The Irish Times

Former British number one Laura Robson announces retirement

Robson thrust into public spotlight after winning the Wimbledon girls’ title aged 14

Mon May 16 2022 - 09:32

Andy Murray pushed himself to the outer limits of his endurance

He should be remembered for draining the last drop of his talent in pursuit of victory

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 08:04

Andy Murray drops hint that he will play at Wimbledon

Scottish player will play at Eastbourne next week as he continues his comeback

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 17:22

Laura Robson calls for renaming of Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne

English player concerned over former star’s views on LGBT issues and same-sex marriage

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 17:37

Wimbledon: Big guns all back in action on Magic Monday

Murray, Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Williams, Kerber, Konta and Muguruza will be on court on moving day

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 17:54

Sponsors stand by Maria Sharapova despite two-year ban

Evian, Nike and Head all say they will stick by five-time Grand Slam winner after verdict

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 11:41

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

Tributes paid to Elena Baltacha after her death from liver cancer

30-year-old former British number one retired last November

Mon May 05 2014 - 11:51

Final 16 to face tender mercies of Centre Court at Wimbledon

Seeds will be halved as all go hoping for a place in the quarterfinal lineup

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00

Laura Robson carries the weight of British women’s expectations

World number 38 handled a nation’s pressure well on Centre Court

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00

Maria Sharapova beaten by Wimbledon qualifier

World number 131 Michelle Larcher de Brito beats Russian in two sets at SW19

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 18:16

Williams defends top tennis prize money

The number one seed pays tribute to legendary Billie Jean King for fighting for women’s equality

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 01:00