Australian Open 2025: De Minaur advances to second round with win over Van de Zandschulp
1 day, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur advances to second round with win over Van de Zandschulp

The Hindu  

Australian number one Alex de Minaur recovered quickly after a dip in his level to move into the Australian Open second round with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 win over dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Tuesday. Things fell apart from there and an untimely forehand error from De Minaur allowed Van de Zandschulp to draw level but it is in scrappy situations that the Australian truly excels, and he saved two set points to hold for 5-5. READ | Rybakina overpowers local wildcard Jones in first round De Minaur pumped his fist and let out the emotions with a roar after breaking in the following game and then wrapped up the second set with an ace to draw loud cheers from the Rod Laver Arena crowd. But De Minaur pounced again to break in the ninth game and he closed out the victory on serve in the next to book a meeting with American qualifier Tristan Boyer, who defeated Argentine Federico Coria 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.

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Australian Open 2025: Rybakina overpowers local wildcard Jones in first round
1 day, 14 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Rybakina overpowers local wildcard Jones in first round

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina overpowered Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday after the much-anticipated Grand Slam debut of the local teenager turned into one-sided showcase for the world number seven. The best first serve in women’s tennis was on full display on Margaret Court Arena as Rybakina summoned up 11 aces and quickly snuffed …

Australian Open 2025: Gauff beats gritty Kenin to reach second round
2 days, 18 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Gauff beats gritty Kenin to reach second round

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning streak to reach the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena on Monday. Kenin, who beat Gauff on her way to the title at Melbourne Park in 2020, again blew hot and cold to keep …

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out

India Today  

The Australian Open 2025 got off to a great start with big names like Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev securing easy passage to the second round of the competition. Mirra Andreeva became the first player to secure a spot in the second round of the Australian Open, as the 17-year-old Russian defeated Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-3 on John Cain …

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev breezes past Lucas Pouille to reach Round 2
3 days, 21 hours ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev breezes past Lucas Pouille to reach Round 2

India Today  

Alexander Zverev began his Australian Open campaign with a confident performance, defeating French wild card Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to secure a spot in the second round. The 27-year-old is chasing his first Grand Slam title and aims to become the first German man to win a major since Boris Becker’s triumph at the Australian Open in 1996. Australian …

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur focuses on ‘tunnel vision’ amid high hopes for home glory
5 days, 12 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur focuses on ‘tunnel vision’ amid high hopes for home glory

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur has generated much excitement among Australian fans after winning two titles, qualifying for the ATP Finals and breaking into the top 10 last year but he is determined to ignore the hype as he heads into his home Grand Slam. Australia’s number one, dubbed the ‘Demon’, defended his ATP 500 crown at the Mexico Open in Acapulco …

Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson bow out of Paris Masters final eight
2 months, 1 week ago

Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson bow out of Paris Masters final eight

ABC  

Alex de Minaur's bid to win the Paris Masters is over, his hopes shattered in another physically gruelling battle with tough young Dane Holger Rune. Just as his hopes up the road at Roland Garros in the French Open had been ended at the quarterfinal stage earlier in the year, de Minaur again bowed out in the last eight in …

Meet Botic van de Zanschulp, the man who stunned Carlos Alcaraz at US Open 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Botic van de Zanschulp, the man who stunned Carlos Alcaraz at US Open 2024

India Today  

Botic van de Zanschulp of the Netherlands had a dream day after he handed World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz a shock exit from the US Open 2024. On Thursday, it took Van de Zanschulp an hour and 19 minutes to beat the 21-year-old Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. History made for 🇳ðŸ‡ñ at the US Open pic.twitter.com/pSjrlbcR6k — …

Alex de Minaur wins Libema Open at Rosmalen in the Netherlands to add second 2024 title
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur wins Libema Open at Rosmalen in the Netherlands to add second 2024 title

ABC  

In short: Alex de Minaur defeated Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to win the Libema Open in the Netherlands. Alex de Minaur defeated Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to win the Libema Open in the Netherlands. Alex de Minaur has added a second title to his stellar 2024 season when the top-seeded Australian dispatched Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to triumph at the …

Alex de Minaur and Australian contingent poised to break French Open hoodoo, Rinky Hijikata says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur and Australian contingent poised to break French Open hoodoo, Rinky Hijikata says

