In a stunning display of determination and skill, Rohan Bopanna of India and Matthew Ebden of Australia claimed the Australian Open men’s doubles title on Saturday. With a resounding 7-6 (0), 7-5 victory over Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, the duo etched their names in tennis history. Not only did Bopanna become the oldest male
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In an astonishing turn of events, 22-year-old Jannik Sinner has upset the 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals. This victory not only ended Djokovic’s career unbeaten streak in semifinals at Melbourne Park but also marked Sinner’s first-ever Grand Slam final appearance. The Italian sensation displayed remarkable skill and composure throughout the match,
Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova recently took a stand against the speculation surrounding the 2024 WTA Finals being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In a joint opinion piece for the Washington Post, Evert and Navratilova expressed their strong opposition, arguing that such a decision would be “entirely incompatible with the spirit and purpose
Juan Martin Del Potro, the former U.S. Open champion, made an impressive comeback from a serious wrist injury at the Sydney International on Tuesday. After undergoing surgery on his left wrist last year and missing over 10 months on tour, Del Potro is currently ranked No. 338. However, he showed no signs of rust as
Nick Kyrgios, once ranked as high as No. 13 in the world and a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022, has revealed that he is considering retiring from professional tennis. The 28-year-old tennis phenom recently wrote a column for The Sydney Morning Herald, expressing his thoughts on the crossroads he finds himself in. While he still
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska and Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova have made their mark in the Australian Open, reaching their first-ever Grand Slam singles quarterfinals. However, their paths to the quarterfinals were filled with contrasting experiences. Yastremska secured a hard-fought victory against two-time champion Victoria Azarenka with a score of 7-6 (6), 6-4. On the
Over the past couple of years, Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur has come up short when facing tougher opponents in the fourth round of the Australian Open. However, this year, he believes he is in the best position yet to overcome his past struggles and make it further into the tournament. With a newfound
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Victoria Azarenka defeated Jelena Ostapenko to secure her place in the last 16 at the Australian Open. A former champion at this prestigious event, Azarenka showcased her ability to face challenges head-on, stating, “I like a challenge. I really think you can’t run away, you have to
The Australian Open never fails to deliver heart-stopping moments, and the match between Barbora Krejcikova and Storm Hunter certainly lived up to expectations. After the thrilling 3.39am finish between Daniil Medvedev and Emil Ruusuvuori, the exhausted but dedicated crowd at Rod Laver Arena bore witness to yet another post-midnight showdown. Hunter, the last Australian standing
Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player in the world, faced a tough battle in the second round of the Australian Open against Danielle Collins. The match was filled with momentum swings and intense competition. Swiatek found herself trailing 4-1 in the third set, but she managed to mount an incredible comeback and secure a narrow 6-4,
In a thrilling display of emotions, Novak Djokovic found himself engaged in an unexpected confrontation during his second-round match against Alexei Popyrin at the Australian Open. The incident occurred when Djokovic, feeling the weight of the heckling from a particular spectator, decided to address the situation head-on. Throughout the match, Djokovic revealed that he had
In an effort to expand its influence in the world of tennis, the Saudi Tennis Federation has named Rafael Nadal as its ambassador. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion from Spain, has recently been recovering from a muscle tear near his surgically repaired hip, which has kept him from participating in the Australian Open. Despite