Top seed Swiatek knocked out in Australian Open 4th round, Tsitsipas survives scare
1 year, 11 months ago

Top seed Swiatek knocked out in Australian Open 4th round, Tsitsipas survives scare

China Daily  

Iga Swiatek of Poland greets with Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan after their women's singles 4th round match at Australian Open in Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 22, 2023. MELBOURNE -- World No 1 Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open on Sunday after a shock fourth-round defeat to reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, while men's third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a major scare to reach the quarterfinals. Rybakina stormed into a quarterfinal against 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, who also produced a boilover by defeating seventh seed Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-3. Sebastian Korda, son of 1998 Australian Open champion Petr Korda, will meet 18th seed Karen Khachanov in a surprise quarterfinal match-up.

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Australian Open 2025, Matches today: Sinner, Swiatek feature in second-round matches; Indians in action in men’s doubles
13 hours, 31 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025, Matches today: Sinner, Swiatek feature in second-round matches; Indians in action in men’s doubles

The Hindu  

1 Jannik Sinner will continue his title defence at the Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Thursday when the Italian takes on local wildcard Tristan Schoolkate in the second round. In women’s singles, second seed Iga Swiatek will take on Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova in the opening match on the Rod Laver Arena. Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli and N. Sriram Balaji, the …

Alex Michelsen stuns Tsitsipas in Australian Open
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2 days, 19 hours ago

Alex Michelsen stuns Tsitsipas in Australian Open

The Hindu  

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park. Tsitsipas looked well in control in the first set but midway through he began making several errors off …

Australian Open 2025: Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss against Michelsen
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2 days, 19 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss against Michelsen

The Hindu  

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park. The whole purpose was just to save up on some energy and be fresher hopefully in the deeper …

Karma hit me: Stefanos Tsitsipas reflects on shock Australian Open first-round loss
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3 days ago

Karma hit me: Stefanos Tsitsipas reflects on shock Australian Open first-round loss

India Today  

Eleventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a shock first-round exit at the Australian Open on Monday, January 13. Explaining his shock defeat - the first big upset of Australian Open 2025 - Tsitsipas attributed it to a lack of match practice in the new season. The whole purpose was to conserve energy and be fresher for the later stages of the …

Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’
3 days, 12 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban
5 days, 18 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and “chaos” of her doping ban on Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it “the worst time in my life”. Swiatek pulled out of the WTA’s late-season Asian swing in September citing “personal matters”. “And the fact that I had no control over this whole situation and I had no chance to avoid …

Adelaide International 2025: Top seeds Pegula, Paul surge into Adelaide semis
6 days, 15 hours ago

Adelaide International 2025: Top seeds Pegula, Paul surge into Adelaide semis

The Hindu  

Top seeds Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul both powered into the Adelaide International semifinals on Thursday with straight set wins as they play themselves into form days before the Australian Open. “It’s never fun to win with a retirement,” said the 30-year-old, who will face either Yulia Putintseva or world number 13 Diana Shnaider for a place in the final. …

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, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova

The Hindu  

1 Aryna Sabalenka will begin her title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Third seed Coco Gauff, former US Open champion, will be up against compatriot and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round. Fifth-seeded Chinese Zheng …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
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2 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Tiafoe Dominates Evans in Almaty, Sets Up Clash with Vukic
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tiafoe Dominates Evans in Almaty, Sets Up Clash with Vukic

News 18  

Frances Tiafoe defeated British qualifier Daniel Evans 6-7 (10), 7-6 (4), 6-3 in two hours and 39 minutes in the second round of the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan on Thursday. Tiafoe's quarterfinal opponent will be Australian Aleksandar Vukic, who knocked out eighth seed Adrian Mannarino of France 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Sinner, Swiatek and Medvedev record easy wins to enter US Open quarters
4 months, 1 week ago

Sinner, Swiatek and Medvedev record easy wins to enter US Open quarters

Al Jazeera  

Top seed Jannik Sinner broke American hearts as he beat Tommy Paul, albeit home favourite Jessica Pegula marched into the last eight. “So I’m happy that I got some matches here and, for sure, I’m feeling better and better every day.” American fans at Arthur Ashe earlier did have a success to cheer on their Labor Day holiday as Jessica …

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16

News 18  

Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round …

Top seeds Sinner, Swiatek continue US Open march as ex-champions fall
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top seeds Sinner, Swiatek continue US Open march as ex-champions fall

Al Jazeera  

Local hopes Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula progress to the fourth round, while Caroline Wozniacki continues a dream return. “So I just watch on my side what I have to do, you know, that I guess I’ve done, and then we’ll see what I can do.” Up next for the Australian Open champion is Tommy Paul, who is among a …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis

