Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?

Associated Press  

A smile creased Daniil Medvedev’s face as he walked to the net in Rod Laver Arena at 3:39 a.m., finally a winner in the Australian Open’s second round after five sets spread across nearly 4 1/2 hours in the third-latest finish in Grand Slam history. If he were one of the spectators in the nearly empty stands, and a match stretched past, say, 1 a.m., the 2021 U.S. Open champion said, “I would be like, ‘OK, let’s go home. First of all, there’s no such thing as a “game clock” in tennis, in general, and no such thing as “too late” at the Australian Open and U.S. Open, in particular. “It’s just too long.” Andy Murray, owner of three Grand Slam titles, won a match that stretched beyond 4 a.m. at Melbourne a year ago and is certain that makes zero sense.

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Australian Open 2025: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players
16 hours, 55 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players

Associated Press  

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.” Actually, for tennis, 2025 began while the calendar still read 2024. “It was really helpful to disconnect a little bit.” …

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis
2 weeks ago

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis

ABC  

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Season-opening United Cup to introduce tactical timeouts
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Season-opening United Cup to introduce tactical timeouts

The Hindu  

Tactical timeouts will be allowed in mixed-doubles matches at the ATP-WTA season-opening United Cup, organisers said Friday, calling it a world first for tennis. “Timeouts initiate a pause in play, it’s a time for teams to discuss tactics and strategy and potentially change the momentum of a match,” said United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow. The 18-team United Cup kicks …

Daniil Medvedev suggests major change to tennis schedule
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev suggests major change to tennis schedule

The Independent  

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Pragmatic Medvedev is pleased to have entered the history books
11 months, 1 week ago

Pragmatic Medvedev is pleased to have entered the history books

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev talks to media after his Australian Open loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner on Sunday. As tough as it was to stomach for Daniil Medvedev to blow a two-set lead and lose another Australian Open final, he put a positive spin on his grueling run at the season-opening major. Medvedev dominated the first two sets against first-time finalist …

Australian Open 2024 | Medvedev battles back from two sets to defeat Zverev
11 months, 1 week 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: The ability of Alexander Zverev to block out the noise could lead to grand slam triumph
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage

India Today  

The Australian Open 2024 has reached its business end with the men's singles semi-finals set to take centre stage on day 13 on January 26, Friday. The two matches set to take place at the Rod Laver Arena will see Novak Djokovic take on the upbeat Jannik Sinner, who seems to be in impressive form. "I'm really lucky to be …

Australian Open 2024: Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show

The Hindu  

Australian Open organisers were breathing a sigh of relief as Tuesday’s schedule concluded at the relatively ‘early’ time of just before 1.30am but scheduling issues were again on the agenda for the year’s first Grand Slam. Coco Gauff’s clash with Marta Kostyuk ran for over three hours meaning Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz did not even get onto Rod Laver …

Australian Open 2024: Here’s everything about upcoming matches
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Here’s everything about upcoming matches

Live Mint  

The semifinal lineup will be completed at the Australian Open on Wednesday with the four remaining quarterfinals on the schedule. Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev are in quarterfinal action Wednesday at the Australian Open and will be bidding to set up a semifinal showdown. BETTING FAVORITES FanDuel Sportsbook lists Carlos Alcaraz as a favorite to beat Alexander Zverev despite losing …

Medvedev’s 3.40am finish is latest absurd example of why tennis has to change
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Medvedev’s 3.40am finish is latest absurd example of why tennis has to change

New York Times  

Of course it did. “Late-night matches don’t only harm players — they have negative consequences for fans, ball kids, event employees, and all stakeholders involved,” Ahmad Nassar, the executive director of the Professional Tennis Player Association, the organization Novak Djokovic co-founded in 2020 to address, among other issues, working conditions for arguably the most important people in the sport. Pressure …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Australian Open 2024: Rested Swiatek, Alcaraz eye maiden titles
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Rested Swiatek, Alcaraz eye maiden titles

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek and two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz are primed and ready to resume their quests for a maiden Australian Open title on Tuesday after taking the time to recharge their batteries during the off-season. READ | Australian Open 2024: Osaka falls at first hurdle to Garcia on Grand Slam return “I realised that sometimes I …

Why is the Australian Open starting on a Sunday?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is the Australian Open starting on a Sunday?

