Australian Open to introduce 10-point tie-break in final set
6 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open to introduce 10-point tie-break in final set

India TV News  

The Australian Open Tournament is set to introduce a 10-point tie-break should the players be tied at 6-6 in the final set -- the fifth set in the men's competition and the third in the women's -- as of 2019, the organisers announced on Friday. "We went with a 10-point tie-break at six-games-all in the final set to ensure the fans still get a special finale to these often epic contests, with the longer tie-break still then allowing for that one final twist or change of momentum in the contest," Australian Open director Craig Tiley said in a statement on the tournament website. "This longer tie-break also can lessen some of the serving dominance that can prevail in the shorter tie-break," he added 25 days before the first Grand Slam event of the season gets underway. The Australian Open mirrored Wimbledon's decision earlier this year that players would go into a final set tie-breaker once tied at 12-12 in the decider, making the French Open the only Grand Slam event that still adopts the two-game advantage system in the final set.

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Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts. US tennis chiefs announced on Tuesday that mixed doubles at Flushing Meadows would become a standalone event in the week leading up to the main draw, with matches best of three sets, …

US Open organisers lashed for 'terribly shocking' mixed doubles change
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Open organisers lashed for 'terribly shocking' mixed doubles change

ABC  

Tennis stars have criticised US Open officials for scheduling the mixed doubles during fan week at this year's tournament, slamming the move as "terrible" and "disrespectful". The scenes that greeted Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic's doubles matches at the Brisbane International were among the most raucous of the entire week, but seven-time major winner Jamie Murray says doubles is dying. …

Australian Open to scrap mixed format golf after player uproar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open to scrap mixed format golf after player uproar

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will no longer have the men’s and women’s tournaments take place simultaneously, Golf Australia said on Saturday after the dual gender format drew criticism from top players. The criticism continued in last year’s edition, with men’s headliner Cameron Smith accusing officials of watering down the usually hard and fast sandbelt course despite rainy weather that contributed to …

The U.S. Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The U.S. Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025

The Hindu  

The U.S. Open is expanding to 15 days this year, shifting to a Sunday start for the first time in the Open era that began in 1968. The extra day puts the U.S. Open in line with the Australian Open, which switched its start from Monday to Sunday a year ago, and the French Open, which was the first tennis …

The US Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The US Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025

Associated Press  

The U.S. Open is expanding to 15 days this year, shifting to a Sunday start for the first time in the Open era that began in 1968. Fans who subscribed for ticket information from the USTA were informed of the change for the season’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament — and its new dates of Aug. 24 to Sept. 7 …

Australian Open 2025, Matches Today: Sabalenka takes on Keys in women’s final
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025, Matches Today: Sabalenka takes on Keys in women’s final

The Hindu  

1 Aryna Sabalenka will look to clinch her third straight Australian Open title when the Belarusian takes on 19th-seeded American Madison Keys in the women’s singles final in Melbourne on Saturday. In the men’s doubles final, the third-seeded all-Italian pair of Simone Bolellli and Andrea Vavassori will face the sixth-seeded British-Finnish duo of Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara. Here’s the …

Tennis-Keys stands between Sabalenka and third straight Australian Open title
2 months ago

Tennis-Keys stands between Sabalenka and third straight Australian Open title

Hindustan Times  

By Shrivathsa Sridhar HT Image MELBOURNE, - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row. Victory on Saturday would see her become the sixth woman to win three straight Australian …

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Zhang lose mixed doubles quarterfinal
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Zhang lose mixed doubles quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna and Shuai Zhang had a match point in the Super Tie-break but were unable to close out their mixed doubles quarterfinal, losing 6-2, 4-6, 9-11 to Australian wild cards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Bopanna had earlier exited the men’s doubles, while India’s other contenders — Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri, and N …

Australian Open order of play, latest results and full schedule
2 months ago

Australian Open order of play, latest results and full schedule

The Independent  

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California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open’s 4th round
2 months, 1 week ago

California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open’s 4th round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids. “I remember my whole friend group, we were like, ‘Oh, my God, it’s Learner.’ He was always way better,” said Michelsen, who added a third-round victory over No. …

Australian Open 2025, January 12 schedule: Defending women’s singles champion Sabalenka in action on opening day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025, January 12 schedule: Defending women’s singles champion Sabalenka in action on opening day

The Hindu  

1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces former US Open winner Sloane Stephens on the opening day of Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Sunday. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park In men’s singles, second seed Alexander Zverev opens his campaign against French wildcard Lucas Pouille. Here’s the full list …

Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Djokovic says one Australian Open semifinal loss is not the beginning of the end
1 year, 2 months ago

Djokovic says one Australian Open semifinal loss is not the beginning of the end

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A solitary loss in 11 semifinals at the Australian Open was nowhere near enough for Novak Djokovic to contemplate a generational change in tennis. Djokovic didn’t get a look at a breakpoint during a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 loss to Jannik Sinner on Friday that ended the 10-time Australian Open champion’s unbeaten streak after making the final …

Australian Open 2024: Here’s everything about upcoming matches
1 year, 2 months 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 | Coco survives Kostyuk test to reach semifinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open | Coco survives Kostyuk test to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff came through a huge test at the hands of Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk 7-6 6-7 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on January 23. Kostyuk got right in the American's face from the off, however, and stormed to a 5-1 lead, serving twice for the opening …

Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
1 year, 2 months 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 …

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

US Open order of play and Thursday’s tennis schedule
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open order of play and Thursday’s tennis schedule

The Independent  

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Australian Open organisers cut women’s field in mixed-gender event
1 year, 9 months ago

Australian Open organisers cut women’s field in mixed-gender event

The Hindu  

The mixed-gender Australian Open will have a reduced women’s field and revert to a single-cut format on its return to Sydney this year after the previous event in Melbourne in December drew criticism over its convoluted structure. This year’s event at The Australian and The Lakes golf clubs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 will see the women’s field trimmed …

Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, Women’s Semifinals: Rybakina beats Azarenka, Sabalenka defeats Linette to set up final clash
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, Women’s Semifinals: Rybakina beats Azarenka, Sabalenka defeats Linette to set up final clash

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Australian Open 2023 women’s singles semifinals on day 11. Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina At the Rod Laver Arena on January 28 #AO2023 I #AusOpenpic.twitter.com/tDQ0mPM1ub — Sportstar January 26, 2023 Today’s women’s singles semifinals schedule Elena Rybakina bt Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-3 Aryna Sabalenka bt Magda Linette 7-6 6-2 ARYNA SABALENKA 7 6 MAGDA …

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023
2 years, 2 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: AP quiz on the year’s 1st tennis Slam
2 years, 2 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: AP quiz on the year’s 1st tennis Slam

Associated Press  

How well do you know the Australian Open, which is scheduled to begin at Melbourne Park on Monday morning? 1998 c.) 1999 d.) 2000 ___ 3rd Round: In 2022, Ash Barty beat Danielle Collins in the Australian Open final to win the title without dropping a set. 4 c.) 5 d.) 6 ___ Semifinals: Of the past 10 women’s semifinals …

Australian Open 2023: Draws revealed for AO 2023 as Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic only possible in final
2 years, 2 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 …

All Grand Slams to use 10-point tiebreaker in final set
3 years ago

All Grand Slams to use 10-point tiebreaker in final set

China Daily  

Rafael Nadal became the second player in ATP Tour history to start a season 18-0, edging Reilly Opelka 7-6, 7-6 on Wednesday in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. AFP LONDON－All four Grand Slam tennis tournaments will now use a 10-point tiebreaker when matches reach 6-6 in the final set. "The Grand Slam Board's decision is based on …

Tennis Grand Slams to all trial first-to-10 tie-breaks in final sets
3 years ago

Tennis Grand Slams to all trial first-to-10 tie-breaks in final sets

Firstpost  

Until now, the major events all employed different rules on how to end a match which reaches 6-6 in a deciding set. Tennis’ Grand Slam tournaments will all trial using a first-to-10 tie-break in final sets this year, the four competitions announced on Wednesday. “The Grand Slam Board are pleased to announce the joint decision to play a 10-point tie-break …

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal Survives Epic Tiebreak to Power into Quarter-finals
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal Survives Epic Tiebreak to Power into Quarter-finals

News 18  

Rafael Nadal came out on top of an epic 28-minute opening-set tiebreak in sapping heat to power past Adrian Mannarino into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday. The sixth-seeded Nadal will next face either Germany’s third seed Alexander Zverev or Canadian 14th seed Denis Shapovalov in the quarters. “His ball was very difficult to control, very flat, very …

Bad start: on Australian Open build-up
3 years, 2 months ago

Bad start: on Australian Open build-up

The Hindu  

In recent times, the season-opening Australian Open has been played against sobering backdrops. With Roger Federer also absent, the main drawcard is now Rafael Nadal, the only former Australian Open men’s singles champion in the fray. The Spaniard is locked with Federer and Djokovic on 20 Majors and can take sole possession of the record for most Grand Slam men’s …

