Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza defeats Kiki Bertens
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza defeats Kiki Bertens

The Hindu  

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza underlined her return to form as she beat ninth seed Kiki Bertens in 68 minutes to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday. The unseeded former world number one won 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena and faces German 17th seed Angelique Kerber or 30th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in the last eight. Muguruza ended 2019 ranked 36 in the world, the first time since 2014 that she had finished the year outside the top 20. She failed to put Bertens away on the first match point but sealed the win with another big forehand, this one pinging down the line.

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Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
1 day, 1 hour ago

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course

India Today  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men's singles draw of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in Melbourne, will take on 19-year-old …

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts after beating Oceane Dodin of France to reach the last eight. MELBOURNE, Australia－Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. No 12-seeded Zheng Qinwen, a quarterfinalist at last year's US …

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins
11 months, 2 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, 2 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, 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 2024 | Top seed Swiatek dumped out as Alcaraz shines
11 months, 2 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: Aryna Sabalenka cruises into round three, Frances Tiafoe handed shock exit
11 months, 3 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 …

Australian Open 2024: Here's how to watch on TV, betting odds and a look at upcoming matches
11 months, 4 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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Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open
11 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Sloane Stephens' Australian Open buildup suffers blow; Ostapenko beats Cirstea, Shapovalov loses on return
1 year ago

Sloane Stephens' Australian Open buildup suffers blow; Ostapenko beats Cirstea, Shapovalov loses on return

Hindustan Times  

Sloane Stephens's Australian Open buildup suffered a blow after the former U.S. Open champion lost 6-4 3-6 7-6 to China's Yuan Yue in the Hobart International first round on Tuesday. Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin began her campaign at the Melbourne Park warm-up event with a 6-3 6-3 win over Greet Minnen of Belgium. Britain's Emma Raducanu withdrew from …

Ostapenko rallies to beat Cirstea in Adelaide, Kenin wins in Hobart
1 year ago

Ostapenko rallies to beat Cirstea in Adelaide, Kenin wins in Hobart

The Hindu  

Sixth seed Jelena Ostapenko came back from a sluggish start to beat Sorana Cirstea 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the Adelaide International on Tuesday. Ostapenko, a quarterfinalist at last week’s Brisbane International, needed nearly two hours to settle the match at the Australian Open tune-up event, enjoying a modicum of revenge after the Romanian beat her at …

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 …

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas’s hopes of taking over the world number one ranking with an Indian Wells title ended in a 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 second-round loss to Australian Jordan Thompson on Friday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On the women’s side, second seed Aryna Sabalenka needed just over an hour to dispatch Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina 6-2, 6-0 as the Australian Open champion …

australian open tennis championship women finals at melbourne on january 28 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

australian open tennis championship women finals at melbourne on january 28 2023

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka bludgeoned her way to a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over Kazakh 22nd seed Elena Rybakina on January 28, 2023 in a thrilling final between two of the most exciting power-hitters in the women’s game. An 11th straight win of the year also means the Belarusian will return to …

Australian Open day 12: Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas reach men’s final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open day 12: Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas reach men’s final

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2023: Tsitsipas to face Khachanov, Azarenka sets semis date with Rybakina
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Tsitsipas to face Khachanov, Azarenka sets semis date with Rybakina

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Stefanos Tsitsipas closed in on a first Grand Slam title by reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday in impressive fashion, as Victoria Azarenka also powered into the last four. I don’t think I felt so good in a long time,” said Tsitsipas, after making the Australian Open semi-finals for a fourth time. The 22-year-old Korda, who had been …

Australian Open day nine: Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Karen Khachanov semi-final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open day nine: Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Karen Khachanov semi-final

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Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka beats Jessica Pegula to set up semi-final against Elena Rybakina
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka beats Jessica Pegula to set up semi-final against Elena Rybakina

Firstpost  

Victoria Azarenka said that she was proud to execute her game plan and reach the semi-final of a grand slam. Melbourne: Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013 when she knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday. “Well, it hurts to beat her because I always want her to do …

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka decimates Jessica Pegula to reach semi-finals for 1st time in a decade
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka decimates Jessica Pegula to reach semi-finals for 1st time in a decade

