ROGER FEDERER has revealed he will not compete at this year’s French Open due to a back injury. The 17-time Grand Slam winner did not play at the Madrid Open earlier in the month and was eliminated in third round of the Italian Open. Federer, who was champion in 2009, will end a sensational run […]
SERENA WILLIAMS was left feeling dog rough — after posting a bizarre video online of her chomping down on her pooch’s gourmet dinner. Tennis superstar Serena explained how she had struggled to resist her dog Chip’s special menu at a Rome hotel. But her decision to chow down on his salmon and rice backfired […]
WIMBLEDON chiefs have been branded as ‘greedy’ after doubling the price of the tournament’s top seats. The All England Club have confirmed that Centre Court debentures will soar from £27,500 to £50,000 in June, with No 1 Court prices set to rise from £13,700 to £31,000 from next year. Bosses admitted they hiked up the […]
Maria Sharapova’s likely absence from Wimbledon would be “a great shame”, according to the chairman of the All England Club. But SW19 bosses insist they are tough on illegal drugs after announcing extra anti-doping measures for this year’s tournament. Former Wimbledon champion Sharapova is facing a suspension after testing positive for banned drug meldonium at the […]
OH I SAY — A FORMER Wimbledon umpire has been banned from tennis for 10 years. Croatian official Denis Pitner applied to work this year at SW19 this year despite being under suspension for breaking rules on betting. But Pitner did officiate at last year’s US Open and the Qatar Open in January in breach […]