Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of Australian Open 2025
4 days, 15 hours 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 recalled her last appearance at Melbourne Park, where she advanced to the quarters. If Sabalenka achieves the landmark, she will be the first female player after Martina Hingis since 1997-99 to win the Australian Open three years in a row.

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Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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9 hours, 49 minutes 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: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players
1 day, 1 hour ago

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

Associated Press  

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.” Actually, for tennis, 2025 began while the calendar still read 2024. “It was really helpful to disconnect a little bit.” …

Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury
4 days, 6 hours 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Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open due to an injury, the defending Wimbledon champion announced on Sunday.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
4 days, 9 hours 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 …

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot
2 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot

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Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova knocked out in the second round of the US Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova knocked out in the second round of the US Open

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US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic bowed out of singles at the Paris Olympics with a 6-4, 6-2 loss to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia and Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic shake hands after their match Schmiedlova has now eliminated both women who played in the final at …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova returns to the top 10, and Carlos Alcaraz stays at No. 3
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova returns to the top 10, and Carlos Alcaraz stays at No. 3

Associated Press  

LONDON — Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova returned to the WTA’s top 10 for the first time in six months on Monday, and runner-up Jasmine Paolini rose to a career-best No. Krejcikova’s run to her second Grand Slam title, capped by a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Paolini on Saturday, allowed the 28-year-old player from the Czech Republic to jump 22 …

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova

The Hindu  

Wimbledon and the Czech Republic seem to have a special relationship. Four women representing the country have won Grand Slam singles titles and all four have triumphed at SW19, with Barbora Krejcikova joining Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and Marketa Vondrousova. I didn’t have a good season and it is unbelievable that I am standing here with this trophy.” The 28-year-old …

Wimbledon 2024 final prize money: How much champion Barbora Krejcikova pocketed after lifting second Grand Slam title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024 final prize money: How much champion Barbora Krejcikova pocketed after lifting second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Number 31 seed Barbora Krejcikova held off seventh-seed Italian Jasmine Paolini to win her maiden Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam trophy, after coming through 6-2 2-6 6-4 on a sunlit Centre Court on Saturday. Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic reacts as she holds her trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles final Serving for …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova downs Jasmine Paolini to clinch second Grand Slam title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova downs Jasmine Paolini to clinch second Grand Slam title

Firstpost  

Barbora Krejcikova is the eighth woman to leave Wimbledon as the champion in the past eight editions of the event. AP London: Barbora Krejcikova kept insisting that nobody — not her friends, not her family, not even herself — would believe she won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title. Even while holding her gold champion’s plate, Krejcikova described herself …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2-, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday on the iconic Centre Court in the Wimbledon 2024 women's singles final to claim her second Grand Slam title. With the win, Krejcikova became the fourth Czech player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Open Era after her one-time mentor Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and last year’s champion …

Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon by beating Jasmine Paolini for her second Grand Slam trophy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon by beating Jasmine Paolini for her second Grand Slam trophy

Associated Press  

LONDON — At age 18, a decade before Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon on Saturday, she was done with junior tennis and couldn’t decide whether to pursue a professional tennis career or move on, go to school and find a different path. Shortly after Saturday’s match ended, Krejcikova went and looked at her just-printed name on the list of Wimbledon champions …

Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova LIVE Streaming info, Wimbledon 2024: When, Where to watch ladies’ singles final; Match preview
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova LIVE Streaming info, Wimbledon 2024: When, Where to watch ladies’ singles final; Match preview

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon 2024. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | BARBORA KREJCIKOVA VS JASMINE PAOLINI LIVE SCORE, WIMBLEDON 2024 So, yeah, she’s pretty surprised to have reached the final at the All England Club on Saturday against No. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, …

Barbora Krejcikova triumphs at Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova triumphs at Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title

LA Times  

Barbora Krejcikova celebrates after defeating Jasmine Paolini for the women’s singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday. Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday. She has net skills, to be sure — that’s part of why she has won seven Grand Slam women’s doubles …

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year

The Independent  

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Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Czech 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after battling back for a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday. Just hours after Paolini beat tearful Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club, it was Krejcikova's turn to dig …

