Tsitsipas, Medvedev And Americans Reach Aussie Open Semis! And Americans Reach Aussie Open Semis!
Australian Open
January 26, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev produced staggering and very different displays at the Australian Open. But both were so exceptional that they will now face each other in the semi-finals. Meanwhile Danielle Collins and Madison Keys are both through to the same stage. And the possibility of an all-American women’s final still exists. The momentum […]
Matteo Berrettini Relishes Nadal Battle in Aussie Open Semi
Australian Open
January 25, 2022
Matteo Berrettini is gunning for revenge against the great Rafael Nadal when they clash in the Australian Open semi-final on Friday. Back in 2019 it was Nadal who came out on top as he won their US Open semi 7-6 (8-6), 6-4, 6-1. But Berrettini reached last year’s Wimbledon final and he will be back […]
Australian Open Sees Three American Women In Quarter-Finals!
Australian Open
January 24, 2022
Three American women are still contenders for the Australian Open crown. And that suggests tennis in the USA will remain strong and exciting beyond the era of the great Serena Williams. Jessica Pegula faces Wimbledon’s reigning champion, Ashleigh Barty in the quarter-finals in Melbourne. Meanwhile Madison Keys has shown great form to win through and […]
Denis Shapovalov Beats Zverev To Set Up Nadal Showdown!
Australian Open
January 23, 2022
Denis Shapovalov shocked Sascha Zverev with a dazzling super-show at the Australian Open. The young Canadian reduced the German to a racquet-smashing wreck as he established his superiority. Zverev called it one of the worst performances of his career and he certainly failed to make the expected impression. The world number three has still never […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas Didn’t Know He’d Beaten Benoit Paire !
Australian Open
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
Australian Open
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
Australian Open
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!
Australian Open
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
Australian Open
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
Australian Open
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 […]