British tennis player Andy Murray has opted out of the singles tournament at the Olympics due to back issues. He will partner with compatriot Dan Evans in what will be his final competition as a professional. Murray is the only player to have won two singles gold medals in Olympic history.
Top-seeded Novak Djokovic could face his longtime rival Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Paris Olympic tennis tournament.
Andy Murray announced his definitive retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday, after previous hints he could hang up his racket for good due to injuries. He has chosen to do so at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and will soon will find out who his opponent is this Thursday.
Carlos Alcaraz surged to victory against a below-par Novak Djokovic, retaining his men's singles title at Wimbledon. In a match that showcased his exceptional skill and determination, Alcaraz overcame the seasoned champion, solidifying his place among tennis elites.
Simone Biles and LeBron James are at the top of the list of illustrious stars who will bring their Olympic journey to a close this summer. Others, like Nadal and Murray, are coming back from injury to make it one last time. And some are looking to make an unforgettable impression.
Novak Djokovic swept past Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to book a second successive Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and move one win away from a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title. Just five weeks after undergoing knee surgery, seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic reached his 10th final at the All England Club with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 win over the Italian 25th seed.
Novak Djokovic lashed out at the Wimbledon crowd following his straight-sets victory over Holger Rune in a bizarre live TV interview. The 37-year-old, who had promised "fireworks" in his fourth-round match, was far from pleased with the reception he received, despite his dominant performance.
Andy Murray expressed his gratitude to Wimbledon organisers for the "emotional" farewell ceremony that followed his final match, which he played with his older brother Jamie in the men's doubles.
Last Tuesday, a thrilling match was played out in the first round of Wimbledon between two tennis prospects: Alejandro Moro Cañas and Jacob Fearnley. The 22-year-old Scot, who emerged victorious and earned the prize of facing Novak Djokovic in the second round, has an interesting story behind him…
Novak Djokovic said Saturday it would not have been "correct" to miss Wimbledon despite having undergone knee surgery just over three weeks ago. The 37-year-old Serb, who is looking to equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and become the oldest champion of the modern era, said he was driven by his "incredible desire to play and compete".
The former coach and uncle of Rafa Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles and won the Olympic singles title in 2008 and the doubles in 2016, believes the Spanish duo can win gold in Paris in 2024. Spain sighs with its dream pair.
The Scot underwent a "surgical procedure" on his back on Saturday and is expeced to be out six weeks, missing the London tournament for sure and maybe even the Olympics. The 37-year-old was forced to make the decision when he retired in the second round at Queen's.
Former world number one Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will compete in the singles at this summer's Olympic Games. He could also team up with compatriot Dusan Lajovic in the doubles. The Serb is currently recovering from a knee injury.
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz fought hard to beat Alexander Zverev in the Roland Garros final, triumphing in five sets. Rafael Nadal's successor won his first French Open title and his third Grand Slam, becoming the youngest player to win all three surfaces at major tournaments.
One of these two will succeed Novak Djokovic at the French Open on Sunday. The Spaniard defeated Sinner in an intense semi-final that lasted more than four hours. The German beat Casper Ruud in four sets despite suffering from a stomach ache. At 21, Alcaraz is the youngest player to have reached a final on all surfaces: clay, grass and hard courts.
When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.
Reporting to and working closely with the Events Director – Technical Operations, the Head of Technical Officials is responsible for day-to-day management of the Technical Officials programmes within the Events Department, including:
Management of day-to-day technical officials operations including tournament assignments and planning;
Management and development of the professional technical officials workforce including referees, umpires, and tournament doctors;
Technical officials policy development through consultation with key stakeholder groups including commissions, panels, Continental Confederations and working groups;
Innovation initiatives within the technical officials area to enhance officiating accuracy and sport presentation; and
Technical officials pathway development including working with Continental Confederations and Member Associations on recruitment, education, training, and development initiatives.
Pierre de Coubertin once said cricket has "practically no appeal for those who are not British". While he expressed doubts about the Olympic viability of cricket, lacrosse and baseball, Philip Barker wonders how the man who helped revive the modern Games would have reacted to new sports at Los Angeles 2028.
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