India Today  

2-time champion Victoria Azarenka kept alive her hopes of winning her third Australian Open title after she defeated World No.3 Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the quarterfinals. On Tuesday, January 24, the 33-year-old defeated Pegula 6-4, 6-1 at the Rod Laver Arena and it took her only one hour and 37 minutes to secure victory. Azarenka will now face …

Australian Open 2023: Elena Rybakina breezes past Jelena Ostapenko to reach maiden semi-final in Melbourne
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Elena Rybakina breezes past Jelena Ostapenko to reach maiden semi-final in Melbourne

India Today  

Elena Rybakina continued her golden run in the Australian Open by breezing past Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinal on Tuesday as she made it to the final four stages in Melbourne for the first time. Rybakina came into the contest having defeated World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the previous round and looked to be in prime form during …

Australian Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Victoria Azarenka, Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna through to semi-finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Victoria Azarenka, Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna through to semi-finals

India Today  

Stefanos Tsitsipas stormed into his fourth Australian Open semi-final, while former champion Victoria Azarenka inched closer to bidding for a third title in Melbourne on Tuesday. Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic, who will play his quarter-final match on Wednesday, are in a bid to leapfrog Carlos Alcaraz to become No.1 if either of the two win the Australian Open title. Aus …

Australian Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Wins 14 Straight Games to Crush Yoshihito Nishioka
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Wins 14 Straight Games to Crush Yoshihito Nishioka

News 18  

A dominant Karen Khachanov won the first 14 games before surging into his maiden Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday in a straight sets romp over Japan’s outclassed Yoshihito Nishioka. Khachanov appeared on track to become only the sixth player in Grand Slam history, and the first since 1993, to record a triple bagel win — 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 — before …

Australian Open: Khachanov defeats Japan’s Nishioka to reach quarterfinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Khachanov defeats Japan’s Nishioka to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

A dominant Karen Khachanov won the first 14 games before surging into his maiden Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday in a straight sets romp over Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka. Khachanov appeared on track to become only the sixth player in Grand Slam history, and the first since 1993, to record a triple bagel win - 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 - before Nishioka …

Australian Open 2023: Balaji-Jeevan stun fifth seed pair of Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek to reach second round
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Balaji-Jeevan stun fifth seed pair of Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek to reach second round

Firstpost  

Melbourne: The Indian men’s doubles pair of N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan continued their good run by stunning fifth seeds Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourme on Saturday. Balaji and Nedunchezhiyan, who came into the tournament as an alternate team, took two hours 20 minutes to win the first round …

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka barrels into last 16 as seeds prevail
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka barrels into last 16 as seeds prevail

The Hindu  

Hard-hitting Aryna Sabalenka burnished her Australian Open title credentials on Saturday as she barrelled into the last 16 along with several other women’s seeds. Thirtieth seed Karolina Pliskova and 23rd seed Zhang Shuai also went through in straight sets on day six at Melbourne Park and will clash in the fourth round. In the men’s draw, fifth seed Andrey Rublev …

Australian Open 2023: Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin

The Hindu  

Eighth seed Taylor Fritz became the latest top name to tumble out of the Australian Open on Thursday, ousted in round two by wildcard local hope Alex Popyrin who was in tears at the end. The opening Grand Slam of the year has now lost three of its top 10 seeds before the third round, with Rafael Nadal and Casper …

Australian Open 2023: Sabalenka, Garcia and Pliskova All Through to Second Round After Resounding Wins
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Sabalenka, Garcia and Pliskova All Through to Second Round After Resounding Wins

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka extended her stellar season start, beating Tereza Martincova, while Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia stormed past Katherine Sebov of Canada to reach the women’s singles second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Garcia edged Canadian qualifier Katherine Sebov, who was making her Grand Slam main-draw debut, 6-3, 6-0 here at Rod Laver Arena. After their win in the opener, …

Australian Open 2023: Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff Register Emphatic Victories to Fire Title Warning
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff Register Emphatic Victories to Fire Title Warning

News 18  

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff fired early warning shots Monday at the Australian Open with blistering straight-sets wins as Rafael Nadal prepares to return to the scene of one of his greatest Grand Slam triumphs. Top seed Swiatek gets her campaign for a first Melbourne Park title underway later and said she was ready for an “intense” match against Germany’s …

Five storylines ahead of the Australian Open 2023 - Djokovic’s return, Nadal’s defence to Swiatek’s opportunity
1 year, 11 months ago