Krejcikova hails late Novotna for Wimbledon final spot
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Krejcikova hails late Novotna for Wimbledon final spot

China Daily  

Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates winning against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their women's singles semi-final tennis match on the eleventh day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2024. LONDON - Barbora Krejcikova reached her first Wimbledon final on Thursday, hailing her late coach and former …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Elena Rybakina to set up Paolini final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Elena Rybakina to set up Paolini final

India Today  

Barbora Krejcikova entered her first Wimbledon final after securing a comeback win over Elena Rybakina at Centre Court on July 11, Thursday. Krejcikova got a game back to break the winning streak of Rybakina but the former champion ensured she had set the game up to take the first set at 5-1. Rybakina was able to level things up but …

Barbora Krejcikova tames Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova tames Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals

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Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four, to face Rybakina
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four, to face Rybakina

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final under blue skies on Wednesday with a 6-4 7-6 win over Latvian 13th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the battle of former French Open champions. Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates winning against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko during their women's singles quarter-finals tennis match on the tenth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships The Czech 31st …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months, 2 weeks 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 updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open
11 months, 2 weeks 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: Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva’s run
11 months, 2 weeks 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: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Australian Open 2024: Jessica Pegula, Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina progress to second round
11 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Naomi Osaka's Comeback At Australian Open Doesn't Go Well
11 months, 3 weeks 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 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Naomi Osaka said she had no regrets and had done “the best that I could possibly do” after her Grand Slam comeback came to an abrupt halt at the Australian Open on Monday. A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent before dominating a second set tie-break …

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 6-2. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a backhand return to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine during their first round match at the Australian Open The Czech seventh seed pulled out of the warm-up Adelaide International last week …

Australian Open 2024: Dayana Yastremska Stuns Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova in First Round
11 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner, Leylah Fernandez advance, Barbora Krejcikova battles injury to progress
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner, Leylah Fernandez advance, Barbora Krejcikova battles injury to progress

India Today  

Barbora Krejcikova had to fight hard in her Australian Open 2024 Round 1 match against Japan’s Mai Hontama before she rallied back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open 2024, Day 1, Live Updates Krejcikova, also the 2021 French Open champion, took a medical timeout in the third set after she …

Australian Open 2024, Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to begin campaign against qualifiers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to begin campaign against qualifiers

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are set to be in action on Day 1 of the Australian Open 2024 on Sunday, January 14. In the morning session at Rod Laver Arena, Jannik Sinner will be facing Botic van de Zandschulp, followed by the match between Nao Hibino and Maria Sakkari. Barbora Krejcikova, Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe, 2021 US Open runners-up …

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

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

The Independent  

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No kidding around
11 months, 4 weeks ago

No kidding around

China Daily  

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a shot in her match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Queensland, Australia, on Jan 3. And Osaka has top billing among the three former Australian Open champions — all once ranked No 1 — returning to Melbourne Park for their first time as moms. The attention …

Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress
1 year ago

Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — When Rafael Nadal faced three break points while serving for a commanding first set, a voice in the crowd at the Brisbane International yelled out to Jason Kubler: “You’ve got him worried now!” It was a fleeting concern for the 22-time major winner on Thursday in his second match back from a year-long injury layoff. “Something I …

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

Naomi Osaka practises for Brisbane International ahead of return to tennis after 27-month break
1 year ago

Naomi Osaka practises for Brisbane International ahead of return to tennis after 27-month break

ABC  

A "pumped" Naomi Osaka has spent her first Christmas as a mother sweating it out on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane as her tennis return draws closer. Summer of tennis December 29 - January 7: United Cup December 31 - January 7: Brisbane International January 1 - 8: Adelaide International 1 January 8 - 13: Adelaide International January 2 - …

Australian Open 2024: Nadal and Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card; Kyrgios, Raducanu absent
1 year, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2024: Nadal and Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card; Kyrgios, Raducanu absent

Hindustan Times  

Three former champions Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber are all set to make a return to the tour as Australian Open on Thursday revealed the entry list for the 2024 edition of the tournament. The troika of Grand Slam winners will be joined by another former winner at the Melbourne Park with Caroline Wozniacki awarded one of the …

Australian Open 2024: Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu missing from entry list
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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