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

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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 be in a position to finalise details for the Australian Open 2021 very soon,” Tiley tweeted. Tiley said Tennis Australia was in “constant communication” with players about how they can “safely practise and prepare for a Grand Slam tournament under the Victorian government’s proposed quarantine conditions”.

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Australian Open 2025: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players
1 day, 4 hours 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 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know
1 day, 6 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 will begin this week with tennis fans all around the globe getting ready for the first Grand Slam of the season. The final of women's singles will be played on January 25 and the men's singles final will take place on January 26 Australian Open 2025 venues The traditional Melbourne Park will host the entire 113th …

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open
1 day, 13 hours ago

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open is in doubt after he sustained an abdominal injury and was forced to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in an Instagram post-Wednesday that an ultrasound scan had revealed …

Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open
1 day, 15 hours ago

Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in an Instagram post Wednesday that an …

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  

The sun is shining. Six of the world's top 10 women's players are set to take part, including number two Iga Świątek, former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff. Four top 10 players have entered the women's draw, including world number one and back-to-back defending Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina. …

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 …

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 …

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign

India Today  

Indian tennis fans will have plenty to look forward to as Sumit Nagal makes his appearance in the second round of the men's singles on Day 5 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 4: Highlights Additionally, Rohan Bopanna, India's seasoned doubles specialist, is set to begin his journey at the tournament. The main court action also features …

Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas to take centrestage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas to take centrestage

India Today  

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ons Jabeur are the big players who will be on show on Day 4 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 3, Live Updates Djokovic, who recently won his 90th win at Melbourne Park with his win in the first round, is set to lock horns with Alexi Popyrin. Coco Gauff …

Australian Open 2024, Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to begin campaign against qualifiers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to begin campaign against qualifiers

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are set to be in action on Day 1 of the Australian Open 2024 on Sunday, January 14. In the morning session at Rod Laver Arena, Jannik Sinner will be facing Botic van de Zandschulp, followed by the match between Nao Hibino and Maria Sakkari. Barbora Krejcikova, Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe, 2021 US Open runners-up …

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, 4 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 …

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open

The Hindu  

Three former Australian Open champions — Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favourite Nick Kyrgios. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told the tournament launch on October 11 that Nadal and Kyrgios are expected to return from major …

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 Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023 Image Source : Getty 2/6 Andy Murray has wound back the clock and avoided a brutal 18-year low, winning a five-set epic over reigning Australian Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini. Image Source : Getty 3/6 The 2020 …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start

India Today  

Plenty has changed since the last time Novak Djokovic was in Melbourne. Djokovic will look to win a record-extending 10th title at Melbourne Park and emulate Rafael Nadal as the only second player to win a Grand Slam 10 times in the Open Era. Djokovic will also tie Nadal with 22 Grand Slams, the most in men's singles if he …

Australian Open 2023: Draws revealed for AO 2023 as Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic only possible in final
1 year, 11 months ago

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

India TV News  

Rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on opposite halves of the Australian Open bracket in the draw Thursday, meaning the owners of a combined 43 Grand Slam singles titles could only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. Another opening-round highlight has five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray against Italian Matteo Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist who is …

Australian Open 2023 | From Nadal, Djokovic to Ruud, here's top men to watch out and their statistics
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023 | From Nadal, Djokovic to Ruud, here's top men to watch out and their statistics

India TV News  

The Australian Open is all set to kick off at Melbourne Park on Monday, January 16. With Nadal's title defence and Djokovic's return, the tournament, as always promises to be an absolute spectacle. Rafael Nadal Ranked: 2 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Spain Age: 36 2022 Record: 39-8 2022 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 92 Grand Slam Titles: 22 — Australian Open, …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic had just wrapped up last season by winning the ATP Finals for a record sixth time when, rather than looking ahead to 2023, his mind immediately went back to the way 2022 began: He was unable to compete in last year’s Australian Open after being deported from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. “For the …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Novak Djokovic had just wrapped …

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 2023: Tennis sans Serena starts in earnest
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Tennis sans Serena starts in earnest

Associated Press  

Tennis will move on from Serena Williams. And as the 2023 Australian Open gets started Monday, the first Grand Slam tournament to be held since she walked away with a farewell at the U.S. Open in September, shortly before her 41st birthday — the owner of 23 major singles championships said she preferred the term “evolving” to “retiring” — tennis …

