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

French Open: Djokovic and Nadal come through first-round ties in straight sets

Men’s round-up: Monfils soaks up energy of crowds in Paris; seventh-seed Rublev beaten

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 06:26

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

Dimitrov emerges on top after titanic battle with Kyrgios

Bulgarian set up quarter-final clash with Kyle Edmund while Rafael Nadal also won

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 15:24

Sonia O’Sullivan: Home support and how it can drive you on

Thomas Barr and Rob Heffernan our leading hopes in World Athletic Championships

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 07:15

Milos Raonic becomes the biggest casualty of the US Open so far

Novak Djokovic receives a walkover as Rafa Nadal hits the first ball under the new roof

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 09:19

Wimbledon: Stars roll up to oversee their protégés

Former greats that still attract as much attention as the players on parade at Wimbledon

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 21:19

Djokovic denies throwing match at 2007 Paris Masters

Reports in Italy claim Djokovic deliberately lost a match against the French player Fabrice Santoro

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 16:59

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic ease through to set up titanic final

Both players won their semi-finals in straight sets and will face each other in Sunday’s final

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 10:29

Serena Williams survives scare in US Open third round

Serena slam still on after title holder recovers from set down against Mattek-Sands

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 13:25

Novak Djokovic eases into US Open third round in straight sets

Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic also faced no problems in the searing temperatures

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 08:37

Defending champion Petra Kvitova dumped out of Wimbledon

Former world number one Jelena Jankovic comes from a set down to reach fourth round

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 20:23

Ruthless Andy Murray makes light work of Robin Haase

No 2 seed Roger Federer thrills crowds with outrageous lob in his straight-sets win

Thu Jul 02 2015 - 15:04

Roger Federer loss no great shock

Special moment for Andreas Seppi as he finally gets one over former world number one

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 23:00

Andy Murray routs Sousa to set up Dimitrov showdown as Federer bows out

The Scot now has chance to play the young Bulgarian and avenge his Wimbledon defeat

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 10:26