Sport A star for a star: Lesbian tennis legend Billie Jean King receives historic star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Lesbian tennis ace Billie Jean King has became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the sports entertainment category at a ceremony on Monday, April 7, which she attended with her wife Ilana Kloss and friends, including Jamie Lee Curtis. “The important thing is, I don’t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Openly gay Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina admits she had “no choice” but to leave Russia for Australia Russia-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina, who came out in 2022, has spoken about her decision to switch nationalities and start professionally representing Australia, admitting she had “no choice” but to leave Russia because she is openly gay. Speaking about her decision, Kasatkina, who is in a relat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva comes out as gay on Instagram Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has come out as gay in a post on Instagram. The 24-year-old tennis player, one of the first on the ATP Tour, revealed on the social media platform that he’s in love with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo. “Happy birthday, happ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Study finds that two in five LGBTQ+ sports fans made to feel unwelcome when watching sport due to their gender or sexuality Nearly half (44%), of 1,000 people polled, feel that the sporting world is less accepting and progressive than society in general when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community BLAGSS’ Tennis Virgins to return on Wednesday, September 9 Tennis Virgins to return to Preston Park Tennis Club on Wednesday, September 9 from 8-9.30pm with a four-week coached programme of skills and games. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Judy Murray bags court-side US Open seats from Dunblane Amazon Prime Video to celebrate its coverage of the US Open Grand Slam in the UK and Ireland by serving up courtside seats for renowned tennis coach Judy Murray By Graham Robson • 2 min read
