Australian Open: Defending champion Kenin grinds into second round; Badosa crashes out after - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Defending champion Kenin grinds into second round; Badosa crashes out after - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Sofia Kenin launched her Australian Open defence with a 7-5 6-4 win over Maddison Inglis on Tuesday, while Paula Badosa bowed out with a 6-7 7-6 7-5 loss to Russian qualifier Liudmila Samsonova. -Badosa sent packing after COVID-19 ordeal- Badosa, the only Australian Open player to contract COVID-19 in the leadup to the Grand Slam, had a fraught buildup to the tournament, testing positive to the novel coronavirus while in quarantine last month. Fatigue appeared to take it toll as she served to stay in the match, and Samsonova took full advantage, running Badosa ragged until the Spaniard sprayed a shot wide on match point. Konta retires from Australian Open due to injury Briton Johanna Konta said she was in shock after an abdominal injury abruptly ended her Australian Open challenge in the first-round on Tuesday even though she was leading Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-4, 0-2.

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Katie Boulter’s Tokyo run ended by Sofia Kenin in the semi-finals
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Katie Boulter’s Tokyo run ended by Sofia Kenin in the semi-finals

The Independent  

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Jordan Thompson defeats Hubert Hurkacz at US Open tennis, as Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell both move to third round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Thompson defeats Hubert Hurkacz at US Open tennis, as Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell both move to third round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have risen to the occasion to help continue Australia's best start to a US Open in almost 30 years. Thompson claimed the biggest scalp of the tournament yet, sending world No.7 Hubert Hurkacz packing with a rollicking 7-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory to open day four at Flushing Meadows. Backing up from his first match …

US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse

The Hindu  

Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse bounced Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova from the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, beating the Czech 6-4, 7-5 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. “It’s just a dream for me.” Ruse, ranked 122nd in the world, pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament so far with …

US Open 2024: Sofia Kenin reaches second round after beating former champion Emma Raducanu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Sofia Kenin reaches second round after beating former champion Emma Raducanu

The Hindu  

An emotional Emma Raducanu said she should have got more matches under her belt ahead of the U.S. Open after the former champion was sent packing 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round by American Sofia Kenin on Tuesday. She skipped key tune-up events in Toronto and Cincinnati, taking a different approach in her buildup to the year’s final major, …

Bad Homburg Open: Wozniacki retires hurt after fall, Badosa knocked out
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bad Homburg Open: Wozniacki retires hurt after fall, Badosa knocked out

The Hindu  

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki had to retire from her quarterfinal match at the Bad Homburg Open on Thursday due to a knee injury while Paula Badosa was knocked out. Spain’s former world number two Badosa, also a wildcard, struggled with double faults and Russian Diana Shnaider’s superior second serve in the second set as she lost 6-3, 7-6. …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina made a sluggish start before beating Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to move into the third round of the French Open. But she’s an experienced player and it’s not easy to play her.” There was little to separate the duo early in the second set before the lanky Rus took advantage of mistakes from …

Australians have rough start at French Open as four exit in the first-round at Roland Garros
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australians have rough start at French Open as four exit in the first-round at Roland Garros

ABC  

Ajla Tomljanović has headlined a dispiriting first-day wipe-out for the Australian challenge at the French Open. Tomljanović, playing just her second full match in four months after 18 months of injury and surgery setbacks, showed inevitable ring rust after a bright start against 30th seed Dayana Yastremska, eventually being the first of the 11 Australians in singles action at Roland …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. “After the match, I didn't feel anything.” In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. “I think it’s an honor to play her in the French Open because …

On this day in 2020: Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open women’s singles title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

On this day in 2020: Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open women’s singles title

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Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka bids for repeat title against China’s ‘Queen Wen’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka bids for repeat title against China’s ‘Queen Wen’

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will Saturday bid to become the first woman to defend the Australian Open title since 2013, but Zheng Qinwen has her own date with destiny. That’s it, actually.” While 12th seed Zheng cannot compete in the experience stakes, the 21-year-old has been on a rapid rise, showing she has the temperament and game to handle pressure situations. “I …

Australian Open 2024 | Medvedev battles back from two sets to defeat Zverev
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Medvedev battles back from two sets to defeat Zverev

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev battled into a third Australian Open final on January 26 with a come-from-behind five-set defeat of Alexander Zverev to set up a title match against Jannik Sinner. Medvedev stepped in slightly from his deep baseline position in the third set and it altered the dynamic, with a more aggressive net game pushing the set to a tiebreak that …

Zhang, Machac fall short in dramatic men's doubles semifinal in Australia
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Zhang, Machac fall short in dramatic men's doubles semifinal in Australia

