[ad_1] Getty Images Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will take the court against Alexei Popyrin following a slight stutter in the first round. In-form Aussie Alex de Minaur will also be in action against Matteo Arnaldi. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. Alexei Popyrin Overwhelming tournament favorite Novak Djokovic had a surprisingly competitive first-round match against…
[ad_1] If Monday marked Andy Murray’s last match at the Australian Open, it was an unceremonious exit. Murray, a five-time runner-up at Melbourne Park, lost to Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in a surprisingly one-sided first-round contest. The 36-year-old Scot bowed out after just two hours and 23 minutes–a far cry from the five-hour…
[ad_1] With the Australian Open so early in the tennis year, the schedule wastes little time in upping the intensity and Leylah Annie Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime are here for it. First-round action is already underway at the first Grand Slam of the year and the top Canadians have impressed, albeit in very different opening matches. Here’s what…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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. …
