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Pablo Carreño Busta lining up unlikely hat-trick of US Open upsets

Spaniard is the underdog against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 06:00

Novak Djokovic enters endurance mode to see off Hubert Hurkacz

Top seed gets off to a slow start after an issue with his cap before blitzing Pole in four sets

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 21:04

Young guns craving to end the reign of Wimbledon’s fab four

Since 2002 Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray have been only winners of men's title

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 07:00

Federer nets unseeded first opponent in Australian Open

Serena Williams’s bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam starts against world No 71

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 18:37

Richest 10 per cent cause half of lifestyle carbon emissions – climate expert

We need to talk about those who drive big cars, have two homes and fly business class

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 15:37

Roger Federer must wait for 100th title after ATP Finals defeat

The 37-year-old beaten in semi-final in London by 21 year-old Alexander Zverev

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 16:19

Roger Federer finds his groove to keep semi-final hopes alive

ATP Tour Finals: Swiss maestro rebounds in style after error-strewn loss to Kei Nishikori

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 22:35

Energy needs will not be met by natural gas, report warns

Stop Climate Chaos says natural gas supply makes electricity and heat supply insecure

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 21:18

Novak Djokovic can retake No1 spot to cap stunning resurgence

Serb has won Wimbledon, Cincinnati Masters, US Open and Shanghai Masters

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 21:07

Wimbledon will bring in final set tie-breaks from 2019

Marathon of John Isner beating Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in 2010 won’t be repeated

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 12:35

Novak Djokovic sets up US Open showdown with del Potro

Rafael Nadal was forced to retire in his semi-final while Djokovic saw off Nishikori

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 11:33

Nadal reaches US Open quarters after battle with Basilashvili

Next up for the Spanish master, a repeat of the French final against Thiem

Sun Sept 02 2018 - 21:50

Andy Murray exits US Open amid lying row

Defending champion Rafael Nadal in ominous form as he progresses to third round

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 07:13

Much love for a wounded Tiger, but Molinari steals hearts

Sunday saw more twists and turns – and shifting allegiances – than a spy thriller

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 06:00

Cold-blooded France win their second World Cup, Galway sink Kerry in Super 8s

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 07:29

Sweet triumph for Djokovic as he returns to the top in style

Serb completes convincing straight-sets victory over Anderson to claim Wimbledon crown

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 20:37

Wimbledon: Djokovic holds nerve to see off great rival Nadal

Serb reaches fifth singles final after two-day classic

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 16:20

Anderson the last man standing after marathon match with Isner

Big serving Friday afternoon epic was the longest semi-final in the history of Wimbledon

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 23:21

Djokovic takes advantage over Nadal after late late show

Serb wins third set tie-break to go 2-1 up as play ends at 11pm

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 23:21

Wimbledon hopeful John Isner not shy in backing Trump

American in ‘very good spot’ ahead of semi-final encounter with Kevin Anderson

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 06:00

Your guide to the weekend’s best sporting action

World Cup final, the Wimbledon finals, and the start of the Super 8s take centre stage

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 12:00

Wimbledon: Anderson completes stunning comeback win over Federer

Nadal also taken to five sets by Del Potro; Djokovic and Isner complete last four

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 21:07

Wimbledon: Del Potro feeling relief ahead of Nadal clash

The Argentine has overcome injury problems to book a place in the quarter-finals

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 19:23

Wimbledon: Roger Federer continues exhibition of brilliance

Opening set against Adrian Mannarino was more akin to performance art

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 21:28

Rafael Nadal looks unstoppable once again at Roland Garros

Spaniard took another straight sets win in his quest for an 11th French Open title

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 15:06

Rafael Nadal continues relentless march at French Open

Spaniard beat Richard Gasquet with ease at Roland Garros while Kyle Edmund went out

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 17:46

Rafael Nadal gets off to a delayed winning start at French Open

The Spaniard’s match was delayed last night due to rain but he got the job done eventually

Tue May 29 2018 - 15:40

Rafael Nadal loses his world No 1 ranking in Madrid

Nadal had set a record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface before defeat

Sat May 12 2018 - 12:34

Marin Cilic clinically derails Kyle Edmund’s Melbourne challenge

Croatian into Australian Open final after straight set win over British number two

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 12:07

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

Australian Open: Bencic sends Venus packing on bleak day for America

There’ll be no Williams sister in second round for the first time in over 20 years

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 09:25

Tennis Review 2017: Golden oldies sparkle on the biggest stages

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams defied time to shape another year

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 09:00

‘Marshall Plan’ needed for climate change, says Mary Robinson

COP23 debate in Bonn told it is critical to ensure all have access to renewable energy

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 15:39

‘Very happy, no?’ Nadal’s cup runneth over after grand slam win

World number one has now won 16 majors, but talk is still about rivalry with Federer

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 01:00