When the oldest and youngest ranked men's tennis players met in the sport's minor leagues
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, the Italian Open wouldn’t be outdone by the Madrid Open in terms of chaos, the top players putting pressure on the Grand Slams got an ally, and tennis and politics once again showed that they are indivisible.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.Advertisement
Solid Hindu vote, fractured Muslim vote; did Bengal just inverse India's electoral politics?
Solid Hindu vote fractured Muslim vote did Bengal just inverse Indias electoral politics
World Cup ticket scams warning as fraudsters poised to exploit demand from fans
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Starmer to promise ‘strength through fairness’ as he battles to stay in No 10
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Brothers’ Irish marathon challenge ‘inspiring’, says William
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Starmer defies calls to quit after electoral bloodbath for Labour
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Michelle O’Neill says UK elections on track for ‘seismic change in politics’
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'Absolute legend': London pays tribute to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th anniversary
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Prince of Wales cheers as Aston Villa head to Europa League final
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William praises Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny’s ‘outstanding career’
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Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’The Justice Department has gone after several of Trump’s perceived political enemies, most recently with the fresh indictment of former FBI Director James ComeyRachel Dobkin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 01:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"...
Stocks soar and oil sinks on fresh peace deal hope
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Local elections 2026: 'Vote Green, make history,' says Zack Polanski as he seeks major gains in London
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Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerableThere’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree in union’s traditional heartlands.The conflict spells trouble for Rugby Australia (RA), whose federal government is funding a $600m NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea, $240m of which will go into poaching talent and creating pathways throughout Fiji, Tonga, Samoa a...
Local elections: 'Don't believe Polanski promises,' says Starmer as Labour and Greens battle over Inner London
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Whatever happened to Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’? The latest on president’s teen athletic tournament
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhatever happened to Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’? The latest on president’s teen athletic tournamentThe Patriot Games are supposed to be a four-day event featuring one male and one female student from each state and territoryGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Wednesday 06 May 2026 00:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...
Table tennis star accuses security guard of sexual assault at World Championships in London
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World-record breaking 1.33 million enter 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot — nearly 2% of UK population
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Ryan Reynolds ‘gutted’ after Wrexham miss shot at promotion to Premier League
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Father and son set three new world records after round-the-world charity cycle
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