MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Coco Gauff says she will try and use the "mental fire" that propelled her to US Open glory at Melbourne Park as she set her sights on winning multiple Grand Slam titles. USA's Coco Gauff (AFP/File photo) The 19-year-old American said her victory at Flushing Meadows in September...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Caroline Wozniacki admits ultimately she will "never be cool" to her two young children even as they watch her pursue more Grand Slam glory at the Australian Open. Caroline Wozniacki of the Netherlands (AFP) The Dane made a shock return to tennis last year after retiring in 2020,...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- World number one Iga Swiatek said on Friday, Jan. 12, a "peaceful" off-season had left her more focused heading into the Australian Open as she targets her first Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) The Polish top seed is in imperious form, dropping just...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said on Friday, Jan. 12, 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. Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) The former world number one stepped away from tennis in...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Aryna Sabalenka said on Friday, Jan. 12, she felt "really great" heading into the defense of her Australian Open title, with a hard grind during the pre-season making her "as ready as I can be". The 25-year-old Belarusian had a breakthrough 2023 in which she claimed a maiden...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Britain's world number 19 Cameron Norrie pulled out of the Auckland Classic with a wrist injury on Thursday, Jan. 11, leaving his fitness in doubt just three days before the Australian Open. Britain's Cameron Norrie (AFP) American top seed Ben Shelton had just powered past...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn on Thursday, Jan. 11, against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round. Great Britain's Andy Murray (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek will be a hot favorite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, Jan. 14, but could face a stiff challenge from former champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka. Poland's Iga Swiatek (top), Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (bottom left) and Japan's Naomi Osaka...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Top seed Ben Shelton got his Australian Open preparations back on track on Wednesday, Jan. 10, after a run of defeats with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Hungary's Fabian Marozsan at the Auckland Classic. USA's Ben Shelton (AFP) The American world number 16 reached the quarterfinal of the...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek is in scintillating form as she seeks a maiden Australian Open crown, but she could face a stiff test from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka while two-time winner Naomi Osaka is making her comeback. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) World number one Swiatek has won 17 of...
ADELAIDE (AFP) -- Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova pulled out of the Adelaide International with a hip injury on Tuesday, Jan. 9, just days before the Australian Open, as Jelena Ostapenko set up a clash against Caroline Garcia. Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko (AFP) Czech world number seven...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favorite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