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne

India Today  

Novak Djokovic downplayed concerns about a right wrist injury ahead of his Australian Open title defense, saying on Saturday that he had dealt with more serious issues in his previous two successful campaigns. "I had time from the last match against De Minaur in the United Cup to my first match here to recover," Djokovic told reporters ahead of his …

The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Medvedev more motivated than ever
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Medvedev more motivated than ever

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts during his semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner during the ATP Finals on Nov 18, 2023. Medvedev hopes to break his Melbourne Park jinx after losing consecutive Australian Open finals in 2021 and 2022. Medvedev reached the final at Melbourne Park in 2021 and 2022, but fell to two of the "Big Three", first losing in …

Explained: Why tennis has moved to end late night match finishes
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Explained: Why tennis has moved to end late night match finishes

Firstpost  

The men’s and women’s tennis bodies - ATP and WTA - announced a joint statement declaring new scheduling rules to curb the number of late-match finishes. The joint statement said “the initiatives are a direct result of player input and aim to boost the tournament experience for both players and fans.” The match scheduling is the more intriguing part of …

Why the Australian Open is starting on a Sunday for the first time
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Why the Australian Open is starting on a Sunday for the first time

New York Times  

Just three months ago, Tennis Australia made a pretty big announcement. To hear Craig Tiley, chief executive of Tennis Australia, the sport’s governing body, sell this idea, it’s all about making life easier for players – even though it makes their tournaments a day longer and one-sixth of them will be eliminated from the singles tournaments before a lot of …

The pro tennis tours are trying to cut down on matches that stretch past midnight
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The pro tennis tours are trying to cut down on matches that stretch past midnight

Associated Press  

In their first coordinated efforts to cut back on late-night tennis, the women’s and men’s professional tours introduced new scheduling guidelines Tuesday that include preventing matches from starting after 11 p.m. except with approval and recommending a 6:30 p.m. start for night sessions at tournaments. “It’s imperative that we evolve and adapt to the demands of the modern game, particularly …

Australian Open makes major schedule change after Andy Murray’s 4am finish
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Open makes major schedule change after Andy Murray’s 4am finish

The Independent  

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The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams

Live Mint  

A year ago, Novak Djokovic’s very public claim that he was heading to the 2022 Australian Open, despite being unvaccinated against Covid-19, on the basis of a medical exemption, was the first domino to fall. The men who could Djokovic wanting to right the perceived wrongs of last year may be the dominating narrative, but he is also eying Rafael …

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley slams calls to move tournament date
2 years ago

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley slams calls to move tournament date

ABC  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has dismissed suggestions the event should be moved to another date, while conceding the international tennis season is too long. Key points: Tiley says the Australian Open will not be moved from its January window He does believe the international tennis season needs to be reviewed Tiley expects Australian Open crowds to welcome back …

Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Djokovic, Nadal at Australian Open
2 years ago

Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Djokovic, Nadal at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev believes it is a privilege to be able to test himself against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with the former world number one saying on Friday he would relish meeting the duo at the Australian Open. Medvedev lost to 21-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic in the Australian Open final two years ago, before falling to 22-times major winner …

Daniil Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal at Australian Open
2 years ago

Daniil Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal at Australian Open

India Today  

Daniil Medvedev considers it a privilege to be able to compete against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, saying that he would relish meeting the legendary duo at the Australian Open. Medvedev was defeated in the Australian Open final two years ago by 21-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, before falling to 22-time major winner Nadal in a marathon Melbourne Park title …

Medvedev into Australian Open quarterfinals
2 years, 11 months ago

Medvedev into Australian Open quarterfinals

India TV News  

Highlights Medvedev was a runner-up in Australia last year. Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has entered the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-2, 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 win over Maxime Cressy. The No 2-ranked Medvedev is trying to be the first man in the Open era to win his second major singles title in the next Grand Slam event. Djokovic isn't …

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic’s bid to get around rules requiring players at the Australian Open to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is still in limbo. Dec. 8, 2021: Victoria state Deputy Premier James Merlino says medical exemptions for the vaccine policy would not be “a loophole for privileged tennis players” and would only be possible in “exceptional circumstances, if you have an acute …

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic 'trying' to make it to tournament, say teammates
3 years ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic 'trying' to make it to tournament, say teammates

Firstpost  

Djokovic could still play at the Australian Open, a Serbian teammate said Thursday, despite the world number one’s last-minute decision to pull out of the ATP Cup in Sydney. Sydney: Novak Djokovic could still play at the Australian Open, a Serbian teammate said Thursday, despite the world number one’s last-minute decision to pull out of the ATP Cup in Sydney. …

Sydney to host ATP Cup as part of bumper Australian Open warm-up schedule
3 years, 1 month ago

Sydney to host ATP Cup as part of bumper Australian Open warm-up schedule

The Hindu  

Sydney will host the $10 million ATP Cup from January1-9 as part of a bumper schedule of warm-up tournaments ahead of the Australian Open, organisers said on Thursday. Governing body Tennis Australia also confirmed Melbourne would host Australian Open qualifying from January 10-14 after 2021 qualifying was played abroad due to COVID-19. TA boss Craig Tiley said a record 17 …

Australian Open confirms major move for women’s tennis
3 years, 1 month 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 …

U.S. Open tennis tournament to allow 100% fan capacity
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Open tennis tournament to allow 100% fan capacity

LA Times  

Alexander Zverev, left, of Germany, returns a shot to Austrian player Dominic Thiem during the 2020 men’s singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. The U.S. Open tennis tournament will allow 100% spectator capacity throughout its entire two weeks in 2021, a year after spectators were banned from the event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For …

Australian Open to reopen to crowds at Melbourne Park, after statewide coronavirus shutdown
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open to reopen to crowds at Melbourne Park, after statewide coronavirus shutdown