The Hindu  

Top seed Jannik Sinner, whose doping case has dominated the lead-up to the U.S. Open, faces a tough road to the New York final while in-form Aryna Sabalenka will also be tested, according to the draw released on Thursday. Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who lost the opening match of his only U.S. Open tune-up event, will also …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He’s a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. On the women’s side, top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the fourth round by beating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2. The …

Rafa exits Paris on a wave of emotion
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafa exits Paris on a wave of emotion

China Daily  

Nadal stretches for a forehand return to Zverev during their first-round match on Monday. AFP Pole position Women's world No 1 Swiatek raced to a 6-1, 6-2 victory against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean after just 61 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier. The 22-year-old Pole is aiming to become the first woman to win three straight Roland Garros titles since Justine …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

French Open 2024: Sinner cruises into Roland Garros second round; Tsitsipas beats Fucsovics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Sinner cruises into Roland Garros second round; Tsitsipas beats Fucsovics

The Hindu  

Second seed Jannik Sinner swatted aside Wimbledon quarterfinalist Christopher Eubanks in straight sets to reach the French Open second round on Monday. The Italian star struck 32 winners and broke Eubanks’ serve five times as he set up a second-round meeting with French veteran Richard Gasquet. The general shape isn’t at 100 percent yet so we’re trying to build every …

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells
10 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells

LA Times  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open as the top remaining seed in the men’s draw. 1 Novak Djokovic in the third round at Indian Wells, Alcaraz advanced easily over the Hungarian who ousted him from the Italian Open in May. “Playing against …

Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on January 28, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king. The winner of the title-decider at Rod Laver Arena will become the first new men's champion at the …

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz demolished unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to storm into the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 22 as Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third final in four years. The Spanish second seed, who will next face sixth seed Alexander Zverev, is locked in a fierce battle with Novak Djokovic for the world number one spot and is also …

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. “I played great, from the first to the last point,” said the defending champion, who is red-hot favourite to collect an 11th Melbourne title and a record 25th Grand …

Australian Open 2024: Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva’s run
11 months, 3 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 2024 | Top seed Swiatek dumped out as Alcaraz shines
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek joined the rapid exit of top-10 women’s seeds from the Australian Open on January 20 as Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his rivals. “Then I came here and I wasn’t playing kind of natural anymore.” Noskova, playing in her first Australian Open, said she was “speechless”. Alcaraz stars A day after defending champion …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka demolished 28th seed Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 on Friday to surge into the fourth round of the Australian Open with the loss of just six games in the tournament so far. The Belarusian second seed, who won her maiden Grand Slam crown in Melbourne last year, is seeking to become the first woman to retain her …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Jabeur, Wozniacki shot down by Russian young guns
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Jabeur, Wozniacki shot down by Russian young guns

China Daily  

Russia's Mirra Andreeva takes selfies after winning Tunisia's Ons Jabeur during their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 17, 2024. MELBOURNE — Sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki both fell victim to exciting young Russians in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday. Sinner, the driving force …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed
11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka cruises into round three, Frances Tiafoe handed shock exit
11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Coco Gauff advances but Jabeur and Wozniacki are out of Australian Open in second round
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Coco Gauff advances but Jabeur and Wozniacki are out of Australian Open in second round

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Jan 17 Coco Gauff avoided the early Day 4 upsets at the Australian Open when she advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-2 win over fellow American Caroline Dolehide. USA's Coco Gauff celebrates after victory against USA's Caroline Dolehide in their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open While sixth-seeded Ons Jabeur and former …

Australian Open 2024: Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki knocked out, Jannik Sinner advances to round 3
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki knocked out, Jannik Sinner advances to round 3

India Today  

World number 6 Ons Jabeur has been knocked out of the 2024 Australian Open following a straight sets defeat against Russian teen sensation Mirra Andreeva, while former champion Caroline Wozniacki was defeated by Qualifier Maria Timofeeva in round 2. Australian Open, Day 4: Live updates 16-year-old Andreeva marked another significant accomplishment in her budding career, defeating three-time Grand Slam finalist …

Australian Open 2024: Swiatek suppresses Kenin challenge to reach second round
11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Australian Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton march into Round 2, Daniil Medvedev gets walkover
1 year ago

Australian Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton march into Round 2, Daniil Medvedev gets walkover

