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Tim Henman is visibly emotional as he leads tributes to legendary Mail Sport tennis correspondent Mike Dickson, with Rafael Nadal and Coco Gauff among stars mourning the loss of 'Mr Wimbledon' after he died aged 59
17/01/24 14:56
Tim Henman led the tributes from across the sporting world to Mail Sport's legendary correspondent Mike Dickson after he tragically passed away. Dickson was a hugely respected and admired journalist who spent 38 years in the industry - 33 at the Mail having started in 1990 - and his loss will be felt deeply by colleagues. He previously worked as the Mail's cricket correspondent before moving over to tennis and covered 30 different sports across nearly 50 countries in total during a rich career....read
ITV will broadcast the first ever Hexagon Cup event as tournament chiefs hail the groundbreaking deal for the sport of padel - with the six teams backed by the likes of Andy Murray, Robert Lewandowski and Rafael Nadal
16/01/24 16:34The first event - which is expected to showcase the best padel players across the globe - is taking place at the Madrid Arena from January 31 to February 4.
Novak Djokovic survives scare from 18-year-old wildcard to advance to Australian Open second round with four-set victory in Melbourne
14/01/24 12:18MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Djokovic got his campaign underway for an eleventh Australian Open title with an uncomfortable 6-2 6-7 6-3 6-4 victory over teenager Dino Prizmic.
Why is Rafael Nadal not playing at the Australian Open 2024?
14/01/24 11:49The curtain-raiser for an action-packed season of tennis, Novak Djokovic is hoping to win the title Down Under for a record-extending 11th time, with a host of young rivals looking to dethrone him.
Why is the Australian Open starting on a Sunday for the first time ever? Everything you need to know as Novak Djokovic is set to feature this year as he chases his 25th Grand Slam title
12/01/24 11:39The opening major of the year promises to be a blockbuster with two weeks filled with thrilling matches. However, many eagle-eyed fans might be aware that it gets underway on Sunday.
Nick Kyrgios reveals what he really thinks about Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open
11/01/24 13:00Nick Kyrgios has revealed it was heartbreaking for him to witness Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open.
Emotional Nick Kyrgios admits honest Rafael Nadal truth after his heartbreaking Australia Open 2024 withdrawal
11/01/24 11:46The Canberra-born star, 28, is not playing at the tournament in Melbourne due to ongoing injuries sustained in 2023, and said he could empathise with the Spaniard.
Like father, like son! A beaming Rafael Nadal gives his baby boy Rafa Junior a tennis racquet and dotes on the one-year-old in Australia
11/01/24 02:52Grand slam legend Rafael Nadal has been pictured spending quality time with his father and baby son in a Brisbane park just before injury ruined his attempt to win a third Australian Open title.
How to watch the Australian Open 2024, and when are the biggest matches on? All your Grand Slam questions answered
10/01/24 13:05The main event on the Australian tennis calendar, the Australian Open , is just a few sleeps away, with fans excited to see the big stars in action for the first time in 2024.
Nick Kyrgios posts a revealing, never-before-seen photo from his childhood - as he sends a strong message to young Aussies who are struggling
09/01/24 23:50Polarising Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has posted an eye-opening photo from his past as he tries to inspire his followers on social media while he remains out of the game due to injury.
Why tennis balls are leaving Australian Open stars FURIOUS as players blame them for causing serious injuries
09/01/24 23:18Some of the biggest names in tennis have raised concerns over the balls used in the Australian Open, saying they are responsible for an increase in injuries to elite players.
Old balls, please! How Dutch company plans to solve tennis' sustainability problem by collecting discarded balls across Britain's clubs to produce new ones... as they would otherwise take 400 years to dissolve
08/01/24 15:01Next time you play tennis in your local club, take a close look at the ball as it may have been held by Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. Well, some of it least.
Australian Open boss teases Rafael Nadal return in 2025 despite tennis great's shattering injury blow
08/01/24 11:31Tournament boss Craig Tiley said he hasn't ruled out an Open return in 2025 for Nadal, who will turn 38 in June, after he broke down during his playing return in Brisbane.
