Alongside Federer, helping him transform his game and the sport itself, was his great rival and an equally great friend, Rafael Nadal – the player who introduced me to tennis.
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Roger Federer – The God Among Men Who Humanised Greatness
Federer’s final career statistics may put him behind his two greatest rivals. But the experience of watching him play for the better part of two decades far outweighs what the …
Cricket Overkill: Why the Charm, Excitement and Thrill of the Sport Is in a Downward Spiral
Cricket burnout can be seen among cricket audiences worldwide.
Serena Williams Forced Sports Journalists To Get Out of the ‘Toy Box’
There is no understating the impact Williams has had on the game itself. But her role in helping sports journalists reimagine the scope of their work is a key part …
#EmptyOldTrafford: Why Manchester United’s Attempt to Recruit Global Fans May Be Backfiring
Social media calls for a boycott of the club’s upcoming match against Liverpool seem to mostly becoming from outside the UK.
Euro 2022: How Women’s Football Beat the Skeptics To Breathe New Life Into the Game
Women’s football is winning hearts and minds in Britain. But there’s still a lot of work to do to overcome ingrained male prejudice.
Review: After a Charming Start, ‘Shabaash Mithu’ Takes the Cliched Victimisation Route
Director Srijit Mukherji seems to lose interest after a while in telling the inspiring story of cricketer Mithali Raj.