Tennis




Djokovic named Balkan Athlete of the Year

By James Crook

NovakDjokovic230113February 2 - World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has been named as the Balkan Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year in a poll directed by the Bulgarian News Agency, BTA. 

Djokovic reigns again in Melbourne

By James Crook

160157350January 27 - World number one Novak Djokovic defeated number three seed Andy Murray in four sets to win the Australian Open for the third consecutive year at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Azarenka retains Australian Open title

By James Crook

Azarenka290113January 26 - World number one Victoria Azarenka has won the Australian Open for the second year in succession, coming from a set down to defeat sixth seed Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.







ATP and Emirates sign new global partnership

By Duncan Mackay

ATP EmiratesJanuary 2 - The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Emirates have announced a new global partnership in which the Dubai-based airline will become the Official Airline of the ATP World Tour, as well as the new title sponsor of the ATP Rankings.



ITF launch World Tennis Day

By Sara Evans

ITF logoNovember 21 - To help promote tennis participation around the world, The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has launched World Tennis Day in an agreement with the sports promoter StarGames.