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Nick Kyrgios fails drugs test for cocaine: ‘I made a huge mistake’

The Australian tennis player has been provisionally suspended by the ITIA.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Dhruv likes matcha, Tanisha calls it ‘grass’: Inside India’s mixed doubles pair

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are a developing Indian mixed doubles badminton pair. Their partnership has steadily improved over the last two years. Coach Tan Kim Her has significantly impacted their aggressive playing style. They focus on stability and analyzing matches to improve performance. The duo is building trust and…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Popyrin will hope to bounce back as US Open wildcard

Not so long ago a soaring star of Australian tennis, Alexei Popyrin has had to rely on a reciprocal wildcard to seal his 2026 trip to the US Open.

AAP · Aug 18

Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022

Serena and Venus Williams took to the doubles court together for the first time since the 2022 US Open but lost to Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

Top Aussie downs in-form Brit, equals best Cincy run

Alex de Minaur's US Open preparations are tracking well in Ohio after the top Australian defeated a recent Wimbledon semi-finalist in the round of 32.

AAP · Aug 18

Arthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in Cincinnati

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery was beaten 7-5, 7-6 by Alex de Minaur on the day he was called up to the GB Davis Cup squad to play Ecuador next month

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Ayush Shetty registers biggest win of his career, stuns world no.1 Shi Yu Qi

In a stunning turn of events, Ayush Shetty triumphed over world number one Shi Yu Qi, marking a significant upset in the tournament. Meanwhile, V Sindhu smoothly advanced in the women’s singles, and the women’s doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched an effortless victory. Additionally, Hariharan Amsakarunan and…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Badminton now has become a chess game: Kirsty Gilmour

European champion Kirsty Gilmour views badminton as a mental chess game. She noted significant improvements in the World Championships venue compared to earlier events. Gilmour expressed pleasure at the availability of sanitary napkins in women's washrooms. She praised Scotland for mandating sanitary products in public places. The Scottish shuttler acknowledged…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Emma Raducanu Retirement Fears Grow as British Star Misses US Open and Billie Jean King Cup

Emma Raducanu faces retirement rumours due to injuries that have sidelined her from major tournaments, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Her future in tennis remains uncertain as she focuses on recovery.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos

Elena Rybakina said of the schedule: ‘It’s just crazy … hopefully something will change’ after news the LA28 tennis event begins three days after Wimbledon

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16