January 2022

A rant about the ballkids in the Australian Open final appears to have been the beginning of the end for world number 2 Daniil Medvedev as Rafael Nadal claimed his 21st Grand Slam title on Sunday night. Medvedev opened up…

After two grueling weeks, Rafael Nadal is the last man standing. After an epic five-set match that included a thrilling and gritty comeback after two sets, Nadal won the Australian Open. He beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5,…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal became the most successful male Grand Slam player on Sunday when a second Australian Open earned him a record 21st title. Here, AFP lists all of the Spanish grand slam successes and who he beat in the…

After two grueling weeks, Rafael Nadal is the last man standing. After an epic five-set match that included a thrilling and gritty comeback after two sets, Nadal won the Australian Open. He beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5,…

Ashleigh Barty is the first Australian Open women's champion in 44 years coming from Australia.In front of a cheering home crowd, the world No. 1 beat fierce upstart Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) on Saturday to become the first Australian…

Daniil Medvedev suffered a complete meltdown in an extraordinary Australian Open semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday night. Medvedev will meet Rafael Nadal in the men's final on Sunday night after the Russian…

Western Australian tennis ace Matt Ebden will likely miss the birth of his child due to Mark McGowan's border backflip.Ebden, who will face partner Max Purcell against Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Australian Open doubles final…

Michaela Laki. Credit: Michaela Laki/Facebook Michaela Laki is the rising star of Greek tennis, as proven by her recent successful performance at the Australian Open 2022. The 16-year-old tennis prodigy advanced to the quarter-finals of…

Iga Swiatek's bid for a second Grand Slam title ended in a crushing loss to Danielle Collins at the Australian Open on Thursday, but the world number nine said her run to the semis showed how far she had progressed as a hard-court player.…

Danielle Collins beat Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena to set up an epic Australian Open final against local favorite Ashleigh Barty.Collins started the match explosively, propelling a succession of winners down the line that were…

The world No. 1 spent just 62 minutes on the pitch against her American opponent Madison Keys; she will face first Grand Slam finalist Danielle Collins in…

The British duo beat Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez and Japan's Shingo Kunieda 6-2 4-6 (10-7) in the men's wheelchair doubles final at Melbourne Park.Their success allowed them to break the tie they held with Martina Navratilova and Pam…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Danielle Collins advanced to the Australian Open's last four on Wednesday to match her 2019 achievement and shatter French veteran Alize Cornet's dream of making a first Grand Slam semi-final. The USA's 27th seed…

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Rafael Nadal's four-hour victory over Denis Shapovalov was a masterclass in survival. Seeing that the poor conditions at the Australian Open had destroyed him physically, the fiery Spaniard called his 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 result a…

Denis Shapovalov alleges Rafael Nadal is given an unfair advantage by the officials, saying: "It's like, where's the line? I respect everything Rafa has done and I…

It was an evening of electric exchanges in Melbourne Park - shots and stories - that made for engrossing viewing. While Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas survived challenges to have their say, world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka saw another…

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas is through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after a thrilling five-set streak against American Taylor Fritz on Monday.The No. 4 seed came from 2-1 sets down to defeat Fritz 4-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-4 after…

Fans appear to be booing Andy Murray at the Australian OpenFollow live updates from the Australian Open as the fourth round comes to an end at Melbourne Park. Daniil Medvedev qualified for the quarter-finals after beating Maxime Cressy 6-2…

The Australian world No. 1 has kept her cool on the big points and will now face Jessica Pegula on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals; she is aiming to win…

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This year's Australian Open saw a significant increase in the number of Americans in singles play, but Rohan Bopanna believes it is still the Europeans who dominate world tennis. There were 15 men and 19 women entered in the first Grand…

MELBOURNE: The 'Special K's' circus continued on Sunday in the Australian Open doubles, and according to point guard Nick Kyrgios and compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis, tennis should take notice. The Aussies packed a pitch at Melbourne Park…

24-year-old American star Maxime Cressy has toured the tennis circuit as well as the community. The young star has climbed the rankings with a speed that is not too common. He is now through to the fourth round of the Australian Open…

An Australian Open fan has been forced to remove a shirt supporting tennis star Peng Shuai who disappeared after accusing a senior Chinese politician of rape. Footage has emerged showing security guards and police asking a female spectator…

Venus Williams has congratulated a future American tennis star on her victory in the first round of the Australian Open. She took to her Instagram account and uploaded a story congratulating the youngster. ADVERTISINGThe article continues…

