Australian Open 2018: Rafael Nadal eases into 3rd round; Grigor Dimitrov, Caroline Wozniacki pull off thrilling wins
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Australian Open 2018: Rafael Nadal eases into 3rd round; Grigor Dimitrov, Caroline Wozniacki pull off thrilling wins

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Nadal swept into the Australian Open 3rd round to keep his Grand Slam title hunt on track, as Caroline Wozniacki and Grigor Dimitrov pulled off great escapes to stay in contention. Melbourne: Rafael Nadal swept into the Australian Open third round to keep his Grand Slam title hunt on track on Wednesday, as Caroline Wozniacki and Grigor Dimitrov pulled off great escapes to stay in contention. “Playing this court is always a big motivation for me,” said Nadal, who lost last year’s final to Roger Federer. “It all came down to a few points here and there.” In contrast to Nadal’s easy progress, World No 2 Wozniacki also struggled against little-known Croat Jana Fett.

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Alexander Zverev loses to Tallon Griekspoor in Indian Wells second round
2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev loses to Tallon Griekspoor in Indian Wells second round

ABC  

Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor has upset top seed and Australian Open runner-up Alexander Zverev in a marathon second-round clash at Indian Wells in California. Kyrgios comeback derailed again Photo shows Nick Kyrgios appears pensive as he sits on his bench courtside Injury-plagued Nick Kyrgios retires hurt from his first-round match at Indian Wells in a major blow for his comeback. Popyrin …

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a belated birthday present by battling into the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-sets victory over stubborn Russian Roman Safiullin. While de Minaur laughed about his "first win as a 26-year-old", there was a major first-round shock as 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, on his return to action after injury derailed his Australian Open …

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal moved two places up in the ATP rankings after an updated list was released on Monday following the end of the 2025 Australian Open, despite having retired from professional tennis. Spain's Rafael Nadal The last time Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Despite not having played a single …

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is all set to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park as Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising the Serb in statue form. Novak Djokovic statute gets green signal at Melbourne Park Tiley revealed that the call to have a statue of Djokovic is part of a brand new ‘tennis legends’ attraction, …

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has climbed one place up to No.6 in the latest ATP rankings. Germany’s Eva Lys, who advanced to the Round of 16 in the hard court major, made her debut in the top 100 of the WTA rankings. Paula Badosa returns to top 10 Spain’s Paula Badosa made her return to the top 10 …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open 2025

The Hindu  

Australian Open 2025 men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will not be defending his title at the Rotterdam Open after the Italian withdrew from the tournament in the Netherlands. It is a great shame for both him and us that his efforts are preventing him from participating in Rotterdam,” Rotterdam Open tournament director Richard Krajicek said in a release. The Italian …

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'

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After a heartbreaking loss for Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 final, Novak Djokovic extended his support to the German, encouraging the star tennis player to persevere despite the loss. Alexander Zverev’s third campaign for a first Grand Slam title ended in a disappointing heartbreak as he went down in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open …

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the No. 1 spot in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after winning his second straight Australian Open title. READ | Double Australian Open champion Sinner wants to match hardcourt successes on grass and clay USA’s Tommy Paul, who lost to Zverev in the quarterfinals, jumped two spots to make his Top 10 debut. …

The Sports Report: Super Bowl matchup is set
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Super Bowl matchup is set

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. 1991 — The New York Giants survive the closest Super Bowl ever when Scott Norwood’s 47-yard field goal attempt with 8 seconds left in the game goes wide. 2013 — Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 to become the first man in the Open era to win three consecutive Australian Open …

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles

Associated Press  

Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2001 — Jennifer Capriati upsets three-time winner Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open and her first Grand Slam tournament title. 2008 — Novak Djokovic fends off unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Australian Open final, earning …

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Alexander Zverev described himself as “quite down” and “quite emotional” after once again coming within one win of earning his first Grand Slam title. And unlike his first two defeats in major finals — both of which he led, and both of which went five sets — Zverev did not come close to reaching the finish line …

Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 men’s final: Jannik Sinner wins his second straight Australian Open title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 men’s final: Jannik Sinner wins his second straight Australian Open title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory in the final. It was late in the second set, which Zverev was two points from owning when he led 5-4 and got to love-30 on …

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner became Italy’s first player to win three Grand Slam crowns, moving past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won back-to-back men’s …

Top five Australian Open men’s finals: Nadal-Federer showdowns, and a Djokovic masterclass
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top five Australian Open men’s finals: Nadal-Federer showdowns, and a Djokovic masterclass

