Tennis
Djokovic sets all-time record for weeks at world No. 1
Novak Djokovic set a new landmark of 311 weeks as world number one on Monday, one week longer than Roger Federer whose tally of a record 20 Grand Slam titles
Federer 'pain free' ahead of Qatar Open, says never eyed retirement
Roger Federer said retirement was never really an option during his battle with injury, insisting Sunday the pain was “completely under control” ahead of his return to competitive tennis at
Djokovic takes Federer's world number one record, eyes Grand Slam history
Novak Djokovic will on Monday set a new landmark of 311 weeks as world number one, surpassing Roger Federer whose hold on a record-equalling 20 Grand Slam titles is now
‘Ejigbo Estate Tennis Club committed to purpose-driven leadership’
President of Estate Tennis Club in Ejigbo, Lagos, Mr. Benson Ogunyamoju, says his administration is committed to a purpose-driven leadership through accountability, integrity, diligence, love and empathy. The post ‘Ejigbo
Goodbye from Australia
The 109th Australian Open was the celebration of the indomitable spirit of the people in the great sub-continental nation. The organisers surmounted many challenges arising from the global pandemic… The
Professor Bademosi … Ibadan schoolboy who ruled West African cricket
From being an all-round playboy in his youth days, featuring in cricket, football, hockey and lawn tennis for Government College Ibadan, Professor Olajide Feyisara Bademosi… The post Professor Bademosi …
Serena, Osaka, other women in Melbourne
The 2021 Australian Open came down to the tale of Serena Williams’ elusive quest and Naomi Osaka’s steady ascendancy. It was Osaka who had prevailed at the 2018 U.S. Open
Members, players eulogise outgoing Ikoyi Club’s Lady Captain
The beautiful golf course at Ikoyi Club 1938 on Tuesday witnessed a large number of golfers, who trooped out specifically to participate in a one-day tournament held in honour of
The men in Melbourne
The 109th edition of the Australian Open flagged off with 132 men in the draw. Two of them perched above all others, as double digit Grand Slam title holders. The
Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open, 18th grand slam title
Novak Djokovic raised Serbia’s flag again when he defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 7/5, 6/2, 6/3 to lift the Norman Brookes challenge cup for a record ninth time. The feat increased
