Stefanos Tsitsipas Didn’t Know He’d Beaten Benoit Paire !
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January 22, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas produced one of the most bizarre endings to a Grand Slam tennis match ever seen at the Australian Open. As the encounter neared its conclusion, the Greek superstar conjured a stunning return and Benoit Paire netted forlornly. Still in the zone, Tsitsipas clenched his fist and walked to the back of the court, […]
Rafael Nadal Finds Top Gear But Naomi Osaka Crashes Out
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January 21, 2022
Rafael Nadal looks a serious contender for the Australian Open title after he overcame some sparkling tennis from Karen Khachanov. But defending champion Naomi Osaka squandered match points and was beaten by the determined American, Amanda Anisimova. Rafael Nadal was simply staggering at times. Wimbledon 2022 awaits the great man in late June! He just […]
Medvedev Downs Supreme Entertainer Kyrgios in Melbourne
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January 20, 2022
Daniil Medvedev looks favourite for the Aussie Open after he defeated Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (7-1), 6-4. 4-6, 6-2 in Melbourne. Alexander Zverev and the great Rafael Nadal may yet have something to say about who lifts the trophy, of course. But Medvedev appears very hard to beat after taking on both Kyrgios and the crowd […]
Emma Raducanu Blitzes Sloane Stephens In Stunning Aussie Start!
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January 18, 2022
Emma Raducanu has demonstrated once more her uncanny ability to bring her very best tennis to the biggest tournaments of all. She defeated former US Open champion Sloane Stephens with awesome power and desire. The pressurised Grand Slam atmosphere seems to suit Raducanu down to the ground! And we’re so delighted for the world’s favourite […]
Andy Murray So Happy After Edging Five-Set Thriller in Melbourne
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Andy Murray savoured the moment with every gesture and expression. Palms raised to the sky, eyes closed almost in supplication. A deep run at the Australian Open is what he craves right now. Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel comes next after a well-earned rest. The Brit will fancy his chances but take nothing for granted. It’s […]
Rafael Nadal And Ash Barty Cruise Through At The Australian Open
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January 17, 2022
Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty won comfortably in straight sets on the opening day of the Australian Open. But Britain’s Cameron Norrie fell to hot American Sebastian Korda before he could find a rhythm. Barty had match points to inflict a double bagel on Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko on Rod Laver Arena. But 6-0, 6-1 […]
Andy Murray Battles His Way To Dream Sydney Final!
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January 14, 2022
Andy Murray fought back against big-serving Reilly Opelka to reach his first ATP Final since 2019. Now anything is possible – even the Wimbledon 2022 title! The Braveheart Scot refused to let the crushing disappointment of a dramatic tie-break reverse deter him. And at the end of three incredible sets, Murray was quite simply in […]
Andy Murray Makes It Through To Sydney Quarter-Final
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January 12, 2022
Andy Murray won a three-set thriller against Nikoloz Basilashvili to reach the quarter-finals at the Sydney Tennis Classic. And whatever happens from here, Murray has shown he is in good shape for the Australian Open later this month. You don’t win after three-and-a-quarter hours of high-intensity action unless you’re pretty much ready for anything. The […]
Rafael Nadal Wins A Title In Australia Again At Last!
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January 10, 2022
Rafael Nadal has returned to winning ways and sent out a warning to his rivals with a title triumph in Melbourne. It’s wonderful to see the Spaniard overcome injury to hit something like top form so early in the new year. And that can only be great news for Wimbledon 2022 where Nadal will be […]
Emma Raducanu Wins BBC Sports Personality Of The Year
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December 20, 2021
Emma Raducanu received the perfect Christmas gift at the end of an extraordinary year. She followed in the footsteps of the great Andy Murray to claim one of Britain’s most prestigious awards. What a week it has been! Murray beat Nadal and then Raducanu earned a very special accolade. BBC Sports Personality of the Year […]