Emma Raducanu ruled out of GB’s Billie Jean King Cup finals qualifier against France
Emma Raducanu will not take part in Great Britain's forthcoming Billie Jean King Cup finals qualifying tie against France next month.
The British team has been selected, and it is the same group that reached the semi-finals of the event in September last year.
Captain Anne Keothavong has confirmed that the former American Open champion will be "unavailable" to play in the tie, which will take place at Coventry from April 14 to 15.
After Emma Raducanu admitted that she did not know when the match would take place, her comment was met with anger by Anne Keothavong, who took to social media to publicly declare that her communication skills were "generally good in case anyone was wondering."
Iga Swiatek defeats Emma Raducanu to end her BNP Paribas Open run
World number one Iga Swiatek beat Emma Raducanu in straight sets in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open, bring Raducanu's impressive run at the tournament to an end.
Raducanu, who had previously battled injury and illness, held her own against Swiatek for much of the match, but ultimately lost the crucial sixth game of the first set when she double-faulted.
Norrie Secures Quarterfinals Spot at Indian Wells
British number one Cameron Norrie advanced to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with a straight-sets victory over Andrey Rublev.
Norrie claimed an eighth successive win and will face either Frances Tiafoe or Alejandro Tabilo in the next round.
Emma Raducanu battles through wrist injury to secure victory in Indian Wells
Emma Raducanu, the British number one tennis player, battled through a wrist injury to win her opening match against Danka Kovinic in Indian Wells.
Her participation in the tournament had been in doubt after she revealed that the wrist problem she had last season had returned.
The backup was given when she withdrew from an exhibition event earlier this week.
However, Raducanu showed her resilience and intelligence on the court and secured a 6-2 6-3 victory.
Emma Raducanu wins in injury comeback at the BNP Paribas Open
British tennis player Emma Raducanu triumphed in her comeback match against Danka Kovinic in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after struggling with a wrist injury that had returned from last season.
Raducanu also recently had tonsillitis, causing some discomfort during the match.
She managed to overcome the challenges and win the match 6-2 6-3.
Tsitsipas invites Margot Robbie to watch him play after reaching Australian Open semi-finals
Stefanos Tsitsipas, a Greek tennis player, reached the Australian Open semi-finals by winning against Czech Jiri Lehecka.
During his post-match interview, Tsitsipas surprised fans by inviting actress Margot Robbie, who he is a big fan of, to come and support him.
Daria Kasatkina Shows True Courage
Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina has re-entered the world's top 10 for the first time in four years after a successful 2022 season.
The Guardian describes Kasatkina's achievement as an example of true courage, citing her resilience and determination on the court as the key to her success.
Tsitsipas invites Margot Robbie to support him after reaching Australian Open semi-final
Greek tennis player, Stefanos Tsitsipas, who recently reached the Australian Open semi-final, surprised fans after admitting during an on-court interview that he is a fan of Margot Robbie, Australian actress, and invited her to support him.
Emma Raducanu narrowly lost to Coco Gauff in Australian Open second round
Seventy places separate Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff in the world rankings but their first meeting at the Australian Open suggested this could become a promising British-American tennis rivalry.
Gauff won the second-round encounter, but Raducanu pushed her hard until the end.
Gauff won 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) on the Rod Laver Arena.
Experts predict that it's the future of women's tennis.
Rybakina upsets Swiatek in the Australian Open
Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek in straight sets at the Australian Open, knocking out the World No. 1 and current French and US Open titles holder from the tournament.
Rybakina's impressive display included an aggressive playing style that helped her land 24 winners to Swiatek's 15, which included four off the return serve.
Rybakina took the first set with a break at 3-3 before winning the second set 6-4.
Swiatek briefly made a comeback early in the second set, going up 3-0, but Rybakina levelled it and then clinched the victory.
"Gauff feels less pressure than Raducanu at Australian Open"
Coco Gauff, the seventh seed, and Emma Raducanu, former US Open champion, are set to face each other for the first time in the second round of the Australian Open.
Gauff expressed how Raducanu has faced more pressure after winning the US Open and becoming the first Briton in 45 years to win a Grand Slam.
Gauff, who was touted as the "next big thing" after her debut at the age of 15, claimed that the pressure she faced paled in comparison to what Raducanu experienced.
However, she acknowledged that the Australian Open is different from the US Open and she expects a tough match against Raducanu.
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has announced that she is pregnant.
The Japanese former world number one withdrew from the Australian Open, having not played since September.
Osaka hopes to return to the competition in 2024, saying that she looks forward to her child watching her matches and telling someone, "that's my mom".
Osaka won the last of her four Grand Slams at the Australian Open in 2021.
