Jannik Sinner to Play Alex de Minaur in Aussie Quarter-Final
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January 20, 2025
Jannik Sinner will face intense heat of a different kind when he takes his next step towards Australian Open glory. He suffered in Monday’s powerful Melbourne sun – but knows a new challenge is just around the corner. The Italian will face “The Demon” – Alex de Minaur – and a passionate Australian crowd on […]
Novak Djokovic Plays Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon Rematch
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January 19, 2025
Novak Djokovic against Carlos Alcaraz conjures wonderful memories of Wimbledon finals – and makes us long for Centre Court and the European summer. But for now their rivalry is renewed on the other side of the world at the Australian Open quarter-final stage. On paper it should be the reigning Wimbledon champion who emerges victorious […]
Gael Monfils Conjures Pure Magic to Blitz Taylor Fritz
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January 18, 2025
Gael Monfils brought such effortless brilliance down on Taylor Fritz that no one could quite believe what they were seeing in Melbourne. The American fourth seed certainly couldn’t understand what was happening. He played well and yet was made to look like a novice. The phenomenal level he encountered in a man casually enjoying his […]
Jack Draper Silences Melbourne Crowd and Faces Carlos Alcaraz
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January 17, 2025
Jack Draper never seems to do anything the easy way – but it makes for dramatic action every time he plays. His reward for yet another thrilling marathon is a blockbuster showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Draper actually won the last time they played – on grass at Queen’s. Jack Draper versus Carlos Alcaraz on Centre […]
Emma Raducanu Sets Up Tasty Showdown with Iga Swiatek
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January 16, 2025
Emma Raducanu scribbled an upbeat “fourth time lucky” on the TV camera as an adoring Melbourne crowd embraced her latest success. Iga Swiatek has denied Emma progress three times before elsewhere. The enigmatic Brit knows the size of the challenge ahead at the Australian Open. The former US Open champion had just defeated America’s Amanda […]
Novak Djokovic Sets New Record with Andy Murray at His Side
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January 15, 2025
Novak Djokovic has beaten Roger Federer yet again. The much-loved Swiss stopped playing a while ago. And so this wasn’t a fresh victory in direct tennis combat. But it must have been satisfying nonetheless. The imperious Serb has now played an incredible 430 Grand Slam matches – surpassing Federer’s open era tally of 429. And […]
Katie Boulter Shows Passion to Fuel Love Affair with Aussie Open
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January 14, 2025
Katie Boulter just had to win. The occasion demanded that she progress along with three other British women. It would have been embarrassing if she hadn’t. Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart and Emma Raducanu had all reached round two with a winning blend of courage and confidence. It was left to Boulter to complete the quartet. […]
Emma Raducanu Sizzles When It Matters at Australian Open
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Emma Raducanu produced a stunning psychological comeback to seal victory against a seeded player at the Australian Open. And now we’re faced with the exciting possibility that she could gain momentum in Melbourne. Emma Raducanu is already showing style and determination. We’d love to see more of the same from her later this year at […]
Jacob Fearnley Downs Nick Kyrgios at Aussie Open
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January 13, 2025
Jacob Fearnley silenced the Melbourne crowd with a stunning display against local hero Nick Kyrgios. His 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) victory seemed to leave the Australians in a state of quiet dismay. Fearnley said: ‘Sorry for Nick. I know he was dealing with some stuff but I really enjoyed playing in front of you […]
Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage Score Epic Wins at Australian Open
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Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage have both emerged triumphant from their first-round clashes in Melbourne. And Burrage has the reward of a high-profile contest against Coco Gauff next time out. Draper looked to be on his way to the exit door against Mariano Navone, a fellow 23-year-old from Argentina. Britain’s finest was 2-1 down in […]