No one really expected it but then it wasn’t a surprise to see Novak Djokovic toppled at the semi-final stage of the Australian Open by Jannik Sinner, the Italian youngster who seems to have gat the evil eye on The Serbian world No.1 having now beaten him these last fdew months, three times in four…
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 first…
In a stunning display of power and skill, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus emerged victorious at the Australian Open, defeating Qinwen Zheng of China in straight sets. The final match showcased Sabalenka’s dominance on the court, as she showcased her aggressive gameplay and strategic prowess to secure her first Grand Slam title. First Set: Sabalenka Sets…
Getty Images In the final two weeks of the 2023 season, Jannik Sinner toppled Novak Djokovic twice–first at the Nitto ATP Finals and then in Davis Cup. But beating Djokovic on the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s stomping grounds of the Australian Open is an entirely different task. After all, Djokovic has triumphed in Melbourne 10…
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 first-time…
Nick Kyrgios has shed light on the unique pre-match and post-match routines and practices that make tennis different from any other sport. Despite being out of action for over half a year since making a brief cameo at the Stuttgart Open in 2023, Kyrgios is no stranger to sharing close quarters with some of tennis’…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, January 26, 2024 Going the distance has drained Daniil Medvedev physically ahead of his Australian Open final return. The third-seeded Medvedev is ready to push to the limit when he meets Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s Australian Open final. More: Richard Evans Q&A Medvedev has won six of nine meetings…
Exercise and physical activities are essential elements of life. Sports come under the shadow of physical activities, with different sports targeting various body parts. Some of them offer a split exercise, focusing on a single muscle of the body, while others provide players with compound exercises for the entire physique. Tennis is one of the…
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won their fifth successive Australian Open men’s wheelchair doubles title on Friday as Andy Lapthorne completed another tremendous day for British wheelchair tennis and players supported by the LTA’s Elite Wheelchair Programme as he partnered the USA’s David Wagner to their fifth Australian Open quad doubles title in 10 years….
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 slam….
