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Chris Evert has claimed Novak Djokovic's controversial comments about equal pay were “cultural” - and an American player would not make them. The men's world No 1 met Evert and Billie Jean King in Miami on Wednesday after apologising for claiming on Sunday that men deserved to be paid more than women. The Serb later claimed it was “an honour” to talk to two giants of the game who have fought for equality. And speaking at a press conference, 18-time Grand Slam winner Evert said: “I think a lot of the comments are cultural, too. I doubt you hear that as much from the American men's tennis players and I'm sort of applauding the Americans for that. "I think the Europeans later on took a cue from the Americans and I think Americans accepted equality on a lot of different levels earlier than Europe did." Andy Murray, who employs female coach Amelie Mauresmo, has already condemned Djokovic. Chris Evert reckons Djokovic's comments were "cultural" ( Image: WireImage) … [Read more...] about Chris Evert puts Novak Djokovic’s equal pay comments down to cultural differences

Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Italian Open – Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – May 14, 2022 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi-final match against Norway’s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final. Djokovic will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the title clash on Sunday, with the Serbian playing in the final in Rome for the fourth straight time and 12th overall. It will be a repeat of last year’s French Open final, which Djokovic won after fighting back from two sets down. “Again, another final against him in one of the biggest tournaments we have in the world,” Djokovic told reporters. “He’s definitely in form. I can expect a big battle, but I’m ready for it.” The 34-year-old is only the fifth man in the Open Era to reach the 1,000 wins milestone after Jimmy Connors, Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl and Rafa Nadal. “I’ve seen … [Read more...] about Djokovic bags 1,000th career win to reach Italian Open final

At the best of times, it is never a pleasant experience to be serenaded by shrieking harridans. But the shrill racket, if you'll pardon the expression, emanating from your TV as the Australian Open women's singles final unfolded last weekend was probably the ghastliest noise since Little Mix won the X Factor final. Nothing is a bigger turn-off than the sound of female tennis players giving it the full Meg Ryan from that fake orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally. Nothing is more guaranteed to make you watch tennis with the sound turned down. And nobody will ever convince me that the noise pollution generated by Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova is anything other than pure gamesmanship, if not cheating. Congratulations to Azarenka. She was the best player in Melbourne, and it's good to see a new name on the roster of Grand Slam winners. Nice serve, but what a hideous din. After the King's Speech, meet the Queen's Screech. If stock cars having a smash-up on a race track … [Read more...] about Why today’s female tennis stars are shout of order

Serb bullish on French Open chances after Rome triumph ROME－That loss to Carlos Alcaraz seems to have motivated Novak Djokovic to step up his game. Just in time, too. A week after his defeat to the 19-year-old Alcaraz in Madrid, Djokovic won the Italian Open without dropping a set on Sunday for his first title of the year. Having missed a large portion of the season because he wasn't vaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0, 7-6 (5) for his sixth Rome title. Now, both Djokovic and Alcaraz need to be considered as top favorites for the French Open, which starts on Sunday. "I go there with the highest ambitions," Djokovic said. "I really like my chances. … The way I've been feeling on the court and off the court in the last few weeks, I really think I can go far." The status of Rafael Nadal, who has won 13 of his record 21 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros, remains uncertain after the Spaniard's Italian Open ended earlier … [Read more...] about Novak pumped up for Paris

close Video Biden’s America faces growing inflation Kristin Tate, an analyst for the nonprofit Young Americans for Liberty, provides insight. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! President Biden is marking Police Week with a statement that includes language about the "deep sense of distrust" toward cops by Black and brown Americans and the "trauma" caused by deaths in police custody -- a statement described as "beyond disappointing" by one police group. Biden’s proclamation marking both Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Da y, begins by praising law enforcement for their wide range of duties in securing public safety. DEMOCRAT CORI BUSH PRAISES BLM ACTIVIST WHO WISHED ‘DEATH’ ON POLICE OFFICERS: ‘FRY ’EM LIKE BACON' "Every morning, our Nation’s law enforcement officers pin on a badge and go to work, not knowing what the day will bring, and hoping to come home safely," the president says, before noting the impact … [Read more...] about Biden, in Police Week statement, talks of ‘deep sense of distrust’ toward cops from Black Americans

