Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open due to injury in ASB Classic
2 years, 2 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open due to injury in ASB Classic

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the Australian Open after she sustained an injury during the ASB Classic in Auckland. “Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. — #AusOpen January 7, 2023 Venus, who is currently ranked outside the top 1000 in the WTA Rankings, recently played in the ASB Classic in Auckland where she bowed out after losing to China’s Zhu Lin 6-2, 2-6, 5-7 in the Round of 16 match on Thursday, January 5.

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Venus turns down wild-card entry at BNP Paribas Open
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus turns down wild-card entry at BNP Paribas Open

The Hindu  

It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed — days after it announced she would be competing there with a wild-card entry. “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year,” the event posted on social media, saying it was a message from Indian …

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells despite tournament’s announcement
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells despite tournament’s announcement

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It turns out Venus Williams won’t play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
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1 month, 1 week ago

It turns out Venus Williams won’t play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed on Sunday — days after it announced she would be competing there with a wild-card entry. “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year,” the event posted on social media, saying …

Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces

CNN  

CNN — Former world No. 1 Venus Williams will not play at next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after declining her wild card invitation, the tournament announced on Sunday. “We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.” The announcement from Indian Wells comes shortly after Williams told the …

Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry

Deccan Chronicle  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44

The Hindu  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells
1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells

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Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams …

Australian Open 2025, Day 8 schedule: Djokovic, Gauff, Sabalenka, Alcaraz in action
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 8 schedule: Djokovic, Gauff, Sabalenka, Alcaraz in action

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz and Rohan Bopanna are amongst the big players who will be on show on Day 8 of the Australian Open 2024. After Sabalenka, 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff will lock horns with Belinda Bencic, who got a walkover in the third round after Naomi Osaka retired due to injury. Carlos Alcaraz …

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday. After Bencic claimed that set in a tiebreaker by a 7-6 score, taking four of the last five points via unforced errors by Osaka, the chair umpire announced that …

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players

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Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova ruled out of Australian Open with back injury
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova ruled out of Australian Open with back injury

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Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open due to an injury, the defending Wimbledon champion announced on Sunday. It’s really disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarterfinals last year,” she said via a post on her X account. During last year’s edition of the tournament Down Under, the Czech …

Injury scare for Naomi Osaka ahead of Australian Open
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Injury scare for Naomi Osaka ahead of Australian Open

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Naomi Osaka’s fitness for the Australian Open is in question after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. “There are moments where it’s really difficult, where I do get down on myself,” Osaka said earlier this week. “Now I’m finally here and I’m putting up really good fights and I hope that I can keep …

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of Australian Open 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of Australian Open 2025

India Today  

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulled out of the Australian Open 2025 due to a persistent back injury. Krejcikova last played in the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, back in November, where China’s Qinwen Zheng defeated her in straight sets in the semi-final. Disappointed after not being able to take part in the year’s first Grand Slam, Krejcikova fondly …

Emma Raducanu withdraws from a tune-up tournament for the Australian Open with a back injury
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3 months ago

Emma Raducanu withdraws from a tune-up tournament for the Australian Open with a back injury

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Auckland tennis classic, saying a back injury she has been nursing in recent weeks had not improved as much as she hoped. “I wish the tournament all the best and hope to be back next year.” In a pre-tournament news conference on Monday Raducanu expressed optimism …

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis
3 months ago

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis

ABC  

The sun is shining. Six of the world's top 10 women's players are set to take part, including number two Iga Świątek, former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff. Four top 10 players have entered the women's draw, including world number one and back-to-back defending Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina. …

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances
1 year ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. On Day 2 in the desert, with a packed scheduled …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out
1 year, 2 months 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: Naomi Osaka disappointed with 1st round exit but feels she is making progress
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Naomi Osaka disappointed with 1st round exit but feels she is making progress

India Today  

Naomi Osaka admitted that she was disappointed with her first round exit in the Australian Open 2024 but feels that she is making progress after her comeback to the court. Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Wrap After a 15-month hiatus from the sport for mental health reasons and maternity leave following the birth of her daughter Shai, Osaka stepped onto …

Naomi Osaka's Comeback At Australian Open Doesn't Go Well
1 year, 2 months ago

Naomi Osaka's Comeback At Australian Open Doesn't Go Well

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MELBOURNE, Australia — Moments after her Grand Slam comeback ended in a first-round loss, Naomi Osaka walked back through the players’ tunnel where her name has a prominent place among recent Australian Open champions. “So I wouldn’t say, like, this comeback is how I thought because I’m delusional enough to think I could have won the tournament.” …

