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Holding back the tears: Tennis queen Karolina Woźniacka makes emotional farewell after extraordinary career as world number one

The 29-year-old world number 1 had already announced plans to retire when in 2018 she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and said that this year’s Australian Opener would be her last. FRANCIS MALASIG/PAP/EPA

The 29-year-old had already announced plans to retire when in 2018 she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and said that this year’s Australian Opener would be her last.

Pole reaches fourth round of Australian Open tennis tournament

Having defeated Donna Vekic of Croatia (7-5, 6-3), Iga Swiatek of Poland advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Saturday.

Tennis champ Rafael Nadal splashes out on Polish yacht

The bespoke new 80 Sunreef Power yacht is 24-metres-long and can accommodate 14 people.

Iga Świątek advances to WTA final in Lugano

Poland's Iga Świątek has defeated Czech Kristyna Pliskova 6-0 and 6-1 in the semi final of the WTA tournament in Lugano, Switzerland, and advanced to the final round of the event.

Life of star pre-war athlete known as the ‘Golden One’ explored in fascinating new book

Among her achievements, Halina Konopacka, who always wore a red beret while competing, and had a model-like body shape, took Poland to its first Olympic gold in 1928.

Poland's Hurkacz sends Thiem home in Miami

Poland's Hubert Hurkacz defeated the fourth-seeded Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-4 on Friday in the second round of the 2019 Miami Open tennis tournament, which is part of the Masters 100 category on the ATP Tour.

Up-and-coming tennis ace Hubert Hurkacz to take on Federer in ATP quarter finals - but who is Hubert?

Ahead of Hurkacz’s match against champion Roger Federer in California tonight, TFN’s Nick Westerby takes a look at the 22-year-old from Wrocław and assess his chances.

Iga Świątek to play with Łukasz Kubot at Australian Open

Poles Iga Świątek and Łukasz Kubot gained the so-called 'wild card' and will play together at the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament, Artur Bochenek, from the Warsaw Sport Group Open, announced on Wednesday.

Smashing Iga slams her way to second round of the Australian opener

The Grand Slam Opener win is another step forward in the Warsaw teen’s impressive sporting career.

Retiring tennis star Agnieszka Radwańska honoured by president

Country’s leading tennis player picks up award for her sporting achievements.

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