Tennis
Naomi Osaka Heckled to Tears at the Same Court Where Serena Williams Faced Racism
Over 20 years ago at Indian Wells, Serena and Venus Williams were subjected to racial slurs and booing.
Tennis Australia Criticised Over Its Decision to Confiscate ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Shirts
Australian Open organisers claim the shirts violated their rules against political slogans. Others have labelled the crackdown "cowardly" and "weak."
Australia Is Over Novak Djokovic’s Visa Drama and Wants Him Out
The star tennis player may not be able to compete in the Australian Open after all.
Novak Djokovic Is the New Face of the ‘Unvaxxed Sperm’ Movement
The tennis superstar is the hero the anti-vax movement has been waiting for.
Novak Djokovic’s Visa Hearing Was a Mess of Memes and Porn
Djokovic’s hearing to allow him to enter Australia unvaccinated was hijacked by the public.
Djokovic Cleared to Play After Winning Visa Battle. But It Isn’t Over Yet.
The initial cancellation of the tennis star’s visa due to vaccination requirements was sensationally overturned in court.
Djokovic Given Exemption to Play the Australian Open Despite Vaccination Requirements
The decision has stoked outrage among Australians, who are currently in the grips of their most explosive COVID-19 outbreak to date.
Women’s Tennis Just Called China’s Bluff
The WTA has suspended all tournaments in China over tennis player Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegation against a former Chinese official.
How China Managed to Wipe Out All Mentions of Its Most Explosive #MeToo Case
A former Chinese censor says the scale of the censorship is “unprecedented.”
Beijing Shows ‘Missing’ Tennis Star in Public. But Supporters Are Not Convinced.
State media journalists have released videos showing Peng Shuai is alive, but activists say that’s beside the point.
Tennis Association Has a ‘Hard Time’ Believing Email from Missing Chinese Tennis Star
In an email published by Chinese state media, Peng Shuai purportedly walked back allegations of sexual assault against a former Communist Party leader.
Tennis Stars Plead for Chinese Player’s Safety Following Sexual Assault Accusation
Prominent tennis players like Naomi Osaka have voiced support for Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since she accused a former Communist Party leader of sexual assault.