Doping: WADA chief says path to bringing Russian cases to justice has been painful
WADA Director General Olivier Niggli said the process to get the first batch of Russian doping cases turned over to international sports federations had been “very painful” but he was confident that sanctions would soon follow.
Federer shows killer instinct to crush Clarke at Wimbledon
With his usual level of ruthlessness and near effortless efficiency, Roger Federer dashed home hopes of an outlandish upset at Wimbledon by easing into the third round with a straight sets victory over Britain’s Jay Clarke on Thursday.
Serena survives Fourth of July test by Slovenian student
For the second time in four days a Wimbledon champion called Williams found herself being whipped by a high school teenager but in the end it was Serena Williams dishing out the punishment on Thursday.
Federer and Nadal to attempt world attendance record in Cape Town
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.
For rebel pioneers of women’s game, World Cup brings back memories
As the United States and England did battle in their World Cup semi-final, in front of 55,000 fans at Olympique Lyon’s stadium, there was the sensation that this was a breakthrough moment for women’s football.
Lucky-loser Davis stands tall to oust Kerber at Wimbledon
Defending champion Angelique Kerber was dumped out of Wimbledon on Thursday as she suffered a stunning 2-6 6-2 6-1 second-round defeat by American Lauren Davis, who began the year ranked outside the world’s top 250.
Tomic fined for playing below standards at Wimbledon
Australia’s Bernard Tomic was fined 45,000 pounds ($57,000) for not playing to “required professional standards” after he put in minimal effort during a 58-minute, first-round thrashing by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Wimbledon, organizers said on Thursday.
Serena survives Fourth of July test from Slovenian student
For the second time in four days a Wimbledon champion called Williams found herself being whipped by high school teenager but in the end it was Serena Williams dishing out the punishment as she stormed to a 2-6 6-2 6-4 second-round win over Slovenia’s …
Kyrgios blasts record 143mph second serve against Nadal
Nick Kyrgios blasted a 143mph (230kph) second serve-ace during the first set of his Wimbledon clash with Rafa Nadal on Thursday – the fastest serve of any sort during the tournament so far and the second-fastest second serve in ATP history.
‘Superstar’ Gauff tipped for top five in five years: Wilander
American teenager Cori Gauff is destined for the tennis top five in five years’ time unless someone such as an agent, trainer or boyfriend blocks her path, seven-times Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander said.
