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Love of tennis behind second coming of Berrettini
Jun 2

Love of tennis behind second coming of Berrettini

A beaming Matteo Berrettini said tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.

Sabalenka’s superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jun 2

Sabalenka’s superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka

World number one Aryna Sabalenka praised the support of the crowd - and even moonwalked on court - after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final.

Unseeded Ghana Diamond Rackets defy odds to sweep seeded Kenya in Billie Jean King Cup opener
David Apinga
·Jul 13

Unseeded Ghana Diamond Rackets defy odds to sweep seeded Kenya in Billie Jean King Cup opener

In a powerful display of resilience, Ghana's national women's tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, has sent a clear message to the continent by defeating second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Africa Group III on Monday, July 13.

Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen’s doubles
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jun 1

Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen’s doubles

Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, will make her return to competitive action after an absence of almost four years in the women's doubles at Queen's Club later this month.

Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
Samuel Appiah
·Jul 13

Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon

Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovered from missing five championship points to beat her friend Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary and dramatic Wimbledon final. Noskova looked on course for a routine victory when she led 6-2 5-2 – but she crumbled with the finishing line in sight as 10th seed Muchova won five games...

Axis Pension Trust Ltd. confirms participation in Joy Sports Invitational 2026
Fentuo Tahiru
·Jul 31

Axis Pension Trust Ltd. confirms participation in Joy Sports Invitational 2026

Axis Pension Trust Ltd. has officially confirmed its participation in the highly anticipated 2026 edition of the Joy Sports Invitational Tournament. Axis Pension is one of the most vibrant corporate entities in the competition. Popularly known as the “Green Army,” the pension provider is set to bring its trademark ener...

Defending champion Gauff out of French Open
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jun 1

Defending champion Gauff out of French Open

Defending champion Coco Gauff is the latest big name to exit the French Open after a third-round defeat by Anastasia Potapova.

Berrettini tired of retiring as injury strikes again
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jun 4

Berrettini tired of retiring as injury strikes again

Matteo Berrettini said he is "tired of retiring" from matches as injury ended his hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jul 21

Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) will require all players to undergo genetic sex testing to compete on the WTA Tour.

Williams ‘doesn’t have anything to prove’ on return
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jun 8

Williams ‘doesn’t have anything to prove’ on return

Serena Williams says she has "nothing to prove" on her return to competitive tennis after nearly four years away, adding that her main motivation is the prospect of her daughters seeing her play again.

ITTF- Africa Youth championship: Aklie, Borteye make history as Ghana win first African table tennis gold since 1987
Fentuo Tahiru
·Jul 27

ITTF- Africa Youth championship: Aklie, Borteye make history as Ghana win first African table tennis gold since 1987

Ghana has ended a 39-year wait for a gold medal at a major African table tennis event after Israel Aklie and Joanita Borteye clinched the U15 Mixed Doubles title.

Spain’s new Rafa eyes grass-court success in year of firsts
Abubakar Ibrahim
·Jun 16

Spain’s new Rafa eyes grass-court success in year of firsts

It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star, Rafael Jodar.

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