Australian Open: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff and Osaka are among the women to watch in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff and Osaka are among the women to watch in 2024

Associated Press  

Here are some of the women to watch at the Australian Open, which is scheduled to start at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning : Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 22 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 4 — French Open, U.S. Open Last 5 Australian Opens: 2023-Lost in 4th Round, 2022-SF, 2021-4th, 2020-4th, 2019-2nd The Bracket: Faces …

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning? 2004 c.) 2006 d.) 2008 2nd Round: Coco Gauff The Australian Open marks Coco Gauff’s first major tournament as a Grand Slam champion; she won the U.S. Open last September at 19. 2000 c.) 2005 d.) 2010 Semifinals: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand …

Australian Open: A comeback Slam for Naomi Osaka?
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open: A comeback Slam for Naomi Osaka?

Live Mint  

This time, Naomi Osaka walked on to the court with the headphones slightly askew. Remember the 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over local favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Australian Open second round last year? Kerber and Osaka were two, out of four, players who had stopped Serena Williams in her quest for a record 24th singles Grand Slam title—which …

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to muscle tear
1 year, 2 months ago

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to muscle tear

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return against Australia's Jordan Thompson during their men's singles match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on Jan 5, 2024. SYDNEY -- Spain's tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Sunday announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open after suffering "a small problem on a muscle" during his last match at the …

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open

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Rafael Nadal is trying to be realistic ahead of his 1st tournament in a year at Brisbane
1 year, 3 months ago

Rafael Nadal is trying to be realistic ahead of his 1st tournament in a year at Brisbane

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Rafael Nadal is not putting a lot of pressure on himself ahead of his first tournament in more than a year. The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion’s last match was a second-round loss at the Australian Open in January, and Nadal eventually decided to have surgery on his troublesome hip in June. “Before the match it was …

Australian Open 2024: Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu missing from entry list
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu missing from entry list

Firstpost  

Nick Kyrgios and Emma Raducanu were key absentees from 2024 Australian Open entry list but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka used their protective rankings to make it Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam …

Australian Open 2024: Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from entry list; Nadal, Osaka set for return
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from entry list; Nadal, Osaka set for return

The Hindu  

Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam comebacks. Australian Open boss Craig Tiley recently said he expected Kyrgios to be at the opening Grand Slam of the year in “some form” and he could …

Australian Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card

India TV News  

Australian Open revealed the entry list for the 2024 edition on Thursday, December 7 with some big names missing the list. Legendary Rafael Nadal makes the list along with returning former champions Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki but the likes of Emma Raducanu and Nick Kygrios miss out on the first Grand Slam tournament of the next season. Osaka gets …

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open

The Hindu  

Three former Australian Open champions — Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favourite Nick Kyrgios. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told the tournament launch on October 11 that Nadal and Kyrgios are expected to return from major …

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?
1 year, 7 months ago

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Legendary American tennis player Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th US Open appearance came to a sorry end after she was defeated by Greet Minnen in the first round earlier this week. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Greet Minnen, of Belgium, at the first round of the U.S. Open Williams was given a wild card entry …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round

Hindustan Times  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during the US Open match against Greet Minnen of Belgium Her younger sister's playing days are done after one last hurrah at …

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 7 months ago

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

The Hindu  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches …

Venus Williams pulls out from WTA Cleveland event, looks to get ready in time for US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams pulls out from WTA Cleveland event, looks to get ready in time for US Open

India TV News  

American veteran Tennis star Venus Williams on Sunday pulled out from WTA Cleveland due to a knee injury. The seven-time Grand Slam winner will miss the final preparation event before the upcoming US Open as she is disappointed over her knee issue. It’s such a bummer, but I’m going to work on myself and get myself together to be at …

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in US Open

The Hindu  

Venus Williams withdrew from Tennis in the Land on Sunday because of a knee injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion plans on playing in next week’s US Open. Williams released a video through the promoter of the WTA 250 event in downtown Cleveland, saying, “Unfortunately, my knee is just not acting right. It’s not supporting me being on …

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Venus Williams withdrew from Tennis in the Land on Sunday because of a knee injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion plans on playing in next week’s U.S. Open. Williams released a video through the promoter of the WTA 250 event in downtown Cleveland, saying: “Unfortunately, my knee is just not acting right. It’s not supporting me …