MELBOURNE: Former US Open champion Marin Cilic says his 7-5, 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-3 victory over Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev at the Open Australia on Saturday was the result of a gradual improvement in form over the past few months. Cilic,…

Former Australian tennis star turned commentator Jelena Dokic has blasted social media trolls for body shaming him, calling it "disgusting behaviour".Dokic, who has spoken courageously on several occasions about the abuse she suffered for…

Former "Family Feud" host and "Coming to America" ​​star Louie Anderson has died after being hospitalized for treatment for lymphoma.Comedian Louie Anderson, best known for his role as host of "Family Feud," died this week after being…

The rhythm combined with this ability to execute the crunch makes for a breathtaking spectacle. A two-player game that shreds defenses. An ace in the middle at match point. An evening of dazzling fireworks. Amanda Anisimova, 20, ranked…

It was reasonable for the Australian Immigration Minister to conclude that Novak Djokovic holds anti-vaccination views and may pose a threat to Australian public health.That was the conclusion of the three justices who heard the case in the…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending champion Naomi Osaka was stunned by unseeded Australian Open Amanda Anisimova on Friday, with the American setting up a fourth-round clash with world number one Ashleigh Barty. The four-time Japanese Grand…

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has said he faces the world rankings with uncertainty over Novak Djokovic's immediate future. The Russian US Open champion overcame a major hurdle to a second consecutive Grand Slam title by coming through…

Sunrise host Karl Stefanovic has lashed out at Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev after…

Image source: GETTY IMAGES Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Nick Kyrgios of Australia shake hands after their match on day four of the Australian Open 2022…

Fans appear to be booing Andy Murray at the Australian OpenThe Australian Open continues without Novak Djokovic after the defending men's champion visa saga finally came to an end on Sunday night.The men's world No.1 is facing the prospect…

Novak Djokovic allegedly bought a majority stake in a Danish biotech company trying to develop a treatment for Covid-19 in June 2020, it has been revealed.Reuters reports that the world's No. 1 male tennis star has an 80% stake in…

All went well at Melbourne Park, as did the Yarra which runs alongside the sprawling downtown tennis centre. World No.1 Ashleigh Barty set the mood for the Australian Open with her velvety touch. The local prospect, who lost just one game…

Australian Ash Barty says she has "no idea" if Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is safe, admitting players have been told very little about his terrifying situation.The 36-year-old is not playing at the Australian Open and it remains unclear…

The Indian Journal of Musculoskeletal Radiology explains that Muller-Weiss syndrome is extremely rare and often an underdiagnosed cause of chronic foot pain. In some cases, it can also lead to foot deformity. Basically, early…

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Emma Raducanu is impressing both on and off the court in Melbourne, it seems - after charming locals and tennis fans on social media with her Australian accent. Ahead of her victory today in the first round of the tournament - against…

MELBOURNE: World number three Aryna Sabalenka has credited former Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis with helping mend her missed serve in the run-up to the Australian Open. Sabalenka's preparations for the first Grand Slam of the…

MELBOURNE: For moments during his thrilling first-round victory at the Australian Open on Tuesday, Andy Murray felt like he was being booed by part of the crowd at the boisterous John Cain Arena. The former British world number one made his…

Teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu sent 2017 Flushing Meadows winner Sloane Stephens crashing out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, producing devastating tennis on a return to form. Raducanu made history by…

Andy Lee just couldn't help it.The controversial cancellation of Novak Djokovic's visa has sparked outrage on both sides of the debate at various times over the past fortnight, but Lee decided it was apparently not too early to laugh at the…

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza advances to the second round on Tuesday.©AFPGarbine Muguruza swept the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-set victory on Tuesday to start her campaign for a third Grand Slam title. The…

As she walked down the Hall of Champions en route to the legendary Rod Laver Arena, Naomi Osaka ran her fingers over the banner that bore her name. She appreciated the child, who tossed the coin at the start of the game, saying ciao for a…

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Ash Barty absolutely demolished his first Australian Open opponent, earning a comfortable straight-sets victory in Melbourne.World No. 1 Ash Barty absolutely demolished her first opponent at the 2022 Australian Open, earning a comfortable…

Novak Djokovic loses second Australian visa appealAs the Australian Open kicked off on Monday morning, Novak Djokovic was pictured landing in Dubai after the decision to revoke the nine-time champion's visa was upheld in federal court.…

