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Tennis: ATP, WTA organisers introduce tactical timeout for mixed doubles event

Tennis: ATP, WTA organisers introduce tactical timeout for mixed doubles event

ATP and WTA organisers have announced the introduction of tactical timeout to be allowed in mixed-doubles matches, Afrosport reports. United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow on Friday said that the rule, the first of its kind in tennis, will be used at the season-opening United Cup in Australia. According to the organisers, the new rule will allow a captain or player to call a 60-second timeout...

Wimbledon: Injured Andy Murray uncertain to compete

Wimbledon: Injured Andy Murray uncertain to compete

Former British World No.1 Andy Murray is a doubt for next month's Wimbledon after undergoing a back surgery. Murray suffered the injury during his participation at Queen's Club and he is now in a race against time for the third Grand Slam of the year that starts on July 1.The two-time Wimbledon champion, who is currently ranked 129th in the world,retired at Queen’s during the first...

‘People have the right to disagree’ – Nadal on FIFA’s LGBT rules

Nadal uncertain about 2023 season

Rafael Nadal has downplayed any expectations heading into the 2023 season. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is unsure of his performance in the upcoming tennis season but assured fans he would prepare in the best way possible. Nadal, recently named the 2022 Esquire Man of the Year for the talent, commitment, and values he displayed over the past 12 months, revealed his doubts surrounding the new...

Togolese descent Auger-Aliassime inspires Canada to historic tennis win

Togolese descent Auger-Aliassime inspires Canada to historic tennis win

Togolese Descent Felix Auger-Aliassime helped Canada overcome Australia in the Davis Cup final in Malaga on Sunday. Auger-Aliassime led his country to its first-ever Davis Cup trophy after winning his singles rubber in Canada's 2-nil win against 28-time winners Australia. Born in Montreal, the 22-year-old was born to a Togolese father who migrated to the North American country while his mother - Marie Auger is a...