US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams, John Isner awarded wildcards
1 year, 7 months ago

US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams, John Isner awarded wildcards

Firstpost  

Wozniacki, a 33-year-old Dane, will make her first Grand Slam appearance since retiring after the 2020 Australian Open to start a family Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams were among those awarded US Open wildcard spots on Wednesday by the US Tennis Association. US star John Isner received a wildcard spot on …

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, John Isner among wildcards for US Open 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, John Isner among wildcards for US Open 2023

India Today  

Ever since making his debut in 2007, former Top 10 player, John Isner, has never missed being on the US Open's main draw. 21, Steve Johnson, who clinched the US Open Wild Card Challenge, and Michael Mmoh, who scaled new heights in his career by reaching the third round at the 2023 Australian Open as a lucky loser. The final …

Venus Williams determined to return despite ‘overwhelming’ injury set back
2 years, 1 month ago

Venus Williams determined to return despite ‘overwhelming’ injury set back

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Venus Williams ‘overwhelmed’ by hamstring injury, preparing for rehab grind
2 years, 1 month ago

Venus Williams ‘overwhelmed’ by hamstring injury, preparing for rehab grind

The Hindu  

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams faces a long spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury that ended her hopes of playing in last month’s Australian Open but the 42-year-old is determined to get back on court at some point. Williams was set to play in her 22nd Australian Open after being given a wildcard but the twice …

Australian Open 2023: A comeback, a farewell and a coronation
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023: A comeback, a farewell and a coronation

Live Mint  

First came the show of strength, then the cascade of tears. The stirring, though expected, result, wrapped up an emotionally charged Australian Open that saw Aryna Sabalenka win her first major and Sania Mirza play her last Slam. While Sabalenka conquered Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and her demons in the final to capture the Australian Open, Indian trailblazer Mirza said …

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis

News 18  

Victoria Azarenka displayed the same confident brand of hard-hitting baseline tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. Now 33 and a mother, she walked out into Rod Laver Arena wearing a jersey from her 7-year-old son’s favourite soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, Azarenka delivered big shot after big shot, raced to a 3-0 lead in 12 …

Australian Open 2023 | Ajla Tomljanovic, Paula Badosa withdraw from tournament owing to injuries
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023 | Ajla Tomljanovic, Paula Badosa withdraw from tournament owing to injuries

India TV News  

Ajla Tomljanovic and Paula Badosa withdrew from the Australian Open owing to Knee and thigh injuries. Their exits will allow Leolia Jeanjean and Laura Pigossi — two players who lost in qualifying — to move into the main draw at the year's first Grand Slam tournament, which begins Monday. Her 7-5 6-7 6-1 victory over Williams — who had announced …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
2 years, 2 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic had just wrapped up last season by winning the ATP Finals for a record sixth time when, rather than looking ahead to 2023, his mind immediately went back to the way 2022 began: He was unable to compete in last year’s Australian Open after being deported from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. “For the …

Marin Cilic pulls out of 2023 Australian Open
2 years, 2 months ago

Marin Cilic pulls out of 2023 Australian Open

The Hindu  

Marin Cilic has pulled out from the 2023 Australian Open, the 34-year-old Croatian announced on social media on Wednesday. 😔👋 — Marin Cilic January 11, 2023 Last week, top-seeded Cilic had withdrawn from his quarterfinal clash against eventual champion Tallon Griekspoor at Tata Open Maharashtra due to a knee injury sustained in warm-up, hours before the match. 1 Carlos Alcaraz …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams

Live Mint  

A year ago, Novak Djokovic’s very public claim that he was heading to the 2022 Australian Open, despite being unvaccinated against Covid-19, on the basis of a medical exemption, was the first domino to fall. The men who could Djokovic wanting to right the perceived wrongs of last year may be the dominating narrative, but he is also eying Rafael …

Australian Open 2023: Full list of top players who have withdrawn; injury concerns ahead of Grand Slam in Melbourne
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Full list of top players who have withdrawn; injury concerns ahead of Grand Slam in Melbourne

The Hindu  

The Australian Open, which begins with the qualifiers on Monday, has seen some big names pulling out of the tournament or heading into the Grand Slam on the back of injuries. VENUS WILLIAMS Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was preparing to play her 22nd Australian Open this year but suffered an injury during the warm-up tournament, the ASB Classic …

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