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Tennis: Australian Jason Kubler a victory after qualifying for the first Roland-Garros
At least one Australian will take part in qualifying for the final round of Roland-Garros, but several compatriots have withdrawn. Jason Kubler is one win away ... -
2022 Libema Open s-Hertogenbosch WTA Entry List with Sabalenka, Collins and Bencic
The WTA begins the road to Wimbledon with a stopover in the Netherlands, which will host the Libema Open s-Hertogenbosch from June 6 to 12, 2022. ... -
Medvedev still hopes to play at Wimbledon
World number 2 Daniil Medvedev still hasn’t given up hope of competing at Wimbledon next month. The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from taking ... -
Novak Djokovic into Italian Open semi-final with comeback win over Felix Auger-Aliassime
ROME — It was just the type of scrambling, attrition and shooting mentality that brought Novak Djokovic within one game of a calendar year Grand Slam ... -
Jannik Sinner reaches Rome’s first QF | ATP Tour
Jannik Sinner got his best result in Rome in his fourth Internazionali BNL d’Italia appearance with a fight win over Filip Krajinovic on Thursday. The Italian ... -
Denis Shapovalov swears at fans in angry outburst at Italian Open
In the end, when he finally emerged 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3 winner of the fiery three sets, he apologized to the referee saying, “I’m sorry, I know ... -
Djokovic optimistic about opening the game at Roland Garros despite a season without a trophy
Novak Djokovic is optimistic about his match at Roland Garros despite another week without a title. Top-ranked Djokovic is yet to win a trophy this season ... -
Nadal stays positive despite Alcaraz defeat
Tennis – Rafael Nadal Press Conference – Rafa Nadal Academy, Mallorca, Spain – February 2, 2022 Rafael Nadal of Spain with the Australian Open trophy during ... -
Nick Kyrgios on self-harm, drugs, Australian Open, girlfriend Costen Hatzi, Thanasi Kokkinakis
Nick Kyrgios says his life “spinned out of control” before the forced pandemic reset allowed him to develop a healthier lifestyle and mend his relationship with ... -
Shapovalov ousted from Madrid Open after 3-set loss to Murray in 2nd round
Canadian Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Madrid Open on Tuesday following a 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 loss to former number one Andy Murray in the second ... -
“He has everything to become a big star”
Rafael Nadal on Carlos Alcaraz: “He has everything to become a big star” 21-time Grand Slam legend Rafael Nadal has praised teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz saying ... -
After a good start, Nadal returns from injury at the Madrid Open
Back home, Rafael Nadal is looking to pick up where he left off before being sidelined by an injury that halted a strong start to the ... -
‘A-kicked’: Steve Williams recalls when Tiger Woods hammered his vocal rival
In 2007, reviews of Tiger Woods were circling the wagon. Despite winning twice at the start of the year, Woods faced mounting pressure as he had ... -
Nick Kyrgios’ ‘Tennis-Inspired’ Tesla Will Make Your Eyes Hurt
Subtlety is not really in Nick Kyrgios’ vocabulary. The 27-year-old tennis champion, who made headlines around the world for his winning doubles performance (and bringing Cristiano ... -
International Tennis Hall of Fame launches iconic moments in tennis history Vote | ATP Tour
The International Tennis Hall of Fame offers tennis fans around the world the opportunity to revisit, debate and weigh in on some of the sport’s most ... -
USA haven’t had a men’s Grand Slam champion since 2003. Is the drought about to end? | Tennis
Ohen 17-year-old Michael Chang won the French Open in 1989, it was a major event for American tennis. Not only was it the story of a ... -
Ukrainian Wimbledon star condemns Putin’s troops after seeing aftermath of Bucha massacre
A Ukrainian tennis star has condemned Russian troops after seeing the horror in Bucha, saying: “The things they did there, they can’t be human.” Sergiy Stakhovsky, ... -
‘Grand Slam on My Belt’ – Nick Kyrgios says he’s currently riding the wave
It’s interesting how a big win can turn the tide in sports. These can have a significant positive impact on individuals and motivate them to perform ... -
Ogilvy again named Presidents Cup assistant – PGA of Australia
Geoff Ogilvy has been named one of South Africa’s captain Trevor Immelman’s assistants for the international team at this year’s President’s Cup at Quail Hollow in ... -
Rafael Nadal explains his new career extension approach
Rafael Nadal will be 36 in a month and a half and he is still one of the best players in the world. The 21-time major ... -
‘Rafael Nadal always takes every game and every day seriously,’ says ace
Rafael Nadal bounced back in spectacular fashion in 2016 to win three straight titles without dropping a set. Dominic Thiem ended Nadal’s streak in the 2019 ... -
