MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev snuffed out a thrilling Carlos Alcaraz comeback early on Thursday, Jan. 25, to set up an Australian Open semifinal against Daniil Medvedev as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued in Melbourne. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after...
Alex Eala hardly broke a sweat against Hungarian Fanny Stollár to march into the next round of the 2024 W50 Pune women’s singles tournament in India on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Filipina tennis ace, currently ranked No. 187 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), took a convincing 6-2,...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to set up a potential Australian Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued. Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory...
Alex Eala and Latvian partner Darja Semenistaja recovered from a first set hiccup to barge into the quarterfinals of the Necc-Deccan ITF Pune women’s doubles opening round against Taiwan’s Yu-Yun Li and Japan’s Eri Shimizu, 6-7 (7), 6-1, 10-7, in India on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The triumph came...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic battled into an 11th Australian Open semifinal and a record-extending 48th at Grand Slams on Tuesday, Jan. 23, but a rampant Aryna Sabalenka had a much easier ride. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts on a point against USA's Taylor Fritz during their men's...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Fearless Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska said she hoped she had made her war-torn country proud by reaching a maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal Monday, Jan. 22, while admitting it was emotionally hard. Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska (AFP) Driven by a booming serve and aggressive...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday, Jan. 22, as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the quarterfinals. Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska hits a return against Belarus'...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz faces unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic as he bids to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday, Jan. 22, while Victoria Azarenka is dreaming of a third title. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish second seed has yet to be fully tested in Melbourne but...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, Jan. 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after victory against France's Adrian...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, Jan. 20, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against China's Shang...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Tennis great Rod Laver suggested on Saturday, Jan. 20, that engravers could start putting Novak Djokovic's initials on the Australian Open trophy, with something "miraculous" needed to prevent him winning an 11th title. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Laver, the only player to...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Zheng Qinwen admitted Saturday she has watched Chinese great Li Na's win in the 2014 Australian Open final "10 times" as she moved closer to matching the exploits of her idol, who surprised her with a visit after the match. China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against her...
