Brisbane International: Vukic advances in Brisbane with win over Goffin
1 week, 3 days ago

Brisbane International: Vukic advances in Brisbane with win over Goffin

The Hindu  

Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic sealed a 6-2 6-3 win over former world number seven David Goffin in the only main draw match at the Brisbane International men’s tournament on Sunday. He faces a potential meeting with defending champion Grigor Dimitrov if the Bulgarian can beat qualifier Yannick Hanfmann.He faces a potential meeting with defending champion Grigor Dimitrov if the Bulgarian can beat qualifier Yannick Hanfmann. Local teenager Maya Joint booked a meeting with two-times Australian Open champion and 10th seed Victoria Azarenka after a 6-3 6-4 win over Maddison Inglis. Marie Bouzkova overcame Talia Gibson 7-6 3-6 6-3 in a marathon contest to book a clash with former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.

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Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva
5 days, 4 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday. She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6. “Her movement is really great, she’s trying to get to every ball and make you play an extra shot …

Navarro stunned by wildcard as Dimitrov enters quarterfinals in Brisbane International 2025
1 week ago

Navarro stunned by wildcard as Dimitrov enters quarterfinals in Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

Australian wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday but defending men’s champion Grigor Dimitrov powered into the Brisbane International quarterfinals. Birrell matched world number eight Navarro stroke-for-stroke on Pat Rafter Arena to put a dent in the American’s Australian Open preparations. “That was kind of the attitude I had going into today -- I think that really …

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Coco Gauff routed Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. “Happy to get pushed through.” In the night session, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner, beat Yue Yuan 6-2, 6-2. Kasatkina …

Jordan Thompson seals epic comeback to join Daria Saville in second round of Wimbledon as Aleksandar Vukic sets up clash with Carlos Alcaraz
6 months ago

Jordan Thompson seals epic comeback to join Daria Saville in second round of Wimbledon as Aleksandar Vukic sets up clash with Carlos Alcaraz

ABC  

Aleksandar Vukic has set up a dream show court date with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon. Marathon men Vukic and fellow Sydneysider Jordan Thompson delivered classic five-set wins to advance to the second round, while Daria Saville made it a hat-trick of first-round triumphs for the Australian contingent. Thompson set the tone on Monday when he became the first …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 1 week ago

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He’s a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. On the women’s side, top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the fourth round by beating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2. The …

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to Indian Wells; Coco Gauff rallies to victory
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to Indian Wells; Coco Gauff rallies to victory

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic hits a backhand return during his victory over Aleksandar Vukic at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the BNP Paribas Open in five years. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion joined Rafael Nadal as the only …

Coco Gauff suffers surprise defeat to Katerina Siniakova in Qatar Open
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff suffers surprise defeat to Katerina Siniakova in Qatar Open

The Independent  

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Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final
11 months, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Aryna Sabalenka lifts trophy after retaining Australian Open title Jannik Sinner produced a stunning comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win the Australian Open in a thrilling final. The 22-year-old Italian claimed the first grand slam title of his career in epic fashion as Medvedev suffered another heartbreaking Australian Open final defeat - the …

Australian Open day 15: Jannik Sinner opens grand slam account
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open day 15: Jannik Sinner opens grand slam account

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Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on January 28, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king. The winner of the title-decider at Rod Laver Arena will become the first new men's champion at the …

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
11 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

New Indian Express  

Now she's the first to reach consecutive finals at Melbourne Park since Serena Williams in 2015, ’16 and ’17. 93-ranked Dayana Yastremska, ending the Ukrainian player's bid to become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era. Zheng lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at …

Australian Open 2024: Zheng beats Yastremska, books maiden Grand Slam final berth
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Zheng beats Yastremska, books maiden Grand Slam final berth

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen ended the fairytale run of qualifier Dayana Yastremska at the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory to reach her first Grand Slam final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. It’s tough to explain my feelings now.” Zheng, who has rained down more aces by far than any other woman at Melbourne Park …

Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge against Coco Gauff to reach second straight Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge against Coco Gauff to reach second straight Australian Open final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday exacted revenge against Coco Gauff over her US Open final loss last year to make the summit clash for the second consecutive season at the Australian Open. Sabalenka looked to get things back on track after gaining a break point again, but Gauff denied the chance with a powerful body serve to hold to …

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and will take a 13-match Australian Open winning streak into Saturday's championship decider against first-time finalist Zheng Qinwen. Defending champion Sabalenka attacked Gauff’s serve with her powerful returns and unloaded 33 winners in the 7-6, 6-4 semifinal victory on Thursday night. 93-ranked Dayana Yastremska, ending the Ukrainian player's …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final

India TV News  

Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Australian Open 2024 women's singles after a dominating win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, January 25. The Belarus ace thrashed the US Open champion in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena and will be facing China's top-ranked Qinwen Zheng in the final on Saturday. Zheng's previous best in Grand Slam tournaments came last …

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts after beating Oceane Dodin of France to reach the last eight. MELBOURNE, Australia－Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. No 12-seeded Zheng Qinwen, a quarterfinalist at last year's US …

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz demolished unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to storm into the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 22 as Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third final in four years. The Spanish second seed, who will next face sixth seed Alexander Zverev, is locked in a fierce battle with Novak Djokovic for the world number one spot and is also …

Noskova, Yastremska advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals after contrasting wins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Noskova, Yastremska advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals after contrasting wins

The Hindu  

Dayana Yastremska and Linda Noskova reached their first Grand Slam quarterfinals in contrasting fashion on January 22 at the Australian Open. Yastremska beat two-time champion Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-4; while 18th-ranked Elina Svitolina was trailing Noskova 3-0 when Svitolina retired with a back injury. Azarenka served for the first set twice and had two set points at 6-5 but couldn’t …

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. The first of the men’s quarterfinals — 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic vs. No. “Every match I’m playing, I’m feeling better and …

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. “I played great, from the first to the last point,” said the defending champion, who is red-hot favourite to collect an 11th Melbourne title and a record 25th Grand …

Australian Open 2024 | Top seed Swiatek dumped out as Alcaraz shines
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Top seed Swiatek dumped out as Alcaraz shines

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek joined the rapid exit of top-10 women’s seeds from the Australian Open on January 20 as Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his rivals. “Then I came here and I wasn’t playing kind of natural anymore.” Noskova, playing in her first Australian Open, said she was “speechless”. Alcaraz stars A day after defending champion …

Australian Open 2024: Victoria Azarenka maintains perfect record against Jelena Ostapenko to reach fourth round
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Victoria Azarenka maintains perfect record against Jelena Ostapenko to reach fourth round

Hindustan Times  

Twice former champion Victoria Azarenka took her career record against Jelena Ostapenko to 4-0 on Saturday with a 6-1 7-5 victory in the third round of the Australian Open. Belarus' Victoria Azarenka celebrates after winning her third round match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko Azarenka won both her Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park and the 34-year-old showed just how much …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek exits Australian Open in a 3rd-round loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek exits Australian Open in a 3rd-round loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Already down a set and facing a break point against Iga Swiatek, No. Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Iga Swiatek of Poland serves to Linda Noskova of …

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens

India Today  

Dayana Yastremska pulled off a stupendous performance after beating USA’s Emma Navarro 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 in the third round of the women’s singles in the Australian Open 2024. The youngster has a challenging task in hand as she will next face the winner of the blockbuster clash between two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and 2017 French Open winner Jelena …

Australian Open 2024: Timofeeva stuns 10th seed Haddad Maia in seven-year first
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Timofeeva stuns 10th seed Haddad Maia in seven-year first

The Hindu  

Qualifier Maria Timofeeva became the lowest-ranked woman in the Australian Open fourth round since 2017 on Friday when she upset 10th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia to keep her fairytale run going. Australian Open 2024: Mirra Andreeva stages fightback to enter fourth round, beats Diane Parry The victory added to her burgeoning reputation, having already beaten former champion Caroline Wozniacki. But …

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open. Coco Gauff also advances easily
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open. Coco Gauff also advances easily