ABC  

In short: Australia will take its largest men's singles contingent for 25 years to this year's French Open Australia will take its largest men's singles contingent for 25 years to this year's French Open World number 11 Alex de Minaur is in fine form and a strong chance to break Australia's second-week hoodoo at Roland Garros What's next? The French …

Australian Open updates: Naomi Osaka out as Alex de Minaur wins following Milos Raonic retirement
1 year ago

Australian Open updates: Naomi Osaka out as Alex de Minaur wins following Milos Raonic retirement

ABC  

Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis has ended with a straight sets defeat, while Alex de Minaur continues his red hot start to 2024. Keep across all the latest from Melbourne Park in our blog below, check out live scores with our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage Key Events Jan-Lennard Struff defeats Rinky Hijikata in …

Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round
1 year ago

Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner got off to a winning start in his bid to claim his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 7-5 6-3 in the opening round on Sunday. Sinner, who enjoyed a strong finish to 2023 by reaching the ATP Finals title clash before guiding …

Carlos Alcaraz tips Alex de Minaur to make an impression at Australian Open
1 year ago

Carlos Alcaraz tips Alex de Minaur to make an impression at Australian Open

ABC  

Reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has tipped Alex de Minaur to make a deep run at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday. Alcaraz said he expected de Minaur — who plays world number three Milos Raonic in the first round at Melbourne Park — to figure prominently in the Australian Open's second week. Aussie star Alex …

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge
1 year ago

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge

News 18  

While injured Nick Kyrgios will be a vocal presence on the sidelines of the Australian Open, it will be the home nation’s quiet achiever Alex de Minaur carrying the main weight of fans’ expectations on court. Now, with Kyrgios restricted to TV duties and an ambassadorial role while his body recovers, De Minaur heads to Melbourne Park as Australia’s number …

Alex de Minaur downs Alexander Zverev but Australia loses to Germany in United Cup
1 year ago

Alex de Minaur downs Alexander Zverev but Australia loses to Germany in United Cup

ABC  

Australia's United Cup campaign has ended, despite Alex de Minaur's heroics, with defeats in the women's singles and mixed doubles seeing Germany advance to the final against Poland with a 2-1 victory. Key points: De Minaur defeated Zverev 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 But Australia lost the women's singles and mixed doubles rubbers Germany will play Poland in the final De Minaur's …

United Cup 2024: De Minaur shocks Djokovic, gives Australia lead in quarterfinals
1 year ago

United Cup 2024: De Minaur shocks Djokovic, gives Australia lead in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex de Minaur who gave Australia a 1-0 lead over Serbia in its United Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday. Australian Open champion Djokovic dropped serve yet again to hand De Minaur a 4-3 advantage in the second set and saved three match points later, …

De Minaur rolls over Davidovich to reach Canadian Open final
1 year, 5 months ago

De Minaur rolls over Davidovich to reach Canadian Open final

The Hindu  

Australia’s Alex De Minaur overcame blustery conditions to secure a breakthrough 6-1, 6-3 victory over Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Canadian Open on Saturday to reach the first Masters 1000 final of his career. De Minaur, fresh off an upset over second seed Daniil Medvedev, delivered a simple gameplan in rather tricky conditions while Davidovich Fokina struggled to find …

Australian Open 2023: Alex De Minaur beats Benjamin Bonzi, steps out of Nick Kyrgios shadow
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Alex De Minaur beats Benjamin Bonzi, steps out of Nick Kyrgios shadow

The Hindu  

The loss of Nick Kyrgios to injury robbed the Australian Open of one of its biggest drawcards but it has been a blessing in disguise for Alex De Minaur as fans rally around the home favourite. The Australian number two soaked up the cheers of a raucous Rod Laver Arena crowd on Saturday as he booked his place in the …

Australian Open 2023, Day 4: Andy Murray scripts sensational comeback on day of major upsets
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023, Day 4: Andy Murray scripts sensational comeback on day of major upsets

India Today  

Injury-hampered Novak Djokovic moved into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday as the path to a 22nd Grand Slam title opened up for him with the premature exit of second seed Casper Ruud. ANDY MURRAY MAGIC Andy Murray, who Djokovic has beaten in four Australian Open finals, remains in the hunt after coming through a late-night epic …

