The Irish Times

Swiatek recovers from poor start to make quarter-finals of Italian Open

Djokovic eases to victory over Wawrinka to reach quarter-finals in Rome

Thu May 12 2022 - 20:25

Disappointing Italian Open debut for Raducanu

Health issues return to haunt US Open champion as she is forced to retire against Andreescu

Tue May 10 2022 - 21:30

Rise of Carlos Alcaraz shows his potential to go right to the top

Madrid Open success included impressive victories over Nadal and Djokovic

Mon May 09 2022 - 20:30

Coco Gauff pulls out of Olympics after positive test for Covid-19

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Simona Halep have all withdrawn

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 11:13

Roger Federer latest to withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

‘During the grass-court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee’

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 08:49

Tennis’ uncomfortable truth: Djokovic might be greatest of them all

He may never be loved like Nadal and Federer but he’s closing in on them

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 11:25

Novak Djokovic comes through first major test at Australian Open

‘A very tough match, it was very warm with the sun on the court and a lot of long rallies’

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 09:08

Rafael Nadal wins 13th French Open to match Federer’s record

Comfortable win over rival Novak Djokovic gives Spaniard his 20th grand slam victory

Sun Oct 11 2020 - 18:00

Wawrinka shows Andy Murray no mercy on opening day of French Open

This was Murray’s first match on clay since 2017 semi-final against same opponent

Sun Sept 27 2020 - 21:00

Konta takes on Gauff and Murray faces Wawrinka at French Open

British number one faces 16-year-old American prodigy while Murray meets old rival

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 22:30

Dominic Thiem overcomes battles to achieve ‘life goal’

Austrian has charted his own path to the top and was rewarded on Sunday in New York

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 18:25

Dominic Thiem: US Open win can be the first of many

27-year-old: ‘I expect it’s going to be easier for me now in the biggest tournaments’

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 10:38

Nick Kyrgios sets up Rafael Nadal showdown after five-set thriller

Australian edges Karen Khachanov after Nadal sees off compatriot Carreño Busta

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 13:20

Andy Murray’s recovery goes up a notch as he makes European Open final

Scottish star will play old foe Stan Wawrinka in Sunday’s decider in Antwerp

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 19:40

US Open: Roger Federer crashes out to Grigor Dimitrov

Fairytale Nadal final off the table as 20-time Grand Slam winner loses in quarter-finals

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 07:45

Nadal drops his first set but advances to US Open last eight

Top seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka crashes out in straight sets

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 09:30

Defending US Open champion Naomi Osaka suffers fourth-round defeat

Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic beats top seed for third straight time

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 19:28

Novak Djokovic exits US Open to boos after shoulder injury

Roger Federer eases into quarter-finals, Serena Williams and Konta also advance

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 10:05

CoCo Gauff swings like there’s no tomorrow and wins again

That’s six sets for two matches so far and sweetly into the third round for Djokovic

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 21:45

Young guns craving to end the reign of Wimbledon’s fab four

Since 2002 Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray have been only winners of men's title

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 07:00

Rafael Nadal wins a stunning 12th French Open title

Spaniard lures in Dominic Thiem before blowing him away in four sets and three hours in Paris

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 17:41

Konta lets chances slip as Vondrousova sets up final date with Barty

British player twice blew 5-3 leads to Czech teenager at French Open

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 17:05

Easy does it as Federer waltzes into French Open quarter-finals

Federer will now face a resurgent Stan Wawrinka - Rafa Nadal continues his quest for a 12th title

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 19:06

Novak Djokovic saunters into French Open fourth round

Tsitsipas, Zverev and Wawrinka all through to last 16 in Paris

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 21:18

Roger Federer no longer chasing world number one ranking

Swiss to focus on Grand Slams than battling Djokovic and Nadal for top ranking

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 17:10

Australian Open: Shapovalov relishing ‘sick’ showdown with Djokovic

Top seed sets up third-round clash with Canadian teenager

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 18:31

Roger Federer into 20th consecutive third round in Melbourne

England’s Dan Evans pushed the defending champion to the limits of his genius

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 08:15

Andy Murray pushed himself to the outer limits of his endurance

He should be remembered for draining the last drop of his talent in pursuit of victory

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 08:04

Tearful Andy Murray: Australian Open could be my last tournament

‘I am not sure I am able to play through the pain for another four or five months’

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 07:13

Sports Review 2018: Kellie Harrington’s golden moment two years in the making

Lightweight world champion needed to become exceptional – and she did

Mon Dec 31 2018 - 15:00

Novak Djokovic sets up US Open showdown with del Potro

Rafael Nadal was forced to retire in his semi-final while Djokovic saw off Nishikori

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 11:33

Andy Murray exits US Open amid lying row

Defending champion Rafael Nadal in ominous form as he progresses to third round

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 07:13

Wawrinka tames heat and young Frenchman at US Open

Venus Williams beats Camila Giorgi as possible third-round match against sister Serena looms

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 21:24

All or nothing as Andy Murray pulls out of Wimbledon

His decision came only 24 hours after the Scot said he was ready and keen to play

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 08:21