Australian Open men's final a battle between Jannik Sinner's pressure points and Daniil Medvedev's return game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open men's final a battle between Jannik Sinner's pressure points and Daniil Medvedev's return game

ABC  

Traditions often rule everything around us. In doing so he set up a match with the player who most considered the likeliest to break through Djokovic's hold — Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev has made six grand slam finals played on hard court surfaces — including five of the past seven finals in Melbourne and New York. Medvedev's biggest strength is his return game — the envy of almost every other player on tour not named Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev leads all players at the Australian Open for opposition service games broken — perhaps boosted by the number of times he has been broken.

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Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement
1 day, 19 hours ago

Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement

Hindustan Times  

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been involved in multiple controversies throughout his career, and now the latest one involved Nicolas Mahut. The Frenchman remarked that Kyrgios’ Grand Slam title aspirations are not ‘realistic’ due to him making a comeback after almost two years on the sidelines, during which he featured in only one competitive fixture. Kyrgios is set to …

Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner
1 month, 1 week ago

Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev said he needs to “build a better version” of himself after Thursday’s ATP Finals defeat to Jannik Sinner ensured the Russian will end the season without a title for the first time since 2017. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by world number one Sinner in his final group match, leaving him no chance of …

ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track with win over De Minaur
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track with win over De Minaur

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a while longer after rediscovering his spark to beat Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the ATP Finals on Tuesday. The Russian world number four said he was ready to pack his bags after losing his opening group match to American Taylor Fritz on Sunday, but the 2020 champion …

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner used an aggressive, net-rushing style to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night. “We know each other quite well.. We knew it was going to be very physical,” said Sinner, who lost to Medvedev in five sets at …

US Open quarterfinal Alex de Minaur knocked out in straight sets to Brit Jack Draper — as it happened
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open quarterfinal Alex de Minaur knocked out in straight sets to Brit Jack Draper — as it happened

ABC  

A crestfallen Alex de Minaur has bombed out of the US Open as injury once again cruelly curtailed his grand slam dreams. Australia's big last hope floundered in a sea of forehand errors but a flare up to the hip injury that had sidelined him since Wimbledon ultimately robbed de Minaur of any realistic chance to reach a maiden grand …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev barely broke a sweat as he brushed aside unseeded Nuno Borges 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinal of the US Open 2024 with an utterly dominant display at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. Fifth seed Medvedev is the only former champion left in the men’s draw and the clash was a one-sided contest where Borges, playing …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
4 months ago

2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Get caught up at the U.S. Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is, who the defending champions are and more: Who are the betting favorites at the Australian Open? Despite winning both …

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is OUT of Wimbledon after being sent packing by resurgent 'Slim Reaper' Daniil Medvedev in dizzying five-set battle
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is OUT of Wimbledon after being sent packing by resurgent 'Slim Reaper' Daniil Medvedev in dizzying five-set battle

Daily Mail  

The Slim Reaper - as Nick Kyrgios calls Daniil Medvedev - spirited world No 1 Jannik Sinner out of Wimbledon and denied fans the semi-final they hoped for and expected. Medvedev avenged his defeat in the Australian Open final and snapped a five-match losing streak against Sinner, who struggled with dizziness and went off court for a medical timeout in …

Jannik Sinner pinpoints key to form after beating Daniil Medvedev to reach Miami Open final
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner pinpoints key to form after beating Daniil Medvedev to reach Miami Open final

The Independent  

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Daniil Medvedev win sets up Miami Open semi clash with Jannik Sinner
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev win sets up Miami Open semi clash with Jannik Sinner

The Independent  

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Miami Open: Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev book semi-final clash
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami Open: Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev book semi-final clash

Firstpost  

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev will be a rematch of the Australian Open final and last year’s Miami title match World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open - a rematch of the Australian Open final won by Sinner and last year’s Miami title match. Sinner moved into the last …

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner through in Miami Open
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner through in Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev and top seed Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the tournament on Tuesday with convincing victories. Daniil Medvedev serves against Dominik Koepfer of Germany during their match on day 11 of the Miami Open Medvedev earned a 7-6, 6-0 win over Germany's Dominik Koepfer while Alcaraz took care of Italian Lorenzo Musetti with …

Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Carlos Alcaraz again
9 months, 1 week ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Carlos Alcaraz again

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday's final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year's summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to reach Indian Wells final. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev …

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final

News 18  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. In Sunday’s final, he will face either fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev or American Tommy Paul with a chance to become the first repeat Indian Wells ATP champion since …

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday’s final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year’s summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the …

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match
9 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match

Hindustan Times  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-3 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open as the top remaining seed in the men's draw. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates while playing Fabian Marozsan of Hungary during the BNP Paribas Open A day after "lucky loser" Luca Nardi stunned No. Australian Open champion Jannik …

