Tennis
Andy Murray ensconced as British sporting icon
Dhaka, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) - The outpouring of sadness and respect in Britain over the news of Andy Murray's imminent retirement makes it easy to forget the emotional barrier that existed for so long between the Scottish tennis great and sports fans in his own country.
Asian U-14 Tennis: Bangladeshi players make good start
Dhaka, Jan 8 (UNB) – Bangladeshi players made a good start in the Division-2 competition of the ITF Asian Under-14 Development Championship that began on Tuesday in Bangkok.
Bangladesh to participate in ITF Asian U-14 Tennis in Bangkok
Dhaka, Jan 07 (UNB) – A six-member Bangladesh Junior Tennis team will take part in the Division-2 competition of the ITF Asian Under-14 Development Championship in Bangkok on Tuesday.
No. 1 Simona Halep back in action at Sydney International
Sydney, Jan 6 (AP/UNB) — No. 1-ranked Simona Halep returns to competitive tennis this week at the Sydney International unsure if her back injury has fully healed.
Nadal withdraws from Brisbane because of thigh strain
Australia, Jan 2 (AP/UNB) — Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International on the eve of his first scheduled competitive match of the season because of a strained left thigh.
Nishikori, Dimitrov set to meet in Brisbane quarterfinals
Australia, Jan 2 (AP/UNB) — Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov had straight-sets wins Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Brisbane International, where they'll meet in a rematch of the 2017 final.
Rafa's plan for 2019 revolves around quality, not quantity
Australia, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) —The No. 2-ranked Nadal, in Brisbane preparing to play his first competitive match since retiring from the U.S. Open semifinals last September, found some positives out of an injury-interrupted season that he wants to apply to this year.
Murray advances in Brisbane in latest comeback from injury
Brisbane, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) — Andy Murray doesn't know how long his latest comeback can last, so he's planning on making the most of it.
Serena welcomes rule change on players back from pregnancy
Abu Dhabi, Dec 28 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams has welcomed the extra protection given to new mothers when they return to the women's tennis tour.
WTA changes rules affecting players returning from pregnancy
St. Petersburg, Dec 18 (AP/UNB) — The women's tennis tour approved rule changes Monday that are meant to ensure players are not penalized after they return from pregnancy or an injury that causes a long absence.