The Hindu  

When Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final, it will be the first time since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019 that the top two seeds in the men’s singles will contest the final at Melbourne Park. Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev, 2022 - 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 Daniil Medvedev holds the unfortunate record …

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — There’s all sorts of ways beyond merely the score to measure just how dominant Jannik Sinner was while outplaying and frustrating Alexander Zverev during the 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory Sunday that earned the 23-year-old Italian a second consecutive Australian Open championship. Jannik Sinner of Italy, right, and Alexander Zverev of Germany walk past each other during the …

Australian Open 2025: Why Jannik Sinner-Alexander Zverev men's singles final is a highly-controversial affair
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Why Jannik Sinner-Alexander Zverev men's singles final is a highly-controversial affair

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The 2025 Australian Open has reached its business end with defending champion Jannik Sinner taking on Alexander Zverev in a battle of ATP’s top-two at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The 2025 Australian Open has reached its business end with just one final battle left to take place – the men’s singles final between defending champion Jannik Sinner and …

Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev for third Grand Slam title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev for third Grand Slam title

New York Times  

Relive how Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park Sunday. How Alexander Zverev took the initiative — and lost the first set Zverev didn’t want to potentially lose a third Grand Slam final while regretting not being aggressive enough. GO DEEPER Jannik …

The style and substance that will decide the Australian Open men's final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The style and substance that will decide the Australian Open men's final

ABC  

After 15 days of action at Melbourne Park everything comes down to the way it was seeded. For the first time since 2019 the top two seeds are set to face off in the men's singles final at the first grand slam of the year. It's worth noting that Zverev is four years older than Sinner, and all of those …

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title

Al Jazeera  

The Italian completes a straight-sets win over world number two Alexander Zverev to remain unbeaten in Grand Slam finals. Jannik Sinner has retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner …

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets in men's singles final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets in men's singles final

ABC  

World number one Jannik Sinner has defended his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets — 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. Sinner touches perfection in Aus Open final Photo shows Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner pose with their trophies There was not a lot separating Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev heading into the Australian Open final. Key …

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner defends his title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner defends his title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final

CNN  

CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the men’s final to secure his third career grand slam win. Now, the 23-year-old is the first Italian player to win three grand slam titles – two at the Australian Open and one at the US Open – …

Australian Open 2025: Junior boys champion Bernet takes inspiration from countrymen Federer and Wawrinka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Junior boys champion Bernet takes inspiration from countrymen Federer and Wawrinka

The Hindu  

Swiss player Henry Bernet gave himself a fairly impressive 18th birthday present Saturday and said he’d taken inspiration from countrymen Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka following his 6-3, 6-4 win over American Benjamin Willwerth in the Australian Open junior boys’ final. “I have to thank my coach, this is actually our last trip and I think it’s pretty much the …

Australian Open men's final prediction, Sinner vs Zverev betting tips and tennis best bets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open men's final prediction, Sinner vs Zverev betting tips and tennis best bets

The Independent  

Australian Open men’s final betting tips Sinner to win 3-1 - 13/5 Wiliam Hill Sinner to win, Zverev to serve most aces & Zverev to serve first ace - 11/5 Bet365 Defending champion Jannik Sinner takes on second seed Alexander Zverev in the men’s final at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. Australian Open men’s final betting tips: Sinner …

Australian Open women's final: Aryna Sabalenka eyes third straight title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open women's final: Aryna Sabalenka eyes third straight title

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Aryna Sabalenka hopes to do something no woman has in more than a quarter of a century: win a third consecutive Australian Open championship. Sabalenka, a 26-year-old from Belarus, and Keys, a 29-year-old from the United States, play each other on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. local time in the women's final at Melbourne Park. For Sabalenka, this is a …

Federer and Wawrinka provide inspiration for the new Australian Open junior champion
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Federer and Wawrinka provide inspiration for the new Australian Open junior champion

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Swiss player Henry Bernet gave himself a fairly impressive 18th birthday present Saturday and said he’d taken inspiration from countrymen Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka following his 6-3, 6-4 win over American Benjamin Willwerth in the Australian Open junior boys final. “I wouldn’t be standing here without you as you gave me the belief I could win …

Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final – start time, how to watch, news
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final – start time, how to watch, news