WTA Charities takes an active role in Tennis Plays for Peace, Special Olympics and more
In response to Ukraine’s invasion, the WTA, ATP, ITF and all four Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open – ... -
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in several cities
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with regional centers across the Australian state hosting the majority of events breaking away from the traditional single host ... -
Novak Djokovic feels ‘motivated’ to move past vaccine controversy and compete again
MONACO — Novak Djokovic is ready to come out of the controversy surrounding his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “I miss the competition,” the Serbian ... -
“Scandalous” – Marion Bartoli denounces the absence of punishment for Alexander Zverev after the attack on the referee’s chair
Marion Bartoli has called it ‘scandalous’ the lack of sanction imposed on Alexander Zverev after his shocking attack on a referee’s chair. The world No. 3 ... -
Wimbledon: the fate of Russian and Belarusian players hangs in the balance
The Ukraine-Russia war affected the sports world as much as it divided the world. Almost all global sports federations have either banned athletes from both countries ... -
Tsitsipas donates autographed racket to Greek-Australian foundation
Greek star tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas has always claimed to have a soft spot for the Greeks Down Under, who welcome and cheer him on as ... -
Australia set to host Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 after men’s in 2027
Published on: 04/04/2022 – 03:14 Sydney (AFP) – Australia was named the preferred candidate to host the 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup on Monday, setting it ... -
US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who plans to be out 1-2 months after hernia surgery, could miss the French Open
US Open champion Daniil Medvedev expects to be out for one to two months after undergoing hernia surgery. The No. 2 ranked man in tennis tweeted ... -
The Importance of Competition Load
Daniil Medvedev cemented his status as the standout player of his generation, reaching back-to-back Grand Slam finals and climbing to the top of the ATP rankings. ... -
Thiem and Wawrinka stay positive after comeback losses
March 30 (Reuters) – Former Grand Slam champions Dominic Thiem and Stan Wawrinka focused on the positives on Tuesday after suffering back-to-back defeats on their return ... -
Shouldn’t have played today, says Victoria Azarenka after leaving Miami
Victoria Azarenka says her personal life has been “extremely stressful” in recent weeks and she shouldn’t have played at the Miami Open on Sunday after the ... -
Tennis-Poland’s Swiatek savors ‘surreal’ No. 1 achievement – Metro US
(Reuters) – Poland’s Iga Swiatek said winning the number one women’s world ranking was a “surreal” feat, with the 20-year-old set to replace retired Ash Barty ... -
Canadian Leylah Fernandez eliminated from Miami Open by Muchova, unranked
Canadian Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Miami Open on Thursday, losing in straight sets to Czech Karolina Muchova. Muchova beat Fernandez 6-4, 7-6(3) and will ... -
Ash Barty retires: World No. 1 makes shocking announcement after Australian Open success
Ash Barty has announced his retirement from professional tennis. After her recent success at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, the 25-year-old will put her rackets down ... -
Team Kyrgios/Kokkinakis in Miami; Tsitsipas, Hurkacz and Sinner will duplicate each other | ATP circuit
© Peter Staples/ATP Tour Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis won their first title as a couple at the Australian Open in January. Acapulco champions Tsitsipas/Lopez ... -
Leveraging the Australian Open Banking Opportunity
Australia is heading towards a high-value open banking future, says Gareth Gumbley, CEO and founder of leading open banking provider Frollo. On the road to widespread ... -
Roger Federer takes on Alexandr Dolgopolov
Struggling to regain form in 2013, Roger Federer claimed just one title and suffered 17 defeats. The Swiss comes out of the top 5 for the ... -
Nick Kyrgios: The most iconic moments
Nick Kyrgios’ most iconic moments Nick Kyrgios is widely recognized as one of the most naturally talented players on the tour, but that talent has at ... -
Swiatek claims victory over Kerber in Indian Wells
For the third time in a row this fortnight, Iga Swiatek found herself off the hook at the Open BNP Paribas. And for the third time ... -
Zverev and Raducanu eliminated from the BNP Paribas Open
AFP, INDIAN WELLS, CA World number 3 Alexander Zverev crashed out at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday, knocked out in their opener 6-2, 4-6, ... -
Kudermetova beats Osaka, Fernandez saves match points, Azarenka rolls at Indian Wells
