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Tennis star Kim Clijsters has announced that she would be coming out of retirement and will be making a return to the tennis court in 2020. (Photo:AFP)

Kim Clijsters says she will be coming out of retirement

The 36-year-old last played competitive matches seven years ago.

13 Sep 2019 5:10 AM GMT

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu upstaged tennis great Serena Williams in the US Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title. (Photo: BiancaAndreescu/Twitter)

A bit more celebrating then back to work, says Bianca Andreescu

Looking weary after a whirlwind media tour of New York, Andreescu said she was running on adrenaline after her win over...

12 Sep 2019 3:20 AM GMT

Only three days after her shocking loss in the US Open final, Serena Williams went from the court to the runway to present the latest collection of her fashion label, S by Serena Williams. (Photo:AP)

Serena Williams runs from tennis court to fashion show

The 37-year-old Williams showed herself to be a fan of bold prints, in hues like purple or bright blue, or in black and...

11 Sep 2019 5:53 AM GMT

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu upstaged tennis great Serena Williams in the US Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title. (Photo: BiancaAndreescu/Twitter)

Bianca Andreescu hoping to win more titles after her maiden US open...

Since claiming the title in her US Open main draw debut, Andreescu has had a trophy photoshoot atop Rockefeller Center.

10 Sep 2019 10:59 AM GMT

Diego Matos is currently ranked 373 in doubles, with a highest singles ranking of 580 in April 2012. (Photo: Twitter)

Brazilian tennis player Diego Matos handed life ban for match-fixing

Brazil's Diego Matos was given a life ban from professional tennis and fined USD125,000 after being found guilty of...

10 Sep 2019 4:39 AM GMT

As Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal scripted his 19th Grand Slam win, netizens lauded the player and sent in congratulatory messages on Twitter. (Photo: AFP)

Twitteratis hail Rafael Nadal as he scripts 19th Grand Slam win

Nadal defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in the finals to record his fourth US Open title win on...

9 Sep 2019 11:31 AM GMT

The way you are playing is a big joke. It is very tough to play against you, US Opens official website quoted Medvedev as saying. (Photo: AFP)

Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal: 'Very tough to play against you'

The 23-year-old Russian fifth seed gave a massive scare to Nadal as he shifted styles and won the next two sets after...

9 Sep 2019 7:53 AM GMT

Thats so important, Nadal said of his fourth US Open crown. This victory means a lot. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal hails US Open win as one of his 'most emotional' wins

The 33-year-old Spanish left-hander grabbed his fourth career title on the New York hardcourts in thrilling fashion.

9 Sep 2019 7:24 AM GMT

The tension-filled encounter ended in dramatic fashion when both Mertens and Sabalenka were drawn into the net and Barty sent a lob over both their heads. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Mertens, Sabalenka overcome Barty, Azarenka to win first...

Elise Mertens fell to the court and Aryna Sabalenka looked to the sky in disbelief before they embraced.

9 Sep 2019 4:46 AM GMT

Not once since 1949 had a player come back from two sets down to win the U.S. Open final but Medvedev, cheered loudly by a crowd that booed him mercilessly earlier in the week, came close on the back of some brilliant tennis. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Clay court king Nadal overcomes Medvedev to win 4th US Open...

Rafael Nadal survived a heroic Daniil Medvedev fightback to claim an epic 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4.

9 Sep 2019 4:22 AM GMT

With her back against the wall trailing 5-1 and facing championship point, Williams mounted a spirited comeback to draw level at 5-5, (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Bianca Andreescu conquers the mighty Serena Williams to win...

Andreescu prevented Williams from equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

8 Sep 2019 5:51 AM GMT

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the title after the three-time champion ended Italian Matteo Berrettinis surprise run. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Medvedev defeats Dimitrov to face Nadal in finals

His semi-final victory on Friday sends the 23-year-old through to his fourth straight final and stretches his win streak...

7 Sep 2019 8:19 AM GMT