World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he hopes rival Roger Federer will return to competitive action soon and be able to compete with the best again after the Swiss great said he would miss the Australian Open in January.

Roger Federer is very important for our sport, says Novak Djokovic

Almost two weeks after she accused a former Vice Premier of sexual assault, Peng Shuai still remains missing from the public eye. Tennis stars like Novak Djokovic & Naomi Osaka are shocked. Palki Sharma asks: Why is China protecting former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli?

Gravitas: Tennis stars ask: Where is Peng Shuai?

World number two Aryna Sabalenka said she got vaccinated against COVID-19 after having to miss last month`s Indian Wells tournament because she contracted the novel coronavirus.

World number two Aryna Sabalenka says she got vaccinated after contracting COVID-19

Rafa Nadal is aiming to return from injury at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next month before playing another tournament in his buildup to the Australian Open, the world number five said.

Rafael Nadal plans to return at Abu Dhabi exhibition next month

World no.1 Novak Djokovic continues to maintain secrecy over his COVID-19 vaccination status as dark clouds hover over his participation in the Australian Open next year.

Novak Djokovic refuses to clarify COVID-19 vaccine status amid uncertainity over Australian Open participation

The sporting fraternity have plenty of superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Lewis Hamilton, Mithali Raj, Ellyse Perry, etc.

WATCH: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's equations make fan-club fights seem meaningless

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu had to work hard for her first win on the WTA Tour after her fairytale New York triumph as she recovered from a set down to beat world number 124 Polona Hercog 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the Transylvania Open in Romania on Tuesday.

Teen sensation Emma Raducanu battles past Polona Hercog to secure first WTA Tour win

Unvaccinated athletes will be able to take part in next year`s Australian Open after undergoing 14 days of quarantine, the WTA Tour has told its players, according to an email leaked to U.

Unvaccinated players can compete at Australian Open after quarantine: Report

Australia`s Victoria state will not do special deals with unvaccinated athletes to allow them to compete at major events, an official said on Tuesday, putting Novak Djokovic`s Australian Open title defence and bid for the Grand Slam record in doubt.

No special deals to allow unvaccinated players at Australian Open, says Official

Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal has been honoured at a ceremony in Mallorca for the help he provided Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in October 2018 after torrential rain and flash flooding devastated the town.

Rafael Nadal becomes 'adopted son' of flood-ravaged Spanish town

Ons Jabeur will become the first Arab player to crack the top 10 of the world rankings after reaching the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday and the Tunisian said she is just getting started.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur to become first Arab player to crack top 10 after reaching Indian Wells semi-finals

Andy Murray expects unvaccinated players to compete at the Australian Open but says he would support moves by local authorities to impose stricter conditions on them at Melbourne Park than those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Andy Murray says will support restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open

Tennis players planning to compete in the Australian Open at Melbourne Park should get vaccinated for COVID-19 to give themselves the best chance of playing the Grand Slam, an Australian government official has said.

Get vaccinated if you want to play Australian Open, minister tells players

U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-2 7-6(1) victory over Serbia`s Filip Krajinovic on Monday and said he was pleased to reach 50 wins this season.

Daniil Medvedev overcomes Filip Krajinovic to set up Dimitrov clash at Indian Wells

World No.100 Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus ended Emma Raducanu`s 10-match winning streak on Saturday (IST), defeating the reigning US Open champion 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open here.

US Open champion Emma Raducanu sent packing by world No. 100 at Indian Wells

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELT) CEO said she was proud that her organisation rarely speaks out on pressing issues of the day and added there was no chance whatsoever of a "behind the scenes" documentary on the Wimbledon Championships.

'Quiet please': Wimbledon proud to stay silent on issues, says CEO Sally Bolton

The relationship between tennis players and the media needs to evolve and the sport must also do more to help the younger generation deal with negative comments on social media, Roger Federer said.

Swiss maestro Roger Federer calls for evolution in player-media relationship

Star Indian tennis player Sania Mirza won her first title of the season as she and her Chinese partner Shuai Zhang beat the pair of Kaitlyn Christian and Erin Routliffe in the women's doubles final of the Ostrava Open here on Sunday.

Ostrava Open: Sania Mirza wins doubles final with Shuai Zhang to clinch first title of 2021 season

Roger Federer says he is "in a really good place" with his recovery from last month`s knee surgery but clarified that he would not rush into returning to court. The 40-year-old Federer, who shares the men`s record of 20 major titles with Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, had two knee operations in 2020 that kept him out of the tour for more than a year.

Roger Federer feels worst is behind him after knee surgery but not rushing return to court

John Isner and Denis Shapovalov were the Day 1 saviours for Team World, following a resounding comeback to deny Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Zverev in their maiden partnership at Laver Cup 2021 on Friday.

Laver Cup 2021, Day 1: Team Europe on cruise mode as they take 3-1 lead over Team World

Weeks after her US Open title triumph, British teen sensation Emma Raducanu has split from coach Andrew Richardson, with the 18-year-old insisting that she needs "a more experienced mentor" on the WTA Tour.

Weeks after US Open triumph, British teen sensation Emma Raducanu splits with coach

Novak Djokovic was on the verge of completing a calendar-year Grand Slam, first in male tennis since 1969, in the recently-concluded US Open 2021. However, the Serbian lost the final to Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and missed out on creating history as well as going past Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam titles as the famed trio remain on par with each (20).

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Emma Raducanu has spent her time hopping from one media interview to another since her fairytale U.S. Open triumph and how she deals with her new-found fame could be as important as her tennis skills for her long-term success.

Emma Raducanu's toughest challenge is coping with the fame game

After going out in the first round at the US Open, Andy Murray continued his comeback at a Challenger event in Rennes on Monday, saying he wanted to play matches and boost his ranking.

Murray wins in Rennes as he aims to get his body 'used to playing'

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