Al Jazeera  

Jannick Sinner targets a second successive Australian Open title as he faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s men’s final. Who: Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev What: Australian Open men’s singles final Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia When: Sunday, January 26 at 7:30pm Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look …

Australian Open: Sinner crushes Shelton to set up final against Zverev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Sinner crushes Shelton to set up final against Zverev

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A winning semi-finalist at a Grand Slam being asked about thoughts on the other upcoming semi-final in the on-court interview often elicits vanilla responses. Jannik Sinner in action during his Australian Open semi-final against Ben Shelton on Friday. With Sinner outshining Shelton on the first strike, which is the young American’s most potent weapon, the contest was pretty much …

Top five Australian Open women’s finals: From all-Williams contest to Narvatilova vs Evert battle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top five Australian Open women’s finals: From all-Williams contest to Narvatilova vs Evert battle

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will look to clinch her third straight Australian Open title when the Belarusian takes on USA’s Madison Keys in Saturday’s final in Melbourne. Sportstar takes a look at top five summit clashes: Serena Williams vs Venus Williams, 2003: 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 Coming into the 2003 Australian Open final, the pressure was on Serena Williams as she had the …

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Australian Open 2025: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner after semifinal defeat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner after semifinal defeat

The Hindu  

Ben Shelton said uncharacteristic errors at crucial moments had proved costly during his Australian Open semifinal loss against defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, after the American squandered the chance to go a set up early in the match. “I’ve made my living on tour so far serving out sets and being able to serve out sets,” Shelton told reporters, …

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner subdues Ben Shelton and returns to final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner subdues Ben Shelton and returns to final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6 6-2 6-2 win over American 21st seed Ben Shelton to reach a second straight final at Melbourne Park and book a meeting with Alexander Zverev. Sinner's victory made the 23-year-old the youngest man to make multiple finals at the Australian Open since Jim Courier in 1992-93 and …

Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Sinner beats Shelton, sets up final against Zverev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Sinner beats Shelton, sets up final against Zverev

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over American 21st seed Ben Shelton to reach a second straight final at Melbourne Park and book a meeting with Alexander Zverev. READ | Novak Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Melbourne setback “It was a very tough first set but crucial,” said …

Australian Open 2025: Alexander Zverev proceeds to final after Novak Djokovic retires hurt
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Alexander Zverev proceeds to final after Novak Djokovic retires hurt

Live Mint  

Hours after tennis legend Novak Djokovic retired hurt against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday, Zverev has proceeded to his first Australian Open final against either defending champion Jannik Sinner or No. Djokovic booed: Soon after Djokovic conceded defeat, the capacity Rod Laver Arena crowd booed him, but he responded by flashing two thumbs up. …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev defends Djokovic after crowd jeers 10-time champion for semifinal retirement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev defends Djokovic after crowd jeers 10-time champion for semifinal retirement

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev defended Novak Djokovic for pulling out of their Australian Open semifinal with injury Friday, after the 24-time Grand Slam champion was booed by some spectators as he left court. READ | Novak Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Melbourne setback “So, I think we should stop blaming Novak. “I think we should all just respect that in …

Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing a gruelling first set of his Australian Open semi-final to Alexander Zverev, leaving his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown in tatters on Friday. #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/d5VJ6YNBeN It means Djokovic has now gone five Grand Slams without winning the title he needs to surpass Margaret Court's 24 and become the all-time leader. …

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic retires due to injury, Alexander Zverev qualifies for final
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic retires due to injury, Alexander Zverev qualifies for final

Firstpost  

Alexander Zverev has qualified for his first Australian Open final after he received a walkover in the aftermath of Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal due to an injury. Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic shake hands after the latter retired injured from their Australian Open semi-final on Friday. AP Alexander Zverev qualified for the final of the 2025 Australian Open via a walkover, …

An injured Novak Djokovic stops in the Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

An injured Novak Djokovic stops in the Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An injured Novak Djokovic quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic, who was bidding for an 11 championship at the Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam title overall, hurt his left leg during his quarterfinal victory against Carlos Alcaraz. 2-seeded Zverev reached his first title match …

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6 against Alex Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final. Zverev will meet the winner of the Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton match in Sunday's decider as he bids for his first Grand Slam title. Djokovic’s long wait for a record 25th major title …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic retires in semis after muscle tear, Zverev into final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic retires in semis after muscle tear, Zverev into final

