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‘Devastated’ Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping
The 26-year-old two-time grand slam doubles champion admits to breaching anti-doping rules relating to the use of a ‘prohibited method’.
23 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
China’s Zheng to skip United Cup, needs ‘extra rest’ ahead of Australian Open
22 Dec 2024 - 1:20PM
ATP
Zhang targets top 30, grand slam success, and first ATP career win in Shanghai
21 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
Tennis
ATP
ATP Next Gen Finals: illness hampers Shang’s plans for pre-season, Hong Kong Open
The 19-year-old, son of former Chinese professional athletes, loses first match in Jeddah but is working on getting his ‘mindset straight’.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:14PM
Jerry Shang of China says his goal is to “stay alive right now, to be able to play healthy, and let’s see what 2025 has for me”. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open wins WTA 250-level tournament of the year award
The ‘M’ Mark event claims the annual award ahead of 22 other WTA International Series events held around the world in its category.
13 Dec 2024 - 10:35PM
Tennis
Australian Open
Australian Open: former champion Wawrinka, Chinese veteran Zhang get wild cards
Nine local players also gain entry to season’s first grand slam, where crowd favourites the ‘Special Ks’ will reunite in the doubles.
13 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM
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Australian Open
Nishikori, Kyrgios and Bencic return to Australian Open with protected rankings
Japan’s highest-ever ranked men’s player last played singles at Melbourne Park in 2021, the Australian returns from injury and the Swiss from maternity leave.
6 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
Kei Nishikori of Japan will play in singles at the Australian Open for the first time in four years. Photo: Kyodo
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ATP
Nadal’s major triumphs a source of inspiration for Hong Kong star Coleman Wong
Local favourite Wong confirmed as wild card for Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open, as top-20 players announced for Victoria Park event.
4 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
Tennis authorities tried to destroy me with drugs ban, but let Swiatek off: Halep
Romanian questions why she was banned for more than 18 months for her drugs violation while the Polish world No 1 was suspended for 1 month.
29 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM
China
ATP
Rublev ready for Hong Kong return after roller coaster year, wary of top-seed tag
Russian world No 8 and defending champion says he does not know if being No 1 will be a help or hindrance at next month’s ATP 250 event.
26 Nov 2024 - 8:00PM
China
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
Chinese No 1 Zheng to play at Australian Open without breakthrough coach Riba
The Spaniard, who guided her through her groundbreaking season this year, is having surgery, and will be covered by Argentine Dante Bottini.
26 Nov 2024 - 1:30PM
One of Bottini’s first jobs as Zheng Qinwen’s coach will be to help her record a win over her “nemesis”, world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Xinhua
Football
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping: Man City crisis deepens, Murray to coach Djokovic
Domestic football is back with a bang after the international break, while the Davis Cup final line-up is set.
24 Nov 2024 - 7:36AM
Tennis
Hong Kong Tennis Association
Hong Kong Open champ Rublev praises local support as he returns to defend title
Russian will be competing against the likes of Hong Kong No 1 Coleman Wong Chak-lam and Chinese mainland rising star Shang Juncheng.
21 Nov 2024 - 7:23PM
Football
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping: Chelsea, Real Madrid shine in UWCL, Italy win BJK Cup
Sport never sleeps but, hopefully, you do – so here’s a look at what happened overnight with football and tennis again dominating.
21 Nov 2024 - 7:28AM
Tennis
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping: Guardiola to stay, Nadal’s farewell starts with defeat
Tuesday was an evening where one Spanish sporting icon prepared for his exit, while another appeared to be extending his stay.
20 Nov 2024 - 7:33AM
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Tennis
ATP
Rafa Nadal retires: tennis icon’s final match is Davis Cup loss vs Netherlands
Spaniard suffered a straight sets defeat against Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschul in final professional outing.
20 Nov 2024 - 7:43AM
Tennis
Davis Cup
‘Not here for retiring’: Nadal says focus is on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie
In his final tournament, the former world No 1 says team captain David Ferrer will decide what role he plays, if any, against the Netherlands.
18 Nov 2024 - 8:19PM
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ATP
Positive drugs tests gave me sleepless nights, says Sinner after ATP Finals win
The Italian, who tested positive in 2 drug tests and is awaiting a final ruling, thanked his team for keeping him stable in a successful year.
18 Nov 2024 - 5:51PM
Jannik Sinner’s win in Turin, where he also won US$4.8m for winning all his matches, capped off a year when he also won his first two grand slam titles and finished as the year-end No 1. Photo: Xinhua
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Olympic star Zheng, Hong Kong’s Haughey on strength, sacrifice, winning mentality
Zheng Qinwen and Siobhan Haughey open up on their journeys to the top, on first day of Post’s Family Business Summit.
17 Nov 2024 - 8:32AM
Tennis
ATP
Carlos Alcaraz on brink of ATP finals elimination after loss to Alexander Zverev
The German has been the form player of the week in Turin along with Jannik Sinner and he posted a statement victory.
16 Nov 2024 - 9:17AM
Tennis
ATP
Ailing Alcaraz outclasses Rublev to revive ATP Finals bid, as Zverev wins again
Four-time grand slam champion has had respiratory issues and wore pink nasal tape in a comfortable win, faces German next.
14 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM
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