Tennis News
Can the Aussies Rule the Open?
Sky Sports - 25 Jan 2019 12:32
There is something in the air this Australian Open that has seen tennis talent from the country really shine and take centre stage.
Kvitova & Osaka to face off for title and top ranking
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 15:32
Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova will play in the Australian Open final on Saturday, with the world number one ranking on the line.
Djokovic relishes Australian Open final against 'greatest rival' Nadal - video
The Guardian - 25 Jan 2019 16:16
Novak Djokovic is looking forward to another grand slam final against Rafael Nadal, who he described as 'my greatest rival'. The world's top two players will meet in their eighth slam final after Djokovic thrashed Lucas ...
Tennis bodies 'missed chances' to stop coach abuse
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 14:38
The Lawn Tennis Association missed many warnings about sex abuse at Wrexham Tennis Centre, a report says.
LTA failed to act on warnings about coach later convicted of sexual abuse
The Guardian - 25 Jan 2019 12:00
• Daniel Sanders jailed after pleading guilty to child sex offences• Association's response 'erroneous and inadequate' says report The Lawn Tennis Association failed for five years to act strongly enough on repeated ...
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Lucas Pouille to reach final - best shots
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 19:46
Top seed Novak Djokovic sets up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal after beating Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final.
Australian Open 2019: How many women's Grand Slam champions of past decade can you name?
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 18:04
How many of the 18 women's Grand Slam singles champions of the past decade can you name? Take our quiz...
Sports quiz of the week: Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic and Thierry Henry
The Guardian - 25 Jan 2019 17:54
Who enjoyed it while it lasted? Who said sorry? Who flopped? Petra Kvitova will play a grand slam final for the first time in five years when she faces Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open final on Saturday. What makes Kvi...
Nadal vs Djokovic: A rivalry renewed
Sky Sports - 25 Jan 2019 16:05
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will renew one of tennis’ standout rivalries when the pair meet in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
Edmund to miss two ATP events
Sky Sports - 25 Jan 2019 15:30
Kyle Edmund has pulled out of tournaments in Rotterdam and Marseille next month because of a knee injury.
Djokovic: Nadal and I will have a blast
Sky Sports - 25 Jan 2019 15:16
Top seed Novak Djokovic says he and great rival Rafael Nadal are certain to put on another epic show in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
'Novak's the best in the world'
Sky Sports - 25 Jan 2019 13:50
Lucas Pouille has labelled world No 1 Novak Djokovic is "the best in the world" following his 83-minute Australian Open demolition job on Friday.
'One of my best performances in Melbourne' - Djokovic cruises into Nadal final
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 13:35
Novak Djokovic sets up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal by thrashing Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final.
Patrick McEnroe's keys to the Naomi Osaka-Petra Kvitova Australian Open final
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 12:00
Petra Kvitova serves better. Naomi Osaka moves better. Something has to give when they clash in the Australian Open final.
'Ruthless' Nadal cruises into semi-final - best shots
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 11:33
Watch five of the best shots from Rafael Nadal's 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over American Frances Tiafo in the quarter-finals of the 2019 Australian Open.
Osaka and Kvitova set for final
Sky Sports - 25 Jan 2019 11:14
The Australian Open women's final will be contested between Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova, two players who could never have foreseen this circumstance a year ago.
Australian Open 2019: GB's Lucy Shuker loses in wheelchair doubles semi-final
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 10:38
Britain's Lucy Shuker and South African partner Kgothatso Montjane lose in the semis of the women's wheelchair doubles at the Australian Open.
Vegemite calls out Sharapova with billboard
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 10:28
Official Australian Open sponsor Vegemite has taken a swipe at five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova.
Australian Open: Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai win women's doubles title
BBC - 25 Jan 2019 10:09
Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai beat defending champions Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic to win the Australian Open women's doubles title.
Stosur, Zhang win Aussie women's doubles title
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 09:38
The unseeded pairing of Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai won their first Grand Slam doubles title together, beating defending champions and No. 2-seeded Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
BNP Paribas Open to field top 75 men, women
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 06:18
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, will feature all of the top 75 ranked men's and women's players in the world, including defending champs Naomi Osaka and Juan Martin del Potro.