Australian Open 2025: Zverev cruises into third round after win over Martinez
10 hours, 59 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev cruises into third round after win over Martinez

The Hindu  

World number two Alexander Zverev kept his Australian Open title charge on track Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over Spain’s Pedro Martinez. Zverev, who is looking to better the semifinal he made last year, will now meet Britain’s Jacob Fearnley who overcame Frenchman Arthur Cazaux in four sets. Hopefully more to come in the later rounds.” Zverev was rarely troubled by Martinez, who has never been beyond the third round at a Grand Slam before. Zverev enjoyed one of his best seasons ever last year, but a Grand Slam title has remained elusive for nearly a decade.

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Australian Open 2025: Djokovic advances to Melbourne third round, breaks Federer’s record
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17 hours, 44 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic advances to Melbourne third round, breaks Federer’s record

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued to build into the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-7 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round on Wednesday, taking another step towards a 25th Grand Slam title. On Monday, inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy gave the 10-times Melbourne Park champion the runaround for the first hour of their first-round clash, and …

Australian Open 2025, Matches today: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in second-round action; Bhambri in men’s doubles
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1 day, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Matches today: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in second-round action; Bhambri in men’s doubles

The Hindu  

Ten-time men’s champion Novak Djokovic, third seed Carlos Alcaraz and defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka will be in action in the second round on day four of the Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne. Meanwhile, India’s Yuki Bhambri will be in action with France’s Albano Olivetti in a men’s doubles first-round fixture against Australians Tristan Schoolkate and Adam Walton at court …

Australian Open 2025: Fritz cruises past Brooksby, Navarro prevails in marathon encounter against Stearns
1 day, 19 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Fritz cruises past Brooksby, Navarro prevails in marathon encounter against Stearns

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Taylor Fritz made a strong start in his bid to end the 22-year Grand Slam drought for American men with a resounding 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 victory over compatriot Jenson Brooksby at the Australian Open on Tuesday. There were also wins in the bright sunshine for 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina, former men’s …

Australian Open 2025, January 14 schedule: Rohan Bopanna in men’s doubles; Rybakina, Rune, Fritz in singles first-round action
2 days, 9 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, January 14 schedule: Rohan Bopanna in men’s doubles; Rybakina, Rune, Fritz in singles first-round action

The Hindu  

India’s Rohan Bopanna will be in action on day three of the Australian Open 2025 as he along with his Columbian partner Nicolas Barrientos take on the Spanish duo of Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar in the first round of men’s doubles. Sixth seed Elena Rybakina will take on Emerson Jones of Australia at the Margaret Court Arena in the …

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next
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2 days, 12 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next

Live Mint  

24-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare from USA's Nishesh Basavareddy to start his Austraian Open 2025 men's singles campaign on a winning note at the Melbourne Park on Monday. Aiming a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat the Indian-origin American 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and make a place in the second …

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz eases past Shevchenko to enter second round
2 days, 14 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz eases past Shevchenko to enter second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz began his bid to complete a career Grand Slam with an imperfect but entertaining 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 win over Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko to ease into the Australian Open second round on Monday. Every day I try to be a better person and player.” The third seed, still fine-tuning a new service motion that he adopted in the off …

Australian Open: Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests
2 days, 18 hours ago

Australian Open: Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big casualty of the tournament. In the women's draw, world number two Swiatek battled past Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-4 on John Cain Arena. Serbian great Djokovic is hoping to roll back the …

Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 Day 2 on January 13, 2025. Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in action
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 Day 2 on January 13, 2025. Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in action

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid for a first Australian Open crown by dismantling Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets on Monday. He handled himself really well and I’m sure we’ll see plenty of him in the future.” Ailing Kyrgios makes gloomy exit from Australian Open Nick Kyrgios’s long-awaited return to the Grand Slam stage was cut short on Monday as …

Australian Open 2025: Gauff beats gritty Kenin to reach second round
2 days, 21 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Gauff beats gritty Kenin to reach second round

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning streak to reach the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena on Monday. Kenin, who beat Gauff on her way to the title at Melbourne Park in 2020, again blew hot and cold to keep …

Revisiting Novak Djokovic’s 10 Australian Open titles
3 days, 8 hours ago

Revisiting Novak Djokovic’s 10 Australian Open titles

The Hindu  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic aims to clinch a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title as he begins his campaign at the Australian Open on Monday. | Photo Credit: AP 2008 - It was the Australian Open 2008 where Djokovic won his maiden Grand Slam title. Djokovic poses for a photo with the clock showing the match time after beating Rafael Nadal in …