Five storylines ahead of the Australian Open 2023 - Djokovic’s return, Nadal’s defence to Swiatek’s opportunity

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from January 16 to 29 in Melbourne. Men’s Draw: Here are five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses for a selfie with fans after the Arena Showdown charity match …

Weekly Digest (January 24-30): Nadal and Barty shine in Melbourne
2 years, 11 months ago

Weekly Digest (January 24-30): Nadal and Barty shine in Melbourne

The Hindu  

From Rafael Nadal's record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title to Ashleigh Barty becoming the first Australian player to win the Australian Open in 44 years, here are the top sporting headlines from the week gone by. TENNIS Rafal Nadal clinched a record 21st Grand Slam title as he made a stunning comeback to defeat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 …

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev Beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, to Face Rafael Nadal in Final
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev Beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, to Face Rafael Nadal in Final

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev won a tempestuous Australian Open semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday and will face Rafael Nadal, who is bidding to become the all-time men’s Grand Slam leader, in Sunday’s final. World number two Medvedev beat fourth-ranked Tsitsipas 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to reach his second straight Australian Open final. Like in New York last September, when he stopped …

Australian Open: Top Seed Ash Barty Crushes Madison Keys to Make Women's Singles Final
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Top Seed Ash Barty Crushes Madison Keys to Make Women's Singles Final

News 18  

A ruthless Ashleigh Barty swept into her first Australian Open final on Thursday with the top seed outgunning a resurgent Madison Keys in a clinical, straight-sets demolition. Barty is the first Australian woman into the decider of her home Grand Slam since Wendy Turnbull in 1980 and is aiming to become the first winner since Chris O’Neil two years earlier. …

The Latest: Barty beats Pegula to reach semis in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Barty beats Pegula to reach semis in Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest at the Australian Open on Tuesday : 12:50 a.m. Matteo Berrettini became the first Italian man to reach the semifinals at the Australian Open. Keys beat French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-2 in the opening match on Rod Laver Arena on Day 9. ___ 2:10 p.m. Madison Keys is the first player into the …

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Enter Semis; Krejcikova, Sania Mirza Knocked Out
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Enter Semis; Krejcikova, Sania Mirza Knocked Out

News 18  

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: A resurgent Madison Keys reached her first Australian Open semi-final since 2015 with another big upset to down French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday. French Open champion Krejcikova swept past two-time Melbourne champion Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-2 to set up a last-eight meeting with unseeded American Madison Keys. French Open champion Krejcikova …

Australian Open 2022: Medvedev ousts Cressy to reach quarter-finals; Sabalenka crashes out
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Medvedev ousts Cressy to reach quarter-finals; Sabalenka crashes out

Firstpost  

It took the tetchy Russian world number two 3hr 30min to subdue the unseeded American serve-volley specialist Cressy 6-2, 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 to set up a quarter-final against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime. Men’s fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a late-night fright to reach his third Australian Open quarter-final after a pulsating day of marathon matches, frayed tempers and searing heat at …

Ashleigh Barty keeps home hopes high – day seven at the Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashleigh Barty keeps home hopes high – day seven at the Australian Open

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Australian Open 2022: World No. 1 Barty beats Anisimova to enter quarterfinals
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: World No. 1 Barty beats Anisimova to enter quarterfinals

India TV News  

Highlights Barty is aiming to be the first Australian woman to win her home Grand Slam title since 1978 Anisimova was coming off a third-round upset over defending champion Naomi Osaka Barty will next play No. 21-seeded Jessica Pegula, who beat fifth-seeded Maria Sakkari 7-6, 6-3 Top-ranked Ash Barty has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 win …

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka Conquers Serving Yips to Make Last 16
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka Conquers Serving Yips to Make Last 16

News 18  

World number two Aryna Sabalenka cleaned up her serving woes to stay in contention at the Australian Open Saturday, but she needed three sets to get past 31st seed Marketa Vondrousova. “I’m really happy right now and mostly happy that I made only 10 double faults,” said Sabalenka, a semi-finalist last year at both Wimbledon and the US Open. I’ll …

Australian Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Fritz to face off in 4th round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Fritz to face off in 4th round

