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 the Melbourne Park arena, with the men's matches split between the Thursday and Friday night session. READ| "As we celebrate 100 years of women's competition at what is now the Australian Open, I'm delighted to further showcase the women's game by scheduling the semifinals in the prime time TV spot of Thursday night," tournament director Craig Tiley said. The French Open, the Wimbledon and the U.S. Open majors hold the women's semifinals on Thursday, followed by the men's matches on Friday.

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Australian Open 2025: Dates, main draw, top-seeded players, title contenders and all you need to know
1 day, 5 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 …

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. …

Dual gender Australian Open set to start amid criticism from players and PGA officials
1 month, 1 week ago

Dual gender Australian Open set to start amid criticism from players and PGA officials

The Independent  

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Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .
4 months ago

Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .

Salon  

When a good friend reached out to ask if I’d like to attend the U.S. Open with her I jumped at the opportunity. “We need to plan our fits.” “We can dress so cute.” “And get the honey deuce.” Call it womanhood, call it brat summer, but I have a hunch that our instinctive, knee-jerk responses to the news that …

U.S. Open quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch
4 months ago

U.S. Open quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of day nine at the 2024 U.S. Open Day nine of the U.S. Open brings the first batch of quarterfinals. Americans Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe are two wins away from a home Grand Slam final, while one matchup offers a rerun of January’s Australian Open final. GO DEEPER Coco Gauff knocked out of U.S. Open by …

Saturday’s Olympics schedule is epic. An expert guide to prepare for — and survive — your marathon watch
5 months ago

Saturday’s Olympics schedule is epic. An expert guide to prepare for — and survive — your marathon watch

New York Times  

Every Sunday in the fall, Scott Hanson hosts seven hours of television without a commercial. “Like a long car trip, take two bathroom breaks before you begin, because we’re not pulling this car over until the last gold medal is won,” said Hanson, who also hosts a three-hour block of Peacock’s “Gold Zone,” the Olympic whip-around show modeled after “RedZone.” …

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: 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 …

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, 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 draw Live Streaming: When and where to watch men’s and women’s singles draws - All you need to know
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 draw Live Streaming: When and where to watch men’s and women’s singles draws - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

With the tune-up events almost over - in Brisbane International and the United Cup - all eyes are now on Melbourne as the season's first Grand Slam is upon us. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 9 While the tournament will kick off from January …

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
1 year 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 …

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 …

Men's and women's tennis tours to discuss game-changing merger
1 year, 4 months ago

Men's and women's tennis tours to discuss game-changing merger

The Telegraph  

Men’s players may be protective over prize money Gaudenzi and Simon called the London summit a few days ago, and still have many hurdles to clear before they can say that any merger is official. As for the ATP, they have discussed Saudi Arabia’s desire to become part of the tennis establishment – and specifically to add a 10th Masters …

US Open, Day 3 Order of play: Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff look to continue surge in tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open, Day 3 Order of play: Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff look to continue surge in tournament

India Today  

US Open has been off to a riveting start in 2023. Dominic Thiem eked out a stunning victory in the first round of the tournament, while the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the second round of the competition with ease. Order of Play - Day 3 Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva will start off the proceedings in …

US Open 2023: Final list of men’s and women’s seeds before draw ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Final list of men’s and women’s seeds before draw ceremony

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player in men’s and women’s singles respectively, are the top seeds for this year’s US Open. READ - When is US Open 2023 draw ceremony? The US Open 2023 will be held from August 28 to September 10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. After the withdrawal …

Indonesia Open 2023 Live streaming: When and where to watch men's doubles final live
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia Open 2023 Live streaming: When and where to watch men's doubles final live

Firstpost  

The Indian men’s double pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will have their eyes set on winning their first-ever Super 1000 title when they face Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh in the Indonesia Open final. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming fixture between the two pairs: Where will the Indonesia Open men’s doubles final …

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros

News 18  

When the French Open introduced night sessions a year ago, just one of the 10 matches scheduled for under the lights in the main stadium featured women. “If the tournament is not going to change it, then there’s nothing we can do,” 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open finalist Sloane Stephens said. Play begins at 11 a.m. local …

Australian Open organisers cut women’s field in mixed-gender event
1 year, 7 months ago

Australian Open organisers cut women’s field in mixed-gender event

The Hindu  

The mixed-gender Australian Open will have a reduced women’s field and revert to a single-cut format on its return to Sydney this year after the previous event in Melbourne in December drew criticism over its convoluted structure. This year’s event at The Australian and The Lakes golf clubs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 will see the women’s field trimmed …

A sexism ‘fiasco’ hangs over the French Open — its response will be telling
1 year, 7 months ago

A sexism ‘fiasco’ hangs over the French Open — its response will be telling

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2023, January 22 schedule: Swiatek vs Rybakina in fourth round, Tsitsipas faces Sinner
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023, January 22 schedule: Swiatek vs Rybakina in fourth round, Tsitsipas faces Sinner

The Hindu  

Poland’s Iga Swiatek, World No. 1 and top seed, takes on Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon and 22nd seed, in the fourth round of the 2023 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday. In men’s singles, third-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas faces 15th-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner in the fourth round in a repeat of last year’s quarterfinal. …

Australian Open 2023: Who does Andy Murray play next?
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Who does Andy Murray play next?