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 …

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic would be welcomed in Australia, says tournament director Craig Tiley
2 years ago

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic would be welcomed in Australia, says tournament director Craig Tiley

India Today  

Novak Djokovic is all set to return to the Australian Open after the controversy he was involved in back in 2021 due to his Covid vaccination status. Before the Australian Open, Djokovic is set to ply his trade in the Adelaide International, starting Sunday, December 31. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley, in the meantime, said that Djokovic would be …

Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part I - Federer retires; Nadal, Barty win Australian Open titles, Djokovic deportation saga
2 years ago

Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part I - Federer retires; Nadal, Barty win Australian Open titles, Djokovic deportation saga

The Hindu  

The 2022 tennis season had everything. Nadal wins Australian Open in the most EPIC way Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal broke the then three-way tie between Djokovic, Roger Federer and him for the most Majors won by a man when he came back from 2-6, 6-7, 2-3 down to beat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in almost …

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic welcome to play says Craig Tiley; Russians can compete
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic welcome to play says Craig Tiley; Russians can compete

India TV News  

Highlights Djokovic wasn't allowed to defend his Australian Open title last January Djokovic can apply to new Immigration Minister Andrew Giles Australian Open had no plans to follow the lead of Wimbledon, which banned Russians and Belarusians Novak Djokovic is welcome to play the 2023 edition of the Australia Open but only if the government allows him says tournament director …

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes
2 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes

Hindustan Times  

Just a day after his stupendous Wimbledon haul, a fourth successive in a row, as he defeated Nick Kyrgios in the final on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic received a massive Australian Open boost, a news that could possibly dent Rafael Nadal's hopes. Djokovic was not allowed to play at the Australian Open earlier this year owing to his vaccination status …

Auckland set to welcome back tennis tournaments next January
2 years, 9 months ago

Auckland set to welcome back tennis tournaments next January

The Hindu  

Tennis is set to return to Auckland next January after two years with New Zealand starting to loosen the strict border controls it had imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported. A women's Tour event, which regularly featured in the first week of a new season in Auckland, was last held in 2020 with 23-time major champion …

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return - tournament chief Tiley
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return - tournament chief Tiley

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic intends to play the Australian Open in 2023, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Sunday while blaming “miscommunication” for his deportation ahead of this year’s event. Tiley has kept a low profile since, but asked on Sunday whether the unvaccinated Serbian planned to return for the 2023 tournament despite the possibility that his visa could be revoked for …

Bad start: on Australian Open build-up
2 years, 11 months ago

Bad start: on Australian Open build-up

The Hindu  

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

Australian Open 2022: Will Nadal end 13-year title drought at Rod Laver Arena
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Will Nadal end 13-year title drought at Rod Laver Arena

India TV News  

Season’s customary opening Grand Slam, Australian Open, has already begun on a sour note with World No. Monday onwards, the focus quickly shifted at the Rod Laver Arena, where the only remaining former champion in the men’s singles draw, Rafael Nadal meant business. While success has eluded Nadal at the Rod Laver Arena for the past 13 years -- including …

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open 2022

Firstpost  

We take a look at how the drama, which has reverberated around the world, has unfolded in the Novak Djokovic visa issue. Djokovic’s medical exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement to compete in the Australian Open originally was approved by the Victoria state government and Tennis Australia, apparently allowing him to obtain the visa to travel. 8 December, 2021 Victoria …

Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation upheld by Australian federal court
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation upheld by Australian federal court

The Hindu  

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on January 16, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles. Chief Justice James Allsop said the Federal Court ruling was based on the lawfulness and legality of the minister's decision in the context of …

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic's bid to compete at Australian Open 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic's bid to compete at Australian Open 2022

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic's attempt to stave off deportation and be allowed to play in the Australian Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19 is headed for a legal hearing the day before he is scheduled to begin his title defense at a Grand Slam tournament he's won a record nine times. Dec. 8, 2021: Victoria state Deputy Premier James Merlino says …

Australia nears decision on whether to deport Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia nears decision on whether to deport Djokovic