Nick Kyrgios slammed for 'pitiful' message to Rafael Nadal after Australian Open 2024 withdrawal just days before the tournament starts: 'This guy has to make it about him'
07/01/24 12:42Rafael Nadal, 37, announced he will not participate in this year's tournament after suffering 'a small problem' during the Brisbane International this week.
Rafael Nadal teases fans latest injury won't be a career-ender after dropping out of Australia Open 2024... leaving Aussies hopeful he will come back next year
07/01/24 11:35Nadal, 37, announced with a heavy heart that he will not compete in Melbourne this year after picking up 'a small problem' during his defeat by Jordan Thompson in Brisbane on Friday night.
Rafael Nadal injury record: Tennis star's history of setbacks after pulling out of the Australian Open 2024
07/01/24 10:57Nadal's explosive style of play has, unsurprisingly, made him susceptible to injuries, making his collection of 22 grand slam titles all the more impressive.
Rafael Nadal is OUT of the Australian Open after making brutally-honest admission ahead of Melbourne tournament
07/01/24 09:14Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open in heartbreaking scenes for tennis fans. Nadal, 37, confirmed the news on Twitter on Sunday night.
Rafael Nadal is accused of 'disrespecting' Aussie battler who just scored the win of his career with two simple words - leaving fans furious: 'He should do better than that'
05/01/24 22:52Nadal has been accused of disrespect after being beaten by Aussie player Jordan Thompson on Friday night. This is what he said - and didn't say - that has Australian tennis fans so riled up.
Rafael Nadal remains hopeful of playing in Australian Open despite requiring medial treatment during loss at comeback tournament
05/01/24 18:36Nadal looked poised to claim another straight-sets win at the Brisbane International when he brought up a first match point in the 10th game of the second set but missed a backhand overhead.
A shocked Rafael Nadal cops a bizarre penalty in big win over Aussie star - then has the crowd in stitches as he explains what really happened
05/01/24 00:58Rafael Nadal has always been an entertainer - and he had the crowd in stitches on Thursday after explaining why he copped a time violation during his impressive win against local hope Jason Kubler.
Rafael Nadal fires warning to Australian Open rivals after providing tennis masterclass on road to recovery in Brisbane
04/01/24 14:21Nadal not only exhibited his unrivalled intensity and iron will, but also showed fans that he retains, even at almost 38 years of age and after career-saving hip surgery, extraordinary physical powers.
Alex de Minaur weighs in on the GOAT debate... picking Novak Djokovic as the world's greatest player
04/01/24 05:45In a statement sure to annoy fans of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, Alex de Minaur has declared Novak Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time.
Aussie battler Jordan Thompson gifted a spot in the quarter-finals at Brisbane International - and he could next face Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal
04/01/24 03:03Aussie baseline battler Jordan Thompson is set for a collision course with Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal after progressing to the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.
MATCH POINT: A proper challenge to Novak Djokovic, a positive return for Emma Raducanu and Rafael Nadal... and can the stars of the men's game stop being so nice to each other? MIKE DICKSON'S hopes for tennis in 2024
03/01/24 13:08MIKE DICKSON: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner could provide a more consistent challenge this year, but it is always tempting to overinterpret results from the post-US Open period.
Alex de Minaur stuns Novak Djokovic in United Cup as Katie Boulter's boyfriend hands tennis superstar huge blow ahead of Australian Open
03/01/24 10:52De Minaur, 24, handed the defending Australian Open champion a major shock in Perth after clinching a 6-4, 6-4 victory, his first win over a world No. 1.
Rafael Nadal makes stunning tennis return as Spanish superstar beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets after overcoming career-threatening hip surgery to show he's still got it
02/01/24 10:37Nadal, 37, dispatched of former US Open champion Dominic Thiem in straight sets in his first competitive match in almost a year, having been sidelined for much of 2023 with a serious hip problem.
Vera Wang, 74, looks incredibly youthful as she flaunts svelte frame in sparkly BIKINI dress while posing with daughter Josephine, 30, at lavish New Year's bash
01/01/24 22:06Vera Wang, 74, showed off her age-defying looks and svelte frame in a risque dress as she rang in 2024 on Sunday.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announces she is pregnant and reveals she will miss the Australian Open to focus on 'exciting new chapter' with her coach-husband
01/01/24 09:41Petra Kvitova has revealed she is expecting her first child, taking to social media to announce the news and explain why she won't be attending the Australian Open .