ABC  

Spectators will be allowed to attend the final four days of the Australian Open following confirmation the five-day Victorian state coronavirus lockdown will end at midnight. Key points: The Australian Open will have fans present at Melbourne Park to watch play on the last four days The Australian Open will have fans present at Melbourne Park to watch play on …

Australian Open: Russia's ATP Cup heroes ease into second round
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Russia's ATP Cup heroes ease into second round

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev, battle-hardened after firing Russia to an ATP Cup triumph at Melbourne Park last week, both cruised into the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets on Tuesday. Medvedev won the ATP Finals after beating Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Dominic Thiem last November and continued his impressive form at the ATP Cup last …

Tennis Boss Says Australian Open Is 'One Of The Safest Places To Be'
3 years, 11 months ago

Tennis Boss Says Australian Open Is 'One Of The Safest Places To Be'

Huff Post  

For some countries around the world, having sports stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people during a pandemic is unfathomable at the moment. Darrian Traynor via Getty Images Spectators wear face masks as they arrive on day one of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 08, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Quinn Rooney via Getty Images Naomi …

Australian Open: How to watch, draw, TV and tournament schedule as Novak Djokovic gets tough draw
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Australian Open warm-up events resume after day-long pause due to positive COVID-19 test in Melbourne
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open warm-up events resume after day-long pause due to positive COVID-19 test in Melbourne

ABC  

Just three days out from the start of the Australian Open, more than 100 players have emerged from isolation once again, with warm-up events resuming after a day-long halt to proceedings. Key points: Matches in the Melbourne Summer Series will resume today, subject to negative test results Players may have to play more than one match per day to finish …

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

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

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 2021: Nick Kyrgios Slams 'Tool' Novak Djokovic as Tensions Run High in Melbourne
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Slams 'Tool' Novak Djokovic as Tensions Run High in Melbourne

News 18  

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios dismissed world number one Novak Djokovic as a “tool” as a backlash grew against tennis players flown in for the Australian Open during a raging pandemic. The 33-year-old Serb and reigning Australian Open champion is among several stars – others include Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal – who were allowed to fly into Adelaide where …

Players Arrive for Australian Open in Charter Flights; Straight into Quarantine
3 years, 11 months ago

Players Arrive for Australian Open in Charter Flights; Straight into Quarantine

News 18  

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka was among the earliest arrivals into Melbourne on one of the 15 charter flights bringing players and officials into the city for the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year. The virus news wasnt so good for five-time finalist Andy Murray, whose status for the Australian Open was put in doubt after he …

Australian Open qualifying complete, 15 charters to arrive - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 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
3 years, 11 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 …

Abu Dhabi Open: Daria Kasatkina wins first women's tennis match of new season- Sportstar
4 years ago

Abu Dhabi Open: Daria Kasatkina wins first women's tennis match of new season- Sportstar

The Hindu  

Daria Kasatkina and Maria Sakkari won their opening matches Wednesday as the women's tennis season began at the Abu Dhabi Open. The WTA set up the Abu Dhabi tournament last month to give players more time to prepare for the the Australian Open, which was postponed from its usual January dates to mid-February amid the coronavirus pandemic. After the event …

Djokovic, Nadal set to return for 2nd ATP Cup in Australia
4 years ago

Djokovic, Nadal set to return for 2nd ATP Cup in Australia

The Hindu  

ATP Cup champion Novak Djokovic and runner-up Rafael Nadal are set to return for the season-opening men's team tennis event starting Feb. 1. The inaugural event in 2020 featured 24 teams and was played in three Australian cities, with Djokovic's Serbia team beating Nadal and Spain in the final at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena. The Feb. 1-5 second edition will …

Australian Open confirmed to start on February 8
4 years ago

Australian Open confirmed to start on February 8

ABC  

The Australian Open will go ahead from February 8-21 next year, three weeks later than usual, the newly released men's tour schedule has confirmed. Key points: The ATP released the first seven weeks of the men's 2021 tennis season Australia Open qualifying will be played in Doha, Qatar from January 10-13 Warm-up events in Melbourne start on January 31, with …

Australian Open arrangements to be finalised 'very soon', says tournament chief Craig Tiley
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open arrangements to be finalised 'very soon', says tournament chief Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said details of the event, whose 18 January start date has been the subject of intense speculation, should be settled “very soon”. The arrangements for next year’s Australian Open are close to being finalised, the tournament director said on Tuesday, following a report it could be cancelled over coronavirus difficulties. “We are confident we will …

Australian Open delay 'most likely' after government talks with Tennis Australia
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open delay 'most likely' after government talks with Tennis Australia

The Hindu  

The Australian Open is likely to be delayed by a week or two as negotiations between organisers, the tennis tours and the Victoria government over health measures continue, the state's sports minister said on Wednesday. Tennis Australia on Saturday dismissed as “speculation” a report that the Grand Slam would be moved back from its scheduled Jan. 18-31 spot in the …

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