DUBAI: Daniil Medvedev said on Monday it was “easy” getting over his Australian Open final defeat by Jannik Sinner, unlike his reaction to his loss to Rafael Nadal at the same stage two years ago. Medvedev blew a two-set lead in both the 2022 and 2024 Australian Open finals, but …
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Sinner dreaming about top ranking after Grand Slam breakthrough | The Express Tribune
MILAN: Jannik Sinner is still adjusting to life as a Grand Slam champion following his Australian Open triumph but the 22-year-old Italian has set his sights on reaching the summit of men’s tennis and says he is determined to get there. The world number four rallied from two sets down …
Read More »Sinner stages great escape to pip Medvedev to Australian Open trophy – SUCH TV
Jannik Sinner produced a comeback for the ages to outlast Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-3 in a high-quality final and win his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday, becoming the new King of Melbourne Park. Sinner became the first Australian champion for a …
Read More »Sinner puts up epic fightback to win Australian Open title | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner stormed back from two sets down on Sunday to beat Daniil Medvedev in a gruelling five-set Australian Open final and win his first Grand Slam title. The Italian fourth seed had no answer to the Russian’s aggression in the first two sets but dug deep to win …
Read More »Sabalenka blasts into Australian Open semis | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday stormed past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova, setting up an intriguing Australian Open semi-final with Coco Gauff. The world number two was untouchable in a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena, reaching the last four at a Grand Slam for the …
Read More »Djokovic and Sabalenka back in Australian Open action | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title Wednesday against home hope Alexei Popyrin, while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces her second consecutive qualifier. Serbian superstar Djokovic dropped a set against unheralded Croat Dino Prizmic in his opening clash and will not want to do …
Read More »Murray admits he may have played his last Australian Open match | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Andy Murray has enjoyed plenty of deep runs at Melbourne Park but the five-times runner-up was left wondering if this Australian Open would be his last after being dumped out in the first round on Monday. Murray, who lost 6-4 6-2 6-2 to Tomas Martin Etcheverry, last went out …
Read More »Mothers look to get the balance right in Melbourne | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Naomi Osaka said Friday she can “feel the nostalgia” at the Australian Open as the two-time former champion prepares to make her return to Grand Slam tennis after becoming a mother. The former world number one stepped away from tennis in September 2022, citing mental health concerns. After giving …
Read More »Djokovic plays qualifier, Swiatek faces Kenin at Australian Open | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam crown overall against a qualifier, while top-ranked Iga Swiatek faces a tricky test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin, after the draw on Thursday. Djokovic required treatment for a wrist problem during his …
Read More »Swiatek to Raducanu: Five women to watch at Australian Open | The Express Tribune
MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek will be a hot favourite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, but could face a stiff challenge from former champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka. AFP Sport highlights five women to watch at first Grand Slam of the year: The world number …
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