Ashleigh Barty became first Australian to win home grand slam after 44 years
An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set…
Australian Open 2022: Stadium can be filled upto 50% amid COVID restrictions
Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 percent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the…
Australian Open 2022: Djokovic focused on event after overturning visa cancellation
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic said on Monday he was still hoping to compete in the Australian Open after winning a stunning victory over the Australian government in his visa battle. The ruling by a judge in Melbourne overturned the cancellation…
Novak Djokovic got into Australian Open 2022; How?
Novak Djokovic sparked anger after getting a medical exemption that will allow him to defend his Australian Open title without being vaccinated against Covid-19. So how did the world number one do it? AFP Sport looks at the rules: Who…
Novak Djokovic to play ATP Cup ahead of Australian Open 2022
After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast…
Daniil Medvedev beat Djokovic in final to win US Open 2021 Championship
Being disrupted by hecklers while serving for the match only made Daniil Medvedev’s first Grand Slam title that much sweeter when it came Sunday at the expense of Novak Djokovic in the US Open final. World number two Medvedev ripped…
Emma Raducanu wins US Open 2021 Women’s single event from Qualifier to becoming champion
British teenager Emma Raducanu arrived in New York last month with a ranking of 150th, just one Grand Slam appearance to her name and a flight booked to head out of town after the U.S. Open’s preliminary rounds in case…
US Open 2021: Djokovic wins semi-final to setup chance for rare Calendar Grand Slam
World number one Novak Djokovic is a match away from one of the highest achievements across sports, with a calendar Grand Slam on the line after he overcame German Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open…
US Open 2021: Leylah Fernandez to face Aryna Sabalenka in women’s singles semifinal
Canadian teen left-hander Leylah Fernandez will meet second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the first of two US Open women’s night semi-finals Thursday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fernandez, ranked 73rd, eliminated four-time major winner and defending champion Naomi Osaka of…
