Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 60-51
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 60 to 51.
1 year ago
Iga Swiatek thrashes Jessica Pegula to clinch WTA Finals title
Iga Swiatek storms to the WTA Finals title and finishes 2023 as the world number one thanks to a 6-1 6-0 drubbing of Jessica Pegula in Monday's championship match.
1 year ago
Iga Swiatek breezes past Liudmila Samsonova to win China Open
World number two Iga Swiatek ends her Masters drought with a straightforward victory over Russia's Linda Samsunova in the final of the China Open on Sunday.
1 year ago
Simona Halep handed four-year tennis ban for doping violation
Two-time Grand Slam winner and former world number one Simona Halep is banned from tennis for four years due to a doping violation.
2 years ago
Coco Gauff sinks Aryna Sabalenka to clinch US Open title
American protege Coco Gauff wins her first Grand Slam title with a breathtaking three-set triumph over new world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the US Open.
2 years ago
US Open day 10: Alcaraz storms past Zverev, Rublev quarter-final curse continues
Carlos Alcaraz dismantles Alexander Zverev to set up a US Open semi-final clash with Daniil Medvedev, who prolonged Andrey Rublev's Grand Slam quarter-final misery.
2 years ago
Jannik Sinner, Jessica Pegula storm to Canadian Open titles
Jannik Sinner and Jessica Pegula are crowned Canadian Open winners with victories over Alex de Minaur and Linda Samsonova respectively.
2 years ago
Preview: Marketa Vondrousova vs. Ons Jabeur - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Wimbledon final between Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournamenr so far.
2 years ago
Preview: Venus Williams vs. Elina Svitolina - prediction, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Monday's Wimbledon first-round match between Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina, including predictions and their head-to-head record.
2 years ago
Grand Slam champion Caroline Wozniacki announces shock return to tennis
Former world number one and Australian Open winner Caroline Wozniacki announces that she will return to competitive tennis at this year's Canadian Open.
2 years ago
Venus Williams among players handed wild card for Wimbledon
Eleven-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams is among the players to have been handed a wild card for the upcoming Grand Slam tournament.
2 years ago
Novak Djokovic equals Steffi Graf record for most weeks as world number one
Twenty-two-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic moves level with Steffi Graf on an all-time record of 377 weeks as world number one.
2 years ago
Emma Raducanu 'hopeful' of being fit for Australian Open
British number one Emma Raducanu is still hopeful of being fit for the Australian Open, despite sustaining an ankle injury at the ASB Classic last week.
2 years ago
Venus Williams, Carlos Alcaraz out of Australian Open
Venus Williams and Carlos Alcaraz both pull out of the upcoming Australian Open due to injuries.
2 years ago
Top 25 sporting moments of 2022: Lionel Messi, Pele, Roger Federer
After another unforgettable year of sport, Sports Mole counts down the top 25 sporting moments of 2022.
2 years ago
Venus Williams handed wildcard into Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open finalist Venus Williams confirms her imminent return to Melbourne after being handed a wildcard for the 2023 Grand Slam tournament.
2 years ago
Roger Federer to retire from ATP Tour after Laver Cup
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer announces that he will retire from the ATP Tour after the Laver Cup.
3 years ago
Lewis Hamilton comments on speculation of Manchester United takeover with Jim Ratcliffe
Lewis Hamilton responds to speculation of a possible Manchester United takeover bid with Jim Ratcliffe, who has expressed an interest in buying the club.
3 years ago
Cameron Norrie into US Open fourth round, Dan Evans bows out
Cameron Norrie makes the US Open fourth round for the first time in his career, but Dan Evans bows out after losing in four sets to 2014 champion Marin Cilic.
3 years ago
Serena Williams's legendary career ends with US Open defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic
Serena Williams's legendary career ends with defeat to Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open.
3 years ago
Serena Williams beats second seed Anett Kontaveit to delay retirement
Serena Williams beats second seed Anett Kontaveit in three sets to reach the third round of the US Open, which is set to be the final tournament of her legendary career.
3 years ago
Emma Raducanu bows out in Cincinnati, Cameron Norrie through to quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu loses to Jessica Pegula in the last 16 of the Cincinnati Open, but Cameron Norrie is through to the quarter-finals with victory over Ben Shelton.
3 years ago
Emma Raducanu thrashes Victoria Azarenka in Cincinnati, Cameron Norrie edges out Andy Murray
Emma Raducanu thrashes Victoria Azarenka in the Cincinnati Open second round, while Cameron Norrie edges out Andy Murray in their all-British clash.
3 years ago
Dogged Dan Evans beaten by Pablo Carreno Busta at Canadian Open
British number two Dan Evans misses out on a place in the Canadian Open final as Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta marches to a three-set victory in their semi-final.
3 years ago
Draper beats Tsitsipas, Evans overcomes Rublev at Canadian Open
Great Britain's Jack Draper advances to the third round of the Canadian Open alongside Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
3 years ago
Serena Williams announces imminent retirement from tennis
Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announces that she will retire from tennis after September's US Open.
3 years ago
Wimbledon day eight: Kyrgios progresses, Halep crushes Badosa
Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep all make the quarter-finals on day eight of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
3 years ago
Wimbledon day six: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Nick Kyrgios beats Stefanos Tsitsipas
Iga Swiatek sees her 37-match winning streak come to an end while Nick Kyrgios gets the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas on day six of Wimbledon.
3 years ago
Wimbledon day two: Serena Williams eliminated, Rafael Nadal survives scare
Serena Williams falls at the first hurdle while Rafael Nadal survives a scare to advance on day two of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
3 years ago
Serena Williams seemingly confirms Wimbledon return
Serena Williams appears to confirm that she will be making her comeback at Wimbledon after sustaining a serious leg injury in the 2021 tournament.
3 years ago
Chelsea confirm takeover agreement with Todd Boehly consortium
Chelsea confirm that a consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly has agreed to take over the club from current owner Roman Abramovich.
3 years ago
Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton confirms involvement in Chelsea bid
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton confirms his involvement in the consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton who are trying to buy Chelsea.
3 years ago
Sir Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams 'join consortium's bid to buy Chelsea'
Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams - stars of Formula 1 and tennis - reportedly join the consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton to buy Chelsea.
3 years ago
Venus Williams 'pulls out of Australian Open due to injury'
Venus Williams reportedly joins sister Serena Williams in withdrawing from this year's Australian Open due to injury.
3 years ago
China hits out at 'malicious hyping up' of Peng Shuai case
China condemns the 'malicious hyping up' of the controversy surrounding tennis player Peng Shuai, with the WTA still concerned about the 35-year-old's wellbeing.
3 years ago
Women's Tennis Association still concerned about Peng Shuai despite IOC call
The WTA remains concerned about the safety of Peng Shuai, despite her involvement in a recent video call with the IOC.
3 years ago
Women's Tennis Association: 'Still no direct contact with Peng Shuai'
The chairman of the WTA Steve Simon claims that he has not had any direct contact with Peng Shuai as concern grows over the whereabouts of the Chinese player.
3 years ago
Serena Williams declares herself fit for Australian Open
Seven-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams declares herself fit for next year's tournament after battling back from a hamstring injury sustained at Wimbledon.
3 years ago
