World's leading tennis players could stay longer in Australia after Australian Open due to Covid-19
4 years, 2 months ago

World's leading tennis players could stay longer in Australia after Australian Open due to Covid-19

Daily Mail  

The extension of main tour events in Australia through to mid-February is being strongly considered as tennis continues to grapple with the fallout from the Coronavirus crisis. The world's leading players usually head off to events in North and South America, or indoors in Europe, once they are finished at the Australian Open in Melbourne. The world's leading players, such as Novak Djokovic, could extend their season in Australia But some are already in doubt and, in a wide-ranging interview with Sportsmail, influential Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley revealed that they are ready to extend the season Down Under if tournaments are unable to take place elsewhere. The likes of Rafael Nadal will arrive in December to quarantine before playing in January 'We want to maximise playing opportunities and ideally we want everyone to play at least one event plus the Australian Open, but it could be more.' Craig Tiley, Tennis Australia Chief Executive, spoke about the challenges in play at the moment Tennis is continuing to deal with the coronavirus crisis and working on contingency plans 'The difference between us and the US Open was that the virus was in a lull then at the end of the first wave, while now we are going to have players coming from hotspots.

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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: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know
1 day, 3 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 will begin this week with tennis fans all around the globe getting ready for the first Grand Slam of the season. The final of women's singles will be played on January 25 and the men's singles final will take place on January 26 Australian Open 2025 venues The traditional Melbourne Park will host the entire 113th …

Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open
1 day, 12 hours ago

Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in an Instagram post Wednesday that an …

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

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

ABC  

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

Season-opening United Cup to introduce tactical timeouts
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Season-opening United Cup to introduce tactical timeouts

The Hindu  

Tactical timeouts will be allowed in mixed-doubles matches at the ATP-WTA season-opening United Cup, organisers said Friday, calling it a world first for tennis. “Timeouts initiate a pause in play, it’s a time for teams to discuss tactics and strategy and potentially change the momentum of a match,” said United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow. The 18-team United Cup kicks …

Former champion Stan Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Former champion Stan Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard

The Independent  

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No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna
11 months, 1 week ago

No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna

Hindustan Times  

The last time when neither Rafael Nadal nor Roger Federer was part of the Australian Open was way back in 1999. India's Rohan Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden celebrate after winning the Australian Open men's doubles title With Federer retired and Nadal enduring a second-round loss at last year's AO, Melbourne was gearing up to see the Spaniard play his …

Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage

India Today  

The Australian Open 2024 has reached its business end with the men's singles semi-finals set to take centre stage on day 13 on January 26, Friday. The two matches set to take place at the Rod Laver Arena will see Novak Djokovic take on the upbeat Jannik Sinner, who seems to be in impressive form. "I'm really lucky to be …

Australian Open 2024: Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show

The Hindu  

Australian Open organisers were breathing a sigh of relief as Tuesday’s schedule concluded at the relatively ‘early’ time of just before 1.30am but scheduling issues were again on the agenda for the year’s first Grand Slam. Coco Gauff’s clash with Marta Kostyuk ran for over three hours meaning Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz did not even get onto Rod Laver …

Australian Open 2024: Here’s everything about upcoming matches
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Here’s everything about upcoming matches

Live Mint  

The semifinal lineup will be completed at the Australian Open on Wednesday with the four remaining quarterfinals on the schedule. Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev are in quarterfinal action Wednesday at the Australian Open and will be bidding to set up a semifinal showdown. BETTING FAVORITES FanDuel Sportsbook lists Carlos Alcaraz as a favorite to beat Alexander Zverev despite losing …

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic emulates Roger Federer, Rohan Bopanna-Mathew Ebden advances
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic emulates Roger Federer, Rohan Bopanna-Mathew Ebden advances

India Today  

Novak Djokovic needed just 2 hours and 28 minutes to overcome his third-round opponent Tomas Etcheverry 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 at the Australian Open 2024 on Friday, January 19. Novak Djokovic emulated Roger Federer after reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024. 36+ - In the last 45 years, only two players have reached the Fourth Round at the …

Medvedev’s 3.40am finish is latest absurd example of why tennis has to change
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Medvedev’s 3.40am finish is latest absurd example of why tennis has to change

New York Times  

Of course it did. “Late-night matches don’t only harm players — they have negative consequences for fans, ball kids, event employees, and all stakeholders involved,” Ahmad Nassar, the executive director of the Professional Tennis Player Association, the organization Novak Djokovic co-founded in 2020 to address, among other issues, working conditions for arguably the most important people in the sport. Pressure …

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?

