New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Tennis legend Roger Federer will make a highly anticipated return to the U.S. Open this year, seven years after his last appearance at Flushing Meadows, with organisers announcing that the Swiss great will headline a special exhibition event in New York.The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be part of Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York on August 25, as one of tennis’ greatest players comes back to a tournament in which he had many of the best experiences of his ca…
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Paris, May 25 (IANS) After Taylor Fritz suffered a first-round exit at Roland Garros following a shocking defeat at the hands of countryman Nishesh Basavareddy, he stayed upbeat despite the loss, saying his level was not that bad but the Indian American “cooked him” with his drop shots. In his first appearance in the main draw of a clay court major, the American wild card Basavareddy prevailed on his fourth match point after a titanic fight against his compatriot, securing his first victory at R…
Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Brooke Shields has spoken up on her discomfort while discussing her body as a teenager. The 60-year-old star has recalled being asked about her “measurements” by TV host Barbara Walters when she was just 15, and Brooke has recalled feeling deeply uncomfortable at the time, reports ‘Female First UK’.The actress, who has been married to film director Chris Henchy since 2001, told the Dinner’s On Me podcast, “It’s also insane that Barbara Walters ask…
Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Brooke Shields has spoken up on her discomfort while discussing her body as a teenager. The 60-year-old star has recalled being asked about her “measurements” by TV host Barbara Walters when she was just 15, and Brooke has recalled feeling deeply uncomfortable at the time, reports ‘Female First UK’.The actress, who has been married to film director Chris Henchy since 2001, told the Dinner’s On Me podcast, “It’s also insane that Barbara Walters ask…
London, May 7 (IANS) Ben Shelton will return to the Laver Cup 2026 after confirming his participation for Team World. The American, currently ranked World No. 6, is set for his third appearance at the tournament and joins a growing list of confirmed stars for the competition scheduled to be held at The O2 from September 25 to 27.Team World has already secured commitments from Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur, while Team Europe will feature Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.Shelton has rapidly e…
Miami, March 30 (IANS) Jiri Lehecka acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead after falling to Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4 in the Miami Open final on Sunday. The Czech, 24, emphasised that while his tournament performance showed progress, there is still work to do if he hopes to overcome the sport’s elite. For Sinner, the victory was historic. The Italian became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to win both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season, completing the Sunshine Double without d…
Melbourne, Feb 1 (IANS) Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz made tennis history on Sunday, winning his maiden Australian Open men’s singles title and in the process, becoming the youngest professional tennis player to achieve a career Grand Slam. Carlos Alcaraz achieved a Melbourne milestone, overcoming a shaky start to defeat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 and claim his first title at the season’s first Grand Slam tournament. By inflicting a first defeat on Djokovic in 11 Australian Open finals, the 22-…
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will return to Melbourne for a special appearance at the Australian Open’s Night of Legends, scheduled for February 1, the same day as the men’s singles final. The 39-year-old tennis great will be joined by former world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty and Australian wheelchair tennis legend Dylan Alcott.Nadal, who retired from tennis in November 2024, lifted the trophy at Melbourne Park in 2009 and 2022, needing five sets in both fin…
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) On Saturday night at the Australian Open, Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Patrick Rafter, and Ashleigh Barty entertained the crowd with a lively exhibition doubles match during the opening ceremony, sharing laughs throughout.Federer arrived in Melbourne on Thursday morning and received a warm welcome from fans. The tennis icon later spoke about the Alcaraz and Sinner rivalry that has etched itself into the tennis landscape in a similar manner to Federer vs. …
Melbourne, Jan 15 (IANS) Swiss tennis great Roger Federer returned to Melbourne Park ahead of the Australian Open and lavished praise on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, hailing their rivalry as one of the most exciting storylines in modern tennis. Federer, who announced his retirement in 2022, makes his appearance at the Melbourne Park ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 edition of the hard-court major, six years since the Swiss star played his final tournament.The six-time Australian Op…