Japan's Kimiko Date, the grand dame of women's tennis, announced Monday that she will retire from the game a few days short of her 47th birthday.
The former world number four said on her official blog that she will add the "full stop" to her career by retiring -- for a second time -- after the Japan Women's Open tournament,Read more
As a grimacing Kimiko Date rips another forehand past a male hitting partner less than half her age, all that's missing is a cheesy Rocky-style backing track.
At the ripe of old age of 46, the former world number four and part-time baker insists she's not burnt-out yet as the Japanese star prepares for her latest comeback to professional tennisRead more