Osaka withdrew from last year's French Open following a row with tournament organisers over media duties, explaining that she had been suffering from depression for almost three years.

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.

Pret designers Alpana Mittal and Neeraj Chauhan's outfits have been worn by Tyra Banks, the late Sridevi and Sofia Reyes.

The gesture comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Ash Barty said on Thursday there was no perfect time to bow out of tennis but that claiming the Australian Open championship in front of home fans was the ideal finish to her career.

Beckham handed over his Instagram account on Sunday to a doctor helping women give birth in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

While proof of vaccination is not required to enter France or any sporting event in the country, French tennis federation (FFT) president Gilles Moretton warned that things could change before the tournament starts on May 22.

Miami makes its debut in May while Qatar drops off for a year due to hosting the football World Cup and China is still missing due to COVID-19 restrictions.

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last week.

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from American Danielle Collins to complete a 6-3, 7-6(2) win.

Tennis star Sloane Stephens and soccer player Jozy Altidore have gotten married.

The Australian won a tour-leading five titles this year including her second Grand Slam.

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

New Delhi slipped by two positions to rank 39th globally in terms of price appreciation of prime residential properties during the September quarter, according to Knight Frank. Mumbai ranked 40th, same as the June quarter, while Bengaluru moved up one spot to 42nd rank. New Delhi stood at the 37th rank, while Mumbai and Bengaluru were at 40th and 43rd positions, respectively, during the second quarter of 2021 calendar year. In its 'Prime Global Cities Index Q3 2021' report, Knight Frank tracked the movement in prime residential prices in local currency across 45-plus cities worldwide.

It is time the BCCI allows IPL teams to play exhibition games overseas in the off-season as it will only strengthen what is already a strong product, said Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia.

Starting today, November 8, the US has lifted all restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, but they will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight to the country.

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Monisha Jaising presented a collection inspired by the vibrant disco era of the 80s.

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World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

The big-serving seventh seed, who has flown somewhat under the radar throughout the Championships, will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Canadia's Denis Shapovalov in Sunday's final.

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday

Bianca Andreescu rolls to first-round win at Strasbourg.

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury.

The 93rd Annual Academy awards was held across two venues in Hollywood -- the Dolby Theatre and Union Station -- and saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

At Hollywood's most glamorous night -- the 93rd Academy Awards -- celebrities put their best fashion foot forward.

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to the Italian teenager

Naomi Osaka was beaten 6-0, 6-4 by Greek 23rd seed Maria Sakkari.

Aryna Sabalenka expressed more concern over the vaccine than her quarterfinal opponent No 1 Ash Barty

Dr Murthy, 43, would occupy the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to serve on the advisory group on prevention, health promotion, and integrative and public health.

Serena Williams said on Sunday she will not compete at this week's Miami Open as the 23-times Grand Slam champion is recovering from oral surgery.