China Daily  

Tomas Machac of Czech Republic and Zhang Zhizhen of China compete in the men's doubles semifinal match against Matthew Ebden of Australia and Rohan Bopanna of India during day twelve of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on January 25, 2024. MELBOURNE - The barnstorming run of China's Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open on Thursday. Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka embraces USA’s Coco Gauff after their women’s singles semifinal match. In doubles, 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden advanced to their second consecutive Grand Slam men’s …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in a brutally swift quarterfinal on Tuesday to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff. Give it all in the practice court so you can be ready for the matches as good as you can.” The second seed hammered her …

Australian Open 2024: Gauff doesn’t need to read coach’s ‘Winning Ugly’ manual
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Gauff doesn’t need to read coach’s ‘Winning Ugly’ manual

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday and while the victory was more graft than glamour the U.S. Open champion was just fine with that. The three-hour, eight-minute battle against Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk took nearly as long as three of her previous four matches at Melbourne Park combined, with …

Australian Open 2024: Coco survives Kostyuk test to reach semis
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Coco survives Kostyuk test to reach semis

The Hindu  

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff came through a huge test at the hands of Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk 7-6 6-7 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on Tuesday. Kostyuk got right in the American’s face from the off, however, and stormed to a 5-1 lead, serving twice for the opening set …

Australian Open | Coco survives Kostyuk test to reach semifinals
11 months ago

Australian Open | Coco survives Kostyuk test to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff came through a huge test at the hands of Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk 7-6 6-7 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on January 23. Kostyuk got right in the American's face from the off, however, and stormed to a 5-1 lead, serving twice for the opening …

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals
11 months ago

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff hopes she’s got her “bad” match out of the way at the Australian Open before meeting defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. “After U.S. Open, I really wanted that revenge, and, I mean, that’s a great match.” Gauff’s long three-setter had a knock-on effect that made for a long night at Melbourne Park. “I …

Australian Open updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10
11 months ago

Australian Open updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10

ABC  

Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are through to the semifinal at Melbourne Park after securing wins on Tuesday. Djokovic was tested by American 12th seed Taylor Fritz over four sets, while Sabalenka was clinical in her straight-sets victory over Czech ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand during their quarterfinals singles match …

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

Australian Open 2024: Zverev, Medvedev reach quarterfinals
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Zverev, Medvedev reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev overcame a fierce challenge from Britain’s Cameron Norrie, while Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev overwhelmed stubborn resistance from Portugal’s Nuno Borges to make the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday. “Cam has definitely been playing amazing tennis and I’m just happy to get through.” Both men were rock-solid on serve in the first set until Zverev won a compelling 16-shot …

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open
11 months ago

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Mirra Andreeva was a set away from being the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1997 to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals. The 16-year-old Andreeva took the first set off 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in the round of 16 on Sunday, later admitting that’s when she started thinking about the last eight. “After winning the …

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals
11 months 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: Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva’s run
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva’s run

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk ended the fairytale run of Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva at the Australian Open on Sunday, crushing her 6-2, 6-1 to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final. Timofeeva, on her Grand Slam debut, caught the eye in Melbourne, beating former champion Caroline Wozniacki and 10th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia on her way to the fourth round. “Honestly, it …

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

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens
11 months 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: Tennis ‘doesn’t really matter’ with Ukrainians dying- Kostyuk
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Tennis ‘doesn’t really matter’ with Ukrainians dying- Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk said making the Australian Open fourth round on Friday “doesn’t really matter” when her country is in “survival mode’ and missiles are flying over her family home. READ | Australian Open 2024: Djokovic finds his groove to down Etcheverry in Melbourne Kostyuk, whose previous best effort at a major was reaching the last 16 at the French …

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

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months 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: Novak Djokovic beats crowd in round 2; Sakkari, Jabeur knocked out
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic beats crowd in round 2; Sakkari, Jabeur knocked out

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic entered round three at the Australian Open 2024 after beating home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday. Djokovic was excellent in the first set with a 6-3 win but the Australian made a stunning comeback to clinch the second set by 6-4 and then was leading the third set by 5-4, which took the crowd to tease the Serbian. …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic survived a huge test Wednesday to stay on track at the Australian Open but sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians. “Hopefully I can find a way to build on this as the tournament progresses.” The hard-earned win put him into a showdown next with Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who …

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka cruises into round three, Frances Tiafoe handed shock exit
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka cruises into round three, Frances Tiafoe handed shock exit

