Djokovic survives scare as Sabalenka sparkles at Australian Open
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic survives scare as Sabalenka sparkles at Australian Open

China Daily  

Andrey Rublev hits a return during his men's singles 1st round match against Thiago Seyboth Wild at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Jan 14, 2024. In his first match since leading Italy to last year's Davis Cup title, Sinner overcame struggles on his forehand before claiming a 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 victory in two hours and 34 minutes. Eighth seed Maria Sakkari swept aside Japan's Nao Hibino in straight sets, while former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the second round after 20th seed Magda Linette retired through injury. In day two action on Monday, two-time former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will make her Grand Slam return since becoming a mother when she plays 16th seed Caroline Garcia.

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Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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16 hours, 11 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
16 hours, 48 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
17 hours, 17 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
21 hours, 26 minutes 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: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 day, 16 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 …

Djokovic says he gets stressed at Melbourne airport, recalls COVID-19 'trauma'
3 days, 21 hours ago

Djokovic says he gets stressed at Melbourne airport, recalls COVID-19 'trauma'

India Today  

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend, recently admitted that he still experiences stress when arriving at Melbourne airport, a lingering effect of his turbulent 2022 Australian Open saga. Three years ago, Djokovic faced deportation for not adhering to Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements, a chapter he now describes as a "trauma" that stays with him to this day. In a candid …

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick
4 days, 21 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick

India Today  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Brisbane International: Djokovic falls to Opelka in quarterfinals
6 days, 8 hours ago

Brisbane International: Djokovic falls to Opelka in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6, 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Defeat was a huge blow for the Serb, who will bid to join Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors as players who have won at least 100 titles when he …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva
6 days, 9 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday. She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6. “Her movement is really great, she’s trying to get to every ball and make you play an extra shot …

Djokovic eases into Brisbane International quarterfinals with 20th career win over Monfils
1 week ago

Djokovic eases into Brisbane International quarterfinals with 20th career win over Monfils

The Hindu  

Top seed Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals at Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event, with his 20th career win over Gael Monfils on Thursday. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, defeated Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to keep his preparation for the Australian Open on track. Makes it 20-0 🙌@DjokerNole defeats Monfils, continuing his perfect record against the Frenchman!#BrisbaneTennispic.twitter.com/9h3mkC3Yml — Tennis TV …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 2 days ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 2 days ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness despite loss at Brisbane International 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness despite loss at Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International. Victory in Brisbane in the final on Sunday would be Djokovic’s 100th ATP tournament win before the 10-time Australian Open champion seeks …

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness in a losing cause despite not having played for 18 months
1 week, 2 days ago

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness in a losing cause despite not having played for 18 months

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International. Victory in Brisbane in the final on Sunday would be Djokovic’s 100th ATP tournament win before the 10-time Australian …

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
2 weeks, 2 days ago

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu  

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

Down Goes Djokovic: Alexei Popyrin Shocks Defending Champion At US Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Down Goes Djokovic: Alexei Popyrin Shocks Defending Champion At US Open

Huff Post  

Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, reacts Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during a third round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in New York. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults, raising his tournament total to 32, Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
4 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drug tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he …

Washington Open 2024: Top seeds Rublev, Sabalenka tested but progress
5 months, 1 week ago

Washington Open 2024: Top seeds Rublev, Sabalenka tested but progress

The Hindu  

Top seeds Andrey Rublev and Aryna Sabalenka struggled through determined challenges to avoid upsets with three-set triumphs on Wednesday and advance at the ATP and WTA Washington Open. “When you’re playing horrible tennis, you feel like today is not your day, somehow you’re winning those matches, they are much more special than when you’re playing normal and winning much easier.” …

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
7 months ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The script was ripped up at the French Open on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals before Alexander Zverev restored some normality. Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion's …

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances

The Hindu  

Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on June 1. 1-ranked Sabalenka's best performance at Roland Garros is reaching the semifinals while Rybakina — the only player from Kazakhstan to win a major title — has one quarterfinal appearance here. Russian-born Varvara Gracheva of France advanced to the …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina made a sluggish start before beating Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to move into the third round of the French Open. But she’s an experienced player and it’s not easy to play her.” There was little to separate the duo early in the second set before the lanky Rus took advantage of mistakes from …