'Good luck with the comeback!': Tennis legends Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal practice together ahead of the Brisbane International... as the Spaniard prepares for injury return
30/12/23 12:54It comes as the Spaniard is set to make his long-awaited return to competitive action, after having been sidelined for the past year with a hip injury.
Rafael Nadal plays down hope of Australian Open mission 'impossible' as he prepares for return to tennis at Brisbane International
29/12/23 05:47Rafael Nadal has attempted to play down his 'impossible' Australian Open title hopes in what shapes as the first stop on his 2024 farewell world tour
Andy Murray admits his 'body feels old' but 36-year-old with the metal hip vows to keep taking on the biggest names as he prepares for the Australian Open
28/12/23 12:17Murray, currently ranked No 42 in the world, will compete at the Brisbane International next week as he tunes up for Melbourne.
Rafael Nadal hits the court for the first time in almost a year as Spaniard vows to be 'competitive' at the Australian Open
28/12/23 10:28Nadal is hoping for one final hurrah in Australia next month and was moving freely on the court in Queensland on Thursday, where he will play at the Brisbane International.
Vera Wang, 74, shows off her age-defying looks as she joins daughters Cecilia, 33, and Josephine, 30 for a festive family photo: 'Me and my girls!'
27/12/23 10:22The legendary fashion designer, now 74, joined daughters Cecilia, 33, and Josephine Becker, 30, for a group shot at the family home as they celebrated over the festive period.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal will play each other in The Netflix Slam as the Spanish duo prepare to kick-off the streaming giant's new broadcasting venture into tennis
12/12/23 16:53Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play each other in an exhibition match at The Netflix Slam next year to kick-off the streaming giant's first broadcasting venture into tennis.
Rafael Nadal appears to change his plans on retirement by insisting it 'makes no sense' to set a deadline for the end of his career
07/12/23 19:02The 22-time Grand Slam champion will make his return from a near year-long injury absence at the Australian Open warm-up event in Brisbane next month.
Fresh twist as Nick Kyrgios's bid to play at the Australian Open suffers major blow after tennis boss insisted superstar will be at the tournament
06/12/23 09:26Nick Kyrgios 's chances of playing at the Australian Open have taken another blow after the superstar's name was missing from the entry list six weeks out from the tournament.
Another worrying sign for Nick Kyrgios's chances of playing in the Australian Open as two HUGE stars plan comeback Down Under
06/12/23 05:06Nick Kyrgios' chances of playing in the Australian Open come January are a 'day by day proposition' according to Brisbane International tournament director Cam Pearson.
Rafael Nadal urges fans not to 'demand the maximum' as Spanish veteran targets return to the court at Brisbane International from December 31
05/12/23 01:25When tennis superstar Rafael Nadal returns to court in Brisbane later this month, he has warned his many fans he will be adopting a cautious approach as retirement looms.
Nick Kyrgios reveals shocking Shane Warne confession - after the superstar cricketer famously took a swipe at him in open letter
03/12/23 08:17Nick Kyrgios revealed on Saturday he never read late cricket legend Shane Warne's scathing open letter to him in 2015, during a particularly difficult time in his career.
Rafael Nadal confirms RETURN to tennis after a year off the circuit as the former world No.1 reveals in new video he will head to Brisbane for the first week of the season
01/12/23 19:33Rafael Nadal has returned his return to the tennis court after nearly a year out will be in Brisbane for the first week of the 2024 season.
Aussie comedy star Elliot Loney explains how Nick Kyrgios saved his life when he wanted to 'end it all'
30/11/23 05:35Elliot Loney is a close friend of Kyrgios - and he believes people who call him a villain based on his on-court antics couldn't be more wrong after the star stepped in when he was at his lowest ebb this year.
See the worrying sign that Nick Kyrgios WON'T play in the Australian Open
23/11/23 02:08The 28-year-old had a stellar 2022 as he reached the men's singles final at Wimbledon - but he's only played one match this year as he struggles to overcome injuries to his knee and wrist.
