Australian Open 2021: Organisers confident Grand Slam will start on Monday
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Organisers confident Grand Slam will start on Monday

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Melbourne: There were 160 players back in isolation because a hotel quarantine worker tested positive for COVID-19. Australian Open organisers weren’t deterred at all, vowing that the year’s first Grand Slam tournament would start as planned next Monday, with all the tuneup tournaments completed — somehow, tweaks are expected — between Friday and Sunday. The one-day shutdown was triggered — the Victoria state premier, a leading health official and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley all said — out of “an abundance of caution.” “We are absolutely confident the Australian Open is going to go ahead,” Tiley told a news conference Thursday against the backdrop of an almost deserted Melbourne Park. The Australian Open chartered 17 flights and used three hotels in Melbourne for the bulk of the players to quarantine for 14 days and had other secure accommodation and facilities in Adelaide, South Australia state, for some of the biggest stars, including Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. ““So we’re testing them to be sure, and it’s precautionary.” Cheng said six people in the Grand Hyatt during the quarantine period for the Australian Open had tested positive and were transferred to a medical facility, and it was likely the man — a resident support officer — was infected there.

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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field
11 hours, 8 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top men at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning local time, with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Jannik Sinner Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Italy Age: 23 2024 Record: 73-6 2024 Titles: 8 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 2 — Australian Open, U.S. Open Last …

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women’s field
11 hours, 35 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women’s field

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top women at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday local time, with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Aryna Sabalenka Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Belarus Age: 26 2024 Record: 56-14 2024 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 3 — Australian Open, U.S. Open Last 5 …

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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12 hours, 46 minutes ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
13 hours, 23 minutes ago

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match. Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 …

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry
13 hours, 52 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry

The Hindu  

1 Jannik Sinner will begin his title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be up against rising American youngster Nishesh Basavareddy, who has been awarded a wildcard. Fourth seed and last year’s US Open runner-up Taylor …

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
18 hours, 1 minute 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 …

Australian Open 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know
1 day, 6 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 …

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open
1 day, 13 hours ago

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open is in doubt after he sustained an abdominal injury and was forced 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 ultrasound scan had revealed …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 day, 13 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

The Hindu  

The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year’s Australian Open. “These are kind of the matches and challenges that I still strive for, to be in a position to play …

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. …

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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Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw
1 month ago

Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw

The Hindu  

India’s Sumit Nagal has made the cut for the main draw of Australian Open 2025, as the per the entry lists released by Tennis Australia on Friday. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka - the current top-ranked male and female tennis players - headline the entry lists for the upcoming edition. READ | Djokovic to begin bid for 25th …

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
1 month ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
1 month ago

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles …

US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title

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Australia to open the Formula 1 season in 2025 as Bahrain and Saudi races shift for Ramadan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia to open the Formula 1 season in 2025 as Bahrain and Saudi races shift for Ramadan

Associated Press  

LONDON — Lewis Hamilton’s first race in a Ferrari will be in Australia. Next year’s Formula 1 season will open in Melbourne for the first time since 2019 after the full calendar for 2025 was revealed Friday. The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne will be the opening race because the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds of the F1 championship — …

Australian Open: Medvedev philosophical about another Grand Slam final loss
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Australian Open day 15: Jannik Sinner opens grand slam account
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open day 15: Jannik Sinner opens grand slam account

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win men’s finals against Medvedev, clinches 1st major
11 months, 1 week 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 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Australian Open 2024 | Medvedev battles back from two sets to defeat Zverev
11 months, 2 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 | Jannik Sinner ends Novak Djokovic Grand Slam history bid
11 months, 2 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: Novak Djokovic loses to 22-year-old Jannik Sinner
11 months, 2 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 …

Australian Open: The ability of Alexander Zverev to block out the noise could lead to grand slam triumph
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: The ability of Alexander Zverev to block out the noise could lead to grand slam triumph

The Independent  

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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 matches have been getting longer — and changes in the game and technology are largely to blame
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open matches have been getting longer — and changes in the game and technology are largely to blame

ABC  

Most sports live and die by the clock. The Australian Open has seen increasingly longer matches over the past few years despite incremental changes designed to shorten the length of matches and the operating hours of Melbourne Park. Each extra shot in a rally takes around a second or two — with the marginal increase in rally length coming nowhere …

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: Novak Djokovic Into Semifinal With Win Over Taylor Fritz
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic Into Semifinal With Win Over Taylor Fritz

News 18  

Novak Djokovic defied fierce heat and a battling performance from Taylor Fritz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and stay on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. “Conversion of the break points was really poor, but I think at the end of the day I managed to break him when it really mattered, the third and …

