Olympics
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Nadal suffering in uncertain Paris run-up
- By Bill Scott
- . July 26, 2024
Rafael Nadal is hoping that a thigh injury which has prevented him from training will not get in the way of his last Olympic showing
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Djoko determined to emerge the survivor
- By Bill Scott
- . July 25, 2024
Novak Djokovic has announced his intention to emerge as the last survivor of the ATP’s Big 4 era as he played the Paris Olympics. The
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Murray out of Olympic singles as “time runs out”
- By Bill Scott
- . July 25, 2024
Andy Murray waited until almost the last moment before Saturday’s Olympic tournament draw before pulling out of singles but still planning to give it a go in doubles.
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Paris pullout list grows longer
- By Bill Scott
- . July 25, 2024
The list of absentees from the Paris Olympic tournament has increased after Holger Rune withdrew with a wrist injury. The world No. 16 Dane’s absence leaves
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Red alert for Sinner – Olympic travel delayed
- By Bill Scott
- . July 24, 2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is sparking concern, with the Italian delaying his travel to the Paris Olympics due to illness. Italian agency ANSA said
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Muzza confirms: I’m done after Paris
- By Bill Scott
- . July 23, 2024
Andy Murray is set to draw the curtain on his exceptional tennis career with the Scot confirming on Tuesday – as expected – that he will
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Alcaraz to play apprentice to sorcerer Nadal
- By Bill Scott
- . July 23, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz will be keeping his mouth shut when he plays alongside Rafael Nadal in Paris Olympic doubles, with the young gun world No. 3
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Hubie’s injury comeback gamble fails
- By Bill Scott
- . July 23, 2024
Iga Swiatek will have to carry Polish Olympic weight all on her own after Monday’s confirmation that compatriot Hubert Hurkacz will not be fit when the
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Gold medallist Zverev loses in break point nightmare on eve of Games
- By Bill Scott
- . July 22, 2024
Reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev blew 21 of 22 break point chances on Sunday as the German went down in his hometown 6-3, 3-6, 7-6
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Nadal rips Norrie to advance in Bastad
- By Bill Scott
- . July 18, 2024
Rafael Nadal reached a Tour quarter-final for the first time since the first week of the year on Thursday with his 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Briton Cam Norrie