Hollywood actress Eva Longoria becomes the latest star to join the new Hexagon Cup after launching US padel team...following the likes of Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal in signing up for 2024 event in Madrid
22/11/23 10:35Longoria announced the formation of her franchise, ElevenElevenTeamUSA, which will contest the competition taking place in January and February 2024.
Andy Murray joins new Hexagon Cup by launching padel team... as he follows Robert Lewandowski and Rafael Nadal in signing up for 2024 event in Madrid
17/11/23 16:56Padel players Alejandra Salazar and Paquito Navarro established the first team, Rafael Nadal's Academy got in on the act, and Robert Lewandowski recently became the third team owner on the list .
Novak Djokovic reveals he wants 'at least one more' match against one of his long-term rivals... as the 24-time Grand Slam winner eyes showdown with the legend next year
17/11/23 11:31The Serbian has enjoyed a remarkable 2023 despite losing to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the final. In June, he sealed a record 23rd Grand Slam title after seeing off Casper Ruud in the French Open final.
Nick Kyrgios squashes beef with Drake after rapper said tennis star 'hurt him' when he blamed a bad performance at Wimbledon on Canadian's 'trash' music
12/11/23 11:52Nick Kyrgios has joked 'sometimes my life isn't real' after rapper Drake slid into his DMs to tell him he was 'hurt' by comments made by the tennis superstar nearly 10 years ago.
MATCH POINT: Official - Swiss legend Roger Federer is the GOAT (*according to the history buffs... Novak Djokovic is still mine!)
08/11/23 00:44MIKE DICKSON: A joy to once again hear the calmly assured tones of John Barrett, microphone in hand, joining in a fascinating discussion about who really is the greatest tennis player ever.
Aussie bowling champion Peter Siddle reveals the two obvious successors... and bolters to replace Aussie 'big three' fast bowlers
04/11/23 04:47Former Test bowler Peter Siddle names the likely candidates to replace Australia's big three bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood when they retire
Aussie tennis legend Wally Masur issues a blunt warning to Nick Kyrgios: 'it comes down to motivation'
25/10/23 04:51Wally Masur believes injured star Nick Kyrgios is 'crucial' to the sport and hopes the former Wimbledon finalist can return to the court with the window still open for Grand Slam success.
EXCLUSIVE: Vera Wang, 74, admits she is 'FRIGHTENED' of getting older - but insists she is 'NOT totally preoccupied' with maintaining her ageless looks and just wants to stay healthy and avoid 'physical disabilities'
20/10/23 15:44Vera, 74, has long wowed fans with her toned physique and ageless complexion, and previously revealed that avoiding the sun and drinking vodka was the secret to her appearance.
Antoine Dupont is 'capable and ready' for return to France squad as the hosts' World Cup hopes are bolstered ahead of quarter-final clash with defending champions South Africa
13/10/23 18:41In a packed press room underneath Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday morning, French journalists waited eagerly to see if the man they call Toto would walk through the door.
Rafael Nadal denies tennis return rumours after Australian Open boss claimed Spaniard will compete in Melbourne next year: 'I appreciate the vote of confidence'
11/10/23 00:11The 37-year-old Grand Slam legend has been out of action through injury since the Australian Open in January, leading to speculation that he could be about to retire.
Nico Rosberg insists Max Verstappen is close to becoming 'the greatest of all time' after wrapping up his third straight world title - amid claims the Dutchman is 'like Rafael Nadal on clay' in Formula One
08/10/23 11:16The Red Bull driver claimed this year's driver's championship after finishing second in the sprint race ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
MATCH POINT: It's sad that Novak Djokovic at 36 is still best of the field... now is the time for his top-10 rivals to step it up
27/09/23 05:57MIKE DICKSON: The figures suggest that, if anything, the Serb is getting further away from a chasing pack that is only becoming more intimidated by his aura.
Emotional Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears after winning US Open final as he hugs his six-year-old daughter Tara and reveals how she inspired him to victory from the stands
11/09/23 09:48Djkovic beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets of 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 at Flushing Meadows on Sunday night. Surrounded by family, the tennis star told of how their support and love helped him to win.
