Australian Open organisers still do not know whether defending champion Novak Djokovic will play in next month’s tournament. The world number one, who has lifted the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup on nine occasions, has repeatedly refused to say whether he has been vaccinated against Covid-19 having previously expressed vaccine hesitancy. All players competing at Melbourne Park are required either to […]

Countdown: Clare Balding pays tribute to Emma Raducanu We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Emma Raducanu has expressed her delight at winning the BBC’s Sports Personality […]

Rafael Nadal announces end to 2021 season through injury We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Australian Open gets underway on January 17, with Novak Djokovic […]

Countdown: Clare Balding pays tribute to Emma Raducanu We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tennis star Emma Raducanu has been named this year’s BBC Sports Personality of […]

Sports Personality of the Year: Who's on the shortlist? We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Emma Raducanu is expected to win the Sports Personality of the […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The star, 19, who became the first qualifier ever to win a grand slam with a shock success at the […]

Vaccine sceptic Novak Djokovic has STILL not confirmed he will play at next month’s Australian Open after it became mandatory for all players in Melbourne to be vaccinated World No 1 Novak Djokovic has still not confirmed if he will travel Down Under His participation is in doubt due to strict vaccine requirements in Melbourne He is due to play […]

Emma Raducanu was delighted to win the 2021 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, and showed her class as she sent a message of congratulations to the other five nominees including heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and Olympic diving gold medallist Tom Daley. The tennis star claimed the prestigious gong ahead of Daley in second place, and Adam Peaty […]

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. A Russian tennis player has confirmed a trip Down Under this summer is off the cards due to their COVID-19 vaccination, Sputnik V, not being recognised by Australian authorities. Natalia Vikhlyantseva, a former world No.54, won’t participate in Australian Open qualifying or any of the other various tour events in Australia. […]