Australian Open updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10

ABC  

Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are through to the semifinal at Melbourne Park after securing wins on Tuesday. Djokovic was tested by American 12th seed Taylor Fritz over four sets, while Sabalenka was clinical in her straight-sets victory over Czech ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand during their quarterfinals singles match …

US Open champion Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open semifinals after beating Kostyuk in 3 sets
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open champion Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open semifinals after beating Kostyuk in 3 sets

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Coco Gauff says she hopes her "bad" match was out of the way at the Australian Open after overcoming a slew of errors to beat Marta Kostyuk 7-6, 6-7, 6-2 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. The U.S. Open champion had 51 unforced errors, nine double faults and just 17 winners but battled past Kostyuk in 3 hours and 8 …

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: Improving Taylor Fritz runs into the wall called Novak Djokovic
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Improving Taylor Fritz runs into the wall called Novak Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

Almost every American male player has a constant companion long before they make it big on the world stage — hype. Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 21 Perhaps, they are still lacking something. Either way, …

Australian Open 2024: Dominant Djokovic sweeps into quarters
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Dominant Djokovic sweeps into quarters

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s relentless march towards a record 25th Grand Slam title gathered pace on Sunday as he outclassed 20th seed Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 He has now won 32 consecutive matches at the Australian Open, not tasting defeat since he lost against South Korea’s Chung …

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 …

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open quarterfinals and ties a Roger Federer record
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open quarterfinals and ties a Roger Federer record

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic reacts during his fourth-round victory over Adrian Mannarino at the Australian Open on Sunday. Novak Djokovic was ruthless in a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 win over Adrian Mannarino on Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals and match another of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam records. In a rare daytime appearance on Rod Laver Arena, the 10-time Australian Open champion …

Unforgettable moments of the Australian Open — from epic rivalries to our home-soil heroes
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Unforgettable moments of the Australian Open — from epic rivalries to our home-soil heroes

ABC  

The tennis is world-class, and the players' endurance mind-blowing, but when it comes to the Australian Open, let's face it — it's not just about the sport. Australia's Open panel: Pat Cash — 1987 Wimbledon champion 1987 Wimbledon champion Rennae Stubbs — Former world number one doubles champion Former world number one doubles champion Tracey Holmes — Veteran sports journalist …

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 …

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 …

Coco Gauff joins Australian Open scheduling debate after Aryna Sabalenka's match finishes beyond midnight
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff joins Australian Open scheduling debate after Aryna Sabalenka's match finishes beyond midnight

ABC  

Coco Gauff says scheduling matches during Australian Open night sessions remains a grey area after tournament organisers were criticised following day one at Melbourne Park. Key points: Aryna Sabalenka and Ella Seidel did not get on court until close to midnight Australian Open organisers added an extra day this year to help avoid late finishes Gauff says getting scheduling right …

Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first round
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first round

Hindustan Times  

It was at the 2005 Australian Open where Novak Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Croatia's Dino Prizmic during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne And 18 years later, at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, it was Prizmic making his Grand Slam debut …

Australian Open 2024 Day 1: Djokovic, Rublev survive first round upsets; Sabalenka-Sinner through to 2nd round
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 Day 1: Djokovic, Rublev survive first round upsets; Sabalenka-Sinner through to 2nd round

India TV News  

Australian Open 2024 witnessed no major upset in men's and women's singles round one fixtures on Day 1. Tournament favourites Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev had to fight in their opening games against unseeded opponents while the likes of Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner enjoyed a smooth ride to the next round. In the men's singles most-awaited game on Day …

Australian Open 2024: Rublev survives a tough 5-setter against Seyboth Wild
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Rublev survives a tough 5-setter against Seyboth Wild

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev felt like his Australian Open first-round match against Thiago Seyboth Wild was going to end just like his friend Daniil Medvedev’s did at the French Open last year against the clean-hitting Brazilian. He slumped to the ground, then got up quickly, embraced Seyboth Wild, who was making his debut in the Australian Open main draw, and roared triumphantly. …

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Hindustan Times  

Age is just a number, and Novak Djokovic is among the epitomes in tennis history. Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open 2024 campaign on Sunday Djokovic heads to Australia on the back of a remarkable and record-breaking 2023 season. Later in 2023, in the absence of then-reigning champion Nadal at the Roland Garros, Djokovic added a 23rd Slam to …

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: Confident Carlos Alcaraz wants to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in final
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Confident Carlos Alcaraz wants to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in final

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz wants to challenge defending champion Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open 2024 and then take the title away from the World No.1. Alcaraz's confidence is palpable as he aims to add an Australian Open title to his growing list of achievements, which includes a Grand Slam victory at the US Open in 2022 and a …

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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