Medvedev begins Dubai title defense with win in first match since losing Australian Open final
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Medvedev begins Dubai title defense with win in first match since losing Australian Open final

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev returned to action for the first time since his Australian final defeat on Tuesday with a straight sets win over Alexander Shevchenko in Dubai. The world number four got his title defence at the hardcourt ATP 500 event up and running, overcoming Shevchenko 6-3, 7-5. He was forced to skip his title defence in Doha last week because …

Three generations: On the Australian Open 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Three generations: On the Australian Open 2024

The Hindu  

World tennis is a broad church. Of the three, fans could be forgiven if they did not anticipate Bopanna’s triumph, despite the Indian having had one of his best seasons in 2023 — eight finals, two titles — and entering the competition as the World No.3. But in the second half of 2023, by winning his maiden ATP Masters 1000 …

Pragmatic Medvedev is pleased to have entered the history books
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pragmatic Medvedev is pleased to have entered the history books

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev talks to media after his Australian Open loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner on Sunday. As tough as it was to stomach for Daniil Medvedev to blow a two-set lead and lose another Australian Open final, he put a positive spin on his grueling run at the season-opening major. Medvedev dominated the first two sets against first-time finalist …

Sinner outlasts Medvedev to win maiden Australian Open title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner outlasts Medvedev to win maiden Australian Open title

China Daily  

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2024. MELBOURNE - Fourth seed Jannik Sinner of Italy captured his first Grand Slam title after storming back from two sets down to outlast gallant third seed …

Jannik Sinner’s staggering Australian Open comeback heralds the start of a new era
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s staggering Australian Open comeback heralds the start of a new era

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Medvedev philosophical about another Grand Slam final loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Medvedev philosophical about another Grand Slam final loss

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev was philosophical about his loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s Australian Open final, rationalising that at least he had made it to the title-decider and not crashed out in an earlier round. But you have to try to find positives, and the positive is, well, the final is better than the semi-final and quarters.” The 2021 U.S. Open …

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Aryna Sabalenka lifts trophy after retaining Australian Open title Jannik Sinner produced a stunning comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win the Australian Open in a thrilling final. The 22-year-old Italian claimed the first grand slam title of his career in epic fashion as Medvedev suffered another heartbreaking Australian Open final defeat - the …

Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win men’s finals against Medvedev, clinches 1st major
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win men’s finals against Medvedev, clinches 1st major

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner rallied from two sets down to take the Australian Open final from Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday and clinch his first Grand Slam title. The 22-year-old Sinner was playing in a major final for the first time and got there by ending Novak Djokovic’s long domination of the tournament in a semifinal upset. For …

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner destroys Daniil Medvedev to clinch his maiden Grand Slam title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner destroys Daniil Medvedev to clinch his maiden Grand Slam title

India TV News  

Jannik Sinner got his hands on his maiden Grand Slam title by defeating the world no.3 Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open 2024 on Sunday. The world no.4 Sinner continued his sensational record against Medvedev to deny the Russian ace his maiden Australian Open title. Sinner also became the youngest player to win an Australian …

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner beats Medvedev to clinch first Grand Slam
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner beats Medvedev to clinch first Grand Slam

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the Australian Open final in Melbourne on Sunday to clinch his maiden Grand Slam crown. Sinner is the third Italian player to win a Grand Slam men’s singles title, after Nicola Pietrangeli, who won back-to-back Roland Garros titles in 1959 and 1960, and Adriano Panatta, who won the title …

Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals
10 months, 3 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 …

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2024 Men's Final: When and where to watch on TV, online in India?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2024 Men's Final: When and where to watch on TV, online in India?

Firstpost  

One thing people have noticed about Jannik Sinner is how unflappable he’s been on his run to the Australian Open final. Before the mouth-watering Australian open 2024 men’s singles final, here’s everything you need to knwow about watching the match in India. Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2024 Men’s Final: Date, time, venue The Jannik Sinner vs Daniil …

Jannik Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win Australian Open
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win Australian Open

LA Times  

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup aloft after defeating Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. The 22-year-old Sinner found a way to turn defense into attack in his first major final and take the Australian Open title from Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 …

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner

Associated Press  

It might be tempting to see some tidy symbolism and greater significance in Novak Djokovic’s loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals. A few moments later, Djokovic sounded more contemplative and somewhat less sure of what’s to come, saying: “I just hope that I’ll get a chance to come back, to play at least another time and go …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev fought back from the brink to beat Alexander Zverev 5-7 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-3 in a thrilling Australian Open semi-final on Friday and stay on course for his second Grand Slam title. I would be the happiest man on the planet but for that I have to play pretty well and win three sets on Sunday.” Russian Medvedev …

Jannik Sinner flips Novak Djokovic’s world upside down in Australian Open shock
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner flips Novak Djokovic’s world upside down in Australian Open shock

