The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was once widely considered the world’s top hardcourt player, but she has struggled to regain her form after injuries and time away from tennis.
Category: Tennis
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U.S. Open Winner Carlos Alcaraz to Miss Australian Open With Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, 19, the world No. 1, said he had injured his right leg during training.
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Dick Savitt Dies at 95; Won Australian and Wimbledon Tennis Titles in 1951
The New York Times – Sports:
He was the second American to win both Grand Slam tournaments in the same year, and he was ranked among the world’s top 10 players four times.
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Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer
The New York Times – Sports:
The 66-year-old former tennis star called the diagnoses a “double whammy” that she hoped to overcome through treatment.
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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
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Tennis Said Goodbye to Roger Federer and Hello to Carlos Alcaraz
The New York Times – Sports:
The game went through a lot of changes and drama this year, including an emotional farewell to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open.
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Nick Bollettieri, Groomer of Tennis Champions, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Sports:
At his training camps, he employed a tough style in developing 10 players who reached the No. 1 world ranking. “He yells at kids, insults them. And they work harder.”
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Down and Out When 2022 Began, Novak Djokovic Is On Top Again. Kind Of.
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the Serbian star, missed long stretches of the season because he refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. After winning the ATP Finals, is he the king of tennis again? Maybe.