Sports / Tennis

Djokovic refuses Australian Open interviews over 'insulting comments' 19 Jan 2025 - 04:11 pm

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic said Sunday he will not do any more on-court interviews at the Australian Open after accusing a leading anchor at...

Alcaraz wary of pressure on tennis-playing brother, 13 19 Jan 2025 - 02:00 pm

Melbourne: Carlos Alcaraz said Sunday he was wary of the pressure being foisted on his younger brother after the 13-year-old underlined his potential...

Badosa 'loves Coco' but is gunning for 'revenge' in Melbourne quarters 19 Jan 2025 - 11:08 am

Melbourne: Paula Badosa declared Sunday she "loves" Coco Gauff -- but that will not prevent her looking for "revenge" when they face off...

Ons Jabeur bows out of Australian Open in third round 18 Jan 2025 - 05:30 pm

Melbourne: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur was eliminated from Australian Open in the third round after losing to American Emma Navarro 4-6, 6-3, 4-6 today....

'Pretty crazy': Tien youngest since Nadal into Melbourne last 16 18 Jan 2025 - 01:46 pm

Melbourne: Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said it was "pretty crazy" after becoming the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round since...

'Not 19 anymore' but vintage Djokovic rolls into Melbourne next round 17 Jan 2025 - 02:50 pm

Melbourne: A fired-up Novak Djokovic powered into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday in an ominous reminder of why he...

Bathroom break point: Gauff's Marvel-lous outfit less than convenient 17 Jan 2025 - 02:47 pm

Melbourne: Coco Gauff has wowed the crowds at the Australian Open this week and gained plenty of attention for her striking yellow outfit,...

'Thrilled': Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to round three 15 Jan 2025 - 12:40 pm

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he was "blessed" and "very thrilled" after surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played...

Relieved Sabalenka defies serve struggles to stay alive in Melbourne 15 Jan 2025 - 08:19 am

Melbourne: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through serving woes Wednesday to make the Australian Open third round, admitting she was relieved to get...

Djokovic survives wobble to launch bid for record 25th Slam crown 13 Jan 2025 - 03:13 pm

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic survived a first-set scare on Monday to begin his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand...

Raducanu rejects insect bite treatment over doping fears 11 Jan 2025 - 04:38 pm

Melbourne: Doping fears prevented former US Open champion Emma Raducanu from treating insect bites on the eve of the Australian Open, she said,...

Rybakina 'focused' on Australian Open after coach controversy 11 Jan 2025 - 11:54 am

Melbourne: Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Saturday she would put the controversy surrounding her former coach Stefano Vukov to one side to...

Monfils, 38, becomes oldest ATP Tour champion with Auckland win 11 Jan 2025 - 11:37 am

Auckland: GaelMonfilsbecame the oldest singles champion in ATP Tour history when the 38-year-old Frenchman swept to victory in the final of the Auckland...

Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation 09 Jan 2025 - 10:57 pm

Paris: Novak Djokovic claimed Thursday that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food during his troubled and brief stay in...

Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test 09 Jan 2025 - 08:22 am

Melbourne: World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is...

Kasatkina, Badosa roll into Adelaide second round as Vekic crashes 07 Jan 2025 - 12:09 pm

Adelaide: World number nine Daria Kasatkina swept into the Adelaide International second round yesterday but Paris Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic crashed to...