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Naomi Osaka

Serbia, Kosovo political battle and Russia's war in Ukraine take centre court at the French Open

Sport

Serbia, Kosovo political battle and Russia's war in Ukraine take centre court at the French Open

By Craig Ray

Raducanu’s US Open title defence ends in first round, Osaka out while giant-killing qualifiers continue rampage

Sport

Raducanu’s US Open title defence ends in first round, Osaka out while giant-killing qualifiers continue rampage

By Steve Keating and Amy Tennery

Nick Kyrgios charged with assaulting ex while he storms into yet another row at Wimbledon

Sport

Nick Kyrgios charged with assaulting ex while he storms into yet another row at Wimbledon

By Sudipto Ganguly and Martyn Herman

Wimbledon draws top players despite ranking points row

Sport

Wimbledon draws top players despite ranking points row

By Craig Ray

Osaka ponders skipping Wimbledon amid ranking points sanction storm

Sport

Osaka ponders skipping Wimbledon amid ranking points sanction storm

By Julien Pretot and Sudipto Ganguly for Reuters

Covid-19 has accelerated South Africa’s youth mental health problems — breaking point is approaching

South Africa

Covid-19 has accelerated South Africa’s youth mental health problems — breaking point is approaching

By Luvuyo Maseko and Wayde Groep

Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez mark depth of women’s game, signal enticing future

Sport

Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez mark depth of women’s game, signal enticing future

By Sudipto Ganguly for Reuters

Teenage sensations Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu to battle it out for US Open crown

Sport

Teenage sensations Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu to battle it out for US Open crown

By Craig Ray

Anderson has a 49-ace blast but Tsitsipas awakens Murray’s bog-bear at US Open

South Africa

Anderson has a 49-ace blast but Tsitsipas awakens Murray’s bog-bear at US Open

By Amy Tennery and Steve Keating

Scandal-hit Tokyo looks to final torchbearer to mend Games’ battered image

South Africa

Scandal-hit Tokyo looks to final torchbearer to mend Games’ battered image

By Tim Kelly

Djokovic stays on track for rare Grand Slam season in a Wimbledon without major stars

Sport

Djokovic stays on track for rare Grand Slam season in a Wimbledon without major stars

By Craig Ray

Naomi Osaka exposes the folly of tennis’ one-size-fits-all approach to individuals

South Africa

Naomi Osaka exposes the folly of tennis’ one-size-fits-all approach to individuals

By Craig Ray