Australian Open 2018: Rafael Nadal, Elina Svitolina storm into 2nd round, Nick Kyrgios eases through
7 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2018: Rafael Nadal, Elina Svitolina storm into 2nd round, Nick Kyrgios eases through

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Nadal clinically took apart the 81st-ranked Victor Estrella Burgos to forge a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 win in 94 minutes. Melbourne: Rafael Nadal and Elina Svitolina ruthlessly brushed aside Victor Estrella Burgos and Ivana Jorovic respectively to power into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. World No 1 Nadal, a beaten finalist to Roger Federer in Melbourne last year, clinically took apart the 81st-ranked Dominican to forge a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 win in 94 minutes at the Rod Laver Arena. Kyrgios handed code violation Australia’s big hope Nick Kyrgios toyed with opponent Rogerio Dutra Silva to storm into the second round, collecting a code violation along the way.

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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends
3 days, 22 hours ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic scripted history after recording the most number of wins in ATP 1000 Masters events. After winning his 411th ATP 1000 Masters match, the former World No.1 went past Rafael Nadal, who retired from professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands last year. Djokovic, who is looking to win his seventh Miami …

Miami Open 2025: Swiatek and Dimitrov move into last 16
4 days, 1 hour ago

Miami Open 2025: Swiatek and Dimitrov move into last 16

The Hindu  

Former champion Iga Swiatek earned a 7-6, 6-1 win over Elise Mertens on Sunday that put the Polish second seed into the last 16 at the Miami Open while 2024 finalist Grigor Dimitrov beat Karen Khachanov to reach the fourth round. With the win over Belgian 27th seed Mertens, Swiatek became the first player to reach the last 16 of …

Tennis-Swiatek and Dimitrov move into Miami Open last 16
4 days, 8 hours ago

Tennis-Swiatek and Dimitrov move into Miami Open last 16

Hindustan Times  

- Former champion Iga Swiatek earned a 7-6 6-1 win over Elise Mertens on Sunday that put the Polish second seed into the last 16 at the Miami Open while 2024 finalist Grigor Dimitrov beat Karen Khachanov to reach the fourth round. In other early action, Australian Open champion Madison Keys, the American fifth seed, is facing Filipino wildcard Alexandra …

Miami Open 2025: Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance; Draper knocked out
5 days ago

Miami Open 2025: Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance; Draper knocked out

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men’s top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round. #MiamiOpenpic.twitter.com/h6d4PTHkve — Tennis TV March 22, 2025 Indian Wells champion Jack Draper crashed out of the Miami Open second round as the sixth seed …

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic snaps winless streak, Carlos Alcaraz makes shock exit
5 days, 22 hours ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic snaps winless streak, Carlos Alcaraz makes shock exit

India Today  

Novak Djokovic snapped his winless run with a dominating 6-0 7-6 win on Friday against Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the Round of 64 of the Miami Open 2025. But on his return to the Miami Open after five years since 2019, Djokovic put in a strong performance and will next face Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina in the Round of …

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic equals Nadal record with winning return; Swiatek into third round
6 days, 1 hour ago

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic equals Nadal record with winning return; Swiatek into third round

The Hindu  

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic made his long-awaited Miami Open return on Friday and defeated Australian Rinky Hijikata 6-0, 7-6 to reach the third round while Polish second seed Iga Swiatek also advanced. It marked Djokovic’s Miami return for the first time since 2019 and the Serbian fourth seed’s victory was his 410th ATP Masters 1000 level match win, tying him …

Miami Open 2025: Gauff, Sabalenka reach third round with easy wins; Rybakina knocked out
6 days, 23 hours ago

Miami Open 2025: Gauff, Sabalenka reach third round with easy wins; Rybakina knocked out

The Hindu  

Third seed Coco Gauff crushed fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the Miami Open on Thursday, the former US Open champion producing a flawless display to reach the third round. 7 seed Rybakina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4!#MiamiOpenpic.twitter.com/NZxPQTTEO8 — wta March 20, 2025 Up next for Gauff, who was eliminated in the round of 16 at Indian Wells last week, will …

