In response to questions about scheduling, Mauresmo said men's matches have more 'appeal'.
World number one Iga Swiatek beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the US Open final on Saturday to claim her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title.
She was found guilty in January of duping investors and lying about the technology after a three-month trial.
'He's a bit of God, I'm not gonna lie'
''Chadwick Boseman didn't get sympathy votes because he is dead.' 'He would have won even if he were alive.' 'What a contrast to our nation where you are instantly anointed to greatness if you are dead and your abysmally mediocre posthumous film gets designated as a classic,' sighs Subhash K Jha.
Dhanush's latest Hollywood film has him rubbing shoulders with Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana De Arma, Rege-Jean Page and Billy Bob Thornton.
Reaction to Serena Williams announcing her retirement
US Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final with a rousing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over her barbecue buddy Tatjana Maria on Thursday.
Serena Williams lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open on Friday night, likely marking the end of arguably the sport's greatest Grand Slam career, but her title as the biggest earner in women's tennis history will remain for years to come.
The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.
The women's Grand Slams were all won by different players for a fifth straight year in 2021
Britain's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed the inaugural Athlete Advocate of the Year Award for his involvement in the fight against racism.
Australian pacer Billy Stanlake was on Tuesday ruled out of the remainder of the Sunrisers Hyderabad campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League after he suffered a finger injury while fielding in a match against Chennai Super Kings two days back.
The first stop on Serena Williams' farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell to Belinda Bencic in second-round action at the Canadian Open on Wednesday a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis.
'If you take music away from me, there's nothing else I can do.'
The second round match between former champion Angelique Kerber and Anhelina Kalinina, originally scheduled to begin after Schwartzman and Anderson, was pushed to Thursday.
Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she wants to, pocketing a handsome paycheck and boosting ratings for a sport that is losing star power, those in the business say.
The composer thanked other artists for the making of the song.
Adah promotes her film...Krystle takes a 'headache' selfie...
Norway's Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to reach his second Grand Slam final this year by beating Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 at the US Open, keeping alive his hopes of reaching the top of the world rankings.
The following is a timeline charting her rise to the top of the women's game:
A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.
The Tony Awards red carpet saw some dramatic looks.
WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders apologised for his social media post on the weekend and then on Monday: 'I just want to say sorry again for everyone I've offended'.
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the men's singles final at the US Open on Sunday to win his maiden Grand Slam title and rise to world number one for the first time.
He acknowledged that police had been caught off-guard by local delinquents who turned up to cause trouble at the match. But defending the security protocols in place, the minister said France had only had three months to prepare after the venue was moved from Russia.
Emma Raducanu did not drop a set since arriving at Flushing Meadows and won over the rowdy crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as she swatted aside more experienced opponents with the same ease as she hammered winners.
Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.
The actor shared this cover image from her pre-lockdown shoot in Goa.
Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the US Open, tournament officials announced Friday, just three days before the main draw was set to begin.
A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a 350-bed temporary hospital on Tuesday, the USTA said, as the coronavirus outbreak strains resources in New York City, which as been dramatically affected by the pandemic. The site of the US Open and the crown jewel of American tennis, the venue has been thrust into the fray amid a medical crisis that has gripped the world and brought professional sports to a sudden and indefinite halt.
Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be a role model in the way she carries herself on court, her coach Wim Fissette said.
The 17-year-old, who smashed at speed into the back of another car that had halted on the track, was trapped in the wreckage for more than 90 minutes before being extricated and flown to hospital.
Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a roller-coaster ride to be enjoyed on a summer afternoon, recommends Namrata Thakker.
Here's what Holywood has been up to!
The Gray Man is mindless fun, worth your monthly Netflix subscription, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Pebbles, India's official entry in the international feature film category at the 2022 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.
Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the U.S. Open as her final event.
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