Associated Press  

A smile creased Daniil Medvedev’s face as he walked to the net in Rod Laver Arena at 3:39 a.m., finally a winner in the Australian Open’s second round after five sets spread across nearly 4 1/2 hours in the third-latest finish in Grand Slam history. If he were one of the spectators in the nearly empty stands, and a match …

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign

India Today  

Indian tennis fans will have plenty to look forward to as Sumit Nagal makes his appearance in the second round of the men's singles on Day 5 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 4: Highlights Additionally, Rohan Bopanna, India's seasoned doubles specialist, is set to begin his journey at the tournament. The main court action also features …

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: Rested Swiatek, Alcaraz eye maiden titles
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Rested Swiatek, Alcaraz eye maiden titles

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek and two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz are primed and ready to resume their quests for a maiden Australian Open title on Tuesday after taking the time to recharge their batteries during the off-season. READ | Australian Open 2024: Osaka falls at first hurdle to Garcia on Grand Slam return “I realised that sometimes I …

Why is the Australian Open starting on a Sunday?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is the Australian Open starting on a Sunday?

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne

India Today  

Novak Djokovic downplayed concerns about a right wrist injury ahead of his Australian Open title defense, saying on Saturday that he had dealt with more serious issues in his previous two successful campaigns. "I had time from the last match against De Minaur in the United Cup to my first match here to recover," Djokovic told reporters ahead of his …

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 …

The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner’s first Grand Slam title with a comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev completed the first 15-day Australian Open on the third Sunday of the tournament. GET CAUGHT UP What to read about the Australian Open: — Jannik Sinner comes back from two sets down to take the Australian Open final from Daniil …

Why the Australian Open is starting on a Sunday for the first time
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Why the Australian Open is starting on a Sunday for the first time

New York Times  

Just three months ago, Tennis Australia made a pretty big announcement. To hear Craig Tiley, chief executive of Tennis Australia, the sport’s governing body, sell this idea, it’s all about making life easier for players – even though it makes their tournaments a day longer and one-sixth of them will be eliminated from the singles tournaments before a lot of …

Australian Open: The grand slam tennis tournament that shines a light on the nation, both good and bad
1 year ago

Australian Open: The grand slam tennis tournament that shines a light on the nation, both good and bad

ABC  

For two weeks every summer, Australia is the centre of the sporting universe. In Australia's Open, an ABC TV documentary airing tonight, Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley says the Open allows Australia to be "showcased in every country in the world". "I think the Australian crowds in the last 10 years have got a little out of control," former …

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 …

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Australian Open makes major schedule change after Andy Murray’s 4am finish
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Open makes major schedule change after Andy Murray’s 4am finish

The Independent  

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The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 months ago

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of late-night finishes. When you start the night matches late, and have conditions like that, these things are going to happen.” RELATED | China Open: Alcaraz, Medvedev through to …

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days. The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 months ago

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days. The hope is to reduce late nights.

Associated Press  

The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of late-night finishes. When you start the night matches late, and have conditions like that, these things are going to happen.” “Tennis after dark” has become something of a …

Australian Open 2023: Who does Andy Murray play next?
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Who does Andy Murray play next?

The Independent  

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Australian Open offers reminders that sports reflect society
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open offers reminders that sports reflect society

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic is back at the Australian Open, which is newsworthy, yes, mainly because of the reason he was not in the tournament a year ago: He is not vaccinated against COVID-19. “And it does direct and force you to make decisions that maybe you traditionally wouldn’t want to do.” More than a year ago, Simon declared …

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023 Image Source : Getty 2/6 Andy Murray has wound back the clock and avoided a brutal 18-year low, winning a five-set epic over reigning Australian Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini. Image Source : Getty 3/6 The 2020 …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start

India Today  

Plenty has changed since the last time Novak Djokovic was in Melbourne. Djokovic will look to win a record-extending 10th title at Melbourne Park and emulate Rafael Nadal as the only second player to win a Grand Slam 10 times in the Open Era. Djokovic will also tie Nadal with 22 Grand Slams, the most in men's singles if he …

Australian Open 2023: Draws revealed for AO 2023 as Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic only possible in final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Draws revealed for AO 2023 as Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic only possible in final

India TV News  

Rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on opposite halves of the Australian Open bracket in the draw Thursday, meaning the owners of a combined 43 Grand Slam singles titles could only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. Another opening-round highlight has five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray against Italian Matteo Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist who is …

Australian Open 2023 | From Nadal, Djokovic to Ruud, here's top men to watch out and their statistics
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023 | From Nadal, Djokovic to Ruud, here's top men to watch out and their statistics