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024 | Medvedev battles back from two sets to defeat Zverev
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Medvedev battles back from two sets to defeat Zverev

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev battled into a third Australian Open final on January 26 with a come-from-behind five-set defeat of Alexander Zverev to set up a title match against Jannik Sinner. Medvedev stepped in slightly from his deep baseline position in the third set and it altered the dynamic, with a more aggressive net game pushing the set to a tiebreak that …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in final

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev fought back from the brink to defeat Alexander Zverev 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Friday in a thrilling semifinal and reach the Australian Open title clash with the third seed gunning for his second Grand Slam trophy. Having suffered heartbreak at Melbourne Park in back-to-back final defeats by Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal in 2021 and 2022, …

Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner ends Novak Djokovic Grand Slam history bid
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner ends Novak Djokovic Grand Slam history bid

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on January 26, snapping the Serb’s astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final. I just tried to be ready for the next set, which I started off really well.” Sinner, 22, said he felt he had learned from defeat to Djokovic …

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner Stuns Novak Djokovic to Reach Final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner Stuns Novak Djokovic to Reach Final

News 18  

Jannik Sinner staged a massive upset at the Australian Open by knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Australian Open on Friday. The Italian star produced a stellar show to dominate Djokovic in the semis and beat the tennis great 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 to reach a first Grand Slam final. It was Djokovic’s first defeat at the Australian Open since …

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic loses to 22-year-old Jannik Sinner
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic loses to 22-year-old Jannik Sinner

Live Mint  

Jannik Sinner pushed over Novak Djokovic and moved on to the Australian Open 2024 final. It was Djokovic's first semi-final defeat at the Australian Open. The first two sets were apparently easier to grab for Sinner, who beat Djokovic in the first two sets 6-2 and 6-2. Sinner became the first Italian player to reach the finals at the Australian …

Jannik Sinner pulls off major upset, beats Novak Djokovic to enter into Australian Open final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner pulls off major upset, beats Novak Djokovic to enter into Australian Open final

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic's title defence at the Australian Open is over. Italy's 4th seeded Jannik Sinner has pulled off one of the biggest upsets in tennis history as he became the first ever man to beat the Serbian great in the semifinals or finals of the Australian Open. For the first time in his Grand Slam career, Djokovic has failed to …

Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage
10 months, 4 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: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner for a place in the Australian Open final on Friday, boosted by the knowledge he cannot be toppled as world number one after the shock exit of Carlos Alcaraz. “The longer the streak goes, the more that kind of confidence, also expectations built, but also the willingness to really walk the extra mile, so to …

Jannik Sinner upsets Novak Djokovic to reach Australian Open final
11 months ago

Jannik Sinner upsets Novak Djokovic to reach Australian Open final

LA Times  

Jannik Sinner hits a return during his victory over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals Friday. Jannik Sinner upset Novak Djokovic to reach the Australian Open men’s final, ending the 10-time champion’s career unbeaten streak in semifinals at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Italian broke Djokovic’s serve twice in each of the first two sets but missed a match point …

Australian Open 2024: Gutsy Medvedev outlasts Hurkacz to book semis berth
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Gutsy Medvedev outlasts Hurkacz to book semis berth

The Hindu  

Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6, 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in an epic quarterfinal on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for the third time. Ninth seed Hurkacz, who was playing in only his second Grand Slam quarter-final but had a winning career record against …

Australian Open schedule under spotlight as Jannik Sinner-Andrey Rublev match finishes after 1am
11 months ago

Australian Open schedule under spotlight as Jannik Sinner-Andrey Rublev match finishes after 1am

ABC  

The scheduling of Australian Open matches has sparked a rethink after the men's quarterfinal between Jannik Sinner and Andrey Rublev did not finish until 1:21am AEDT. Key points: Sinner and Rublev did not begin their match until 10:42pm AEDT The evening session started two hours later than scheduled There have been several late finishes at this year's Australian Open Sinner …

Alexander Zverev knocks Carlos Alcaraz out of Australian Open with serving masterclass
11 months ago

Alexander Zverev knocks Carlos Alcaraz out of Australian Open with serving masterclass

The Telegraph  

Good morning and welcome to coverage of the last men’s quarter-final match at the Australian Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. “I’m tired, for sure, because I played 7-6 in the fifth set again two times out of the last three matches, but I’m not dead. “I expect it to be very different, to be honest.” For Alcaraz, he …

Australian Open 2024: Sinner powers past Rublev to set up Djokovic showdown
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Sinner powers past Rublev to set up Djokovic showdown

The Hindu  

Italy’s Jannik Sinner set up a mouth-watering Australian Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic as he fought off Andrey Rublev in a late-night duel at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. The Russian wore a world-weary expression in the third set and dropped serve to hand Sinner a 4-2 lead and the clean-hitting Italian duly closed out a comfortable win at nearly 1.30am …

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