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February 25, 2022

Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev call for peace amid attacks on Ukraine

Daniil Medvedev’s quarterfinal win at the Mexican Open on Thursday guaranteed him the World No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career but news of his native Russia invading Ukraine was the focus of his attention.

February 24, 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios writes about ‘suicidal thoughts,’ depression

Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios says he had “suicidal thoughts” and dealt with depression and abuse of drugs and alcohol in the past, the latest in a series of high-profile athletes to speak publicly and frankly about their mental health.

February 24, 2022

Novak Djokovic to be replaced at No 1 by Daniil Medvedev after Dubai loss

Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday.

February 23, 2022

Tennis star Alexander Zverev booted from Mexican Open after slamming racket on umpire chair during outburst

German tennis player Alexander Zverev issued an apology on social media Wednesday after he was booted from the Mexican Open for smashing his racket on an umpire’s chair after losing a doubles match.

February 23, 2022

Stalker of tennis star Emma Raducanu gets restraining order

A man who was found guilty of stalking U.S. Open tennis champion Emma Raducanu was given a five-year restraining order on Wednesday.

February 22, 2022

Kozlov upsets Dimitrov, next faces Nadal at Mexican Open

Stefan Kozlov overcame leg cramps and upset Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (8), 5-7, 6-2 to move into a second-round match against Rafael Nadal at the Mexican Open.

February 20, 2022

Novak Djokovic says he's at his 'peak' returning to tour in Dubai

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he's at his “peak” as he returns to tour.

February 17, 2022

Novak Djokovic gets warm welcome in Dubai before tennis tournament

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Thursday received a warm welcome in Dubai, where he visited the world’s fair following the global drama around his decision to remain unvaccinated.

February 15, 2022

Novak Djokovic: I'd rather sacrifice trophies than be required to get vaxxed

Novak Djokovic would rather forego future tennis titles than being forced to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

February 9, 2022

IOC's Thomas Bach says 'Where is Peng Shuai?' questions have been answered after Olympic appearances

Newly retired Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has made several appearances at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics but while many in the international community still question her safety, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach believes the concern over her whereabouts has been answered.