Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal on Sunday pulled out of the Australian Open with a “micro tear on a muscle” barely a week after making his comeback from a year-long injury absence, but said he remained positive. The 37-year-old had been out of the game since injuring his hip at the 2023 Australian Open, undergoing surgery...
Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday as he continues to struggle for fitness after a long injury absence, calling the decision “heartbreaking”. The Australian showstopper had knee surgery in January and then aborted plans to return at Wimbledon after tearing a ligament in his wrist. He said last month “the stars would...
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education has pulled out of a book fair that was due to take place in Frankfurt later this month. It said it was because the organiser openly expressed support for Israel. Patrick Fok reports. The post Malaysia Pulls Out of Frankfurt Book Fair Over Israeli Support first appeared on Future Media....
Novak Djokovic rallied from two sets down against compatriot Laslo Djere to avoid his earliest US Open exit since 2006 on Friday, while Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff closed in on a blockbuster clash. Djokovic tapped into his unrivalled powers of recovery to reach the last 16 and keep alive his quest for a record-extending...
The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers “hugely disappointed” as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat. State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimate of Aus$2 billion (US$1.36 billion) needed to hold the Games would more likely be around...