[ad_1] Novak Djokovic played his best match so far at the 2024 Australian Open, beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three sets. The Serbian has struggled in Melbourne so far this year, having lost a set against qualifier Dino Prizmic and then playing a match that was far below his average against Alexei Popyrin, who also…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday January 19, 2024 A year ago Codey Gauff, one of Coco Gauff’s younger brothers, gave her some sound advice: trick your mind for better results. Gauff used his advice at the US Open, and it made reaching a seemingly impossible goal much easier to manage. The 19-year-old…
[ad_1] Friday’s schedule of play for opening day at the 2024 Australian Open from Melbourne, Australia can be found below. This year’s event, which will be played from January 8 – 28, will feature defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. Check back for daily updates…
[ad_1] Holger Rune becomes the first of the title contenders to fall in the early stages of this year’s Australian Open, vanquished by a 21-year-old French wildcard entry Arthur Cazaux, the world 122, who claimed the biggest win of his career. The Frenchman took out the eighth seeded, 20-year-old Dane, 7-6(4) 6-4 4-6 6-3 after…
[ad_1] Swiatek survives Collins 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to reach Australian Open third round Iga Swiatek world #1, is a 4-time grand slam champion but is still in search of her first title down under. The twenty-two-year-old from Poland has yet to reach a final having lost in the 4th round last year to eventual finalist, Elena…
[ad_1] Getty Images Alexander Zverev will battle newcomer Alex Michelsen for a spot in the round of 16 at the Australian Open. Hubert Hurkacz and Ugo Humbert will also take the court as third-round action wraps up on Saturday. (6) Alexander Zverev vs. Alex Michelsen On paper this seems like it would be an easy…
[ad_1] Amanda Anisimova of the USA faces Spain’s Paula Badosa on Friday in Melbourne. EPA-EFE/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT Australian Open Melbourne ParkMelbourne, AustraliaJanuary 14-28, 2024A$86.5 million ($58.91 million U.S. dollars)Hard Court History At Stake at 2024 Australian Open Ten-time AO champion Novak Djokovic returns playing for a record-extending 11th AO championship and…
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz explained that he tries to watch as much tennis as possible when he’s off the court, including those involving world number one Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz made a strong start to his 2024 Australian Open campaign with a straight-set victory over Richard Gasquet in round one. The second-round clash with Lorenzo Sonego was…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday January 18, 2024 Jennifer Brady, former Australian Open finalist and World No.13, will undergo knee surgery and miss significant time. The American, who returned from a lengthy injury absence last summer to play ten matches, winning five, apparently injured herself while preparing for the 2024 season. “I…
[ad_1] Australian Open—Melbourne, Australia Thursday’s action in Melbourne featured top seed Iga Swiatek overcome a 4-1 deficit in the third se to defeat former finalist Danielle Collins, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Needing three hours and 14 minutes to advance, Swiatek will next face Linda Noskova for a place in the last 16. Elsewhere, last year’s finalist…
