MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday, Jan. 18, as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Danielle...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic has long credited a series of unusual methods for helping him become one of the greatest players ever, not least his 15-year "special relationship" with a Melbourne tree. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo) The world number one, who swears by a plant-based...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday, Jan. 17, as Novak Djokovic prepared to resume his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title. Russia's Mirra Andreeva hits a return...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title on Wednesday, Jan. 17, against home hope Alexei Popyrin, while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces her second consecutive qualifier. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Serbian superstar Djokovic dropped a set...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet" but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time. Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) The Japanese star, who has won four Grand Slams,...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Sofia Kenin during their women's singles...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, Jan. 15, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing. USA's Coco Gauff hits a return against Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova during...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka makes her comeback to Grand Slam tennis on day two of the Australian Open on Monday, Jan. 15, while Daniil Medvedev has vowed to turn over a new leaf and be "more mature" on court. Japan’s Naomi Osaka (AFP/File photo) New mum Osaka, 26, stepped away from the sport...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic survived a fierce test against teenager Dino Prizmic at the Australian Open on Sunday, Jan. 14, as he launched his bid for a historic 25th Grand Slam, but defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka destroyed her opponent 6-0, 6-1. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic launched his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday, Jan. 14, against an 18-year-old qualifier after fifth seed Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare to progress. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Women's second seed Aryna Sabalenka starts her own...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- A "pain-free" Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open defense against a teenage qualifier on Sunday, Jan. 14, as he bids for an unprecedented 25th major crown, but women's top seed Iga Swiatek faces a much trickier assignment. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo)...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz says the challenge of toppling 10-time champion Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open gives him "extra motivation" as he aims to end the Serbian's long reign in Melbourne. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP/File photo) The Spanish world number two missed the Grand Slam...
