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2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy

BBC

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, we saw exciting victories and surprising upsets. Notably, Leylah Fernandez defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a thrilling women's singles match, while Ajla Tomljanovic and Diana Shnaider's singles match was cancelled due to a lack of …

Basel

3 months ago

Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues

ABC

Brazilian star Beatriz Haddad Maia has proved too powerful for Anna Tomljanovic, beating the Australian 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the WTA quarterfinals in Seoul. Haddad Maia broke Tomljanovic's serve three times on her way to the last eight of the Korea Open, where she will meet Polina Kudermetova. Joining Haddad Maia in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 event …

Haddad Maia Tomljanovic

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Associated Press

Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson. 1945 — Frank Parker defends his U.S. Open title, defeating Bill Talbert 14-12, 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the first postwar U.S. Open. 1989 — Chris Evert …

Victory Match Grand Slam Open Win Ucla Williams

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Bolt qualifies for Wimbledon main draw after being a last-minute stand-in for qualifiers, Olivia Gadecki through in women's draw

ABC

In short: Australia's Alex Bolt has qualified for the Wimbledon men's main draw after being a last-minute stand-in for the qualifiers. Bolt will be joined by Olivia Gadecki, who will make her Wimbledon main draw debut alongside Daria Saville and Ajla Tomljanovic in the women's draw. A last-minute stand-in at Wimbledon qualifying, Australian Alex Bolt has stormed to the men's …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Alex de Minaur, Ajla Tomljanovic to lead Australia’s tennis team at Olympics

The Hindu

Alex de Minaur is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris three years after being forced out of the Tokyo Games because of COVID-19. Ninth-ranked de Minaur was among the nine tennis players chosen on Wednesday for Australia’s Olympic team. “Obviously last time round I got a little bit unlucky to not be able to play in Tokyo, but …

Olympic Paris Doubles Tokyo Minaur De Minaur Team Ajla

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia names Olympics tennis team, with Alex de Minaur making his Games debut in singles and doubles

ABC

The Roland Garros clay will hold no fears for Alex de Minaur when he makes a swift Paris return as Australia's Olympic tennis spearhead. Paris Olympics Australian tennis team Alex de Minaur* Matthew Ebden* John Peers Ellen Perez Alexei Popyrin* Daria Saville Rinky Hijikata* Chris O'Connell* Ajla Tomljanovic Players with asterisks making Olympic debuts A French Open quarterfinalist this month, …

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6 months ago

Ajla Tomljanovic comes runner-up in the Birmingham Classic as Yulia Putintseva claims title

ABC

In short: Ajla Tomljanovic came runner-up in the Birmingham Classic with a 6-1, 7-6 loss to Yulia Putintseva in the final. Ajla Tomljanovic came runner-up in the Birmingham Classic with a 6-1, 7-6 loss to Yulia Putintseva in the final. Ajla Tomljanovic's dream of finally winning her first WTA tour title after 15 years of slog has been shattered after …

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6 months ago

Kalinskaya through to Berlin final as injury list grows; Tomljanovic reaches Birmingham summit clash to end five-year wait

The Hindu

Anna Kalinskaya beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-7, 6-1 in a see-saw semifinal on Saturday in the Berlin WTA tournament. Tomljanovic reaches first WTA final in five years Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic serves against Anastasia Potapova during Birmingham Open semifinals on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic reached her first WTA final in five years with a straight sets …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Daria Saville not panicking as Australia's women fall to 27-year French Open low

ABC

In short: Daria Saville's overnight exit at Roland-Garros made it the first time since 1997 that an Australian has not made it past the first round in the women's draw. Saville and Ajla Tomljanovic were the only two Australians in the women's draw at the French Open, and both players were bundled out at the first time of asking. Amid …

Women Preston French Open Saville Taylah Daria Saville

7 months ago

Ajla Tomljanović fit and firing ahead of French Open tilt

ABC

In short: Alja Tomljanović says she is ready to go and finally feels injury free after a torrid 18 months. Ajla Tomljanović has declared herself "feeling great" and raring to go again at the French Open after overcoming the most challenging spell of her career. "I'm pretty excited for the French, looking forward to the matches because I really feel …

French Feel Open Knee Injury Parma Ajla Tomljanović

7 months, 1 week ago

Emma Raducanu dealt French Open blow as wildcards confirmed

The Independent

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7 months, 1 week ago

Ajla Tomljanovic handed wildcard to make first French Open appearance since 2022

ABC

In short: Ajla Tomjlanovic has been granted a wildcard in the women's draw for the upcoming French Open after returning from injury. Ajla Tomljanovic will play only her second grand slam tournament in almost two years after being awarded a French Open wildcard. Tomljanovic, a former world number 32 and three-time grand slam singles quarterfinalist, made a winning return at …

Sport French Paris Draw Walton Main Tomljanovic

11 months, 1 week ago

Lauren Phillips sips French Champagne at Australian Open launch after getting the axe from her Melbourne radio gig to make way for Kyle and Jackie O