Australian Open confirms major move for women’s tennis
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian Open confirms major move for women’s tennis

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will join the other majors in having both men's semifinals played on the same day from next year with the women's last-four stage matches moving to an evening prime time slot as part of fixture shake-up, the organisers said on Friday. The women's semifinals have previously been played on Thursday afternoon in the season's first major at …

Fans to return at Australian Open 2021 after 5-day lockdown in Melbourne
4 years, 1 month ago

Fans to return at Australian Open 2021 after 5-day lockdown in Melbourne

India TV News  

Fans to return at Australian Open 2021 after 5-day lockdown in Melbourne Australia’s second-largest city will relax its third lockdown at midnight Wednesday after authorities contained the spread of a COVID-19 cluster centered on hotel quarantine. Australia’s second-largest city will relax its third lockdown at midnight Wednesday after authorities contained the spread of a COVID-19 cluster centered on hotel quarantine. …

Australian Open 2021: Nadal advances to third round, beats Mmoh in straight sets
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Nadal advances to third round, beats Mmoh in straight sets

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal shrugged off some heckling from a spectator before beating American qualifier Michael Mmoh 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open. Nadal was serving for the second set at 5-4 when a woman yelled out and made hand gestures as he prepared to serve. The 20-time major champion completed the match against the 177th-ranked Mmoh …

Australian Open: Djokovic holds off Tiafoe, reaches 3rd round
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Djokovic holds off Tiafoe, reaches 3rd round

Hindustan Times  

Frances Tiafoe had never played a No. 1, had never beaten anyone in the Top 5, and now he'd just won a tiebreaker against Novak Djokovic to level their second-round match at the Australian Open. Djokovic fends off Tiafoe in four sets Full of animation in his courtside chair, Tiafoe took the court and said what was obvious to everyone …

Australian Open: How to watch, draw, TV and tournament schedule as Novak Djokovic gets tough draw
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: How to watch, draw, TV and tournament schedule as Novak Djokovic gets tough draw

Daily Mail  

After overcoming quite the scare, the Australian Open is finally set to start on Monday, February 8. Before we delve into the finer details of seeds, the draw and the tournament schedule, let's touch on how you can actually watch the Australian Open this year. Men's top 10 seeds Novak Djokovic Rafael Nadal Dominic Thiem Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas Alexander …

When is the 2021 Australian Open draw? Start time, date, schedule and more
4 years, 1 month ago

When is the 2021 Australian Open draw? Start time, date, schedule and more

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2021 draw postponed but TA ‘absolutely confident’ Grand Slam starts on Monday
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021 draw postponed but TA ‘absolutely confident’ Grand Slam starts on Monday

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2021: Organisers confident Grand Slam will start on Monday
4 years, 1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

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 — …

Australian Open: Big week as tune-up tournaments to Grand Slam set to start
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Big week as tune-up tournaments to Grand Slam set to start

India TV News  

The last group of quarantined players in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open and a week of tune-up tournaments was set to leave their hotels at midnight Saturday night, ending a mammoth two-week effort to reduce the chance of any international arrivals bringing the coronavirus Down Under. Melbourne Park, site of the Australian Open, was busy Saturday with all but …

Australian Open qualifying complete, 15 charters to arrive - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open qualifying complete, 15 charters to arrive - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Nearly 12,000 kilometers from Melbourne, the qualifying tournament has been completed for the Australian Open, with 16 men and 16 women set to join the singles main draw beginning February 8. The women qualifiers include two-time Australian Open and Roland Garros doubles champion Timea Babos of Hungary and British player Francesca Jones, who has a rare genetic condition. There are …

Australian Open qualifying complete; 15 charters to arrive
4 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open qualifying complete; 15 charters to arrive

India TV News  

Nearly 12,000 kilometers from Melbourne, the qualifying tournament has been completed for the Australian Open, with 16 men and 16 women set to join the singles main draw beginning Feb. 8. “Victorian Government public health experts assess each case based on additional detailed medical records to ensure they are not infectious before checking into the charter flights.” The season's first …

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

Despite Coronavirus Threat, Australian Open Aspiring for up to Half-full Stadiums
4 years, 6 months ago

Despite Coronavirus Threat, Australian Open Aspiring for up to Half-full Stadiums

News 18  

Australian Open chiefs are hoping to see Melbourne Park?s stadiums up to half full at the opening Grand Slam of 2021 in January. Several big events in the country?s second biggest city, including the Australian Rules grand final and a Wallabies Test against the All Blacks, have already fallen victim to the pandemic. But Australian Open chief Craig Tiley remains …

