Bushfire crisis cools Kyrgios\' notorious temper
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire crisis cools Kyrgios\' notorious temper

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australian tennis firebrand Kyrgios said Tuesday that his country's bushfire disaster ha made him realise there are more important things than getting mad on a tennis court. Kyrgios said ahead of the tournament he was finding it hard to concentrate on his home Grand Slam after the emotions sparked by the fires that have devastated huge tracts of Australia. McEnroe praise Kyrgios and Sonego were locked at 2-2 in the first set before the Australian claimed a first break and then motored through his next service game, dropping one point on Sonego's next serve to open a 5-2 lead before sealing the set. With Kyrgios not facing a single break point, television commentator John McEnroe lavished praise on his booming serve -- and also pledged Aus$1,000 to the bushfire fund for every set the Australian wins.

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Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Mocks Novak Djokovic's Victory Celebration During Doubles Match
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Mocks Novak Djokovic's Victory Celebration During Doubles Match

News 18  

Nick Kyrgios renewed his running feud with Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he mocked the world number one with a grand entrance to an empty Margaret Court Arena for his Australian Open doubles match. Before a men’s doubles match with partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian imitated the way Djokovic celebrates victories with extravagant gestures to all four corners of a …

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Brings the House Down with Epic Comeback Win
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Brings the House Down with Epic Comeback Win

News 18  

Nick Kyrgios lit up the Australian Open with a sensational comeback in the second round on Wednesday, saving two match points to beat Ugo Humbert 5-7 6-4 3-6 7-6 6-4 in a febrile atmosphere on John Cain Arena. “I don’t how I did that, I’m lost for words, that is one of the craziest matches I’ve ever played,” said Kyrgios. …

Nick Kyrgios out of Aus ATP Cup team as world ranking slips - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Nick Kyrgios out of Aus ATP Cup team as world ranking slips - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has paid the price for a year of inaction over COVID-19 concerns after he was ruled out of Australia’s team for next month’s ATP Cup after his world ranking slipped to No. The ATP Cup will be held from February 1-5 in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam, and the event will feature …

'Perspective' change for Nick Kyrgios after bushfire crisis
4 years, 11 months ago

'Perspective' change for Nick Kyrgios after bushfire crisis

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday said Australia’s bushfire disaster had given him perspective and focus, making him realise there were more important things than getting mad on a tennis court. It’s probably because of everything going on.” McEnroe praise Kyrgios and Sonego were locked at 2-2 in the first set before the Australian claimed a first break and then motored through …

Rafael Nadal breezes through Australian Open first round
4 years, 11 months ago

Rafael Nadal breezes through Australian Open first round

CNN  

CNN — World No. 1 Rafa Nadal got his Australian Open campaign off to a winning start as he cruised past Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-2 6-3 6-0. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac/Getty Images The 33-year-old has the chance to equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 grand slams at the Australian Open, but admits he doesn’t mind what number he ends his …

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal donate for Australian bushfire relief
4 years, 11 months ago

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal donate for Australian bushfire relief

The Hindu  

Tennis superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal jointly donated AUS$250,000 for Australian bushfire relief at a charity fundraiser in a smoggy Melbourne on Wednesday. The two tennis legends, with 39 Grand Slam singles titles between them, were at the Rod Laver Arena in a bid to swell the vast sums already donated to help victims of the devastating disaster. They …

ITF, Grand Slams pledge $400,000 to Australian bushfire relief
4 years, 11 months ago

ITF, Grand Slams pledge $400,000 to Australian bushfire relief

The Hindu  

As bushfires continue to rage in Australia, the International Tennis Federation and three grand slams have pledged a combined $400,000 to the relief effort. "The worldwide tennis community has come together in support of all those affected by the bushfires across many parts of Australia," said ITF president David Haggerty. READ | "This donation will support the Red Cross teams …

Bushfire Smoke Causes Player To Forfeit Her Qualifying Match For Australian Open
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire Smoke Causes Player To Forfeit Her Qualifying Match For Australian Open

