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Inside Nick Kyrgios' surprising family home and the bizarre collection his mum keeps

Nick Kyrgios' mother Norlaila is one of his most staunch supporters.The depth of her passion for her son's tennis matches was revealed during the first episode of the Netflix series Break Point.During

tennis Jan. 17, 2023

A tennis legend and an attempted coup - Ashe in Nigeria

In February 1976, Arthur Ashe - three-time Grand Slam singles champion, including the 1970 Australian Open - and some of his contemporaries cheerfully jetted off to Nigeria to participate in the Lagos

tennis Jan. 17, 2023

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with injured knee

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A “devastated” Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open on Monday — the day before he was scheduled to play his first-round singles match — because of an injured left

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Kyrgios out of Australian Open with knee injury

Home favourite Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open with a knee injury the day before he was scheduled to play his opening match.Kyrgios, seeded 19th, was set to play Russia's Roman Safiulli

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

The Australian Open stars' names you've been pronouncing WRONG are revealed - including Rafael Nadal

Remembering all of your favourite athletes on the ATP and WTA tennis tours can be challenging, with players coming from all corners of the world to compete in events like the Australian Open.It is onl

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge slams Nick Kyrgios over Australian Open-wrecking knee injury

Todd Woodbridge has laid some of the blame for Nick Kyrgios' devastating knee injury at the feet of the Aussie star, saying his preparation for the Australian Open was lacking.Kyrgios was a shock with

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Angry world No.1 Iga Swiatek scolds an over-eager fan who crossed the line at the Australian Open

Polish world No.1 Iga Swiatek was mobbed after her great escape in round one of the Australian Open, but she had to remind Aussie fans to treat players with patience and respect.Open officials were br

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Andreescu recalls path back to tennis that made Australian Open win possible

Bianca Andreescu traces the path that brought her back to the tennis tour after a mental health break — and, on Monday, put her back in the win column thanks to beating a seeded opponent at the Austra

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Who is Haris Namani? Meet the Love Island 2023 TV salesman, 21, who 'looks like Cristiano Ronaldo'

A whole new host of singletons are gearing up to enter the Love Island villa in South Africa for the upcoming 2023 winter series.And among the bombshells looking for love is Haris Namani, a 21-year-ol

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

'I almost caught him!': Broadcaster Andrew Castle reveals he chased a burglar down the street NAKED

Broadcaster Andrew Castle has revealed he chased a burglar down the street completely naked. The former British tennis player, 59, explained how one night he had been woken up by a fishing rod being p

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Australian Open: Quiz on Britons' tennis exploits down under

With the Australian Open upon us - and requiring some early mornings to follow it on UK time - we're serving up a quiz to wake you up.The BBC will bring you daily radio commentaries on 5 Sports Extra/

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

Nadal prevails in 4 sets, labels it a 'positive start'

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rafael Nadal never truly seemed in danger of becoming the first Australian Open defending men's champion to lose in the first round since his current coach, Carlos Moya, manage

tennis Jan. 16, 2023

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