The Irish Times

US Open: Novak Djokovic grinds it out to beat Kei Nishikori

Japanese player takes first set but world number one roars back in New York

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 12:23

Rafa Nadal breezes into French Open third round

Men’s round-up: US Open champion Dominic Thiem also through after straight sets win

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 16:18

Nadal and Dimitrov advance on day of shocks in Australian Open

American contenders Venus Williams, Stephens and Vandeweghe all bow out

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 21:45

Sock qualifies for ATP Tour finals by clinching Paris Masters title

World number 22 came from behind to win against Serbian qualifier Krajinovic

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 20:30

Brian Boyd: Towelgate shows the failings of social media

Furore over the Wimbledon tussle highlights a digital desperation for popularity

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 06:00

Rafael Nadal through to last 16 in Rome after Almagro injury

Italian Open favourite raced into a 3-0 lead before Spanish compatriot retired

Wed May 17 2017 - 21:08

Rio 2016: Novak Djokovic’s gold medal dream ends in tears

Beaten in the first round by Juan Martín del Potro with Williams sisters out of doubles

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 12:25

Bad boys of tennis only damaging their own chances

Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic can do well at Wimbledon if they behave themselves

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 01:00

Andy Murray battles back to beat Andrea Mannarino

Scot recovers from two sets down to see off world number 35 in three hour epic

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 09:43

Andy Murray conquers Croatian giant in Wimbledon fourth round

Murray’s win sees him into his 18th consecutive grand slam quarter-final

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 18:27

Andy Murray is Wimbledon number three seed, Rafa Nadal is 10th

Spaniard could now meet any of the top four seeds as early as the quarter-finals

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 15:02

French Open: Novak Djokovic sets up mouth-watering Nadal clash

Serbian put Richard Gasquet away in three short sets at Roland Garros

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 20:31

Rafael Nadal among high-profile casualties in Shanghai

Roger Federer survives scare to progress, Novak Djokovic eases into title defence

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 18:29