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign
3 days, 9 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will kickstart their campaign at the Australian Open 2025 on Day 2 of the competition on Monday, January 13. Over on the women's side of things, Coco Gauff will be taking on Sofia Kenin in the first round while Iga Swiatek begins her campaign against Katerina Siniakova. Australian Open 2025, Day …

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out
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3 days, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out

India Today  

The Australian Open 2025 got off to a great start with big names like Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev securing easy passage to the second round of the competition. Mirra Andreeva became the first player to secure a spot in the second round of the Australian Open, as the 17-year-old Russian defeated Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-3 on John Cain …

Australian Open 2025, January 13 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz in first-round action
Top News
3 days, 11 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, January 13 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz in first-round action

The Hindu  

1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in the first round of Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Monday, the second day of this year’s edition. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park In women’s singles, third seed Coco Gauff opens her campaign against former Australian Open champion …

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne
3 days, 12 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne

Firstpost  

Elena Rybakina had recently announced Stefano Vukov, who had coached her for five years before parting ways last August, would be joining her team at the Australian Open. Elena Rybakina had recently stated that she would be reuniting with long-time coach Stefano Vukov, with whom she had parted ways last August, at the Australian Open. AP Former Wimbledon champion Elena …

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva win on rain-marred day one
3 days, 19 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva win on rain-marred day one

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcame a sluggish start to blast into the Australian Open second round Sunday as storms caused havoc ahead of Aryna Sabalenka beginning her quest for a historic third consecutive crown. Fifth seed Zheng, last year’s losing finalist, had the honour of playing the first point on centre court at the opening Grand Slam of the season …

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne
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3 days, 20 hours ago

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, who lost to Sabalenka in last year’s final, reached the second round indoors, while men’s sixth seed …

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev breezes past Lucas Pouille to reach Round 2
4 days ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev breezes past Lucas Pouille to reach Round 2

India Today  

Alexander Zverev began his Australian Open campaign with a confident performance, defeating French wild card Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to secure a spot in the second round. The 27-year-old is chasing his first Grand Slam title and aims to become the first German man to win a major since Boris Becker’s triumph at the Australian Open in 1996. Australian …

Australian Open 2025, Day 1 schedule: Sabalenka, Nagal in action on opening day
4 days, 11 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 1 schedule: Sabalenka, Nagal in action on opening day

India Today  

The defending champion and World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will start her title defence on the opening day as the Australian Open 2025 gets underway on Sunday, January 12. Over in the men's side of things, second seed Alexander Zverev will take on wildcard Lucas Pouille of France, while Casper Ruud will be facing Jaume Munar. Australian Open 2025: Full coverage …

Australia Open 2025: Tsitsipas hopes ‘home’ comforts of Melbourne will bring out the best in him
4 days, 16 hours ago

Australia Open 2025: Tsitsipas hopes ‘home’ comforts of Melbourne will bring out the best in him

The Hindu  

Former Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes a return to his “home” Slam at Melbourne Park can spark an upturn in his fortunes after an inconsistent 2024 saw the Greek drop out of the top 10. Melbourne has the largest population of Greek speakers outside Greece and Cyprus and 2023 Australian Open finalist Tsitsipas is confident he will have huge …

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner
4 days, 19 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner

The Hindu  

Four-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said having a rival like world number one Jannik Sinner was good for his game as it pushes him to be at his best every time he walks on court. Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year while Sinner claimed the Australian Open and U.S. Open trophies as the pair heralded …

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes 'home' return will bring best out of him
5 days ago

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes 'home' return will bring best out of him

India Today  

Stefanos Tsitsipas is hoping that the 'home comforts' in Melbourne during the Australian Open will help him have an upturn in fortunes after an inconsistent 2024. Melbourne is home to the largest Greek-speaking population outside of Greece and Cyprus, and is expected to rally behind 2023 Australian Open finalist Tsitsipas as he makes another determined push for his first Grand …

Australian Open 2025, January 12 schedule: Defending women’s singles champion Sabalenka in action on opening day
5 days, 7 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, January 12 schedule: Defending women’s singles champion Sabalenka in action on opening day

The Hindu  

1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces former US Open winner Sloane Stephens on the opening day of Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Sunday. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park In men’s singles, second seed Alexander Zverev opens his campaign against French wildcard Lucas Pouille. Here’s the full list …

Australian Open 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info
5 days, 7 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the 2025 season, is scheduled to be held from January 12 to 26 in Melbourne. Last year was on the only fourth season that Serbian Novak Djokovic went without winning a Grand Slam title ever since he won his maiden one back in 2008, which was at the Australian Open. Draws Men’s singles …

Aryna Sabalenka three-peat, Carlos Alcaraz ‘slam’ and Australian Open storylines
5 days, 8 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka three-peat, Carlos Alcaraz ‘slam’ and Australian Open storylines

