Tennis News, results, fixtures and comment - spartacelticfest https://spartacelticfest.com/category/tennis/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:09:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://spartacelticfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-34861-32x32.png Tennis News, results, fixtures and comment - spartacelticfest https://spartacelticfest.com/category/tennis/ 32 32 Andy Murray links up with Boris Becker’s latest protege in Australian Open prep https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/andy-murray-links-up-with-boris-beckers-latest-protege-in-australian-open-prep/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:09:05 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98527 Andy Murray has added another event to his Australian Open warm-up schedule. The former world No 1 had already entered the singles draw at the Brisbane International but he will…

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]]> Nick Kyrgios savages Boris Becker again as feud takes nasty turn with jail jibe https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/nick-kyrgios-savages-boris-becker-again-as-feud-takes-nasty-turn-with-jail-jibe/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:25:10 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98521 Nick Kyrgios continued his feud with Boris Becker with a low blow about the German’s criminal past. The pair have been feuding on X (formerly known as Twitter) in recent…

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]]> Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk refuses to play vs Russian player https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/ukrainian-tennis-star-marta-kostyuk-refuses-to-play-vs-russian-player/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:24:08 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98493 Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk refuses to play against 16-year-old Russian opponent amid the ongoing war in her country – withdrawing just hours before their exhibition match in France Marta…

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]]> Jack Draper enjoys biggest career payday with UTS title victory over Holger Rune https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/jack-draper-enjoys-biggest-career-payday-with-uts-title-victory-over-holger-rune/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:09:18 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98465 Jack Draper enjoyed the biggest payday of his career as he pocketed £430,924 ($546,800) for winning the Ultimate Tennis Showdown at London’s ExCel. The British No 4 went undefeated in…

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]]> Coach offers Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reason Novak Djokovic is ‘hated’ https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/coach-offers-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadal-reason-novak-djokovic-is-hated/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:54:19 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98457 Djokovic celebrates after ending year as world no.1 Serena Williams’ ex-coach has claimed that Novak Djokovic’s breaking up of the duopoly of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in men’s tennis left…

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]]> Does The Ultimate Tennis Showdown provide a more entertaining format? https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/does-the-ultimate-tennis-showdown-provide-a-more-entertaining-format/ Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:24:44 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98393 MIKE DICKSON: The Ultimate Tennis Showdown promises a revamped version of the sport, but beyond the cheesy nicknames and musical accompaniments does it deliver on its promise of a more…

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]]> Nick Kyrgios’ manager drops retirement hint after tennis star’s comments https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/nick-kyrgios-manager-drops-retirement-hint-after-tennis-stars-comments/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:24:45 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98333 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios pleads guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Nick Kyrgios manager has dismissed suggestions the controversial tennis star will be retiring soon. Daniel Horsfall is not only the…

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]]> Novak Djokovic shares heartfelt message of support for Chris Evert https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-shares-heartfelt-message-of-support-for-chris-evert/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:25:09 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98307 Novak Djokovic shares heartfelt message of support for Chris Evert after the tennis legend, 68, revealed her second ovarian cancer diagnosis in two years and said she will not broadcast at…

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]]> Nick Kyrgios hits out at tennis pundits after stepping into new TV role https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/nick-kyrgios-hits-out-at-tennis-pundits-after-stepping-into-new-tv-role/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:54:47 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98269 Nick Kyrgios has tried his hand at punditry in the last few weeks while he continues his recovery from injury. But the Australian admits he is not a fan of…

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]]> British wonderkid could be next Gauff after winning prestigious event aged 14 https://spartacelticfest.com/tennis/british-wonderkid-could-be-next-gauff-after-winning-prestigious-event-aged-14/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:27:12 +0000 https://spartacelticfest.com/?p=98191 Britain’s Hannah Klugman is following in the footsteps of Coco Gauff after winning the prestigious Orange Bowl junior tournament at the age of just 14. The under-18 tournament has been…

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