Comeback
All Stories for Comeback
Wimbledon 2018: Despite final loss, Serena Williams’ comeback chapter promises to be another historic ride
Deepti Patwardhan •Serena Williams will get only fitter as the season wears on and will fill in whatever little gaps remain in her game still.
Serena Williams' comeback after pregnancy her greatest challenge, says coach Patrick Mouratoglou
•“Serena’s target will be to win Grand Slams. She knows that coming back might take some time, but her level of expectation is high as always," coach Patrick Mouratoglou said.
Roger Federer returns to World No 1 to complete one of the most remarkable comebacks in sporting history
Nikhila Makker •After his six-month break, Federer came back to tennis in search of that one more elusive Slam. He has, instead, once again established himself as the best player in the world.
US Open 2017: Sloane Stephens, Madison Keys' camaraderie was most heartwarming part of women's final
Nikhila Makker •The 2017 US Open women’s singles final between Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys was far from a classic. But the moments that followed after the final were what it memorable.
Wimbledon 2017: Magdalena Rybarikova's fairytale journey from obscure ITF tournaments to Grand Slam semi-final
Nikhila Makker •Magdalena Rybarikova, the world No 87 from Slovakia, is just two matches from winning Wimbledon. She was ranked 423 in April, and will now return to the top 50 after just eight tournaments.
French Open 2017: Petra Martic's resilience after career-threatening injury pays off as she makes last-16
•Two months ago, Petra Martic was playing qualifiers at a pocket-money claycourt tournament on sub-standard courts in Italy where ball boys were non-existent. Now, she's made the French Open fourth round.
Australian Open 2017: At 35, Roger Federer lifts No 18 with his unlikeliest Grand Slam victory yet
Nikhila Makker •Roger Federer, at the age of 35, returned to competitive tennis after six months, defeated four top-10 players over three five-setters, to lift Grand Slam number 18.
Australian Open 2017: Mischa Zverev’s phenomenal journey, from brink of retirement to Slam quarters
Nikhila Makker •“Old-school” Mischa Zverev executed his serve-and-volley strategy to near-perfection, defeating World No 1 Andy Murray 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the 4th round.
Australian Open 2017: Nick Kyrgios 'prepared for comeback after ban'
•Australia's Nick Kyrgios said on Saturday that he was ready for scrutiny at next month's Australian Open, as the volatile star prepares for his comeback.
Wimbledon 2016: I've surprised myself, says Roger Federer after epic comeback
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