close Video Democratic Texas Mayor: Border is ‘totally being ignored’ Democratic Mayor Pro Tem of Eagle Pass, Texas Yolanda Roman tells ‘Cavuto Live’ that it’s clear Biden has no intentions visiting the border amid the migrant surge. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Border Patrol agents have apprehended multiple sex offenders and gang members coming across the border in the last week as part of the broader migrant numbers that are overwhelming officials at the border. Agents in El Centro Sector on Monday stopped a group of seven illegal immigrants, and among them was a 53-year-old Colombian with a conviction for Incest-Sexual Acts with a minor under 14. FEDERAL JUDGE EXPECTED TO RULE ON TITLE 42 LAWSUIT WITHIN DAYS AS BORDER CRISIS ROLLS ON In a statement, Customs and Border Protections said it has arrested or removed 15 illegal immigrants who are either convicted or wanted on sex offense charges. Also Monday, … [Read more...] about Border Patrol nabs slew of sex offenders, gang members as border crisis picks up

Roger Federer can no longer become the world No 1 over the next few weeks (Image: GETTY) Sign up for FREE tennis updates from on and off the court SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nadal is only defending 180 ATP points this year after suffering a fourth-round defeat to Gilles Muller last time out. The Spaniard has reached the same stage this campaign following a comfortable straight-sets win against Alex De Minaur earlier today. And that means even if Roger Federer wins the tournament he will not regain the world No 1 rankings because he is the defending champion and would win no extra points. Nadal was asked about his recent accomplishment of ensuring his crown was safe and the 32-year-old says it was not even on his mind. Related … [Read more...] about Roger Federer misses out after Rafael Nadal Wimbledon win

John McEnroe has reopened his old feud with Jimmy Connors – and called for modern stars to show they don’t like each other. Connors infuriated his former fiancée Chris Evert by revealing in his autobiography that she had an abortion in 1974 – the year they both won Wimbledon. McEnroe and Connors always had a fiery relationship in their playing days and once nearly came to blows on court. And Super Brat McEnroe could not resist launching another verbal volley at his fellow American. Slam: Jimmy Connors, seen here in 1982, had a fiery relationship with McEnroe ( Image: getty) “I heard about the book and I read parts of it - I didn’t read the whole thing,” he said. “That part about Chrissie was the revelation of the book to me. Whoah! Whoops! Airing some dirty laundry. If I ever do another one, hopefully I won’t have to sell them that way. That’s his decision. Jimmy, he marches to the beat of his own drum.” BBC pundit McEnroe, who won Wimbledon three times, … [Read more...] about Wimbledon 2015: John McEnroe hints modern stars are ‘too nice’ as he reignites Jimmy Connors feud

Chris Evert has claimed players are not stepping up to support Maria Sharapova because the US-based Russian has no friends in the game. Sharapova does not need to look far for enemies, with Martina Navratilova stating on Wednesday that she did not believe her explanation for failing a drug test. And Dick Pound warned the World Anti-Doping Agency will intervene if it feels tennis does not give the world No 7 a sufficient ban. The former world No 1 admitted on Monday that she had tested positive for meldonium – a substance banned since January 1 – at the Australian Open. Evert told ESPN: “It’s hard to tell (the reaction from players) because Maria Sharapova has always isolated herself from the rest of the tennis world, from the players. She doesn’t have a lot of close friendships on the tour. Isolation: Evert reckons Sharapova isn't getting much support because she has no friends on the tour ( Image: WireImage) "She’s made that known, she can’t be friends with … [Read more...] about Chris Evert believes Maria Sharapova isn’t getting support because she has no friends in tennis

Wimbledon: Martina Navratilova ‘devastated’ by ban Sign up for FREE tennis updates from on and off the court SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Daniil Medvedev has broken his silence on the controversial decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at Wimbledon this summer. In April, the All English Tennis Club confirmed the measure amid the harrowing war in Ukraine , following President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade his neighbouring country on February 24. Related articles Medvedev injury update ahead of French Open poses threat to Djokovic Daniil Medvedev return date set in huge boost ahead of French Open The announcement proved divisive, with Novak Djokovic among a … [Read more...] about Daniil Medvedev breaks silence on Wimbledon banning Russians and makes argument vow