India TV News  

Highlights Fritz had his second win and seven head-to-head meetings with Bautista Agut Maxime Cressy beat wildcard entry Chris O'Connell 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 and will next play Medvedev Auger-Aliassime had a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win over No. 24 Dan Evans Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fended off Benoit Paire 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4 to advance to a fourth-round match against Taylor …

Australian Open: Krejcikova, Badosa and Azarenka win respective matches to reach fourth round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Krejcikova, Badosa and Azarenka win respective matches to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova fought back from going a set behind to hand Jelena Ostapenko a 2-6 6-4 6-4 defeat and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday. READ: Medvedev hits out at low IQ fans as he reprises role as crowd villain Paula Badosa fended off a Marta Kostyuk comeback in an engrossing baseline …

Australian Open 2022: Victoria Azarenka beats Svitolina to enter fourth round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Victoria Azarenka beats Svitolina to enter fourth round

India TV News  

Highlights She'll next play French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova. Before Victoria Azarenka had a chance to analyze both players she might meet next, a question was posed to her son about the two-time Australian Open champion's third-round performance. Azarenka's own highlights from her 6-0, 6-2 win over 15th-seeded Elina Svitolina on Friday included the “amount of aggressivity I could bring …

Australian Open: Medvedev defeats Kyrgios to advance to the third round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Medvedev defeats Kyrgios to advance to the third round

The Hindu  

World number two Daniil Medvedev put an end to the Nick Kyrgios show at this year's Australian Open on Thursday, dumping out the mercurial local hope with a clinical 7-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory to reach the third round. But despite their fanatic support, the Australian maverick could not find a way past the U.S. Open champion, who showed nerves …

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek through to 3rd round, Sam Stosur knocked out in 2nd round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek through to 3rd round, Sam Stosur knocked out in 2nd round

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Wang Xinyu 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 and Iga Swiatek made quick work of Rebecca Peterson as both tennis players advanced to the third round of the Australian Open. Iga Swiatek cruises After dropping only three games in her first-round win on Tuesday, the No.7 seed sealed an equally-comprehensive, 6-2, 6-2, win over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson to advance to …

Australian Open 2022: Muguruza, Kontaveit bow out; Sabalenka survives scare
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Muguruza, Kontaveit bow out; Sabalenka survives scare

The Hindu  

The surprises started early at the Australian Open on Day 4, with third-seeded Garbiñe Muguruza becoming the highest-seeded player to exit the women's draw just minutes after No. READ : Australian Open 2022: Bopanna-Vasselin pair's campaign ends in first round Muguruza is a two-time Grand Slam champion and a two-time major runner-up, too, including making it to the final at …

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza Stunned in Second Round by 'Dinosaur' Alize Cornet
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza Stunned in Second Round by 'Dinosaur' Alize Cornet

News 18  

French veteran Alize Cornet described herself as “a bit of a dinosaur” after she sent world number three and 2020 finalist Garbine Muguruza crashing out of the Australian Open in the second round Thursday, upsetting the Spaniard 6-3, 6-3. Cornet has never been past the fourth round of a major, but she is hugely experienced, appearing in 60 consecutive Grand …

Australian Open 2022: Ash Barty breezes into third round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Ash Barty breezes into third round

India TV News  

Highlights She is already a two-time major champion, with trophies at the French Open in 2019 and Wimbledon. Top-ranked Ash Barty aiming to be the first Australian woman to win the home championship since 1978 Top-ranked Ash Barty is breezing through the Australian Open draw so far. Barty dropped just one game in her first-round match, which also took less …

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza upset, Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare days before tournament
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza upset, Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare days before tournament

Firstpost  

The Estonian won a tight first set 6-4 before the Tunisian called for a medical timeout. After lengthy treatment on her lower back, Jabeur forfeited the match Sydney, Australia: World number three Garbine Muguruza was sent packing from the Sydney Classic in the quarter-finals Thursday by clinical Russian Daria Kasatkina, who continued her strong start to the season ahead of …

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty sends Australian Open warning with Elena Rybakina demolition
3 years ago

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty sends Australian Open warning with Elena Rybakina demolition

Firstpost  

Barty took just 64 minutes to see off the seventh seeded Rybakina 6-3, 6-2 and claim the 14th singles title of her career. Adelaide: World number one Ashleigh Barty showed why she is the Australian Open favourite when she demolished Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in the final of the Adelaide International on Sunday. “I got better and better.” Against the big-serving …

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