Tennis
Novak Djokovic named in Serbia's ATP Cup team despite vaccine uncertainty
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Tuesday, 07 December 2021 00:16
Novak Djokovic has been named in Serbia's team for January's ATP Cup in Sydney despite uncertainty over his vaccination status.The 34-year-old world number one has yet to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against Covid-19.To play in Sydney without being vaccinated, the New South Wales state government would have to apply for an exemption for him.Djokovic would then have to…
Sports Personality of the Year: Voting open for BBC World Sport Star 2021 award
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Monday, 06 December 2021 00:02
Voting has opened for the BBC's World Sport Star of the Year 2021 award.You can vote for one of six nominees for the award, which was won last year by UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, and you can only vote once per BBC account.Voting will stay open until 13:00 GMT on Tuesday, 14 December and the award will be presented during…
Peng Shuai: ITF 'does not want to punish a billion people' by suspending China tournaments
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Sunday, 05 December 2021 11:09
The governing body of tennis says it has not followed the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people".The WTA has halted tournaments in the region because of continued concern for Chinese player Peng Shuai, who has accused a top government official of sexual assault."As the governing body of…
Davis Cup Finals: Daniil Medvedev leads Russian Tennis Federation to title
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Sunday, 05 December 2021 11:35
World number two Daniil Medvedev beat Marin Cilic to lead the Russian Tennis Federation to a third Davis Cup title.Andrey Rublev had won the first singles match against Borna Gojo 6-4 7-6 (7-5) to put the Russians ahead in Madrid.Medvedev did not drop a set at the tournament in a year where he won his maiden Grand Slam title at…
Davis Cup Finals: Great Britain & Serbia given wildcards for 2022 event
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Sunday, 05 December 2021 04:30
Great Britain and Serbia have been awarded wildcards into next year's Davis Cup Finals.It means neither team will be involved in the qualifying round in March.Serbia, featuring world number one Novak Djokovic, lost to Croatia in the semi-finals this year, while GB were beaten by Germany in the last eight."Securing the number one in the world in our Finals, sporting…
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Saturday, 04 December 2021 07:15
Davis Cup: Daniil Medvedev ensures Russians will face Croatia in Madrid final
Friday, 03 December 2021 13:38
Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic and Serbia lose to Croatia in Madrid
Thursday, 02 December 2021 11:54
Davis Cup: Russian Tennis Federation beat Sweden for last semi-final spot
Thursday, 02 December 2021 12:02
Steve Simon: Who is the WTA boss taking on China?
Thursday, 02 December 2021 03:42
Peng Shuai: IOC holds second video call with Chinese tennis player but shares safety concerns
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 14:59
Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic wins in singles & doubles to put Serbia in semi-finals
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 11:45
Johanna Konta: 'I hope to inspire anyone who feels overlooked'
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 11:23
Peng Shuai: WTA announces immediate suspension of tournaments in China
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 04:22
Johanna Konta: Former world number four retires as 'one of best British players of modern era'
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 04:01
Johanna Konta: British former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world number four retires
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 08:34
Davis Cup: Great Britain lead Germany in quarter-finals after Dan Evans win
Monday, 29 November 2021 08:51
Davis Cup Finals: Great Britain ready for Germany in quarter-finals
Monday, 29 November 2021 00:51
Novak Djokovic unlikely to play at Australian Open over Covid-19 vaccination rules says player's father
Sunday, 28 November 2021 09:42
Davis Cup Finals: Kazakhstan & Croatia through, Australia out
Sunday, 28 November 2021 03:17
Davis Cup Finals: GB's Dan Evans loses to Czech Republic's Tomas Machac
Saturday, 27 November 2021 10:59
Davis Cup Finals: Daniil Medvedev helps Russia beat Ecuador; Australia & Kazakhstan win
Saturday, 27 November 2021 07:18
Davis Cup: Great Britain beat France 2-1 in first group game
Friday, 26 November 2021 15:16
Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic helps Serbia to victory over Austria in first group game
Friday, 26 November 2021 08:37
Emma Raducanu: BBC to broadcast Briton's Champions Tennis exhibition match on Sunday
Friday, 26 November 2021 01:52