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Venus Williams sets Australian Open record at age of 45 but falters with win in sight

American becomes oldest singles player at tournament Williams led 0-4 in deciding set before stumbling Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a testament to her endurance and longevity at the highest level of tennis. Up two service breaks at 4-0 in the third set on Sunday, […]

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Emma Raducanu recovers from slow start to ease through at Australian Open

Briton overcomes Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 Thai opponent shines in first set before falling away Emma Raducanu rallied impressively from a slow start and early deficit to open her Australian Open with a solid victory, moving into the second round with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Raducanu had struggled early on, trailing 1-3,

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Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slams Djokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadership The civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of this year’s first grand slam event, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) published for the first

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Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational title Rory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day drama Shane Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational. Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second,

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