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Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

"I don't want it to be over, but at the same time I'm ready for what's next," the 23-time Grand Slam champion said.

Tennis ace Ash Barty marries Garry Kissick

Barty shocked the sporting world earlier this year when she quit tennis at the age of 25.

Australia •Sun, Jul 31

Tennis' 'Big Three' teaming up for Europe squad in Laver Cup

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, along with Andy Murray, will all play for Team Europe in the September event against Team World.

Sat, Jul 23

Top Russian tennis player no longer 'living in the closet'

French Open semi-finalist Daria Kasatkina's comments come as the Russian parliament discusses tightening already stringent restrictions on public discussions of LGBTTQIA+ relationships.

Tue, Jul 19

Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes welcome first child

Sharapova announced her retirement from tennis in February 2020.

Sun, Jul 17

Fresh off Wimbledon semi, Norrie confirms ASB Classic return

"For me to get back to Auckland where I grew up to play is great," Cameron Norrie said.

Auckland •Wed, Jul 13

Djokovic hoping Covid rules change for Australian Open return

Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to get vaccinated.

Tue, Jul 12

Nick Kyrgios falls victim to rankings farce

The fiasco threatens to cost the Aussie an all-important seeding for the year's final grand slam, the US Open.

Tue, Jul 12

Prince George steals the show at Wimbledon final

The future monarch wore a suit for the occasion and he was seen making animated facial expressions throughout the match.

Royalty •Mon, Jul 11

'She's had 700 drinks bro' - Kyrgios tries to get fan evicted

Kyrgios has produced what would surely be one of the most amusing exchanges ever at a Wimbledon final.

Mon, Jul 11

Djokovic wins 21st slam as Kyrgios unravels in Wimbledon final

The Serbian won his seventh Wimbledon title despite losing the first set to Nick Kyrgios.

Mon, Jul 11

Wimbledon ready for women's final few could ever have imagined

Ons Jabeur versus Elena Rybakina has come a little from left field, but one of them will now deservedly annex the title vacated by the retired Ash Barty.

Fri, Jul 8

Nick Kyrgios into Wimbledon final after Nadal withdraws

The Spaniard Nadal was due to play the Australian but has pulled out because of a torn abdominal muscle.

Fri, Jul 8

Kiwi Routliffe's Wimbledon run continues with spot in quarters

Erin Routliffe and her Polish partner have made it to the final eight of the women's doubles.

Tue, Jul 5

Nadal optimistic of playing Wimbledon after treating foot pain

Rafael Nadal will try to play at Wimbledon after going "a week without limping" thanks to new treatment on his painful left foot.

Sat, Jun 18

ASB Classic to return to Auckland after 2-year hiatus

New Zealand's pinnacle tennis tournament will return with a new tournament director and different challenges in the mix.

Auckland •Tue, Jun 7

Environmental activist ties herself to net during French Open

The young woman, of French nationality, wore T-shirt with the message “We have 1028 days left”.

UK And Europe •Sat, Jun 4

Tennis icon Dame Ruia Morrison receives DNZM insignia

Dame Ruia the first Māori player to compete at Wimbledon.

Te Ao Maori •Fri, May 27

Naomi Osaka out of French Open, considers skipping Wimbledon

The four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No 1 was unseeded in Paris, double-faulted twice to end games and called the outcome “disappointing.”

UK And Europe •Tue, May 24

Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war

Among the prominent men’s players affected by the ban are reigning US Open champion Daniil Medvedev.

UK And Europe •Thu, Apr 21

Tennis

Latest Stories

Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

Tennis ace Ash Barty marries Garry Kissick

Tennis' 'Big Three' teaming up for Europe squad in Laver Cup

Top Russian tennis player no longer 'living in the closet'

Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes welcome first child

Fresh off Wimbledon semi, Norrie confirms ASB Classic return

Djokovic hoping Covid rules change for Australian Open return

Nick Kyrgios falls victim to rankings farce

Prince George steals the show at Wimbledon final

'She's had 700 drinks bro' - Kyrgios tries to get fan evicted

Djokovic wins 21st slam as Kyrgios unravels in Wimbledon final

Wimbledon ready for women's final few could ever have imagined

Nick Kyrgios into Wimbledon final after Nadal withdraws

Kiwi Routliffe's Wimbledon run continues with spot in quarters

Nadal optimistic of playing Wimbledon after treating foot pain

ASB Classic to return to Auckland after 2-year hiatus

Environmental activist ties herself to net during French Open

Tennis icon Dame Ruia Morrison receives DNZM insignia

Naomi Osaka out of French Open, considers skipping Wimbledon

Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war

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