Canada — for now — is the world champion in both men’s and women’s tennis, having won a maiden Davis Cup last year before a first-ever Billie Jean King Cup triumph earlier this month. It begs the question: what’s next? CBC | Sports News
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The teen tennis phenom who helped Canada win the Billie Jean King Cup
Just days shy of her 19th birthday, Marina Stakusic was called up at the last minute to play on Canada’s team at the Billie Jean King Cup in Seville, Spain, and she’s already a legend in the making. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘Huge turnaround’: Outgoing Tennis Canada CEO sees future success for women’s champions
Sunday’s winning of Canada’s first-ever Billie Jean King Cup crown comes four years after Bianca Andreescu raised the U.S. Open trophy. “I think they’re going to redefine what [makes] a good team,” says Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Alexander Zverev’s lawyers release statement as tennis star issued fine for ‘bodily harm’
Alexander Zverev lodged an objection after receiving a penalty order of bodily harm. The German tennis player denied the charge. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Andy Murray ‘not enjoying’ tennis as Brit fails to see progress after Paris Masters exit
Andy Murray admitted that he was struggling to find enjoyment in his game after losing a tough three-hour match at the Rolex Paris Masters. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Rebecca Marino, in bid for Olympic tennis berth, drops Pan Am Games semifinal
Rebecca Marino isn’t headed to the Paris Olympics for Canada, yet, but will play for a tennis bronze medal at the Pan Am Games following a 6-1, 6-4 semifinal loss to Lourdes Carle of Argentina on Saturday in Santiago, Chile. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to tennis final in Hong Kong
Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first final in 19 months after a 6-2, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Anna Blinkova on Saturday at the Hong Kong Open. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Indian Wells, ‘5th major’ of tennis, postponed due to coronavirus
The BNP Paribas Open, set to begin this week at Indian Wells, has been postponed after a case of coronavirus was confirmed in the Coachella Valley. Defending champion Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., is injured and wouldn’t have played. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Strictly Come Dancing: Former Wimbledon winner set to swap tennis for the Tango?
STRICTLY COME DANCING crowned Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse champions last year but attention has already turned to which celebrities will sign up later this year. Could a tennis ace be getting ready to swap the tennis court for the dance floor? Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal LIVE: Tennis legends bid to smash record in Match for Africa
Match for Africa live updates: Express Sport brings you full coverage as Roger Federer plays Rafael Nadal in an exhibition match in Cape Town, South Africa. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
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