Monday, December 23, 2024

Tennis

Osaka aims to inspire new generation – but says Williams is still the queen

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she felt comfortable being a role model for the next generation after her fourth Grand Slam victory solidified her position at the forefront of a new era for tennis. But the Japanese star, a...

Djokovic wins Australian Open men’s final

Novak Djokovic secured his 18th grand slam title with a resounding straight-sets win over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday (February 21).The Serbian star closed to within two major crowns of men's record holders Roger Federer...

Osaka wins Australian Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka claimed her second Australian Open title in three years after a straight-sets victory over American Jennifer Brady on Saturday.Osaka became the first woman since Monica Seles to win her first four Grand Slam finals with a...

Medvedev fancies Aussie Open chances versus Djokovic

Russia Tennis star Daniil Medvedev insists the pressure is heavily on Novak Djokovic in Sunday's Australian Open final.The Russian believes he has "nothing to lose" when he faces the Serb who has previously won eight Australian Open titles.Medvedev qualified...

Nadal knocked of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of this year's Australia Open.He was beaten 3-6 2-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 7-5 by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter final at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.Tsitsipas looked down and out after trailing...

Barty calm after Australian Open ouster

World number one Ash Barty has been knocked out of the Australian Open.She was beaten in three sets by Karolina Muchova on Wednesday as the 25th seed progressed to the last four.Barty's bid to become the first Australian woman...

Osaka powers past veteran Hsieh into Australian Open semis

World number three Naomi Osaka stormed past Hsieh Su-wei in straight sets Tuesday (February 16) to book an Australian Open semi-final against either Serena Williams or Simona Halep.   The Japanese three-time Grand Slam champion overcame the Taiwanese world number 71's...

‘Vintage’ Serena inspired by Brady after Australian Open romp

A "vintage" Serena Williams said Monday she gained inspiration from ageless NFL great Tom Brady after an impressive start to her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on day one of the Australian Open. The 39-year-old, playing an unparallelled 100th match at the...

Serena Williams pleased with comeback

The first tennis grand slam tournament of the year, the Australian Open is set to kick off in one week and after two weeks of hard or soft quarantine, players are in search of match minutes and tournament organizers...

Meltzer slams Djokovic over Players Council comments

Former professional tennis player Jurgen Meltzer has criticized Novak Djokovic over his recent comments about the ATP Players Council.Meltzer claims Djokovic's comments are nothing more than ‘absolute nonsense’ by Jurgen Meltzer as the Serbian star accused the ATP of...