21 seed Veronika Kudermetova defeated former champion Naomi Osaka, 6-0, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Kudermetova will face Marie ... -
Andy Murray: Former World No. 1 earns 700th career victory with first win at Indian Wells | Tennis News
Andy Murray is coming off a set down then a breakdown in the deciding set to defeat Taro Daniel at Indian Wells; it was a second ... -
Australia names six open water formations for Budapest
Swimming Australia has revealed its 6-person roster for the open water events at the 2022 FINA World Championships in Budapest. Swimming Australia State Technical Manager, Mel ... -
The Australian Open champion is the man to beat in Indian Wells
Several young players are knocking on the door, but Rafael Nadal is the favorite to win the BNP Paribas Open, according to tournament director Tommy Haas. ... -
New role for Paula Badosa in Indian Wells – defending champion
As Paula Badosa won the BNP Paribas Open in October, beating Victoria Azarenka in one of the best matches of the year, she held her racquet ... -
Davis Cup places Australia, Spain and France in final
Published on: 05/03/2022 – 18:18Amended: 05/03/2022 – 18:16 Paris (AFP)- Australian Open doubles champion Thanasi Kokkinakis won a decisive singles match to propel 28-time winners Australia ... -
Heather Watson eliminated from Monterrey Open; Ash Barty withdraws from Indian Wells and the Miami Open | Tennis News
Cameron Hogwood Interviews, comments and analyzes @ch_skysports Plus: Women’s world No. 1 Ash Barty has pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open as she ... -
Ashleigh Barty rewrites history
Although world number one in the WTA rankings Ashley Barty did not play a match in February, the three-time Slam champion continues to dominate the world ... -
Teen superstars are the biggest personalities in the latest WTA rankings
Coco Gauff, Anett Kontaverit and Emma Raducanu are just some of the big names in the latest WTA rankings. Despite only reaching the second round of ... -
Leylah launches title retention campaign in Abierto GNP
February 28, 2022 | 3:08 p.m. MANILA, Philippines — Leylah Fernandez hopes to put some semblance of fire and purpose into a season that has gone ... -
A tricky match for the Australian Open champion (February 26)
Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie Nadal’s odds -550 Norrie Odds +370 More less 20.5 Time 10 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet. For tips on watching tennis ... -
Bjorn Borg reflects on Rafael Nadal’s stunning victory at the Australian Open
Former world number 1 Bjorn Borg thought he saw “the real Rafael Nadal” in Australia. After playing just one event in the second half of the ... -
Sania Mirza-Lucie Hradecka knocks out Australian Open champions to advance to semis
Two-time veteran Sania Mirza and Lucie Hradecka continued their winning streak at the ongoing Qatar Open WTA 1000 as they headed to the semi-finals of the ... -
Zverev ‘happy to be part of history’ by ‘surviving’ last game in history
Alexander Zverev ‘happy to be part of history’ by ‘surviving’ last match in history Alexander Zverev defeated young American Jenson Brooksby in the first round of ... -
De Minaur and Tomljanovic headline Australians in action | February 21, 2022 | All news | News and Features | News and Events
Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic headline the Australians in action in Dubai and Doha, while John Millman and Daria Saville are both competing in Mexico. ... -
World number 1 Novak Djokovic set to return to court in Dubai for first time since Australian Open debacle
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – FEBRUARY 24: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Malek Jaziri … [+] of Tunisia during day five of the ATP ... -
Naomi Osaka wins wild card as she announces WTA return after Australian Open 2022 exit
Naomi Osaka has had a decent 2021 season. The Japanese tennis sensation won his fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last season. However, the ... -
Emma Raducanu confirmed for her first swing in Central America
Emma Raducanu confirmed for her first swing in Central America Emma Raducanu has confirmed her participation in two Mexican WTA 250 events, the Abierto Zapopan and ... -
‘Showed her essence’: Garbine Muguruza hails Rafael Nadal’s tenacity in Australian Open 2022 final
Garbine Muguruza is a two-time Grand Slam champion from Spain. A former world No. 1, she also has 10 career titles to her name, the most ... -
When Novak Djokovic apologized to Milos Raonic for leaving the court
Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic faced off at the Australian Open 2020 for the tenth time. Novak picked up the tenth win over Milos at Rod ... -
John Isner defeats Kevin Anderson at the Dallas Open in a rematch of their Wimbledon marathon
DALLAS – John Isner beat Kevin Anderson to advance to the quarter-finals of his hometown Dallas Open on Wednesday night, beating the South African in their ... -
