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Meet the UoM Tennis Club: The 2022 Sports Club of the Year

Meet the UoM Tennis Club: The 2022 Sports Club of the Year

With success not only being on the court, but in a rapid growth of members, UoM’s Tennis Club seems to be unstoppable in their trajectory to success. But, how do they do it?
One Week Wonders: The Worst Tennis World No. 1s

One Week Wonders: The Worst Tennis World No. 1s

Inspired by Medvedev’s limited tenure at the number one spot – who else has hold the position for a few short weeks?
The issue of women’s pay in sport: The fight for fairness in a male dominated field

The issue of women’s pay in sport: The fight for fairness in a male dominated field

These are signs that women’s sport is going in the right direction, but do not be fooled. There is still plenty of work to do. 
Off-court: Tennis Association negligence towards charges of domestic abuse against players

Off-court: Tennis Association negligence towards charges of domestic abuse against players

The Tennis Association has failed to address multiple charges of domestic abuse against its players
King Richard: Tennis tale is inspiring and entertaining in equal parts

King Richard: Tennis tale is inspiring and entertaining in equal parts

Will Smith delivers a powerhouse performance in the true story of Venus and Serena Williams’ rise to stardom.
Most influential black sports athletes

Most influential black sports athletes

Our Sports team has compiled a list of some of the most influential black athletes across sports history
Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Should sports leagues make Covid vaccinations compulsory for all athletes? Adam Pogrund thinks the answer is ‘Yes’
Laver Cup: A flawed format?

Laver Cup: A flawed format?

Is the Laver Cup just an indicator of the gulf between Europe and the rest of the world in tennis?
Carlos Alcaraz: The breakthrough of men’s tennis’ next star

Carlos Alcaraz: The breakthrough of men’s tennis’ next star

Once the dust has settled from this initial disappointment, one name shines brightest for the future of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz
The Meteoric Rise of Emma Raducanu

The Meteoric Rise of Emma Raducanu

Who is Emma Raducanu? The teenager who shot to fame in the US Open
Heather Watson wins Mexican Open

Heather Watson wins Mexican Open

Britain’s number two enjoyed success in sunny Mexico
Djokovic and prospect Kenin reign supreme in Australia

Djokovic and prospect Kenin reign supreme in Australia

Joey Millington analyses an exciting Australian Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas wins ATP Finals title with victory against Dominic Thiem

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins ATP Finals title with victory against Dominic Thiem

“I feel like my game is getting better over time. I believe I’m really close to being crowned a Grand Slam champion”
Andy Murray wins European Open

Andy Murray wins European Open

Tom Reynolds reports on Andy Murray’s return to the top against Stan Wawrinka in Antwerp
Althea Gibson: remembering the first black woman to win a Grand Slam

Althea Gibson: remembering the first black woman to win a Grand Slam

Continuing The Mancunion’s celebration of Black History Month, Kate Jackson argues we must remember the strides Althea Gibson made for tennis and the black female stars of today
Tennis legends give Team Europe Laver Cup victory

Tennis legends give Team Europe Laver Cup victory

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal kickstarted an inspiring comeback as Team Europe went on to lift the 2019 Laver’s Cup
Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam at US Open

Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam at US Open

The Spaniard now moves to within one of Roger Federer’s men’s Grand Slam record
Federer’s 100-up and there’s more to come

Federer’s 100-up and there’s more to come

Harry Deacon looks back at some of Federer’s finest moments, and his future to come, as the Swiss star reaches 100 titles
Serena Williams cartoon cleared of racism, deemed “offensive”

Serena Williams cartoon cleared of racism, deemed “offensive”

The Serena Williams cartoon that circulated after her US Open final loss has been cleared of racism and continues to divide opinions
Djokovic prevails in Clash of the Titans Australian Open final

Djokovic prevails in Clash of the Titans Australian Open final

A straight sets victory in Melbourne sees the 31-year old Serb wrap up a third Australian Open victory in five years, at the expense of Rafael Nadal