NPR  

Bushfire Smoke Causes Player To Forfeit Her Qualifying Match For Australian Open Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Pockett/Getty Images Daniel Pockett/Getty Images Smoke from massive wildfires in Australia hangs like a blanket over the city of Melbourne. The smog there is so thick that some of the world's top athletes have raised alarms about player safety at the Australian …

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief
5 years ago

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief

ABC  

The Australian bushfires have caused devastation across the nation due to both their ferocity and sheer scale but they've also brought out the best in people around the world, with many digging deep to help those affected. Donations for bushfire relief are approaching the $200 million mark after mining magnate Andrew Forrest announced he was tipping in $70 million in …

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for Australia bushfire relief work
5 years ago

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for Australia bushfire relief work

India TV News  

In a bid to raise money for the bushfire relief fund in Australia, star tennis players like Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will feature in an exhibition match on January 15, five days before the start of the Australian Open. "For a period of about two and a half hours we're going to be showcasing the game, but …

Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match
5 years ago

Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organisers said on Wednesday. Tennis Australia last week announced a fundraising exhibition match at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena -- centre court at the Australian Open -- for January 15, the week before the opening Grand …

Federer, Nadal, Serena to play bushfire charity match
5 years ago

Federer, Nadal, Serena to play bushfire charity match

The Hindu  

Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organisers said Wednesday. Tennis Australia last week announced a fundraising exhibition match at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena⁠—centre court at the Australian Open⁠—for January 15, the week before the opening Grand Slam of the year. “For a …

Australian Open could consider delayed start due to bushfire smoke in Melbourne, says Novak Djokovic
5 years ago

Australian Open could consider delayed start due to bushfire smoke in Melbourne, says Novak Djokovic

ABC  

World number two Novak Djokovic has called for Australian Open organisers to consider delaying the year's opening grand slam event if smoke haze from the bushfire emergency threatens players' health. Key points: Novak Djokovic says his team has spoken to Tennis Australia and is monitoring air quality in both Melbourne and Sydney Djokovic has experienced poor air quality in tournaments …

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts
5 years ago

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts

The Hindu  

The raging bushfires, a merciless indication of the consequences of climate change, have crippled Australia. https://t.co/fkq6zVuAR1pic.twitter.com/44mBvGOGN6 — cricket.com.au January 2, 2020 Spin legend Shane Warne also decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the victims. — ATPCup January 2, 2020 World No.1 Ashleigh Barty announced that she would donate her entire prize money earned at the …

Tennis Australia to hold charity match for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Tennis Australia to hold charity match for bushfire victims

The Hindu  

A tennis exhibition event will be held in Melbourne on January 15 in a bid to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts. Tennis Australia said participating players for the AO Rally for Relief, to be played at Rod Laver Arena in the lead up to the Australian Open, would be revealed in the coming days. Tennis rallies together with 'Aces …

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief
5 years ago

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for every ace or six they hit. I'll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer,” tweeted the 24-year-old, who was handed a 16-week suspended ban in …

Nick Kyrgios wants tennis stars to raise funds for bushfires, will donate $200 for every ace he hits
5 years ago

Nick Kyrgios wants tennis stars to raise funds for bushfires, will donate $200 for every ace he hits

ABC  

Tennis Australia says plans are in place to support those affected by the country's bushfires after star Nick Kyrgios's proposal for a charity exhibition match to raise funds ahead of this month's Australian Open gained rapid support. Key points: Nick Kyrgios will donate $200 for every ace he hits this summer to raise funds for bushfire-hit communities Kyrgios says it's …

Kyrgios pledges $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of bushfires
5 years ago

Kyrgios pledges $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of bushfires

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios has pledged $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of the ongoing Australia bushfires. Nick Kyrgios has pledged to donate $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of fires The disaster has stretched across the region of New South Wales as lives and homes are lost Tourists and residents have been told …

Tennis fundraisers to help Australia fire victims
5 years ago

Tennis fundraisers to help Australia fire victims

The Hindu  

Australia’s tennis chief announced a series of fundraisers for victims of raging bushfires on Thursday after an appeal from Nick Kyrgios. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley responded by saying fundraisers would be held during tournaments including the Australian Open and the ATP Cup team event, telling fans to “stay tuned” for details. “For weeks we’ve been watching the devastation caused …

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