Nadal recovering after treatment on foot problem

Rafa Nadal said on Saturday that he was recovering at home after receiving treatment in Barcelona for the foot problem that forced him to cut short his 2021 campaign.
11 September 2021, 11:37 AM

Djokovic into US Open final, one step closer to Calender Slam

World number one Novak Djokovic kept his bid for a calendar Grand Slam alive on Friday, overcoming German Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the US Open semi-final.
11 September 2021, 03:26 AM

Battle of the teens

It will be the Big Apple battle of teenagers in Saturday’s U.S. Open final after Britain’s Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to reach the title
10 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Teen sensations Raducanu, Fernandez into US Open final

British teen Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final by beating Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-1 6-4 in her US Open semi-final on Thursday while Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first Grand Slam final..
10 September 2021, 04:32 AM

Jakir wins Mujib Borsho- Trust Bank Open Golf Tournament

Jakiruzzaman Jakir won the Mujib Borsho Trust Bank Open Golf Tournament despite playing a double bogey at the close of the fourth and final day at the Kurmitola Golf Course yesterday.
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM

News in brief

JWorld number one Novak Djokovic saw off Matteo Berrettini in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday then swatted
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Djokovic fights back to beat Berrettini in four sets

Novak Djokovic again fought back from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini 5-7 6-2 6-2 6-3 and move into the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, the Serb now just two wins away from a 21st major that would complete a calendar-year Grand Slam.
9 September 2021, 05:10 AM

British tennis’ new darling creates US Open history

British teenager Emma Raducanu produced yet another exquisite performance to become the first qualifier to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, defeating Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
8 September 2021, 18:19 PM

Berrettini ready to terminate Djokovic’s dream run

Matteo Berrettini's coach has warned Novak Djokovic that he has something up his sleeve to help the Italian make it third time lucky against the world number one on Thursday from 6:15 am (Bangladesh Standard Time) at the US Open quarter-final.
8 September 2021, 15:43 PM

Medvedev reaches third straight US Open semi-final

World number two Daniil Medvedev dropped his first set at this year's U.S. Open but eventually overcame Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-0 4-6 7-5 to reach his third straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.
8 September 2021, 03:25 AM

Fearless Fernandez holds nerve to reach US Open semi-finals

Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez continued her U.S. Open dream run on Tuesday by storming into her first Grand Slam semi-final with a battling 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) win over Ukrainian fifth seed Elina Svitolina.
8 September 2021, 03:14 AM

Djokovic tries to put the 'Hammer' down in Slam quest

Novak Djokovic warns his Grand Slam quest faces a tough challenge from Italian sixth seed Marco Berrettini in the US Open quarter-finals as they meet in a third consecutive Slam.
7 September 2021, 05:45 AM

News in brief

Professional golf in Bangladesh is set to make a return today following a second Covid-induced break through the Mujib Borsho Trust Bank Open Golf Tournament at the Kurmitola Golf Club.
5 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Nobody beats Shelby Rogers six times in a row

American Shelby Rogers was possibly searching for some inspiration when she watched a 41-year-old video of compatriot Vitas Gerulaitis before her third round match against world number one Ash Barty on Saturday.
5 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Fearless teenagers and hungry qualifiers light up US Open

With the old names missing, new faces have taken the spotlight at the US Open as fearless teenagers and hungry qualifiers leave their mark on the year's final Grand Slam.
5 September 2021, 09:15 AM

Rogers defeats number one Barty in shock US Open upset

American Shelby Rogers staged a comeback for the ages shocking world number one Ash Barty 6-2 1-6 7-6(5) on Saturday in the third round of the U.S. Open.
5 September 2021, 05:20 AM

Djokovic dispatches old rival Nishikori to reach fourth round

After tackling two US Open debutants, Novak Djokovic faced an old foe on Saturday, reaching the fourth round with a 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-2 win over Kei Nishikori to stay on course for a record 21st major title that would complete the calendar Grand Slam.
5 September 2021, 05:06 AM

BSPA to felicitate organisers

Bangladesh Sports Press Association, the oldest organization for sports journalists in the country, has decided to felicitate sports organisers.
4 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Teens shock Osaka, Tsitsipas

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan and Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas were both ousted from the US Open by 18-year-olds in epic stunners on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
4 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Tearful Osaka to take a break after shock loss

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, wiping away tears after a stunning US Open upset loss on Friday, said she will take an indefinite break from playing tennis.
4 September 2021, 06:34 AM