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025: De Minaur focuses on ‘tunnel vision’ amid high hopes for home glory
5 days, 15 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur focuses on ‘tunnel vision’ amid high hopes for home glory

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur has generated much excitement among Australian fans after winning two titles, qualifying for the ATP Finals and breaking into the top 10 last year but he is determined to ignore the hype as he heads into his home Grand Slam. Australia’s number one, dubbed the ‘Demon’, defended his ATP 500 crown at the Mexico Open in Acapulco …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev not shying away from grand slam ambitions
5 days, 15 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev not shying away from grand slam ambitions

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev has worn the tag of Grand Slam nearly man for years but after working his way back to the top of the men’s game following a serious injury, the German is eager to claim some long overdue success at Melbourne Park. “Going into a Grand Slam as the world number two, you have to have the mindset of, …

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open
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5 days, 18 hours ago

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev hopes to once again become a tennis “disruptor” by breaking the Grand Slam duopoly of young guns Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev was knocked out of three Grand Slams last year by the duo, with Italian Sinner beating him in the Australian Open final and the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. Since denying …

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field
6 days, 17 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top men at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning local time, with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Jannik Sinner Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Italy Age: 23 2024 Record: 73-6 2024 Titles: 8 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 2 — Australian Open, U.S. Open Last …

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders
6 days, 18 hours ago

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders

The Independent  

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Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry

The Hindu  

1 Jannik Sinner will begin his title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be up against rising American youngster Nishesh Basavareddy, who has been awarded a wildcard. Fourth seed and last year’s US Open runner-up Taylor …

Australian Open 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know
1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 will begin this week with tennis fans all around the globe getting ready for the first Grand Slam of the season. The final of women's singles will be played on January 25 and the men's singles final will take place on January 26 Australian Open 2025 venues The traditional Melbourne Park will host the entire 113th …

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open
1 week ago

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner The Italian won his maiden Grand Slam title in Australia last year, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final, and went on to establish himself as the undisputed world number one. Carlos …

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne
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1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne

The Hindu  

There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest stars of his generation with Grand Slam success on all three surfaces but the Spaniard will arrive at the Australian Open looking to conquer the final frontier of his young career. Should he lift the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at Melbourne Park later this month, the 21-year-old French Open …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

The Hindu  

The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year’s Australian Open. “These are kind of the matches and challenges that I still strive for, to be in a position to play …

Alexander Zverev aiming to challenge Jannik Sinner for top ranking
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Alexander Zverev aiming to challenge Jannik Sinner for top ranking

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev begins his 2025 season this week with the goal of becoming world number one, but he said Friday staying fit and healthy was equally important. Currently ranked two, he starts his campaign on Sunday when United Cup holders Germany face Brazil in a group match at the mixed-teams tournament in the lead up to next month’s Australian Open. …

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
3 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu  

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

Former champion Stan Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard
1 month ago

Former champion Stan Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
1 month, 1 week ago

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles …

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals
2 months ago

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals

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ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four
2 months ago

ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev is in the semifinals. Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, needs to wait to see if he will reach the last four at the ATP Finals. Zverev beat Alcaraz 7-6, 6-4 on Friday at the season-ending event for the year’s top eight players. Alcaraz needs Rublev to beat Ruud in the final group match later. So, Zverev will face Fritz in …

German Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance
2 months ago

German Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance

The Hindu  

World number two Alexander Zverev said he is thrilled with the level of tennis he has displayed this year and thinks his performances have helped quash any doubts about him that arose after a serious ankle injury in 2022. “In 2023, I didn’t feel like I was competitive in big events, I was far away from winning them,” Zverev told …

Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance despite injury doubts
2 months ago

Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance despite injury doubts

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Happy with where I am: Alexander Zverev satisfied with his performance in 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

Happy with where I am: Alexander Zverev satisfied with his performance in 2024

India Today  

World number two Alexander Zverev says he is thrilled with his 2024 performance, feeling a renewed sense of accomplishment following a challenging road back from injury. Zverev secured his latest triumph at the Paris Masters earlier this month, a victory that solidified his place amongst the world’s elite as he enters the ATP Finals in Turin. Being able to compete …

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era
4 months ago

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era

China Daily  

The emergence of hungry, young contenders, such as Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, offers the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era, with 2024 marking the first time in more than two decades that none of the "Big Three" claimed a Grand Slam title. AFP Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz split the four Grand Slams …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open

The Hindu  

There was a time in men’s tennis when the defeat of a favourite, the top seed or the defending champion in the first week of a Grand Slam tournament was less of a shock and more awe. But over the last two decades, wherein Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the hegemonic forces, such bursts of surprise …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

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