Daily Mail

Lauren Phillips is keeping busy after being axed from her KIIS FM's breakfast show to make way for The Kyle and Jackie 'O' show as they expand into the Melbourne market. Lauren Phillips wa spotted sipping Piper-Heidsieck at the Australian Open media launch on Thursday Phillips turned heads in a vibrant red jumpsuit as she posed for photos with tennis …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge

News 18

While injured Nick Kyrgios will be a vocal presence on the sidelines of the Australian Open, it will be the home nation’s quiet achiever Alex de Minaur carrying the main weight of fans’ expectations on court. Now, with Kyrgios restricted to TV duties and an ambassadorial role while his body recovers, De Minaur heads to Melbourne Park as Australia’s number …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek beats Kerber to give Poland early lead in United Cup final

The Hindu

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek gave her Poland team an early lead in its United Cup final against Germany with a straight sets win against Angelique Kerber on Sunday. The four-time major winner beat Kerber 6-3, 6-0 in 70 minutes as the Polish team stretched its record to 12 wins, against one defeat at the mixed teams tournament. Kerber, who saved two …

Poland Win Swiatek Kerber United Cup

11 months, 3 weeks ago

United Cup: Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning streak snapped by Australia's Alex de Minaur

India Today

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic’s 43-match winning streak was brought to an end by Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals of the United Cup. In a match that lasted for a duration of 94 minutes, De Minaur executed a spectacular performance, winning 33 out of 34 points behind first serves, thereby earning the biggest victory of his career. …

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1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Ajla Tomljanovic withdraws due to knee injury

The Hindu

Ajla Tomljanovic, sidelined nearly all this season by a knee injury after beating Serena Williams last year in the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion’s final match, withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday. 4 seed Elena Rybakina into the third round and forced the US Tennis Association to juggle the schedule, with their match having been slated for the night …

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1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Grand Slam Second Round Tsitsipas Beat Djokovic Swiatek

1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Ajla Tomljanovic, who beat Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open, withdraws because of a knee injury

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ajla Tomljanovic, sidelined nearly all this season by a knee injury after beating Serena Williams last year in the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion’s final match, withdrew from the U.S. Open on Wednesday. 4 seed Elena Rybakina into the third round and forced the U.S. Tennis Association to juggle the schedule, with their match having been slated …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement

China Daily

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark hits to Tatiana Prozorova on day one of the 2023 US Open at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, USA, Aug 28, 2023. Day 1 included victories by Ajla Tomljanovic — who beat Williams in the 23-time Grand Slam champion's farewell contest last September but has been sidelined by injury since November — …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Comebacks are nothing new in tennis. “I feel like people just don’t know what to do with their lives,” 2020 U.S. Open semifinalist Brady said with a hearty laugh during an interview with The Associated Press. “But I don’t want to really put pressure on myself to get back there right away.” Wozniacki, twice a runner-up at …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Coco Gauff ready to continue Serena Williams’ legacy at U.S. Open

The Hindu

One year after Serena Williams bade an emotional farewell to tennis in front of an adoring crowd at Flushing Meadows, Coco Gauff is dreaming of continuing the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s legacy when the US Open gets underway next week. US Open 2023 women’s draw: Swiatek vs Gauff, Sabalenka vs Jabeur amongst projected quarterfinals That win in Cincinnati also included …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Serena Williams gives birth to second child, a daughter

The Hindu

Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, she posted on Instagram, almost exactly a year after her last match as a tennis star. Adira River Ohanian is the second child — and second daughter — for the 41-year-old Williams and her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to …

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WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy

Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Alex Bolt qualifies for Wimbledon main draw after being a last-minute stand-in for qualifiers, Olivia Gadecki through in women's draw

Paris 2024: Alex de Minaur, Ajla Tomljanovic to lead Australia’s tennis team at Olympics

Australia names Olympics tennis team, with Alex de Minaur making his Games debut in singles and doubles

Ajla Tomljanovic comes runner-up in the Birmingham Classic as Yulia Putintseva claims title

Kalinskaya through to Berlin final as injury list grows; Tomljanovic reaches Birmingham summit clash to end five-year wait

Daria Saville not panicking as Australia's women fall to 27-year French Open low

Ajla Tomljanović fit and firing ahead of French Open tilt

Emma Raducanu dealt French Open blow as wildcards confirmed

Ajla Tomljanovic handed wildcard to make first French Open appearance since 2022

Lauren Phillips sips French Champagne at Australian Open launch after getting the axe from her Melbourne radio gig to make way for Kyle and Jackie O

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge

Swiatek beats Kerber to give Poland early lead in United Cup final

United Cup: Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning streak snapped by Australia's Alex de Minaur

US Open 2023: Ajla Tomljanovic withdraws due to knee injury

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Ajla Tomljanovic, who beat Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open, withdraws because of a knee injury

Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement

Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement

Coco Gauff ready to continue Serena Williams’ legacy at U.S. Open

Serena Williams gives birth to second child, a daughter