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2023, January 17 schedule: Djokovic, Ruud in action
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023, January 17 schedule: Djokovic, Ruud in action

The Hindu  

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will begins his campaign with a first-round match against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Tuesday. In women’s singles, second-seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur plays against Czech Republic’s Tamara Zidansek. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day one of the 2023 Australian Open: Rod Laver Arena Women’s …

Australian Open 2023, January 16 schedule: Nadal begins title defence against Draper, Swiatek faces Niemeier
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023, January 16 schedule: Nadal begins title defence against Draper, Swiatek faces Niemeier

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal begins his title defence against Great Britain’s Jack Draper on the opening day of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday. In women’s singles, top seed and World No. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day one of the 2023 Australian Open: Rod Laver Arena Women’s Singles - Coco Gauff vs Katerina Siniakova - …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: AP quiz on the year’s 1st tennis Slam
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: AP quiz on the year’s 1st tennis Slam

Associated Press  

How well do you know the Australian Open, which is scheduled to begin at Melbourne Park on Monday morning? 1998 c.) 1999 d.) 2000 ___ 3rd Round: In 2022, Ash Barty beat Danielle Collins in the Australian Open final to win the title without dropping a set. 4 c.) 5 d.) 6 ___ Semifinals: Of the past 10 women’s semifinals …

Australian Open 2023 | From Swiatek, Gauff to Jabeur, here's top women to watch out and their statistics
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023 | From Swiatek, Gauff to Jabeur, here's top women to watch out and their statistics

India TV News  

The 11th edition of the much-awaited Australian Open is all set to begin on January 16 and here is the list of Women players to watch out for at the event along with their numbers and history. Iga Swiatek Ranked: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 21 2022 Record: 67-9 2022 Titles: 8 Career Titles: 11 Grand Slam Titles: …

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: 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 …

When will four Grand Slams be played in 2023: schedule, dates and venues
2 years ago

When will four Grand Slams be played in 2023: schedule, dates and venues

The Hindu  

The Grand Slam tennis in 2023 begins with the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 16 and concludes with the US Open final on September 10. While Rafael Nadal is the defending champion in men’s singles, a new winner in the women’s category is guaranteed as Ash Barty, who won the title in 2022, has retired from the sport. READ: …

Karrie Webb says Australian Open mixed format will help boost the profile of women in golf
2 years, 1 month ago

Karrie Webb says Australian Open mixed format will help boost the profile of women in golf

ABC  

Golfing great Karrie Webb believes this week's historic Australian Open in Melbourne can follow the successful lead of its tennis equivalent as both male and female players hit the course together. Key points: Male and female players will tee-off, alternatively, at the Australian Open for the first time Victoria Golf Club and Kingston Heath will share the hosting duties for …

Nadal in Sydney, Swiatek in Brisbane before Australian Open
2 years, 1 month ago

Nadal in Sydney, Swiatek in Brisbane before Australian Open

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rafael Nadal and world No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek were among the top players who had their pre-Australian Open tournament destinations set when the draw was held for the new United Cup mixed teams event on Thursday. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas and the sixth-ranked Maria Sakkari, is headed to the Western Australian state capital of Perth where they’ll play in …

French Open director Mauresmo apologises for saying men's tennis is more appealing than women's
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open director Mauresmo apologises for saying men's tennis is more appealing than women's

The Hindu  

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has apologised for saying women's tennis is not as appealing as the men's game, adding that her comments were taken out of context. "First of all the comments that I made were taken out of the wider picture, out of the context," former Grand Slam champion Mauresmo told Tennis Channel on Thursday. "Concerning the …

Amelie Mauresmo: Women’s tennis has less ‘appeal’ than men’s
2 years, 7 months ago

Amelie Mauresmo: Women’s tennis has less ‘appeal’ than men’s

Associated Press  

PARIS — Amelie Mauresmo, a former No. 1 player who is in her first year as the French Open’s first female tournament director, said Wednesday that nine of the 10 night sessions at Roland Garros involved men’s matches because women’s tennis currently has less “appeal.” Speaking at the traditional second-week news conference to recap the clay-court Grand Slam tournament, Mauresmo …

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 …

Australia cancels men's and women's Opens due to COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia cancels men's and women's Opens due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Australia cancelled its men's and women's Open tournaments in a hammer blow for the struggling domestic game as COVID-19 and travel restrictions continue to bite. But Golf Australia boss James Sutherland said enduring travel curbs and the country's mandatory 14-day quarantine had left organisers with no choice but to cancel the flagship event for a second year in a row. …

COVID snags could see Australian Open join summer sports scrapheap
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID snags could see Australian Open join summer sports scrapheap

The Hindu  

Australia's hopes of rebooting its golf tour remain thwarted by COVID-19 and its premier event may be a casualty of the pandemic for a second year running, Golf Australia boss James Sutherland told Reuters. Melbourne's Formula One Australian Grand Prix was postponed from its traditional March window to a November slot before being scrapped for a second year, along with …

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 …

When does the 2021 Australian Open start? Dates, schedule, draw, odds and more before Grand Slam in Melbourne
3 years, 11 months ago

When does the 2021 Australian Open start? Dates, schedule, draw, odds and more before Grand Slam in Melbourne

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2021 women's singles preview: Ashleigh Barty gets decent draw; Naomi Osaka gunning for second AO title
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021 women's singles preview: Ashleigh Barty gets decent draw; Naomi Osaka gunning for second AO title

Firstpost  

Ahead of the Australian Open’s long-awaited return, Firstpost takes a look at the women’s singles draw and attempts to determine the potential outcome of all four quarters The last couple of weeks have seen Tennis Australia — the organising body bestowed with the unenviable task of hosting a global tournament amidst a pandemic — forced to deal with more drama …

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 …

When is the 2021 Australian Open draw? Start time, date, schedule and more
3 years, 11 months ago

When is the 2021 Australian Open draw? Start time, date, schedule and more

The Independent  

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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 …

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