ATP Tour debutant beats Shapovalov to make strong statement
ATP Tour debutant beats Denis Shapovalov to make strong statement Czech qualifier Jirí Lehečka ousted world number 12 and Australian Open quarter-finalist Denis Shapovalov to record ... -
‘Could give him fuel’: Darren Cahill believes Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open win will ignite Roger Federer’s desire to return
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been involved in unforgettable battles. Their on-court rivalry began at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami in 2004. The Spaniard easily ... -
“Playing against Roger Federer is always special”
In a recent interview with Eurosport Tennis, Rafael Nadal fondly recalled the 2009 Australian Open final against Roger Federer. He remarked that playing against the Swiss ... -
Naomi Osaka was not allowed to wear the latest Tag Heuer watch at the Australian Open
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka unveiled a new limited-edition model of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer just before the start of the Australian Open. Unfortunately for ... -
Rafael Nadal’s victory at the Australian Open was inspiring
Former world number 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga says Rafael Nadal’s victory at the Australian Open was inspiring. Nadal, 35, has been struggling with a persistent foot injury ... -
Alexander Zverev admits he snubbed Rafa Nadal’s Australian Open win over Daniil Medvedev | Tennis | sport
Alexander Zverev has admitted to snubbing the hotly contested Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev. After a grueling five-set affair, it was the ... -
Novak Djokovic remains number one despite missing Australian Open | Tennis News
BETTING: Rafael Nadal’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title by winning an epic Australian Open final has dashed Novak Djokovic’s hopes of being the first to ... -
Czech seeds Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková win Australian Open women’s doubles title
Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková added the Australian Open women’s doubles title to their collection, with a 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-4 win over Anna Danilina and ... -
Nadal and Medvedev will take part in the Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia — Once again, the last defense against the No. 21 will be Daniil Medvedev. He’s got quite the temper, as he showed in an ... -
Alleged assault at Australian Open: Man arrested after Rod Laver Arena incident
Victoria Police are investigating the alleged assault on staff working at the Australian Open after rowdy members of the crowd were kicked out last night. Victoria ... -
Auger-Aliassime joins fellow Canadian Shapovalov in Australian Open quarter-finals
Some 24 hours after Denis Shapovalov reached his first Australian Open men’s singles quarter-final, his friend and compatriot Felix Auger-Aliassime joined him in the last eight. ... -
Australian Open: Order of play for Sunday with Ashleigh Barty, Rafael Nadal and Paula Badosa in action | Tennis News
Matteo Berrettini, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sakkari and Alexander Zverev also take to the court in Melbourne as week one of the Australian Open draws to a ... -
Novak Djokovic’s first Australian Open opponent earns $237,000 in salary
Miomir Kecmanovic was not expected to make it past the first round of the Australian Open. Now the 22-year-old, originally slated to face fellow Serbian Novak ... -
Australian Open daily previews and best bets
Andy Schooler previews Friday’s third-round action at the Australian Open and picks his best bets. Tennis Betting Tips: Australian Open 1pt Sebastian Korda beats Pablo Carreno ... -
Fan ejected after brawl at Australian Open
On Monday’s Australian Open opening day, a fan was kicked out after allegedly protesting the wearing of masks. He was taken by two police officers to ... -
Australian Open 2022 LIVE: Latest Updates, Scores & Results
Novak Djokovic arrives at Belgrade airport after being deported Relive all the action as the 2022 Australian Open kicked off in Melbourne. After all the drama ... -
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Nadal and Barty in the 1st round on Monday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A look at the Australian Open which begins on Monday: AREA Hard courts SITE melbourne park PROGRAM There are separate day and ... -
Australian Open 2022 campaign under threat as Federal Court hears appeal after Immigration Minister Alex Hawke revoked Serbian tennis star’s visa
The affidavit prepared by Novak Djokovic’s lawyers has been made public – and the 268-page document gives an idea of how the player’s legal team plans ... -
Australian Open: Women’s draw as Naomi Osaka defends her title in Melbourne | Tennis News