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka continued her fine run in the Australian Open 2024 with a comprehensive performance against Brenda Fruhvirtova, while Frances Tiafoe was sent packing by the impressive Tomas Machac on January 17. In a display of skill and determination, Sabalenka, the tournament's second seed, successfully advanced to the third round of the Australian Open. Australian Open 2024 Day 4: Live …

Australian Open 2024: Ben Shelton overcomes Christopher O'Connell, Caroline Garcia knocked out in round 2
11 months, 1 week 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 …

A 16-year-old Andreeva advances over 3-time major runner-up Jabeur to Australian Open’s 3rd round
11 months, 1 week ago

A 16-year-old Andreeva advances over 3-time major runner-up Jabeur to Australian Open’s 3rd round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — When their paths crossed after first-round wins, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva saw Ons Jabeur make a light-hearted gesture that signaled she could see her. Ons Jabeur of Tunisia waves as she walks from the court following her second round loss to Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. …

Australian Open 2024: Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki knocked out, Jannik Sinner advances to round 3
11 months, 1 week 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: More mature, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva surprises self with routing of Ons Jabeur
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: More mature, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva surprises self with routing of Ons Jabeur

India Today  

16-year-old Mirra Andreeva came up with one of the most dominant performances of her nascent career as she decimated World No. 6 Ons Jabeur and progressed to the third round of the Australian Open 2024. it was her first win over a top 10 opponent on the WTA tour and Mirra got the job done in just 54 minutes at …

Australian Open 2024: Americans Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz ease into 3rd round, Alex de Minaur lays down marker
11 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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: Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback hits Collins roadblock
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback hits Collins roadblock

The Hindu  

Angelique Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback ended with a whimper in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as the new mum crashed out in three sets to Danielle Collins. Collins broke three times in the first set, but three-time major winner Kerber bounced back. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 The 35-year-old German saved two …

Australian Open 2024: Swiatek suppresses Kenin challenge to reach second round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Swiatek suppresses Kenin challenge to reach second round

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6 6-2 victory in a high quality contest on Tuesday. “I’m happy that I managed to get my level up in the second set.” Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 The …

Australian Open 2024: Jessica Pegula, Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina progress to second round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Jessica Pegula, Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina progress to second round

India Today  

3 Elena Rybakina, World No. 5 Jessica Pegula, and teenage sensation Emma Raducanu have progressed to the second round of the 2024 Australian Open as the first round comes to a close. RADUCANU MARCHES AHEAD British sensation Emma Raducanu's journey in the tournament continues after a decisive win against Shelby Rogers. Raducanu's first grand slam victory in 12 months marked …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out

Firstpost  

Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing. Women’s fourth seed Gauff said ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year that she wanted to win “multiple” major titles after her breakthrough at Flushing Meadows in 2023. “She …

Australian Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton march into Round 2, Daniil Medvedev gets walkover
11 months, 1 week 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: Dayana Yastremska Stuns Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova in First Round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Dayana Yastremska Stuns Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova in First Round

News 18  

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle on Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 6-2. She lost her opening service game and never got back in the contest as 93rd-ranked Yastremska took control on John Cain Arena, surging through the first set in just 31 minutes. Vondrousova, who beat Australian Open …

Australian Open 2024: Marketa Vondrousova crashes out after losing to Dayana Yastremska, Svitolina advances
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Marketa Vondrousova crashes out after losing to Dayana Yastremska, Svitolina advances

India Today  

7th seed Marketa Vondrousova failed to advance to the second round of the women’s singles in the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 2, Live Updates Yastremska, who is ranked 93 in the world, 86 places below Vondrousova, pulled off the first major upset of the ongoing hard-court tournament at Melbourne Park. Yastremska put her opponent under pressure right …

Australian Open 2024 Day 1: Djokovic, Rublev survive first round upsets; Sabalenka-Sinner through to 2nd round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024 Day 1: Djokovic, Rublev survive first round upsets; Sabalenka-Sinner through to 2nd round

India TV News  

Australian Open 2024 witnessed no major upset in men's and women's singles round one fixtures on Day 1. Tournament favourites Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev had to fight in their opening games against unseeded opponents while the likes of Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner enjoyed a smooth ride to the next round. In the men's singles most-awaited game on Day …

Australian Open 2024: Maria Sakkari passes 'emotional' barrier after breaking streak of first round exits
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Maria Sakkari passes 'emotional' barrier after breaking streak of first round exits

India Today  

Maria Sakkari said that she was happy after snapping her streak of three losses on the trot in the first round of Grand Slams. On Sunday, January 13, Sakkari beat Japan’s Nao Hibino 6-4, 6-1 at the Rod Laver Arena and made her way through to the second round of the Australian Open. Thereafter, Sakkari lost to Karolina Muchova, Marta …

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