Australian Open: Questions linger as ailing Nadal begins bid for record Grand Slam
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Questions linger as ailing Nadal begins bid for record Grand Slam

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal begins his pursuit of a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open under an injury cloud against Serbian Laslo Djere on Tuesday. Fourth seed Daniil Medvedev, who led Russia to the ATP Cup title on Sunday, faces big-serving Canadian Vasek Pospisil, while fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas meets veteran Frenchman Gilles Simon in a clash of the generations. The 2019 French Open champion, who was a semifinalist here last year, is hoping to deliver Australia its first Grand Slam singles winner on home soil since Chris O'Neil in 1978. American Sofia Kenin will start a Grand Slam title defence for the first time in her career when she faces Australian Maddison Inglis, while last year's finalist Garbine Muguruza plays Russian lucky loser Margarita Gasparyan.

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Coach Murray ready for any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open
13 hours, 39 minutes ago

Coach Murray ready for any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on the court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts as long as the 24-time major winner gives his all at the Australian Open. “I would think that I’d be one of the people that would maybe hopefully understand that …

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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19 hours, 57 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
20 hours, 35 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
21 hours, 4 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 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova
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21 hours, 27 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova

The Hindu  

1 Aryna Sabalenka will begin her title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Third seed Coco Gauff, former US Open champion, will be up against compatriot and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round. Fifth-seeded Chinese Zheng …

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
1 day, 1 hour 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 …

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne

The Hindu  

There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest stars of his generation with Grand Slam success on all three surfaces but the Spaniard will arrive at the Australian Open looking to conquer the final frontier of his young career. Should he lift the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at Melbourne Park later this month, the 21-year-old French Open …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 day, 20 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 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life
2 days, 20 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life

The Hindu  

For Iga Swiatek, whose confidence has been shaken by slipping to world number two and more so by serving a one-month doping ban around the WTA Finals in November, the 2025 Australian Open may be the most defining tournament of her career so far. “I’ll be good,” the 23-year-old Swiatek, who wants to dominate women tennis once again, said in …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka beats Kudermetova to win title and prep for Australian Open in style
4 days, 16 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka beats Kudermetova to win title and prep for Australian Open in style

The Hindu  

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 …

Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury
4 days, 16 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open due to an injury, the defending Wimbledon champion announced on Sunday. It’s really disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarterfinals last year,” she said via a post on her X account. During last year’s edition of the tournament Down Under, the Czech …

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick
5 days, 1 hour 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: Sabalenka returns to final with win over Russian teen Andreeva
5 days, 14 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka returns to final with win over Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month. 1 Sabalenka saved five breakpoints to edge a tight opening set against her 17-year-old Russian opponent, who had stunned the …

Brisbane International: Djokovic falls to Opelka in quarterfinals
6 days, 12 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, 13 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 …

Brisbane International: Andreeva, Mpetshi Perricard showcase Australian Open potential
1 week ago

Brisbane International: Andreeva, Mpetshi Perricard showcase Australian Open potential

The Hindu  

Rising stars Mirra Andreeva of Russia and Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their Australian Open potential with impressive wins at the Brisbane International on Thursday. The 17-year-old Andreeva demolished Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-0 in the women’s draw while Mpetshi Perricard downed fourth-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 7-6 to reach the men’s quarterfinals. “My number one goal for the 2025 season …

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 …

Brisbane International: Vukic advances in Brisbane with win over Goffin
1 week, 4 days ago

Brisbane International: Vukic advances in Brisbane with win over Goffin

The Hindu  

Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic sealed a 6-2 6-3 win over former world number seven David Goffin in the only main draw match at the Brisbane International men’s tournament on Sunday. He faces a potential meeting with defending champion Grigor Dimitrov if the Bulgarian can beat qualifier Yannick Hanfmann.He faces a potential meeting with defending champion Grigor Dimitrov if the Bulgarian can …

