Another former champion is out of the 2024 Australian Open, after Angelique Kerber lost her opening round at the event. The 2024 Australian Open hasn’t been very nice to former champions so far. 2020 winner, Sofia Kenin drew world no. 1 Iga Swiatek in the first round, and the American lost the match despite a…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, January 15, 2024 Parting can be painful. An emotional Andy Murray conceded his 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 defeat to No. 30-seeded Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the Australian Open first round was more than a quick exit, it was likely the end of an era. More: Ben Shelton Growing Game and…
Rafael Nadal’s playing days appear to be fast running out, although he’ll surely record one final outing at his favoured French Open this year, where he’s been incredibly dominant throughout his career. Nadal’s return will come at the venue he has dominated at Nadal was due to return to the Grand Slam fold for the Australian…
A number of marquee names made their first appearances at this year’s Australian Open and progressed successfully to round-two having overcome that tricky first hurdle at the first grand slam of the season. Even if it was frustrating, I needed to stay tough and strong, and I’m happy I did because now I’m really happy….
Andrey Rublev is effectively on his second life already at the Australian Open and he will play his second-round match on Wednesday against Chris Eubanks. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jordan Thompson are also taking the court.Chris Eubanks vs. (5) Andrey Rublev Rublev very nearly crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round. On Sunday,…
Caroline Garcia of France celebrates a point in their round one singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Walking past the posters of past champions toward her Rod Laver Arena return, Naomi Osaka paused to tap the…
In an extraordinary display of skill, endurance, and mental fortitude, Félix Auger-Aliassime emerged victorious over Dominic Thiem in a gruelling five-set match to kick off the 2024 Australian Open. The nearly five-hour marathon ended with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-5, 6–7(5), 5–7, 6-3, marking a significant milestone in Auger-Aliassime’s career, his longest match. Auger-Aliassime’s…
The second day at the 2024 Australian Open is complete, and it was an action-packed day with nine matches going to the deciding fifth set. The two highest seeds in action were Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who recovered after dropping the opening set to progress. Former champion Stan Wawrinka and five-time runner-up Andy Murray…
Alexander Zverev is set to appear in court as a date for the abuse allegations that have been made against him has now been set. Zverev is currently focusing on getting ready to face compatriot Dominik Koepfer in his first round of the 2024 Australian Open. The 26-year-old started the season by helping Germany to…
Last January, the ATP announced after a 15-month investigation into allegations by Olga Sharypova that Zverev emotionally and physically abused her during their relationship, it found “insufficient evidence” to support the claims of abuse. “A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no…
