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CNN – Novak Djokovic said his father, Crdjan, had “no intention” of supporting any kind of “warlike initiatives” after he was photographed with a group of Russian fans at the Australian Open. Djokovic reached his 10th Australian Open final on Friday after defeating American Tommy Paul in straight sets. Prior to the match, tournament organizers … Read more
After a six-year absence from Belgium, the ATP Tour turned its attention this week to the indoor hard court event, the BW Open. David Goffin’s misfortune at the Australian Open leading up to his participation was a huge boon for the tournament, which was on the verge of being sold out in its first year. … Read more
CNN – Belarusian-born Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in three sets to win a thrilling Australian Open final on Saturday, becoming the first player to compete under a neutral flag to secure a Grand Slam. Amid the conflict in Ukraine, Tennis Australia has asked both Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutrals. Sabalenka prevailed … Read more
In the 18 years she has toured, Sania Mirza has been the country’s tennis standard bearer.Never before has an Indian player dominated from the backcourt with such conviction.Deepti Patwardhan salutes the incomparable Sania Mirza. Photo: Sania Mirza at the 2023 Australian Open. Photo: Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images From breaking the mold to inspiring millions, Sania Mirza … Read more
Victoria Azarenka was ordered to take off a shirt she was wearing in a bizarre scene ahead of her Australian Open semi-final loss on Thursday night. After a thrilling first set, reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina clinched the tiebreaker and won the match 7-6, 6-3. Before the match, Azarenka walked into the Rod Laver Arena … Read more
Srdjan Djokovic has released a statement after he was warned about his actions by Tennis Australia, after he was photographed with fans of Russia outside the Australian Open. Images: Twitter/Getty Images Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan has chosen to walk away from Australian Open Championship semi-final on Friday night after he was warned about his behavior … Read more
Melbourne, Australia – Of all his incredible talents, Novak Djokovic’s ability to sweep aside whatever appears to stand in his way is perhaps the most valuable. So forget about the potential distraction of his father’s decision to walk away from Rod Laver Arena in Djokovic’s semi-final against unseeded American Tommy Poole at the Australian Open … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka is a Grand Slam semi-finalist (Ng Han Guan / AP) (AP) Billie Jean King has called on Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the All England Club this year, as Aryna Sabalenka has identified a possible Australian Open final in Belarus. Sabalenka beat Donna Vekic 6-3 6-2 and will … Read more
The Australian Open has always been a showcase for some of the world’s most formidable tennis talents, and this year was no different. One player who stood out from the rest was 20-year-old American rising star, Ben Shelton. Not only did he reach the quarter-finals, but he also made headlines for imitating one of Roger … Read more
Donna Vekic equaled her best result in a major tournament at the Australian Open. Photo: Getty Australian tennis champion Casey Dellacqua has hailed Donna Vekic’s career comeback after she threatened to be derailed by the scandal. Vekic came face to face with Aryna Sabalenka On wednesday to get a place in Australian Open semi final. … Read more
