Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka first-round Olympic match removed from Saturday schedule
The four-time grand slam champion had been due to face China's Zheng Saisai in the opening match.
Jul 23, 07:44
Andy Murray pictured at Queen's Club on June 17, 2021
Andy Murray's reveals chat with daughter ahead of Olympics
Andy Murray will take on Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the first round in Tokyo.
Jul 22, 07:12
Andy Murray waves to the crowd after being knocked out of Wimbledon on July 2, 2021
Andy Murray faces difficult start to defence of Olympic title
Andy Murray is the star name in a six-strong British tennis team in Tokyo.
Jul 22, 07:06
Simone Biles in action on October 5, 2019
Eight international stars to watch at the Tokyo Olympics
A host of athletes have big goals to aim for this summer.
Jul 9, 08:19
Aryna Sabalenka pictured at Wimbledon on July 2, 2021
Aryna Sabalenka refusing to get carried away at Wimbledon
The 23-year-old from Minsk is yet to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam.
Jul 2, 16:16
Andy Murray pictured at Queen's Club on June 17, 2021
Wimbledon day one: Andy Murray returns as Draper faces Djokovic
Looking ahead to the first day of play at the All England Club following last year's cancellation.
Jun 28, 07:35
Andy Murray pictured at Queen's Club on June 17, 2021
Five talking points ahead of this year's Wimbledon
The tournament is back on the sporting calendar after the 2020 edition was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic
Jun 27, 17:04
Simona Halep celebrates with the Italian Open title on September 21, 2020
Simona Halep out of Wimbledon due to calf injury
The Romanian also missed this summer's French Open after suffering a torn calf muscle in Rome in May.
Jun 25, 09:51
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates winning his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the French Open on June 11, 2021
Stefanos Tsitsipas 'sees opportunities on grass' ahead of Wimbledon
Stefanos Tsitsipas has won only three matches in his three visits to the All England club.
Jun 21, 07:44
Andy Murray pictured at Queen's Club on June 17, 2021
Five talking points ahead of this year's Wimbledon tournament
The championships are back after the 2020 break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jun 21, 07:37
Bubba Watson in action on March 29, 2019
Bubba Watson empathises with Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka said that talking to the media triggered anxiety.
Jun 19, 17:17
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka will not play at Wimbledon
Wimbledon is set to begin on June 28.
Jun 17, 21:34
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray receives Wimbledon wild card
Andy Murray will play singles at the All England Club for the first time since 2017.
Jun 16, 12:34
Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the 2021 French Open on June 13, 2021
Five things we learned from this year's French Open
It was an eventful fortnight in Paris.
Jun 14, 07:44
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka thanks fans for "all the love" after French Open withdrawal
Naomi Osaka's openness regarding her mental health has drawn widespread praise.
Jun 5, 21:22
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones warns England veterans over need for young talent
The England chief wants to unearth more players like Tom Curry and Sam Underhill this summer.
Jun 5, 21:05
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton slams French Open organisers
Naomi Osaka, 23, was ordered to pay £10,500 by Roland Garros chiefs after she refused to speak to the media following her first-round win.
Jun 3, 13:08
Katherine Grainger attends the British Olympic Ball at The Dorchester on October 30, 2013
Katherine Grainger: 'Every athlete will understand Naomi Osaka'
Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have come out in support of the tennis star this week.
Jun 3, 12:32
Naomi Osaka celebrates winning the 2020 US Open on September 12, 2020
Meditation app Calm pledges support for Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka's refusal to carry out press conferences has become one of the main stories of the French Open
Jun 3, 07:11
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021
Stephen Kenny empathises with Naomi Osaka
The Ireland boss accepts media duties are part of his job.
Jun 2, 18:17
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Novak Djokovic: 'Naomi Osaka's media stance part of generational shift'
Naomi Osaka communicated through two statements on social media.
Jun 2, 15:30
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka offered support by Grand Slams after French Open withdrawal
The tennis world has been reacting to Naomi Osaka's shock decision at Roland Garros.
Jun 1, 17:44
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Boris Becker fears for Naomi Osaka's career amid mental health struggles
Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open has left tennis in shock.
Jun 1, 13:01
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
The key questions surrounding Naomi Osaka's French Open withdrawal
The 23-year-old Japanese plans to take some time away from tennis.
Jun 1, 12:00
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
A closer look at Naomi Osaka following French Open boycott
The 23-year-old said that she did not want to be a distraction and would be taking time away from the court.
May 31, 23:00
Roger Federer celebrates at the French Open on May 31, 2021
French Open roundup: Federer stars as Osaka withdraws
Federer returned to the grand slam stage after 16 months away with an impressive 6-2 6-4 6-3 victory over Denis Istomin.
May 31, 21:52
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
A closer look at five famous sports stars who quit mid-tournament
Rory McIlroy quit during the second round of the Honda Classic in Florida in 2013.
May 31, 21:13
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka opens up on depression struggles following French Open withdrawal
The 23-year-old said that she did not want to be a distraction and would be taking time away from the court.
May 31, 19:08
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka to withdraw from French Open amid media boycott
Naomi Osaka was fined for skipping media duties following her first-round win.
May 31, 18:42
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante lifts the Champions League trophy on May 29, 2021
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
Chelsea excelled in Porto, Brentford and Blackpool tasted victory at Wembley and the French Open began at Roland Garros this weekend.
May 31, 06:51
Naomi Osaka pictured at the Australian Open in February 2021
Naomi Osaka could be thrown out of French Open
Naomi Osaka has been fined 15,000 US dollars for refusing to do a press conference after her first-round win.
May 30, 16:21
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
French Open roundup: Naomi Osaka secures first-round victory
Naomi Osaka spoke briefly on court after a 6-4 7-6 (4) win at Roland Garros.
May 30, 15:39
Johanna Konta pictured at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Johanna Konta arriving for French Open with "sense of confidence"
Johanna Konta will take on Sorana Cirstea in the opening round at Roland Garros.
May 28, 17:57
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
WTA reminds players of media responsibilities amid Naomi Osaka boycott
Naomi Osaka's decision not to do any press during the French Open has been the talk of tennis.
May 28, 12:29
Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the Barcelona Open on April 25, 2021
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer in same half of draw for French Open
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic cannot meet in the final again.
May 27, 15:44
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka will not talk to media at French Open
The world number two feels news conferences put an unfair burden on players.
May 27, 07:50
Nadia Podoroska reacts to beating Elina Svitolina at the French Open on October 6, 2020
Tennis roundup: Nadia Podoroska beats Serena Williams in Rome
Veteran American Serena Williams was playing the 1,000 match of her career.
May 12, 22:14
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka out in second round of Madrid Open
The US Open and Australian Open champion was playing her first tournament on clay since 2019.
May 2, 12:31
Ashleigh Barty pictured at the Australian Open on February 17, 2021
Ashleigh Barty progresses to Miami Open semi-finals
The defending champion ground out a 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-3 win in hot conditions in Florida.
Mar 30, 20:55
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