Jannik Sinner Plays Alexander Zverev in Aussie Open Final
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January 24, 2025
Jannik Sinner will defend his Aussie Open title against Sascha Zverev in Melbourne on Sunday. The Italian was limping at times towards the end of his semi-final – and that might give the German added hope of a maiden success. American hot-shot Ben Shelton had set points to draw first blood. He squandered both. The […]
Novak Djokovic Retires to Angry Jeers after a Set against Zverev
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic ploughed a simple smash into the net and promptly called it a day. The handshake with Sascha Zverev caused dismay and then irritation among some unforgiving Australian fans. The misdirected shot had handed Zverev an unremarkable first set on a tie-break. It felt like the beginning. But it was the end. Novak said […]
Madison Keys Downs Iga Swiatek to Reach Australian Final
Australian Open
January 23, 2025
Madison Keys will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final after she edged one of the greatest Grand Slam matches in recent memory. The brave American saved match point and played lights-out tennis to prevail 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) against hot favourite Iga Swiatek. A smiling Madison Keys said: ‘That match was such a […]
Ben Shelton and Madison Keys Fly the Flag for American Tennis
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January 22, 2025
Ben Shelton and Madison Keys are through to the Australian Open semi-finals. And the surprise packages of American tennis at the so-called “Happy Slam” are certainly keeping us entertained. We had expected Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff to go deepest in Melbourne – but they have fallen by the wayside. Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Madison […]
Novak Djokovic Works a Melbourne Miracle against Alcaraz
Australian Open
January 21, 2025
Novak Djokovic continues to amaze us all. He hugged Andy Murray at the end of something almost unbelievable. The greatest of all time still has a superhuman touch – and a fiendish ability to turn the tables. Most of us thought he had to win the first set to stand a chance against Carlos Alcaraz […]
Jannik Sinner to Play Alex de Minaur in Aussie Quarter-Final
Australian Open
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
Australian Open
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
Locker Room
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
Australian Open
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
Australian Open
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 […]