinals at the Australian Open.

24 January 2023

Sport

Rafael Nadal loses at Australian Open hampered by a bad hip

Rafael Nadal said he felt "sad" and "tired" on Wednesday, after his earliest exit at a Grand Slam since the 2016 Australian Open when he was eliminated in the first round.

20 January 2023

Australia

Nadal's MRI shows injured left hip flexor after devastating defeat

Rafael Nadal injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover.

19 January 2023

Culture news

The best sports documentary series streaming right now

Want to know what's being said in the dressing rooms? How do sports stars celebrate crucial wins or deal with painful defeats? Our round-up of the best ports documentaries now streaming.

11 January 2023

USA

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

2 January 2023