Djokovic 'concerned' over shock Rome exit as French Open looms
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic 'concerned' over shock Rome exit as French Open looms

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic reacts during Sunday's loss in Rome. AP ROME — Novak Djokovic described his shock third-round elimination from the Italian Open at the hands of Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday as "concerning", coming two days after he was hit on the head by a bottle, which he said has caused nausea and dizzy spells. With the French Open getting underway …

Dubai Championships 2024: Australian Open winner Sabalenka suffers shock defeat against Vekic in second round
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dubai Championships 2024: Australian Open winner Sabalenka suffers shock defeat against Vekic in second round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka lost her first match since successfully defending her Australian Open title when she was overhauled by an old foe at the Dubai Championships on Tuesday. 2-ranked Sabalenka blew a set and 2-0 lead as Donna Vekic of Croatia rallied to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 in the second round. But Sabalenka made the Grand Slam breakthrough when she beat …

Three generations: On the Australian Open 2024
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final
11 months, 1 week 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 | 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 men's final a battle between Jannik Sinner's pressure points and Daniil Medvedev's return game
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 2 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 …

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: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in final
11 months, 2 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
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: Jannik Sinner Stuns Novak Djokovic to Reach Final
11 months, 2 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: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout
11 months, 2 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 …

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Aryna Sabalenka has taken her Australian Open title defense all the way back to the championship match because she has applied a crucial lesson from her U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff. Zheng lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at a major but said she’s more prepared …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final

India TV News  

Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Australian Open 2024 women's singles after a dominating win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, January 25. The Belarus ace thrashed the US Open champion in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena and will be facing China's top-ranked Qinwen Zheng in the final on Saturday. Zheng's previous best in Grand Slam tournaments came last …

Australian Open schedule under spotlight as Jannik Sinner-Andrey Rublev match finishes after 1am
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Australian Open 2024: Sinner powers past Rublev to set up Djokovic showdown
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in a brutally swift quarterfinal on Tuesday to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff. Give it all in the practice court so you can be ready for the matches as good as you can.” The second seed hammered her …

Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make Australian Open semifinal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make Australian Open semifinal

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz but not before a big test as he sealed a 7-6 4-6 6-2 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on a steamy Tuesday at the Australian Open to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semi-final. Fritz saved eight break points and went toe to toe with his opponent in energy sapping …

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 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz but not before a big test as he sealed a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on a steamy Tuesday at the Australian Open to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semifinal. Physically very draining, emotionally as well.” Djokovic has taken his time to get going at this …

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 …

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 …

Djokovic, Gauff and Sabalenka surge into quarters
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic, Gauff and Sabalenka surge into quarters

China Daily  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff powered into the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday with ruthless straight-sets wins as world No 1 Novak Djokovic attempted to do the same against Adrian Mannarino. "There is no better court in Australia than Rod Laver," said 19-year-old Gauff, who has never progressed beyond the fourth round at Melbourne Park in four …

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev Reveales 'Scary Movie' After Beating Alex de Minaur in 5 Sets for 300th Career Win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev Reveales 'Scary Movie' After Beating Alex de Minaur in 5 Sets for 300th Career Win

News 18  

Fifth seed Andrey Rublev got the better of Alex de Minaur in five gruelling sets to shatter home hopes and make his second successive Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday. @AndreyRublev97 comes from a set down to rattle home and into the last eight.The No.5 seed defeats Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-7 6-7 6-3 6-0#AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport …

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. “I played great, from the first to the last point,” said the defending champion, who is red-hot favourite to collect an 11th Melbourne title and a record 25th Grand …

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 …

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer’s Grand Slam record
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer’s Grand Slam record

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Achieving yet another record at the Australian Open put Novak Djokovic in a reflective mood, revealing how he thought things might change after he’d clinched that historic 24th major title. Djokovic played his best two sets “in a while” in a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 demolition of Adrian Mannarino on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals at a major …

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