Tennis Australia: Australian Open 2021 cancellation possible
4 years, 10 months ago

Tennis Australia: Australian Open 2021 cancellation possible

The Hindu  

Tennis Australia conceded on Thursday that January's Australian Open faces cancellation under a worst-case scenario, but said it was looking at a range of options in hope the COVID-19 crisis eases. READ | The season-opening Grand Slam is scheduled to take place in Melbourne from January 18-31, more than eight months away, and Tennis Australia said it would abide by …

Australian Open 2020: Dominic Thiem sends Rafael Nadal packing in quarters
5 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2020: Dominic Thiem sends Rafael Nadal packing in quarters

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal suffered a crushing 6-7, 6-7, 6-4, 6-7 defeat at the hands of fifth seed Dominic Thiem on Wednesday in the quarter-final of Australian Open 2020. The first two sets were quite similar with Nadal going ahead in each with a service break before getting broken back and seeing Thiem take a tiebreaker. Nadal prolonged the match by breaking …

The seven match points Federer saved against Tennys Sandgren
5 years, 1 month ago

The seven match points Federer saved against Tennys Sandgren

The Hindu  

Roger Federer saved seven match points against Tennys Sandgren, who will be left to rue missed chances in their Australian Open quarter-final. First match point: Federer serving at 4-5, 40-AD in fourth set With a second serve to play with, Sandgren gets into the point and a deep backhand is returned by Federer. Second match point: Federer serving at 4-5, …

Federer survives Millman scare, notches 100 wins at Aus Open
5 years, 2 months ago

Federer survives Millman scare, notches 100 wins at Aus Open

The Hindu  

Roger Federer came through a pulsating five-setter in the third round of the Australian Open against John Millman. But it nearly didn't happen against the 47th ranked Australian Millman, who memorably beat Federer over four gruelling sets in the round of 16 at the US Open in 2018. One of the fittest players on tour, Millman matched Federer game for …

Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal breezes into third round; Taylor Fritz wins from two sets down against Kevin Anderson
5 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal breezes into third round; Taylor Fritz wins from two sets down against Kevin Anderson

Firstpost  

Checkout all the match results of the Men’s Singles fixtures from the fourth day of Australian Open 2020 Melbourne: Rafael Nadal had a scary moment in his second-round win over Federico Delbonis — when his wayward forehand hit a ballkid in the head. Taylor Fritz completes turnaround in five-set classic against Kevin Anderson Taylor Fritz’s 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 …

Australian Open: Federer's form ahead of first-round match
5 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Federer's form ahead of first-round match

The Hindu  

Roger Federer begins his Australian Open campaign on Monday against a man he is yet to drop a set against. The Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion decided against playing a lead-up tournament ahead of the year's first major, where he faces Steve Johnson. RELATED| Australian Open 2020: History, prize money, past winners, when and where to watch Despite the lack …

ATP Cup to consider replacing deciding third sets with longer tiebreaks
5 years, 2 months ago

ATP Cup to consider replacing deciding third sets with longer tiebreaks

Daily Mail  

The abolition of deciding third sets to be replaced by elongated tiebreaks will be seriously considered by the ATP Cup after a series of ultra-late finishes and subsequent player withdrawals this week. The ATP Cup are considering abolishing deciding third sets in favour of elongated tiebreaks With de Minaur the best male hope for the host nation when the Australian …

French Open holding on to traditional fifth-set rules
5 years, 9 months ago

French Open holding on to traditional fifth-set rules

The Hindu  

The French Open is now the only Grand Slam tournament not to feature final-set tie-breaks, with organisers not planning to follow Wimbledon and the Australian Open's efforts to prevent marathon matches. With a tie-break, emotions like that would be ruined.” The US Open has used tie-breaks in the final set since 1970, with Wimbledon and the Australian Open adopting them, …

Australian Open 2019: Last 16 matches live scores, updates, Maria Sharpova vs Ashleigh vs Barty, Tomas Berdych vs Rafael Nadal
6 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2019: Last 16 matches live scores, updates, Maria Sharpova vs Ashleigh vs Barty, Tomas Berdych vs Rafael Nadal

The Hindu  

Follow the updates and results of day seven action of the Australian Open 2019. At 20-years-old, he's speechless #AusOpenpic.twitter.com/VOe2cfhzP0 — #AusOpen January 20, 2019 The first break of the match goes to Tsitsipas, takes the third set 7-5! Tomas Berdych fights back in the third set to force a tiebreaker, but Nadal wins it 7-4 to take the match 6-0, …

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