PARIS: Serena Williams has left the world's top 50 for the first time since 2006, the great American tennis player occupying the 59th place in the WTA ranking published on Monday. The 40-year-old has played just six tournaments in 2021 and…

Chief Justice James Allsop's verdict came following a unanimous decision by the three judges hearing the case in the Federal Court of Australia on Sunday.The move means nine-time champion Djokovic will not defend his Australian Open title,…

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic's attempt to avoid expulsion and be allowed to play at the Australian Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19 failed, a day before he was only scheduled to start his title defense at a Grand…

MELBOURNE: Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open without a COVID-19 vaccination is on the line after Australia canceled his visa for the second times for public health…

Novak Djokovic unanimously lost his appeal in Federal Court and his visa was revoked. The 34-year-old will now be sent off and miss the upcoming Australian Open, despite being lured by tournament organizers to play in the first…

Bagpipes took to the stage again to perform during Love Week on The Masked Singer UK as more clues to their identity were revealed (Picture: ITV)Masked Singer UK fans are convinced that Bagpipes is former tennis player Pat Cash.!-->…

Thanasi Kokkinakis' career resurgence reached new heights as the Australian claimed a first-ever ATP Tour singles title with a decisive victory in his hometown of Adelaide.World number 145 surprised world number 58, Frenchman Arthur…

Former world number one Chris Evert has been diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer.The US champion, 67, revealed she is currently undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy, adding: "I feel very lucky that they caught it early and…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government has revoked Djokovic's visa for the second time amid public outcry over breaches of COVID rules.Novak Djokovic has returned to custody in Australia, after authorities tore up his visa for the…

SYDNEY: Former world number one Andy Murray stormed into his first final since 2019 on Friday where he will meet Russian top seed Aslan Karatsev in a huge boost to his confidence ahead of the Australian Open. The 34-year-old three-time…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia announced on Friday it would detain Novak Djokovic this weekend after stripping him of his visa again, in a dramatic setback to the tennis world number one's goal of winning a 21st Grand Slam records. As time…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia canceled Novak Djokovic's visa for the second time on Friday, saying the tennis world number one who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19 could pose a health risk, putting thus ending his bid for a record…

Novak Djokovic 'played by his own rules' and therefore jeopardized his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title by failing to meet Australia's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, according to Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas .Key…

Djokovic makes other players look like fools: Tsitsipas | Photo credit: AP Novak Djokovic had put the Australian Open in jeopardy and passed off other tennis players…

ADELAIDE: Former US Open champion Marin Cilic bounced back from a mid-match wobble to beat American Tommy Paul and reach the semi-finals of the Adelaide International 2 event on Thursday, but the Russian Karen Khachanov was eliminated by…

Fear of injury is a big setback for the Tunisian tennis pioneer, with the opening Grand Slam of the year starting on Monday. Jabeur made a breakthrough in 2021, entering the top 10 for the first time Tunisian…

Crowds at the struggling Australian Open will be limited to 50% of capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. Face masks will also be mandatory during the opening of the Grand…

A French journalist who interviewed Novak DJokovic without knowing that the tennis star had tested positive for Covid-19 was ordered not to ask if he was vaccinated.Djokovic said he tested positive for the virus on December 16, but on…

SYDNEY: Australian Open third seed Garbine Muguruza started her season in confidence with a straight-set victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Wednesday at the Sydney Classic. The Spanish world number three, who had been exempted in the…

Australian Open third seed Garbine Muguruza started his season confidently with a straight-set victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Wednesday at the Sydney Classic. The Spanish world number three, who benefited from a bypass in the first…

Jordan Thompson was hoping to spend the rest of the week competing in the Sydney Tennis Classic, but the Australian world No. 73 may well spend it buying tennis rackets instead, after clearing his own in frustration against Reilly Opelka on…

© Reuters. BTC Markets, Australia's largest digital asset exchange, has announced that it will sponsor professional tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic for the Australian Open and Sydney Tennis Classic tournaments taking place this month-…

Stockport tennis star Liam Broady overcame a slow start to advance to the second round of qualifying for this year's Australian Open. Broady spent the last week as captain of the Great Britain squad for the ATP Cup, but this morning's game!-->…

EXPLICATORAustralia's Immigration Minister must now make the politically charged decision to use his authority to overturn the judge's decision.When Australian immigration authorities rejected tennis star Novak Djokovic's medical exemption…

Former world number one Simona Halep's first title in 16 months in Melbourne this weekend saw her jump five places to 15th in the WTA rankings released on Monday. Australia's Ashleigh Barty, who won the Adelaide tournament on Sunday,…