India TV News  

The Australian Open is all set to kick off at Melbourne Park on Monday, January 16. With Nadal's title defence and Djokovic's return, the tournament, as always promises to be an absolute spectacle. Rafael Nadal Ranked: 2 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Spain Age: 36 2022 Record: 39-8 2022 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 92 Grand Slam Titles: 22 — Australian Open, …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

Associated Press  

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

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams
1 year, 11 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Tennis sans Serena starts in earnest
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Tennis sans Serena starts in earnest

Associated Press  

Tennis will move on from Serena Williams. And as the 2023 Australian Open gets started Monday, the first Grand Slam tournament to be held since she walked away with a farewell at the U.S. Open in September, shortly before her 41st birthday — the owner of 23 major singles championships said she preferred the term “evolving” to “retiring” — tennis …

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley slams calls to move tournament date
2 years ago

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley slams calls to move tournament date

ABC  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has dismissed suggestions the event should be moved to another date, while conceding the international tennis season is too long. Key points: Tiley says the Australian Open will not be moved from its January window He does believe the international tennis season needs to be reviewed Tiley expects Australian Open crowds to welcome back …

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

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

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the Australian Open after she sustained an injury during the ASB Classic in Auckland. “Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained …

Novak Djokovic set to miss US events amid tightened vaccination requirements
2 years ago

Novak Djokovic set to miss US events amid tightened vaccination requirements

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is set to miss the Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events this year if he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19 after United States authorities said non-nationals will need to have taken their shots to enter the country. Indian Wells runs from March 6-19 and the Miami Open from March 20-April 2 and Djokovic risks missing the two …

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from ANOTHER tournament in major blow to Australian Open hopes
2 years ago

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from ANOTHER tournament in major blow to Australian Open hopes

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to feature in the Australian Open after the tennis star withdrew from another warm up event. Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of another tournament just days out from the Australian Open 'The Adelaide International can confirm that Nick Kyrgios will not compete in Week 2 of the tournament,' a …

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic would be welcomed in Australia, says tournament director Craig Tiley
2 years ago

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic would be welcomed in Australia, says tournament director Craig Tiley

India Today  

Novak Djokovic is all set to return to the Australian Open after the controversy he was involved in back in 2021 due to his Covid vaccination status. Before the Australian Open, Djokovic is set to ply his trade in the Adelaide International, starting Sunday, December 31. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley, in the meantime, said that Djokovic would be …

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation
2 years ago

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination, Tennis Australia confirmed Wednesday. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley indicated at a news conference Tuesday that Djokovic had arrived. “I think as we speak he has landed in Adelaide and he’s going to be the player to beat again.” The …

Australian Open 2023: Venus Williams Given Wild Card Into Main Draw
2 years ago

Australian Open 2023: Venus Williams Given Wild Card Into Main Draw

News 18  

American legend and seven-time major champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card into the women’s singles main draw of the 2023 Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam. Venus, the former World No 1, is a two-time finalist and the 42-year-old will be making her 22nd appearance in the tournament that begins on January 16 at Melbourne Park …

Nadal in Sydney, Swiatek in Brisbane before Australian Open
2 years, 1 month ago

Nadal in Sydney, Swiatek in Brisbane before Australian Open

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rafael Nadal and world No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek were among the top players who had their pre-Australian Open tournament destinations set when the draw was held for the new United Cup mixed teams event on Thursday. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas and the sixth-ranked Maria Sakkari, is headed to the Western Australian state capital of Perth where they’ll play in …

ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event, United Cup, in Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event, United Cup, in Australia

Firstpost  

18 countries will compete across 11 days from 29 December, with each team comprising up to four men and four women with 500 WTA and 500 ATP rankings points available. Sydney: A new mixed teams event, the United Cup, will open the 2023 tennis season in Australia, with $15 million in prize money and rankings points at stake, the ATP …

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open

Associated Press  

LONDON — Novak Djokovic is still awaiting word on whether he will be allowed to return to the Australian Open in January after missing the tournament this year because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. “So I’m hoping I will get some positive news.” Djokovic is a 21-time Grand Slam singles champion — a total that stands second among men, …

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes
2 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes

Hindustan Times  

Just a day after his stupendous Wimbledon haul, a fourth successive in a row, as he defeated Nick Kyrgios in the final on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic received a massive Australian Open boost, a news that could possibly dent Rafael Nadal's hopes. Djokovic was not allowed to play at the Australian Open earlier this year owing to his vaccination status …

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation
2 years, 5 months ago

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation

News 18  

The 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic “believes things will change" and he will be allowed to compete at next year’s Australian Open. Djokovic suffered a major blow earlier in the year, as he was not allowed to defend his title at the 2021 Australian Open since he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. “As things stand now, I cannot travel …

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