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Martina Navratilova: Tennis legend diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
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Monday, 02 January 2023 06:43
Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer.The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, who previously had breast cancer in 2010, will start treatment in New York later this month.Navratilova, 66, said both cancers had been caught at an early stage."The double whammy is serious, but fixable, and I'm hoping for a favourable outcome," she said. "It's going…
ASB Classic: Venus Williams starts 30th year on WTA Tour with win over Katie Volynets
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Monday, 02 January 2023 03:05
Venus Williams started her 30th year on the WTA Tour with a victory over fellow American Katie Volynets at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.The 42-year-old beat Volynets, who is half her age, 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 and will play China's Lin Zhu next.Former world number one Williams made her Tour debut in October 1994.She entered four tournaments as a…
Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic receives positive welcome back to Australia
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Monday, 02 January 2023 02:05
Novak Djokovic received a positive welcome back to Australia as he made a rare doubles appearances at the Adelaide International.The Serb was deported prior to the 2022 Australian Open because of his Covid-19 vaccination status.Djokovic's three-year visa ban was overturned in November, allowing him to enter the country.He and Canada's Vasek Pospisil were beaten 4-6 6-3 10-5 by Tomislav Brkic…
Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'changed nothing' - Aryna Sabalenka
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Saturday, 31 December 2022 23:44
Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from playing in the 2022 tournament "changed nothing", says world number five Aryna Sabalenka.Belarusian Sabalenka was one of several top players to miss out on the Grand Slam, after Wimbledon imposed the ban following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Organisers were subsequently fined and the tournament was stripped of its ranking points by the…
United Cup: Great Britain beat Spain 3-1 to reach play-off
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Sunday, 01 January 2023 05:28
Great Britain reached the play-off round in the inaugural United Cup with victory over Spain in Sydney.Dan Evans gave Great Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five contest at the Ken Rosewall Arena.The British number two defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-3 1-6 6-3 after Harriet Dart lost 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 to world number 13 Paula Badosa.On Saturday Cameron…
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Thursday, 22 December 2022 13:28
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Battle of the Brits 2022: Andy Murray beats Jack Draper after Dan Evans wins opener
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Andy Murray: Scot in good shape but wary of one 'big injury' ending career
Monday, 19 December 2022 08:34
Venus Williams given Australian Open wildcard
Saturday, 17 December 2022 09:20
Emma Raducanu says she is injury free and feels 'good' after exhibition match
Friday, 16 December 2022 10:08
Emma Raducanu appoints Sebastian Sachs as new coach
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War in Ukraine: Andy Murray recognised for donating over £500,000 of prize money
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Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence
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Andy & Jamie Murray may play together for last time in Scotland at Battle of Brits
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Match-fixing: Life bans for French tennis players Mick Lescure & Jules Okala
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Alexander Zverev beats Dominic Thiem on injury return at Diriyah Tennis Cup
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