Tennis: Kyrgios withdraws from French Open, citing illness
Friday, 24 May 2019, 18:54
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
After a tantrum in Italy last week, the 36th-ranked Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the French Open on Friday. The ATP said the Australian player cited illness as the reason. Kyrgios was...
Tennis, French Open: Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep defend titles
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 18:40
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
A glance at the French Open, the year's second Grand Slam tennis tournament: SURFACE Red clay courts SITE Roland Garros in Paris SCHEDULE The 15-day tournament begins...
Tennis: Nadal gets his revenge over Tsitsipas; Djokovic up next
Saturday, 18 May 2019, 23:22
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay-court tournaments, Rafael Nadal looked more like his old, dominant self when he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Italian Open final...
Tennis: Nadal reaches Rome semis; Federer and Osaka withdraw injured
Friday, 17 May 2019, 22:10
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Rafael Nadal put away Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 6-0 at the Italian Open on Friday and ought to be a little nervous. He's conceded only six games in six sets at the Foro Italico but he's reached the...
Tennis: Isner out of French Open with injury; ends 24-Slam streak
Friday, 17 May 2019, 20:23
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
John Isner has pulled out of the French Open because of an injured left foot, ending his streak of 24 consecutive appearances at Grand Slam tournaments. The 34-year-old Isner announced his...
Tennis: Kyrgios defaulted for throwing chair onto court in Rome
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 21:40
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Nick Kyrgios walked off the court in a fit of rage after throwing a chair onto the red clay at the Italian Open and was defaulted Thursday from his second-round match. First, Kyrgios slammed his...
Tennis: Andy Murray receives knighthood from Prince Charles
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 21:34
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray received his knighthood from Prince Charles on Thursday, more than two years after he was awarded the honor by Queen Elizabeth II. Murray was dubbed by the...