'What are you still doing here?' Daniil Medvedev jokes Novak Djokovic will continue to dominate tennis and 'be in many more finals' after the Serb clinched a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam by winning the US Open
11/09/23 08:35Daniil Medvedev believes Novak Djokovic will still be a regular presence in Grand Slam tournament finals for years to come, as he wondered whether the Serb ever plans to 'slow down a bit'.
Novak Djokovic wins US Open for the FOURTH TIME! Top-ranked Serb ties Margaret Court's record with his 24th Grand Slam title by overwhelming Daniil Medvedev in straight sets
10/09/23 23:36Three years after suffering a straight-sets loss to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final, Novak Djokovic returned the favor on Sunday in Queens, downing his third-ranked rival 6-3 7-6 6-3.
World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz divides tennis fans with buff new look in sleeveless outfit as he wins through at the US Open
30/08/23 07:10Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has divided tennis fans online after rocking a daring sleeveless top in his first round match at the US Open. The 20-year-old is gunning for his third career Grand Slam title.
Pig-casso! The world's most unlikely artist whose paintings (including a portrait of Prince Harry) have raised $1million
21/07/23 21:12Sceptics may dismiss it as hogwash but this rescued pig's masterpieces include landscapes, a commission for tennis ace Nadal - and even a portrait of Prince Harry. Introducing Pigcasso!
Tom Brady joins Rafael Nadal and Mexican F1 star Sergio Perez in becoming boat racing team owner
20/07/23 18:24Former Chelsea great Didier Drogba is also among the lineup of high profile owners, with organizers promising more big name investors in the coming weeks as they gear up to start racing.
From Carlos Alcaraz ending Novak Djokovic's grass domination to Andy Murray's historic first win... MIKE DICKSON gives his five seismic Wimbledon finals
17/07/23 21:31MIKE DICKSON: Sunday will be remembered as one of the great Wimbledon finals alongside the likes of 2008, won by Rafael Nadal, and 2013, won by Andy Murray.
SOUL OF SPORT: After Carlos Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon title in five-set thriller to cap a memorable fortnight... take a look back through the best images from SW19 taken by ANDY HOOPER and KEVIN QUIGLEY
17/07/23 06:00SOUL OF SPORT: Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For our latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER and KEVIN QUIGLEY travelled to Wimbledon to capture the action.
How new king of Centre Court Carlos Alcaraz, 20, grew up with a poster of Federer on his wall and still lives with his ex-estate agent dad - but that might now change after winning the £2.35million Wimbledon prize fund!
16/07/23 18:53Carlos Alcaraz has beaten seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic today at the All England Club in an intense five-set final. The epic win marks only his second ever grand slam victory.
Heroes Federer, Nadal and Murray rally behind home hope Henry... Searle can be first Brit boys' Wimbledon winner since 1962
15/07/23 21:32The unseeded Wolverhampton teenager, 17, has been drawing large, loud crowds since he knocked out the world No 1 in the first round. He can expect unprecedented backing in the final.
How Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz who grew up with poster of Federer on his wall and still lives with his ex-estate agent dad is tennis's hottest property with deals from Calvin Klein, BMW and Rolex and an £18m fortune (and don't worry ladies, he's single)
13/07/23 13:46Spain's Carlos Alcaraz is without doubt one of the hottest commodities in tennis, having netted multiple lucrative endorsement deals from Calvin Klein, BMW, Rolex and Nike to name a few.
The childhood 'frenemies' pursuing Wimbledon glory: No1 seed Carlos Alcaraz played doubles tennis with Denmark's Holger Rune when they were kids. Now they're preparing to square off against each other at today's quarter-finals
12/07/23 11:08The pair are the first men aged under 21 in the Open Era to face each other in a quarter-final at SW19, in a clash likely to be as dramatic for today's spectators as for the two athletes.
Young gun Holger Rune downs Grigor Dimitrov to set up clash of the new kids against Carlos Alcaraz as the Bulgarian is left wondering once again
10/07/23 20:47MATTHEW LAMBERT ON COURT NO 1: Rune and his compatriots - Jannik Sinner, 21, is in the quarters too - are in no mood to wait their turn. They are shoving their way past older generations.