India Today  

Novak Djokovic has retired from the semi-final of the men’s singles in the Australian Open 2025. Australian Open 2025 semi-finals Updates Earlier in the match against Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic faced issues with his left leg as he took a medical timeout after the opening set. Well played and best wishes for a speedy recovery.#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/d5VJ6YNBeN — #AusOpen January 24, 2025 …

Australian Open: Djokovic faces Zverev semi-final test in pursuit of 25th Slam title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic faces Zverev semi-final test in pursuit of 25th Slam title

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic throws his ailing 37-year-old body into an Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday while defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Ben Shelton. Djokovic and German world number two Zverev are first up at 2:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena as the Serbian great closes in on a record 25th Grand Slam title. Last year at the …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open semifinal due to injury, Alexander Zverev gets walkover
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open semifinal due to injury, Alexander Zverev gets walkover

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Australian Open semi-finals against Alexander Zverev after complaining of an injury. With that, Zverev advanced to the final of the 2025 Australian Open final, slated to take place on Sunday, January 26. He took a medical timeout after the opening set, which also invited criticism as many tennis legends called it one of Djokovic’s …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has retired from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear he sustained earlier in the tournament. Djokovic uncertain of Australian Open future Photo shows Alexander Zverev puts his hand on Novak Djokovic's chest as the pair meet at the net Novak Djokovic says it is possible the 10-time champion of the Australian Open …

Australian Open live streaming: When and where to watch semi-finals on Day 12
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open live streaming: When and where to watch semi-finals on Day 12

India Today  

The men's singles semi-final between 10-time champion Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev will be the main attraction of Day 12 of the Australian Open on Friday, January 24. ORDER OF PLAY FOR JANUARY 24 AT AUS OPEN ROD LAVER ARENA Kimberly Birrell-John Patrick Smith vs Olivia Gadecki-John Peers - Mixed doubles final - 6 am IST. Novak Djokovic vs Alexander …

Djokovic hints at possibility of not returning to Australian Open after muscle tear
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic hints at possibility of not returning to Australian Open after muscle tear

India Today  

Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic hinted at the possibility of his Australian Open semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev being his final appearance in the tournament. Djokovic, who entered the match with his left thigh heavily strapped, had been battling through the pain even in his quarter-final clash, but the strain proved insurmountable in his bid for a record-extending 25th Grand …

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton in straight sets to set up summit clash with Zverev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton in straight sets to set up summit clash with Zverev

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he pursues a third Grand Slam title. 1-ranked Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy, fell behind in the opening set and twice was a point from losing it when Shelton served at 6-5. The only …

Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev: Who will win? Breaking down Australian Open semifinal clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev: Who will win? Breaking down Australian Open semifinal clash

Hindustan Times  

“It felt like it was finals of a Slam,” Novak Djokovic said after outsmarting Carlos Alcaraz in a come-from-behind win in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Novak Djokovic will face Alexander Zverev in Australian Open semifinal On Friday, Djokovic will undergo another stiff test when he takes on second seed Alexander Zverev in the first semifinal, scheduled for the …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30

Associated Press  

Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. 2017 — Serena Williams wins her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in the Australian Open final. 2018 - Australian Open Men’s Tennis: Roger Federer beats Marin Čilic 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to win his record 20th Grand Slam title. …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic reportedly skips another training session amid injury concern ahead of semi-final against Zverev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic reportedly skips another training session amid injury concern ahead of semi-final against Zverev

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has reportedly missed another training session as he continues to recover from a injury ahead of his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Novak Djokovic reportedly skipped practice for the second day in a row on Thursday, which is only a day before he faces Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the 2025 Australian Open. When …

Novak Djokovic to pull out of Australian Open semifinal vs Zverev? Serb sets off alarm bells, misses training again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic to pull out of Australian Open semifinal vs Zverev? Serb sets off alarm bells, misses training again

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic set off alarm bells ahead of his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev at Rod Laver Arena on Friday. Serbia's Novak Djokovic attends a press conference following his victory against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in their men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on January 22 Djokovic suffered from …

Key questions for the Australian Open men’s semifinals: Sinner vs. Shelton, and Djokovic vs. Zverev
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Key questions for the Australian Open men’s semifinals: Sinner vs. Shelton, and Djokovic vs. Zverev

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — If it seems as if there’s always something going on with Novak Djokovic at Grand Slam tournaments, that’s because there usually is. “I hope to be able, physically, to be moving freely and to be able to be ready to play five sets,” Djokovic said as he bids for an 11th championship at Melbourne Park and an …

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