The Hindu  

Australia’s prime minister said Thursday his government’s tough policy toward visitors who were not vaccinated for COVID-19 had not changed, as it nears a decision on whether to deport Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia’s policy on COVID-19 vaccinations had not changed since the nation’s border first opened to quarantine-free travel a month ago. Deputy …

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent capacity due to COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent capacity due to COVID

The Hindu  

Crowds at the Australian Open tennis will be capped at 50 percent capacity under updated COVID-19 restrictions, the Victoria State government said on Thursday, as authorities battle a surge of cases in Melbourne. Face masks will also be mandatory for all patrons, except when eating or drinking, and there will be density limits of one person per two square metres …

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited

The Hindu  

The Australian Open tennis draw has been postponed until further notice, organisers said on Thursday, amid uncertainty about whether the government will cancel top seed Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa which could scuttle his bid for a record 21st major tennis title at the …

Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues

India TV News  

Highlights He is slated to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening round next week. Despite the cloud hanging over Djokovic's ability to compete, Australian Open organizers included the top seed in the draw. 1-ranked Djokovic had his visa canceled on arrival in Melbourne last week when his vaccination exemption was rejected, but he won a legal battle on …

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: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event

India TV News  

Highlights Kyrgios said he is feeling healthy at the moment with no symptoms Kyrgios still confident of recovering before the Australian Open The Australian Open begins on January 17 in Melbourne Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has tested COVID-19 positive a week ahead of the Australian Open 2022. Kyrgios took to social media to confirm the development and has subsequently …

Court Documents Show Novak Djokovic Had COVID-19 Last Month
3 years ago

Court Documents Show Novak Djokovic Had COVID-19 Last Month

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Novak Djokovic’s lawyers filed court papers Saturday in his challenge against deportation from Australia that show the tennis star tested positive for COVID-19 last month and recovered, grounds he used in applying for a medical exemption to the country’s strict vaccination rules. It showed Djokovic received a letter from Tennis Australia’s chief medical officer on Dec. 30 …

Three others at Australian Open have Djokovic exemption - source
3 years ago

Three others at Australian Open have Djokovic exemption - source

The Hindu  

At least three other participants in the Australian Open with the same medical exemption as Novak Djokovic are already in the country with more potentially arriving over the next week, a source told Reuters on Friday. Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has confirmed the Australian Border Force is assessing the credentials of two others who entered the country under the …

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley
3 years ago

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

Craig Tiley said whether Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title or not will become clear “in the coming days”. Australian Open boss Craig Tiley said Sunday there was still “quite a bit to play out” on whether Novak Djokovic will defend his title in Melbourne, with a clearer picture “in the coming days”. “As far as the status …

Australian Open: Djokovic adds to suspense; AO organisers say there's a lot of confusion
3 years ago

Australian Open: Djokovic adds to suspense; AO organisers say there's a lot of confusion

India TV News  

Despite his name figuring in the main draw entry list for the 2022 Australian Open and the Serbian committing to playing in the ATP Cup in Sydney -- a lead-up tournament to the opening major of the year --, world No. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has rejected reports which suggest that a medical exemption could be granted to …

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic to make decision on participation 'very soon'
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic to make decision on participation 'very soon'

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic is still a doubt for January’s Australian Open after organisers insisted only fully-vaccinated players will be allowed into the country. Madrid: Novak Djokovic ended his rollercoaster season with a Davis Cup defeat on Friday and then promised to make a decision on his Australian Open participation “very soon”. The world number one, who captured three of the season’s …

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley
3 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

All players heading to Australia for the opening major of the year in January must be vaccinated against Covid, casting doubt on whether the Serbian world number one will play. Sydney: Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic won’t want to risk missing out on winning a record 21st Grand Slam title, tournament chief Craig Tiley predicted Thursday as a bumper …

Nick Kyrgios calls for cancellation of 2022 Australian Open, sympathises with unvaccinated Novak Djokovic
3 years, 1 month ago

Nick Kyrgios calls for cancellation of 2022 Australian Open, sympathises with unvaccinated Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

The mercurial Australian said he believed January’s opening Grand Slam of the year should not go ahead out of respect for the struggles Melbourne, which hosts the tournament, has endured during the pandemic. Sydney: Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday called for the Australian Open to be cancelled, while unexpectedly showing sympathy to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused …

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