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and U.S. Open winner Coco Gauff swept to commanding wins at the Australian Open on Friday to reach the fourth round. “Last year, Iga won so many sets 6-0 and this is one of the goals, to try to get closer to her,” Sabalenka joked. Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva continued her remarkable Australian Open …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Australian Open 2024: Ben Shelton overcomes Christopher O'Connell, Caroline Garcia knocked out in round 2
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Ben Shelton overcomes Christopher O'Connell, Caroline Garcia knocked out in round 2

India Today  

American tennis star Ben Shelton marched on to round 3 of the 2024 Australian Open after defeating Australia’s Christopher O'Connell, while Caroline Garcia bowed out after losing against Poland’s Magdalena Frech. Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Updates Shelton defeated O'Connell 6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 in the second round of the Australian Open at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne. CAROLINE …

Coco Gauff advances but Jabeur and Wozniacki are out of Australian Open in second round
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff advances but Jabeur and Wozniacki are out of Australian Open in second round

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Jan 17 Coco Gauff avoided the early Day 4 upsets at the Australian Open when she advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-2 win over fellow American Caroline Dolehide. USA's Coco Gauff celebrates after victory against USA's Caroline Dolehide in their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open While sixth-seeded Ons Jabeur and former …

Australian Open 2024: Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki knocked out, Jannik Sinner advances to round 3
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki knocked out, Jannik Sinner advances to round 3

India Today  

World number 6 Ons Jabeur has been knocked out of the 2024 Australian Open following a straight sets defeat against Russian teen sensation Mirra Andreeva, while former champion Caroline Wozniacki was defeated by Qualifier Maria Timofeeva in round 2. Australian Open, Day 4: Live updates 16-year-old Andreeva marked another significant accomplishment in her budding career, defeating three-time Grand Slam finalist …

Australian Open 2024: Americans Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz ease into 3rd round, Alex de Minaur lays down marker
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Americans Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz ease into 3rd round, Alex de Minaur lays down marker

India Today  

American stars had a field day on Wednesday, January 17 at the Australian Open as the likes of Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz eased into the third round of the season's first Grand Slam. Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Updates DAVIS CUP REVENGE Alex de Minaur avenged his Davis Cup heartache with a commanding performance against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in …

Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas to take centrestage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas to take centrestage

India Today  

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ons Jabeur are the big players who will be on show on Day 4 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 3, Live Updates Djokovic, who recently won his 90th win at Melbourne Park with his win in the first round, is set to lock horns with Alexi Popyrin. Coco Gauff …

Australian Open 2024: Alexander Zverev marches ahead, Carlos Alcaraz beats Gasquet to reach second round
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Alexander Zverev marches ahead, Carlos Alcaraz beats Gasquet to reach second round

India Today  

Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev and World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz won their respective opening match at the Australian Open to reach the second round of men's singles on Tuesday. Zverev came from behind to beat compatriot Dominik Koepfer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, while Alcaraz registered a straight-sets victory over Richard Gasquet in the first round. Australian Open 2024, Day 3 …

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

You could see it when she berated herself for making unforced errors, when she stood well inside the baseline to pounce on second serves, when she pumped her fist after nailing thunderous winners. Naomi Osaka, playing her first Grand Slam match in 17 months, was as hungry as ever in the first round against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open …

Australian Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton march into Round 2, Daniil Medvedev gets walkover
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton march into Round 2, Daniil Medvedev gets walkover

India Today  

Coco Gauff made a brilliant start to her Australian Open 2024 campaign after beating Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3, 6-0 in the first round of the women’s singles at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2024, Day 2, Live Updates Coming into the hard-court tournament at Melbourne Park on the back of winning the ASB Classic, Gauff did not give …

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign

India Today  

Naomi Osaka is set to make her Grand Slam return on Monday, January 14 when she faces France's Caroline Garcia in the night session at the Rod Laver Arena. Coco Gauff will start her campaign against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the morning session at the Rod Laver Arena. Daniil Medvedev, the finalist of the 2022 Australian Open, will face Terence …

Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner’s first Grand Slam title with a comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev completed the first 15-day Australian Open on the third Sunday of the tournament. GET CAUGHT UP What to read about the Australian Open: — Jannik Sinner comes back from two sets down to take the Australian Open final from Daniil …

Australian Open 2024: Here's how to watch on TV, betting odds and a look at upcoming matches
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Here's how to watch on TV, betting odds and a look at upcoming matches

The Independent  

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Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 Australian Open main draw will begin on Sunday, with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev eyeing glory in men's singles. Here are the top-five first round matches at the 2024 Australian Open: 1. Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin Swiatek and Kenin have faced each other only once and it was the 2020 Roland Garros …

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Former world number five Jelena Ostapenko continued to build momentum ahead of the Australian Open by reaching the Adelaide International semifinals with a 7-5 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday. Australian Open 2024: Djokovic, Swiatek confirmed as top seeds Brisbane quarter-finalist Ostapenko edged an intense opening set against Ukrainian Kostyuk and raised her level again in the next after …

Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek handed tough draw; Djokovic vs Tsitsipas rematch a potential quarter-final
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek handed tough draw; Djokovic vs Tsitsipas rematch a potential quarter-final

Firstpost  

The 2024 Australian Open draw is out and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek is projected to face last year’s finalist Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals. But before that, the Pole will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or 2022 finalist Danielle Collins in the second round to be handed a tough …

Swiatek could face 2 past champs in Australia; Djokovic-Tsitsipas rematch would be a quarterfinal
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Swiatek could face 2 past champs in Australia; Djokovic-Tsitsipas rematch would be a quarterfinal

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or Danielle Collins in the second in a tough start to her bid for a first Australian Open title. Defending champion Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title will start against a player who was …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are the defending champions
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are the defending champions

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A glance at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2024: Surface Hard courts Site Melbourne Park Schedule Play begins Sunday morning in Australia at what will be a scheduled 15-day tournament for the first time. Women’s singles champion in 2023 Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus Men’s singles champion in 2023 Novak Djokovic, Serbia Last year …

Australian Open 2024 seedings confirmed; list of all 64 seeded players for first Grand Slam of the year
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 seedings confirmed; list of all 64 seeded players for first Grand Slam of the year

India TV News  

The world no.1 Novak Djokovic takes the top seed in the men's singles at the upcoming Australian Open 2024. In the women's singles, top-ranked Iga Swiatek bags a first seed while the current Australian Open champion and the world no.2 Arnya Sabalenka claims the second seed. The last edition's runner-up Elena Rybakina, who kicked off the 2024 with a Brisbane …

Coco Gauff gears up for Australian Open with Auckland triumph
1 year ago

Coco Gauff gears up for Australian Open with Auckland triumph

New York Times  

Coco Gauff warmed up for the Australian Open by beating Elina Svitolina to defend her Auckland Classic crown. Gauff, 19, lost a tiebreak to the Ukrainian in a first set that lurched back and forth, but rallied with an improved first-serve percentage to secure victory after two hours and 35 minutes of play. The American teenager will head to Melbourne …

Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch
1 year ago

Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch

Firstpost  

Brisbane: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka swept past Victoria Azarenka on Saturday into a Brisbane International final against world number four Elena Rybakina, setting up a replay of last year’s Australian Open decider. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 5-2, including a three-set win in the Australian Open final last year that earned her a maiden Grand Slam title. “It’s an amazing start …

Brisbane International: Elena Rybakina, Holger Rune storm into final; Bhambri-Haase pair knocked out
1 year ago

Brisbane International: Elena Rybakina, Holger Rune storm into final; Bhambri-Haase pair knocked out

Firstpost  

World number four Elena Rybakina put on a serving masterclass as she stormed into the Brisbane International women’s final Saturday, while top seed Holger Rune battled through to the men’s decider. Russian-born Kazakh Rybakina blasted eight aces past Czech teenager Linda Noskova on her way to a 6-3, 6-2 win, breaking her opponent once in the first set and twice …

Rafael Nadal wins again on return from injury in Brisbane
1 year ago

Rafael Nadal wins again on return from injury in Brisbane

The Independent  

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