[ad_1] Getty Images Aryna Sabalenka is a heavy favorite to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup for a second consecutive year heading into Saturday’s Australian Open final against Qinwen Zheng. It is a lopsided matchup on paper in part because Zheng is ranked 15th in the world and is playing in her first Grand Slam…
[ad_1] In a scintillating women’s semifinal on Rod Laver Arena, world No. 2 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated world No. 4 Coco Gauff 7-6, 6-4 in one hour and 42 minutes. Sabalenka is the first player since Serena Williams (2016-17) to reach back-to-back Australian Open finals. Sabalenka got off to a quick start, holding in the…
[ad_1] The 2024 Australian Open will come to a close when Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner battle for the title on Sunday night. It marks the first time first time since 2005–when Marat Safin beat Lleyton Hewitt)–that the final does not include any member of the Big 3. Moreover, there is sure to be a…
[ad_1] Medvedev conquers Zverev 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 It was the best of times, the worst of times, and best of five. Daniil Medvedev the world #3 and two-time Australian Open finalist, had led Sascha Zverev 11-7 in the head-to-head including 5 of 6 last season, but had yet to face-off in a grand…
[ad_1] Getty Images Expert picks are back for the Australian Open final on Sunday, when a first-time champion at Melbourne Park will be crowned. It’s two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev facing a red-hot Jannik Sinner. A three-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (4) Jannik Sinner vs. (3) Daniil Medvedev Ricky: Sinner is a sizable favorite….
[ad_1] Australian Open—Melbourne, Australia Italian star Jannik Sinner captured the biggest win of his young career on Friday in Melbourne, Australia, defeating 10-time former winner Novak Djokovic 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3. Needing three hours and 22 minutes to seal his victory, Sinner hit nine aces, won 83 percent of his first serve points and broke…
[ad_1] Getty Images For the first time since 2005 (Marat Safin vs. Lleyton Hewitt), the Australian Open men’s singles final is without any member of the Big 3. There is guaranteed to be a first-time Aussie Open champion for the first time since 2014 (Stan Wawrinka). That being said, nothing is either unfamiliar or surprising…
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev will face off in Sunday’s 2024 Australian Open final after the pair progressed from their semi-final on Friday. The fourth-seeded Italian was the first to progress, inflicting Novak Djokovic’s first defeat in Melbourne since 2018 with a dominant 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-4 victory. The night session then went the…
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has announced that Liverpool will once again utilise the innovative weapon that helped them secure League Cup final victory against Chelsea two years ago when the teams meet again at Wembley next month. The Reds booked a rematch with the Londoners after drawing 1-1 at Fulham in their semi-final second leg, securing…
[ad_1] Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka gained her revenge over Coco Gauff to reach the Australian Open Final on Thursday, having lost to the 19-year old American in the final at the US Open in September. It was definitely a tough match but I was, kind of, ready that she was going to try her best…