© Reuters. BTC Markets, Australia's largest digital asset exchange, has announced that it will sponsor professional tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic for the Australian Open and Sydney Tennis Classic tournaments taking place this month-…

History links CHAPEL HILL—The University of North Carolina announced its 2022 men's tennis schedule, the Tar Heels announced on Monday.Carolina, ranked…

History links CHAPEL HILL—The University of North Carolina announced its 2022 men's tennis schedule, the Tar Heels announced on Monday.Carolina, ranked…

Novak Djokovic winning field battles is pretty routine. On Monday night, a victory in court was as far from familiar as it gets for the Serbian.To boost the prospects of the world No.1 tennis player to defend his Australian Open title,…

Tennis star Novak Djokovic said on Monday he plans to stay in Australia to "try to compete" at the Australian Open after winning an appeal against a decision to cancel his visa due to his vaccination status against Covid-19. In a ruling on…

Former world number one Simona Halep's first title win in 16 months in Melbourne at the weekend saw her jump five places to 15th in the WTA rankings released on Monday. Australian Ashleigh Barty, who won the Adelaide tournament on Sunday…

Loading the player ... Novak DjokovicFans celebrated outside the courthouse where an Australian judge reinstated the tennis star's visa. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordered the government on Monday to…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled after his arrival last week because he was not vaccinated.Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordered the government on…

Both sides in the fight over whether Novak Djokovic should be allowed entry into Australia have now set out the arguments they plan to use in court.The hearing, which begins at 10:00 a.m. local time in Australia (11:00 p.m. UK) and is…

21-year-old Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime faced Spanish star Roberto Bautista Agut for a massive victory that earned his country their first ATP Cup title on Sunday.Their showdown in Sydney followed 22-year-old Denis Shapovalov, ending…

Rafael Nadal defeated American Maxime Cressy 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 in the Melbourne Summer Set final.© AFPSpanish superstar Rafael Nadal's preparations for the Australian Open remain on track after defeating American Maxime Cressy 7-6 (8/6), 6-3…

World No.1 Ash Barty started her summer in perfect fashion, winning the Adelaide International title on Sunday.The Australian Open remains Barty's main goal, especially after fulfilling her childhood dream of winning Wimbledon last year,…

Ash Barty could win two trophies on Sunday as the world number one continues to build an impressive record ahead of her tilt to the Australian Open later this month.Key points:Ash Barty to face world number 14 Elena Rybakina in Adelaide's…

It's no secret that world star and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is a fan of various sports other than MMA. 'The Eagle' loves MMA so much that he recently bought his own MMA promotion and named it after his nickname…

Dozens of anti-vaccine protesters joined ardent Novak Djokovic fans on Saturday to dance, sing and speak out against the conditions the superstar endures in a notorious immigrant detention center. As some 200 protesters gathered outside,…

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the WTA tournament semi-final in Melbourne on Saturday with an abdominal injury, saying her body was in shock after returning to tennis.Key points:Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from her…

Djokovic fans protest outside Australian quarantine hotel after visa rejectionNovak Djokovic fights against deportation from Australia after his visa was revoked at an airport in Melbourne. The tennis star, who is aiming for his 10th…

Veteran Czech Republic tennis player Renata Voracova has been arrested by Australian border forces officials and her visa revoked just days before the Australian Open.The Czech Foreign Ministry confirmed to Wide World of Sport on Friday…

Novak Djokovic shared his first public post since his arrest in Melbourne after his visa was revoked to enter Australia.“Thank you to people around the world for your continued support,” the world No. 1 tennis player posted in an Instagram…

An imperturbable Roberto Bautista Agut upset world number nine Hubert Hurkacz to rule out a Poland affected by Covid and lead Spain in the ATP Cup final on Friday against the defending champions Russia or Canada. Spain had a big advantage…

Australia's Ash Barty has advanced to the semi-finals of the Adelaide International after beating American Sofia Kenin in straight sets, 6-3 6-4.Barty only needed 67 minutes to secure the game, dominating on serve with Kenin struggling to…

Australia canceled Djokovic's visa and denied him entry on arrival, saying he "failed to provide" the evidence necessary for the vaccine exemption.Australia will not immediately expel world tennis number one Novak Djokovic as the star has…

Controversial tennis superstar Novak Djokovic will remain in the country for the time being after fighting his deportation after his visa was canceled.Controversial tennis star Novak Djokovic is expected to stay in Australia for the time…