Russian qualifier Mirra Andreeva stuns world No 22 Anastasia Potapova at Wimbledon... with the 16-year-old reaching the fourth round in just her third senior tournament
09/07/23 15:22ISAAN KHAN AT WIMBLEDON: As Mirra Andreeva sunk in her chair, towel over face, out of breath, the biggest win of her life thus far was still sinking in.
Move over Roger Federer! Carlos Alcaraz is becoming one of tennis' most sought after heart-throbs as he nets multiple lucrative endorsement deals
07/07/23 16:14Carlos Alcaraz is now about to take over the likes of Roger Federer and his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal as the most sought after tennis hunk after netting multiple high-end endorsement deals.
MIKE DICKSON: Southend southpaw struggles to lay a glove on the master as Ryan Peniston falls to defeat against Andy Murray in front of tennis royalty
04/07/23 21:30MIKE DICKSON: At the weekend Roger Federer fulfilled a dream by being co-opted into Coldplay, appearing on stage in Zurich as part of the band. Then he was a VIP guest to see Elton John.
Spanish star Rafael Nadal will not have the chance to pick up his third Wimbledon title at this year's competition, which begins today... but why will he not be competing at the 2023 tournament?
03/07/23 11:53The 37-year-old will not have the chance to pick up his third Wimbledon title this year. The 22-time grand slam champion has reached the semi-finals in his last three appearances at the tournament.
Even on a desert island Novak Djokovic couldn't stop dreaming of winning... if his rivals thought he might ease off now he has his 23rd Grand Slam, they will be sorely disappointed
01/07/23 21:30MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: The great Serb moved ahead of Rafael Nadal and out on his own in the history of men's tennis when he won the French Open last month.
MIKE DICKSON: Ex-Wimbledon referee argues men should play best-of-three up to the quarter-finals of Grand Slams... while Emma Raducanu must learn how to say 'no thanks'
20/06/23 21:49MATCH POINT: Most people tread carefully when it comes to the issue of gender equality in tennis, but not one-time Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarrett, who has stepped into the minefield.
Nick Kyrgios opens up on being admitted to a psychiatric ward with suicidal thoughts after Wimbledon 2019 - as the telltale sign he was in mental distress is revealed
14/06/23 07:26Nick Kyrgios has revealed he was admitted to a psychiatric ward in London with suicidal thoughts in 2019 after losing in the second round at Wimbledon to Rafael Nadal.
MIKE DICKSON: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the kings of hearts in tennis, but record-breaking Novak Djokovic continues to stake his claim as the GREATEST individual sportsman of modern times
12/06/23 17:31MIKE DICKSON: Elite sport is not a popularity contest, and if it was Novak Djokovic would be absent from the conversation about who is the greatest ever.
Novak Djokovic seals RECORD 23rd Grand Slam title and cements his claim to being the greatest tennis player of all time after seeing off Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the French Open final
11/06/23 16:25MIKE DICKSON IN PARIS: Novak Djokovic pressed his claim to be the greatest player of all time after another performance of granite toughness saw him claim a third French Open title.
MIKE DICKSON: Only the weight of history can stop Novak Djokovic winning his 23rd Grand Slam against Casper Ruud in the French Open final
10/06/23 21:30MIKE DICKSON: At the start of this French Open it seemed there was the possibility of Novak Djokovic getting in his own way again at another Grand Slam.
Alex Zverev banishes 'most difficult year of my life' after suffering horror injury in freak fall by beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry to claim place in the semi-finals at French Open
07/06/23 18:13Twelve months after being taken off the Court Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair, Alex Zverev will be back contesting the semi-finals of the French Open.
Majorca's moment: A blockbuster summer awaits on the biggest of the Balearic Islands, with stylish new hotels and events galore. Here we reveal all, including six of the island's best beaches...
05/06/23 10:17Everyone from Sir Richard Branson to Rafael Nadal is launching hotels on the isle of Majorca. What's more, the island has more than 250 beaches to choose from...
Rafael Nadal is set to be out for FIVE MORE months after surgery on his troublesome left hip... with the Spaniard targeting a return at the Australian Open in January 2024
03/06/23 13:36The Spaniard, who turned 37 on Saturday, suffered the injury at the Australian Open in January and had originally only expected to only be out injured for six to eight weeks.
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
