Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from this year’s Australian Open just eight days before the start of the tournament. The 25 year-old Osaka who won in Melbourne in 2019 and 2021,…
Raducanu out of ASB Classic after suffering an ankle injury
Emma Raducanu slammed the slippery courts at the ASB Classic in Auckland after suffering an ankle injury in the second round. With the score 6-0 5-7, the Briton left the…
Medvedev in Adelaide International quarterfinals with win over Kecmanovic
Daniil Medvedev defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-0, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International. The former world No. 1 who is now ranked 7th had an easy time on…
Andy Murray loses as Djokovic and Medvedev grab wins
United States’ Sebastian Korda defeated Briton Andy Murray in straight sets in the Adelaide International. The 35-year-old British player, who was defeated 7-6 (7-3) 6-3, is ranked 49th in the…
Novak Djokovic gets warm reception on Australia return
Novak Djokovic was greeted warmly upon his return to Australia, where he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International. Because of his Covid-19 vaccination status, the Serb was deported prior to the 2022 Australian Open. In November 2022, Djokovic’s three-year visa ban was lifted, allowing him to enter the country. Throughout the match, the 21-time Grand Slam champion was greeted by cheers and chants of “Novak, Novak” as he walked onto the court. On his return, he and Canada’s Vasek Pospisil were defeated 4-6 6-3 10-5 by Tomislav Brkic and Gonzalo Escobar. He is the top seed in singles in Adelaide and will face Frenchman Constant Lestienne in the first round on Tuesday as he prepares for the Australian Open, the season’s first major, which begins on January 16. The 35-year-old, who is currently ranked fifth in the world, stayed behind after the loss to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans. The nine-time Melbourne champion is just one Grand Slam title short of Rafael Nadal’s men’s record of 22.
Roger Federer announces retirement from tennis
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Roger Federer has announced his plans to retire from professional tennis. The Swiss released an official statement on Thursday to announce…
Alcaraz becomes world number one with US Open victory
Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest men’s Grand Slam champion since Rafael Nadal in 2005 after winning 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 in the US Open final against…
Iga Swiatek defeats Ons Jabeur to win US Open title
21-year-old World number one Iga Swiatek capped a dominant season by defeating Tunisian fifth seed Ons Jabeur at the Flushing Meadows to win the US Open. This win in New…
Serena Williams bows out with US Open third round defeat
Serena Williams waved an emotional farewell to the the tennis world after she lost to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on a thrilling night in New York. Williams fought back from a…
Kyrgios in full vocal display during US Open win
Australian Nick Krygios was his characteristic entertaining self as he beat Bonzi to advance into the third round of the US Open. Nick Kyrgios put in his usual vocal performance,…