Tennis - Page 55

March 18, 2023

Novak Djokovic denied COVID-19 vaccine exemption, will not compete at Miami Open

World No. 1-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will not compete at the Miami Open next week after having his COVID-19 vaccine exemption denied.

March 9, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre dodges question on unvaxxed tennis player Djokovic: 'Abide by our country's rule'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacted Wednesday to a question on tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and his COVID vaccination status.

March 7, 2023

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk snubs Russian opponent after ATX Open win

Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Varvara Gracheva after clinching victory in the ATX Open Final in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.

March 7, 2023

DeSantis urges Biden to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in Miami Open, wonders if he can enter US via boat

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged President Biden in a letter to grant Novak Djokovic a waiver to play in the Miami Open even though he's unvaccinated against COVID-19.

March 6, 2023

Serena, Venus Williams' father defends Will Smith, says it's time for 'everyone' to forgive actor

Richard Williams, the father of Serena and Venus, spoke about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock across the face at last year's Oscars for the first time.

March 6, 2023

Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open after being denied entry to US over COVID-vaccine status

Novak Djokovic, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP-WTA event, after he was denied a wavier to enter the U.S.

March 3, 2023

Florida lawmakers urge President Biden to grant Novak Djokovic waiver to play in US despite vaccine status

Florida Senators Rick Scott and Sen. Marco Rubio sent a letter to the president on Friday urging him to grant Novak Djokovic a wavier to enter the U.S. despite not being vaccinated.

February 22, 2023

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios admits to being a 'massive conspiracy guy,' doesn't rule out Earth being flat

Nick Kyrgios isn't too sure we landed on the moon, hasn't ruled out the Earth being flat, and doesn't think the pyramids in Egypt were man-made.

February 22, 2023

Novak Djokovic asks permission to enter US for tournaments due to vaccine status: 'Not in my hands’

Novak Djokovic has applied for special permission to enter the United States due to his COVID vaccine status in order to play in upcoming U.S. tennis tournaments.

February 15, 2023

Real estate professional stuns former top-10 ranked tennis player: ‘Had to leave work early today’

Matija Pecotic from Croatia defeated Jack Sock on Tuesday at the Delray Beach Open in Florida. Pecotic is a real estate professional and part-time tennis player