2022 Australian Open women’s singles draw in Melbourne as Naomi Osaka defends her title, while world No.1 Ashleigh Barty aims for home glory; Emma Raducanu and ... -
‘Confident’ Gael Monfils aims for strong Australian Open race
World number 19 Gael Monfils hopes to bring Adelaide’s confidence to the Australian Open. Monfils, 35, kicked off his 2022 season last week in Adelaide. Monfils, ... -
Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open after contracting Covid-19 | Nick kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios is in huge doubt for the Australian Open after contracting Covid-19 just a week away from the opening major of the year. Kyrgios withdrew ... -
Ash Barty aims for double glory in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open | Ash barty
Ash Barty could win two trophies on Sunday as the world No.1 continues to build an impressive record ahead of her tilt at the Australian Open ... -
Authorities arrest another top tennis player over visa issues ahead of Australian Open
“We can confirm that Czech tennis player Renata Voráčová is in the same detention as Djokovic, along with several other tennis players, in Melbourne,” the Czech ... -
Why Novak Djokovic’s visa was canceled – and what it means for the Australian Open
World number one Novak Djokovic’s hopes of winning his 10th Australian Open in 2022 were all but dashed Thursday after he was denied entry to Australia. ... -
Novak Djokovic to defend Australian Open tennis title after COVID-19 vaccination exemption
Novak Djokovic ended speculation about his Australian Open title defense by announcing on Tuesday that he would compete in the Grand Slam tennis season opener after ... -
Rapid antigen tests, QR codes, elderly care workers in spotlight as NSW registers 20,794 COVID-19 cases, Victoria registers 8,577 cases; The Australian Open on track
As authorities have advised older social workers to avoid periods of COVID-19 isolation as the industry is in the midst of a staffing “crisis”, a leading ... -
Australian Open 2022: Venus Williams will not play at Melbourne Park
After Serena Williams announced her withdrawal from this year’s Australian Open, it was hoped her sister Venus would play. American legend Venus Williams will not play ... -
Bernard Tomic gets fully vaccinated ahead of Australian Open
Bernard Tomic is now fully vaccinated as he received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Feel the second jab. Hopefully better tomorrow,” Tomic captioned an ... -
Bernard Tomic Nick Kyrgios quarrel, the war of words breaks out, I’m always better, defended it, tennis news
Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic are locked in a strange war of words after Tomic proclaims “I’m still (better)” than his fellow Aussie. Tomic has since ... -
Australian Open 2022 – Quarantine, close contacts, tests: what are the rules and will Novak Djokovic play?
Tennis players and officials land in Australia this week as they prepare for the start of the 2022 season. Around 3,000 people associated with the Australian ... -
Australian Open moves upmarket to make up for last year’s losses
The Australian Open is trying to make up for the big losses it suffered last year with lucrative sponsorship deals and an expanded food and drink ... -
Elina Svitolina, Covid-19, Vaccine, Gael Monfils, position, rules
Elina Svitolina wants to clarify one thing ahead of her grueling 27-hour Monday journey from Switzerland to Adelaide via Sydney. No one has followed up on ... -
Andy Murray accepts wild card to play 2022 Australian Open | Andy Murray
Andy Murray will return to the Australian Open next month, three years after playing what he feared would be the last game of his career. The ... -
Australian Open 2022: Where Nick Kyrgios will start his summer
Nick Kyrgios has locked down where he will play his first tournament of the year before the Australian Open. The Australian-born tennis artist will kick off ... -
Infosys (INFY) and the Australian Open team up for digital innovation
Infosys INFY recently announced a five-year partnership extension with Melbourne-based tennis tournament Australian Open (“AO”), to harness Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), Reality virtual ... -
Jennifer Brady withdraws from Australian Open with foot injury, joins growing list of absentees
MELBOURNE, Australia – Jennifer Brady has become the latest withdrawn from next month’s Australian Open and two warm-up tennis tournaments due to injury. Australian Open officials ... -
Australian Open organizers confirm medical exemption process
Tennis Australia said the panel would be made up of doctors from the fields of immunology, infectious diseases and general medicine and that the decision had ... -
Leylah Fernandez haunted by Emma Raducanu’s final loss at US Open – “I still can’t take it” | Tennis | sport
Leylah Annie Fernandez admitted she still struggled to “come to terms” with her loss to Emma Raducanu in the US Open final. The duo made it ...