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Medvedev-led Russia wins Davis Cup after 15-year wait

Sunday, 5 December 2021, 21:14 Last update: about 3 years ago Associated Press

Russia's 15-year wait for a Davis Cup title ended Sunday after another clutch performance by Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev capped his amazing year with a 7-6 (7), 6-2 win over Marin Cilic in the...

A sign for 2022: Zverev dominates to claim ATP Finals trophy

Sunday, 21 November 2021, 18:53 Last update: about 3 years ago Associated Press

If Alexander Zverev’s performance this weekend is any indication, a lot can be expected from the third-ranked German in 2022. Zverev beat the top two players in consecutive matches to earn...

Missing Chinese tennis star reappears in public in Beijing

Sunday, 21 November 2021, 17:02 Last update: about 3 years ago Associated Press

Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public Sunday at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer, as the ruling Communist Party tried to quell fears abroad...

Tennis players take on Communist Party: Where is Peng Shuai?

Saturday, 20 November 2021, 08:30 Last update: about 3 years ago Associated Press

Some of the world's most famous tennis players, distraught by the disappearance of colleague Peng Shuai, are challenging China's Communist Party to get answers. So far it's a standoff with little...

Djokovic beats Medvedev for record 37th Masters title

Sunday, 7 November 2021, 18:42 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

The day after ensuring he finishes No. 1 for a record seventh year, Novak Djokovic beat No. 2 Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Paris Masters final on Sunday for a record 37th Masters...

Djokovic reaches Paris final to end record 7th year as No. 1

Saturday, 6 November 2021, 17:20 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday. Djokovic, who also stays...

Djokovic's bid for year Slam ends against Medvedev

Monday, 13 September 2021, 07:17 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

A game from the end of his bid for what would have been the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men’s tennis since 1969, Novak Djokovic covered his face with a towel, hiding his tears during a...

Qualifier to champion: Britain's Raducanu, 18, wins US Open

Sunday, 12 September 2021, 06:23 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

British teenager Emma Raducanu arrived in New York last month with a ranking of 150th, just one Grand Slam appearance to her name and a flight booked to head out of town after the U.S. Open's...

Djokovic into US Open final after beating Zverev in five sets

Saturday, 11 September 2021, 08:10 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

If Novak Djokovic does complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam for a man since 1969 — and he is headed to the U.S. Open final, just one victory away — he, and everyone else, will...

Teen dream: Raducanu, 18, Fernandez, 19, into US Open final

Friday, 10 September 2021, 07:49 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez are so similar in so many ways: They possess enviable quickness and anticipation. They take balls low to the ground and redirect them with ease. They don’t...

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