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 …

Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event

The Hindu  

Former world number one Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying tournament on Wednesday. “I have been working hard to get ready for the 2025 season,” said Halep, a former French Open and Wimbledon …

Former champion Stan Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Former champion Stan Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic will open the new tennis season at the Brisbane International tournament, a warmup event for the Australian Open. “I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” Djokovic, who will be seeking his 100th tour-level title, said. The tournament is scheduled for Dec …

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 …

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam

Al Jazeera  

Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic has hired retired longtime rival Andy Murray on his coaching team as the Serbian legend seeks his 25th Grand Slam singles title, starting at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam in 2024 and …

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable tennis career came to end on Tuesday and he heads into retirement after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Davis Cup Final 8. 2020: Nadal pulls even with Federer at major trophies Pulled even with Federer with 20 Slam trophies with a 13th title at the French Open, defeating Djokovic …

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal showed up at the French Open for the first time as a teenager in 2005 and left as the champion. 14: 2014 French Open Final: Beat Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 What He Did: Won a record fifth French Open in a row and pulled even with Pete Sampras at 14 career Slam titles. 7: …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

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

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

ABC  

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

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16

News 18  

Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round …

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, …

As Alexei Popyrin takes on Novak Djokovic at the US Open, Australia prepares for a huge Sunday of tennis action
4 months, 1 week ago

As Alexei Popyrin takes on Novak Djokovic at the US Open, Australia prepares for a huge Sunday of tennis action

ABC  

Chris O'Connell has revealed the secret recipe to Australia's quiet tennis revolution as he plots to serve up one of the great US Open boilovers in New York. The 30-year-old is among four Australian men in the third round at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 1997, joining ring leader Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and summer hitting partner …

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff set to shine under US Open lights
4 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff set to shine under US Open lights

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year’s US Open, taking the first two …

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday before going on to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Olympics, got off to a hot start before the errors began to …

US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win over qualifier Radu Albot in the U.S. Open first round as the defending champion returned to the court after his Olympic triumph. Three weeks after winning the singles title at the Paris Olympics, Djokovic lacked his golden touch in the …

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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Novak Djokovic targets 'more history' at US Open as Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lead Australian charge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic targets 'more history' at US Open as Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lead Australian charge

ABC  

For the entire field at this year's US Open, the final grand slam of the year poses something of an interesting dilemma. The ominous sentence that proved Novak Djokovic is not done yet Photo shows Novak Djokovic holds up his hands Novak Djokovic is 36 years old, has won more grand slam singles titles than any other man in history …

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis

The Hindu  

Top seed Jannik Sinner, whose doping case has dominated the lead-up to the U.S. Open, faces a tough road to the New York final while in-form Aryna Sabalenka will also be tested, according to the draw released on Thursday. Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who lost the opening match of his only U.S. Open tune-up event, will also …

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said. But the 23-year-old, known for her pinpoint serving, speedy defence and perfectionist approach to the …

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 …

US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are among the contenders who can upend pre-tournament favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open while Taylor Fritz is the best bet for ending America’s long wait for a men’s Grand Slam champion. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev may not have had the best lead-up to the U.S. Open but the self-proclaimed …

2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. Spain's Rafael Nadal waves goodbye Nadal wrote on social media that he will miss “those electric and special night sessions” in Arthur Ashe Stadium, “but I don’t …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the U.S. Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he’ll miss this year
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the U.S. Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he’ll miss this year

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. I need some time, but for me, looks difficult.” Nadal has not announced anything about a possible retirement, but given his age and a recent history of …

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals
5 months, 1 week ago

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will meet in the WTA and ATP Washington Open quarter-finals after Azarenka foiled an upset bid Thursday by China’s Wang Yafan. Top seed Sabalenka, the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open winner, and her sixth-seeded Belarus compatriot are the only two seeds in the last eight ahead of Friday’s showdown. “I’m really …

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