Australia beats Netherlands to reach Davis Cup semifinals
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia beats Netherlands to reach Davis Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson won their singles matches to help Australia qualify for the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2017 at the expense of the Netherlands. De Minaur completed his rally with a break in the 10th game of the final set by building a 40-0 lead and converting the first match point on an …

Australian Open 2022: Medvedev ousts Cressy to reach quarter-finals; Sabalenka crashes out
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Medvedev ousts Cressy to reach quarter-finals; Sabalenka crashes out

Firstpost  

It took the tetchy Russian world number two 3hr 30min to subdue the unseeded American serve-volley specialist Cressy 6-2, 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 to set up a quarter-final against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime. Men’s fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a late-night fright to reach his third Australian Open quarter-final after a pulsating day of marathon matches, frayed tempers and searing heat at …

Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev cruises into fourth round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev cruises into fourth round

India TV News  

Daniil Medvedev didn't mind the crowd reaction this time. 2-ranked Medvedev had a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic Van de Zandschulp in the third round, two days after a challenging second-round win over Nick Kyrgios. The U.S. Open champion was unsettled by the booing and jeering when he took on one of the local favorites but had no such …

Australian Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Fritz to face off in 4th round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Fritz to face off in 4th round

India TV News  

Highlights Fritz had his second win and seven head-to-head meetings with Bautista Agut Maxime Cressy beat wildcard entry Chris O'Connell 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 and will next play Medvedev Auger-Aliassime had a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win over No. 24 Dan Evans Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fended off Benoit Paire 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4 to advance to a fourth-round match against Taylor …

Australian Open: Medvedev miffed with Melbourne crowd after beating Kyrgios - Not easy when you get booed
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Medvedev miffed with Melbourne crowd after beating Kyrgios - Not easy when you get booed

India Today  

2 Daniil Medvedev did not hold back as he let his disappointment with the Rod Laver Arena crowd known on Thursday after he defeated Nick Kyrgios in an entertaining men's singles second-round match on Thursday at the Australian Open. Daniil Medvedev lashed out at the Melbourne crowd that rallied behind local hope Nick Kyrgios, saying it was hard to focus …

Australian Open: Medvedev defeats Kyrgios to advance to the third round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Medvedev defeats Kyrgios to advance to the third round

The Hindu  

World number two Daniil Medvedev put an end to the Nick Kyrgios show at this year's Australian Open on Thursday, dumping out the mercurial local hope with a clinical 7-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory to reach the third round. But despite their fanatic support, the Australian maverick could not find a way past the U.S. Open champion, who showed nerves …

Australian Open: Showman Nick Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Showman Nick Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios promised COVID-weary fans a show after recovering from his own infection and duly delivered on Tuesday with a tweener-laden 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 win over Briton Liam Broady on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open second round. Kyrgios matches are box office gold but have dwindled through the pandemic, and there was danger home fans would miss the Australian …

US Open: Medvedev beats van de Zandschulp to reach semifinal
3 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Medvedev beats van de Zandschulp to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

World number two Daniil Medvedev dropped his first set at this year's U.S. Open but eventually overcame Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-0, 4-6, 7-5 to reach his third straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday. Van de Zandschulp had enjoyed a remarkable run, taking down 11th seed Diego Schwartzman to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final, where he …

Australian Open 2021: Sofia Kenin's title defence ends early; Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas through to third round
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Sofia Kenin's title defence ends early; Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas through to third round

Firstpost  

Delivering 10 aces, Kanepi powered her way past the No. 4-seeded Kenin, overwhelming the 2020 champion 6-3, 6-2 in just 64 minutes Melbourne: Sofia Kenin knew this would be a tough test at the Australian Open, a potentially early end to her first attempt to defend a Grand Slam title. Upon realizing she probably would be playing big-hitting veteran Kaia …

Alex de Minaur out of Australian Open due to abdominal injury
4 years, 11 months ago

Alex de Minaur out of Australian Open due to abdominal injury

The Hindu  

A devastated Alex de Minaur withdrew from the Australian Open Thursday with an abdominal tear, describing it as "really serious". The world number 21 and Australia’s top player pulled out of the Adelaide International with the same problem and has not been able to recover for his home Grand Slam. Obviously it’s a week of the calendar that I really …

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