Novak Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open title
Novak Djokovic has won his ninth Australian Open championship, defeating Seb Korda in the final of the Adelaide International after a three-hour match.
This marks Djokovic's 34th win in a row in the country, 92nd career title, and second win in Adelaide.
Mother of rare triplets finds support via Instagram
A mother of "one-in-200 million" triplets has found social media to be a "lifeline" in connecting with other triplet mums around the world.
Her Instagram account, originally set up to share pictures of the naturally conceived triplets, quickly gained thousands of followers and become a source of support.
Mobo Awards crowns multiple winners
Little Simz, Knucks, Central Cee, PinkPantheress, Dreya Mac, FelixThe1st, Finch Fetti and Burna Boy were among the winners at the 2021 Mobo Awards, which celebrates the achievements of black artists.
Little Simz and Knucks were named joint winners of the best album prize category for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Alpha Place, respectively.
PinkPantheress won the best female act category, while Central Cee won the best male act and video of the year for his song Doja.
Nigerian musician, Burna Boy received two awards for best international act and best African music act.
Emma Raducanu Receives MBE for Services to Tennis
Emma Raducanu, the British tennis star who won the US Open in 2021, has received an MBE for her services to tennis.
The 20-year-old was awarded the honour at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday by King Charles.
She became the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Virginia Wade in 1977 and the first qualifier of any nationality to do so.
Kylie Jenner attends Thierry Mugler exhibit in New York
Kylie Jenner paid tribute to French designer Manfred Thierry Mugler at the "Thierry Mugler: Couturissime" exhibition's fifth stop in New York.
The exhibit showcased Mugler's revolutionary artistry and featured a range of futuristic superwoman designs, structured corsets, and jackets with dramatic shoulders.
Mugler's newest creative director, Casey Cadwallader, guided Jenner through the exhibit, which provided a daunting experience for him, according to The Independent.
Emma Raducanu looking fit and strong despite injury
Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, is currently nursing a wrist injury that has forced her out of the upcoming Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow.
However, her time off from playing has allowed her to focus on physical training, which led to her looking fit and strong.
Emma Raducanu's former coach stepped down due to "red flags"
Emma Raducanu, the former US Open champion, has lost her latest coach after Dmitry Tursunov revealed he would not extend their trial partnership due to "red flags" he felt could not be ignored.
The 39-year-old Russian had worked with Raducanu for two months, helping her secure victories in seven tournaments this season before their split was announced.
Since deciding to leave Raducanu's support team, Tursunov has quickly moved on to coach Swiss player Belinda Bencic, who won Olympic gold last year.
Andy Murray loses to Sebastian Korda in Gijón Open
Andy Murray was beaten by Sebastian Korda in the quarter-finals of the Gijón Open.
Although Murray won the second set, Korda dominated the third to win the match in two hours and 27 minutes.
Emma Raducanu forced to retire due to injury in Korea Open semi-final
Emma Raducanu retired from her semi-final match against Jelena Ostapenko due to injury.
Ostapenko won the match to reach the final against Ekaterina Alexandrova, who ultimately won the Korea Open title.
Raducanu had struggled with injuries throughout the 2022 season and was playing in her first semi-final of a regular WTA Tour event since winning the US Open in 2021.
Samsonova wins Pan Pacific Open Tennis Tournament
Liudmila Samsonova won the Pan Pacific Open Tennis Tournament on Sunday against Zheng Qinwen, continuing her outstanding hardcourt run to lift her third title in only two months.
Emma Raducanu reaches Korea Open semifinals
19-year-old British tennis player Emma Raducanu has secured a place in the Korea Open semifinals by convincingly beating Yanina Wickmayer and Magda Linette, both experienced opponents.
She has now reached three consecutive match wins at a tournament for the first time since her US Open title triumph in 2021.
In Seoul, Raducanu is yet to drop a set and is hoping to push as far as she can this week.
Serena Williams may have played her final match
Serena Williams has been knocked out of the US Open, which some consider may be the final match of her career.
Williams' unprecedented impact on the sport has made her one of the most marketable stars, with numerous corporate partnerships.
Williams had recently announced her withdrawal from tennis in a Vogue article, stating that she was "evolving away from tennis".
Her last tournament is not officially confirmed, but it seems that Williams may no longer play singles.
Emma Raducanu's US Open Title Defense Ends at First Hurdle
Emma Raducanu loses in the first round of the US Open to Alize Cornet.
Raducanu was the defending champion but fell to Cornet's skill despite difficult windy conditions.
Raducanu leaves the tournament with disappointment and a sense of relief to start anew with a fresh perspective on her performance.