India Today  

Coco Gauff made a brilliant start to her Australian Open 2024 campaign after beating Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3, 6-0 in the first round of the women’s singles at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2024, Day 2, Live Updates Coming into the hard-court tournament at Melbourne Park on the back of winning the ASB Classic, Gauff did not give …

Austrlian Open Day 1 Wrap: Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev made to work hard, Sabalenka ruthless in 1st round
1 year ago

Austrlian Open Day 1 Wrap: Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev made to work hard, Sabalenka ruthless in 1st round

India Today  

There was plenty of drama on the opening day of the Australian Open as the season's first Grand Slam began on Sunday for the first time in the modern era, tallying to a 15-day tournament. Defending champion Novak Djokovic was made to work hard by an 18-year-old while 2nd seed Aryna Sabalenka got off to a ruthless start, nearly double-bageling …

Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round
1 year ago

Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner got off to a winning start in his bid to claim his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 7-5 6-3 in the opening round on Sunday. Sinner, who enjoyed a strong finish to 2023 by reaching the ATP Finals title clash before guiding …

Czech Lehecka claims first ATP title in Adelaide; Ostapenko seals seventh WTA title
1 year ago

Czech Lehecka claims first ATP title in Adelaide; Ostapenko seals seventh WTA title

The Hindu  

Jiri Lehecka came from behind to claim his first ATP tour title with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Briton Jack Draper in an absorbing final at the Adelaide International on Saturday. The Czech reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open last year and will be battle-hardened for his third trip to Melbourne Park after the tight two-hour contest against …

Adelaide International: Lehecka outplays Korda to set up final against Draper; Ostapenko enters decider
1 year ago

Adelaide International: Lehecka outplays Korda to set up final against Draper; Ostapenko enters decider

Firstpost  

Adelaide: Jiri Lehecka dismantled third seed Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women’s decider. “It would mean a lot to win the title,” 2023 Adelaide semi-finalist Draper said, who reached his only tour final in Sofia in November. In the women’s semi-finals, sixth seed Ostapenko beat Russia’s Ekaterina …

Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open
1 year ago

Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 Australian Open main draw will begin on Sunday, with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev eyeing glory in men's singles. Here are the top-five first round matches at the 2024 Australian Open: 1. Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin Swiatek and Kenin have faced each other only once and it was the 2020 Roland Garros …

Alexandrova stuns Rybakina to reach Adelaide semis
1 year ago

Alexandrova stuns Rybakina to reach Adelaide semis

The Hindu  

Australian Open runner-up Elena Rybakina was handed a humbling defeat ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam, as the world number three was beaten 6-3 6-3 by the unseeded Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Adelaide International quarter-finals on Thursday. In the men’s draw, Jack Draper stunned top seed Tommy Paul 6-1 6-4 to book a semifinal against Alexander Bublik, who saved …

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk
1 year ago

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Former world number five Jelena Ostapenko continued to build momentum ahead of the Australian Open by reaching the Adelaide International semifinals with a 7-5 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday. Australian Open 2024: Djokovic, Swiatek confirmed as top seeds Brisbane quarter-finalist Ostapenko edged an intense opening set against Ukrainian Kostyuk and raised her level again in the next after …

Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek handed tough draw; Djokovic vs Tsitsipas rematch a potential quarter-final
1 year ago

Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek handed tough draw; Djokovic vs Tsitsipas rematch a potential quarter-final

Firstpost  

The 2024 Australian Open draw is out and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek is projected to face last year’s finalist Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals. But before that, the Pole will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or 2022 finalist Danielle Collins in the second round to be handed a tough …

Swiatek could face 2 past champs in Australia; Djokovic-Tsitsipas rematch would be a quarterfinal
1 year ago

Swiatek could face 2 past champs in Australia; Djokovic-Tsitsipas rematch would be a quarterfinal

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or Danielle Collins in the second in a tough start to her bid for a first Australian Open title. Defending champion Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title will start against a player who was …

Djokovic and Swiatek expectedly get No. 1 seedings ahead of Australian Open 2024
1 year ago

Djokovic and Swiatek expectedly get No. 1 seedings ahead of Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

Playing true to their rankings, defending champion Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will be the top seeds at the Australian Open in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. 1-32, with 24-time major winner Djokovic followed by Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, the only player to beat him at a Grand Slam event in …

Top seeds advance at Adelaide International
1 year ago

Top seeds advance at Adelaide International

China Daily  

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan hits a return during the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on Jan 7, 2024. CANBERRA -- All the top seeds return to action at the Adelaide International on Thursday, with men's top seed Tommy Paul playing Jack Draper and Elena Rybakina facing Ekaterina Alexandrova on …

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