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years
1 week, 1 day ago

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Nick Kyrgios won a match for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years on Wednesday at the Miami Open, beating Mackie McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 while wearing a thick wrap of beige tape on his surgically repaired right wrist that he said was numb after he took five painkillers. I just think about the last …

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
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1 week, 2 days ago

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

Hindustan Times  

March 18 - A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open. The match hinged on a tense Osaka service game in the third set, where she fended off two break chances for her Ukrainian opponent and …

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year. Djokovic fell to lucky loser Luca Nardi of Italy in the California desert last year and history repeated itself …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a spirited fightback from Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to seal his place in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday. “He played a few good points and then it seemed like he started to play like the world number one,” Alcaraz said of Nardi’s mid-match recovery. Chasing his first trophy of the season, De Minaur, ranked …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

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

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title

Al Jazeera  

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

Australian Open quick hits: Sabalenka 'hates' her team as Keys makes good
2 months ago

Australian Open quick hits: Sabalenka 'hates' her team as Keys makes good

ABC  

Madison Keys exorcises some grand slam demons as a rare underdog making good in Melbourne, while Aryna Sabalenka comes to terms with losing at the Australian Open. The moment Keys's backhand winner ripped past to deny Sabalenka a third straight Australian Open crown, the Belarusian looked up at her box and she delivered some home truths. A rare underdog story …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Australian Open 2025, 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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final
2 months ago

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final

The Hindu  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30
2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka reaches third successive final after beating Badosa
2 months ago

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka reaches third successive final after beating Badosa

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her third successive final in the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2025 semi-finals Updates Martina Hingis made the hat-trick last time when she won the title from 1997 to 1999. Sabalenka also became the first woman to reach three back-to-back Australian Open final since Serena Williams achieved the landmark from 2015 to 2017. Aryna Sabalenka comes …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Australian Open 2025: Sinner demolishes De Minaur to set up Melbourne semi with Shelton
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Sinner demolishes De Minaur to set up Melbourne semi with Shelton

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dashed Australian hopes on Wednesday after crushing home favourite Alex de Minaur in a straight-sets rout to tee up an Australian Open semifinal against Ben Shelton. Shelton, seeded 21, battled past another Italian, the unseeded Lorenzo Sonego, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 to make the Melbourne Park last four for the first time. The second set followed …

Australian Open: Ben Shelton fights past Lorenzo Sonego to book maiden semi-final spot
2 months ago

Australian Open: Ben Shelton fights past Lorenzo Sonego to book maiden semi-final spot

India Today  

Ben Shelton stormed his way into his maiden Australian Open semi-final after beating Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in four sets at the Rod Laver Arena. In a thrilling encounter on Wednesday, January 22, Shelton took three hours and 50 minutes to beat his Italian opponent 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 on Centre Court. Shelton also qualified for his second semi-final after going …

Australian Open 2025: Shelton outlasts Sonego to reach semifinal
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Shelton outlasts Sonego to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

All-action Ben Shelton battled past stubborn Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 on Wednesday to reach his first Australian Open semifinal. READ | Australian Open 2025: Navarro calls for rule change in video reviews after controversial double bounce in loss to Swiatek “I’m relieved right now,” said the 22-year-old Shelton, who unleashed the joint-fastest serve of the tournament, clocked …

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set
2 months ago

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Iga Swiatek is dominating her Australian Open opponents the way no one has at Melbourne Park since Maria Sharapova in 2013. “The biggest thing that makes her so difficult to beat is, because she moves so well, if you miss your spot just slightly, she has enough time to recover, and then the point goes back to …

Australian Open 2025: Keys beats Svitolina to reach semis
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2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Keys beats Svitolina to reach semis

The Hindu  

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semifinals for a third time with characteristic aggression after overhauling Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday. Riding a 10-match winning streak, Keys will meet the winner of second seed Iga Swiatek and eighth seed Emma Navarro as the American continues her bid for a first Grand Slam title. Keys dropped …

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