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Kamil Majchrzak, of Poland, returns a shot to Karen Khachanov (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

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Man apologises for taking Kamil Majchrzak’s hat from young tennis fan at US Open

A man who took tennis player Kamil Majchrzak’s hat from a young fan at the US Open has apologised on social media and said he returned it.

<p>Italy’s Jannik Sinner shares a light moment with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican (Vatican Media via AP)</p>

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World number one Jannik Sinner meets tennis fan Pope Leo XIV

<p>Novak Djokovic had previously only won a bronze at the Olympics (PA)</p>

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Novak Djokovic finally gets his hands on gold after beating Carlos Alcaraz

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Andy Murray finally says goodbye to professional tennis with defeat in Paris

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Rafael Nadal suggests he will skip US Open and hints at impending retirement

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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s Olympic dream over after quarter-final defeat

Andy Murray and Dan Evans perform another astonishing great escape in Paris

After the drama of Sunday’s five-match-point-saving comeback to defeat Japanese duo Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori, it appeared this would be slightly less nail-biting when they brought up two match points in the second-set tie-break against Belgian duo Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Nadal dismisses retirement talk again after Roland Garros drubbing by Djokovic

The pair met for the 60th time, a record in the men’s game, with many of them titanic battles for the biggest prizes in the sport.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Novak Djokovic overcomes Rafael Nadal fightback to book third round spot

This was their 60th meeting, 18 years after their first, and it looked like being their most one-sided when top seed Djokovic led by a set and 4-0.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Andy Murray savours another vintage comeback and keeps retirement at bay

Murray is playing the final event of his brilliant career and, having pulled out of the singles on Thursday, knew defeat against Japanese duo Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori would mean the end.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

Andy Murray and Dan Evans mount stunning fightback to stave off the Scot’s retirement

Murray is playing the final event of his career in Paris.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alacaraz launch Olympics doubles bid in style

Fresh from his starring role at the opening ceremony, Nadal was back doing what he does best.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Laver Cup 2022 - Preview Day Two - O2 Arena

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong

Murray is set to bid farewell to the sport at Roland Garros after confirming earlier this week that he will retire after the Games.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Day Nine - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of Olympics with tonsillitis

Sinner started feeling ill on Monday evening and has since been told to skip the Paris Games.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: We need a plan to heal divisions in a post-pandemic world

The circus surrounding Novak Djokovic is echoed by the rifts that have been caused, or exposed, by Covid-19

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Nitto ATP Finals - Day One - The O2 Arena

Outrage over Djokovic’s medical exemption to play Australian Open

Former AMA president says Djokovic shouldn’t be allowed into Australia, while fellow players express surprise at the decision

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Movie review: The Power of the Dog is a slow-burning psycho-sexual thriller

Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another decade for another Jane Campion film.

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Tennis - The Slazenger Open 2008 - City of Nottingham Tennis Centre - Day Three

Break point at Tennis Ireland amid rows over governance

An unauthorised payment made to a coach and a review into the board's effectiveness are causing disquiet at Tennis Ireland

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Irish Examiner View: Girl power points way ahead for women's sport

Teenage tennis sensations produce a fantastic duel in New York

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

Novak Djokovic vows to ‘bounce back’ after losing bronze-medal match to Pablo Carreno Busta

World number one Djokovic will leave Tokyo without a medal

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021

Andy Murray forced to withdraw from men’s singles in Tokyo due to thigh strain

Andy Murray’s bid for a third straight Olympic singles gold medal ended before it began when he withdrew ahead of his first match with a minor thigh strain.

Sun, 25 Jul, 2021

Wimbledon 2021 - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Clodagh Finn: Time to recognise sport’s power to unify, connect, and transform

Regardless of what code you follow or which side you favour, sport can evoke the very best of our aspirations

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

Government under pressure to allow golf and tennis to resume

Revised Living With Covid plan also expected to see relaxation of 5km travel limit and outdoor dining for up to 15 people 'relatively soon'

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Sanita Puspure celebrates winning a gold medal 11/10/2020

Irish Examiner view: Sport can be so very inspiring

If Bill Shankly was right and football is indeed far more important than life or death then it may be difficult to describe the value and impact of the collective of all sports.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2020

Tennis courts new members as clubs reopen for business

The rush for courts reopening after over two months under lock and key was expected.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Simon Carr making the most of lockdown challenges

Tennis player Simon Carr is just one of millions of athletes trying to find their way through the lockdown - the Dubliner, 20, should be on the ATP Tour right now but instead he’s cooped up at home in Dublin.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Here's the state of play so far as coronavirus hits more sporting fixtures

Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Arsenal is the latest game to be been postponed as a “precautionary measure” over coronavirus fears.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Serena Williams' smashed racket sells for $21k

The most famous smashed racket in tennis was sold by a ballboy earlier this year for a mere $500.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Tsitsipas storms past Federer at ATP Finals

Tsitsipas swept into the final 6-3 6-4.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019

Ashleigh Barty comes from behind to beat Karolina Pliskova at WTA Finals

Pliskova had closed out the first set after wasting several opportunities.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2019

‘Tennis is lost’: Why Irishman Dave Miley wants to run the ITF

Spending quarter of a century in the International Tennis Federation gave Dave Miley a unique perspective on tennis at all levels, so it’s hardly a surprise he threw his hat in the ring as a candidate for ITF president.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

Wawrinka holds off late rally from Dimitrov in Cincinnati

Stan Wawrinka won a see-saw contest against Grigor Dimitrov at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Venus Williams fells defending champion as sister Serena withdraws in Cincinnati

Venus Williams ousted defending champion Kiki Bertens at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Bianca Andreescu wins Rogers Cup after Serena Williams retires injured

Bianca Andreescu became the first Canadian winner of the Rogers Cup in the Open era after Serena Williams was forced to retire during the early exchanges of the final in Toronto.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019

Ball boy at Wimbledon 1946 to return to role, aged 88

“I was a ball boy 73 years ago and I cannot wait to be a ball gentleman again.”

Tue, 16 Jul, 2019

After 11-year wait, Federer savours revenge against Nadal

Roger Federer yesterday gained revenge over Rafael Nadal 11 years on to set up a Wimbledon final showdown with Novak Djokovic today.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2019

Wimbledon: Lawns look lovely, but time to keep off the grass

The 133rd Wimbledon tennis championships are in full swing and, in time-honoured British tradition, the UK is fixated on seedings, scorelines, and strawberries and cream.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019

Tomic's effort levels questioned after losing shortest men's singles match at Wimbledon for 15 years

Bernard Tomic again faced questions about his effort levels after losing the shortest men's singles match at Wimbledon for 15 years.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2019

Barty crowns tennis comeback with first grand slam singles title at French Open

Ashleigh Barty crowned her comeback to tennis with a first grand slam singles title by beating Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova at the French Open.

Sat, 08 Jun, 2019

Bertens brushes aside Halep to win Madrid Open

Kiki Bertens defeated defending champion Simona Halep 6-4 6-4 in the Madrid Open final to climb to number four in the world rankings.

Sat, 11 May, 2019

Federer advances to Madrid Open quarter-finals with 1,200th career win

Roger Federer saw off Gael Monfils having saved two match points as he secured a place in the Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals with the 1,200th win of his career.

Thu, 09 May, 2019

Wimbledon increases prize money and announces retractable roof for Court One

Wimbledon tennis singles champions will win £2.35m (€2.72m) this year, which is an increase of £100,000 (€115,000) on the event in 2018.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

Roger Federer wins 100th tour level title

Roger Federer reached the landmark of 100 tour-level titles after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Sun, 03 Mar, 2019