Tennis News
'It'll be emotional': Caroline Wozniacki braced for farewell at Australian Open
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2020 13:16
• Dane takes on Kristie Ahn in final grand slam before retiring • Konta may stand in way of record-chasing Serena Williams Caroline Wozniacki has done just about everything in tennis - except walk away. So it was str...
Defending champion Osaka doesn't feel like 'top player'
BBC - 18 Jan 2020 10:35
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she does not see herself as a 'top player' despite being Australian Open defending champion.
Barty claims Adelaide International title
ESPN - 18 Jan 2020 09:56
Australia's Ashleigh Barty has captured her first WTA title on home soil with an emphatic straight-sets victory in the Adelaide International final.
Sportwatch: Adelaide International finals, BBL, A-League, W-League and more - live!
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2020 07:11
Updates on a busy day of sport in Australia Any thoughts? Email or tweet @scott_heinrich 5.11am GMT Meanwhile ... Congratulations to the happy couple! ♥ #BBL09 5.10am GMT Big Bash: 5th over: Melbourne Stars 27-2 (Cart...
Osaka ignoring critics after 'toughest year' of life
ESPN - 18 Jan 2020 06:19
Naomi Osaka said she struggled with the scrutiny that came with being the No. 1-ranked player in the world but has made a conscious decision not to worry about "outside noise."
Australian Open: Order of Play
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2020 20:35
Australian Open: Order of Play for Monday 20th January
'I'm not worried': Roger Federer plays down air quality concerns at Australian Open - video
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2020 18:15
Roger Federer has been forced to defend himself against suggestions he has not done enough to help his fellow tennis professionals deal with the issue of bad air quality in Australia. The six-times Australian champion pl...
'I want to do something different': Wozniacki on retiring after the Australian Open - video
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2020 17:12
Caroline Wozniacki is preparing herself for an 'emotional' farewell at the Australian Open. The 29-year-old announced last month that the tournament, which brought her a long-awaited first grand slam title in 2018, would...
Federer responds to Schnur 'selfish' comment
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2020 16:00
Roger Federer has defended himself against allegations the top players do not care about the lesser lights of the game.
'I'm pretty fit' - Evans responds to Henman's 'miss a few meals' quip
BBC - 18 Jan 2020 14:28
British number one Dan Evans says he is happy with his condition after Tim Henman suggested he should "miss a few meals" if he wanted to reach the world's top 20.
Barty wins Adelaide title in Aussie Open boost
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2020 13:00
World No 1 Ashleigh Barty beat Dayana Yastremska 6-2 7-5 to win the Adelaide International on Saturday in a major boost before launching her Australian Open campaign.
Australian Open 2020: What happens when tennis greats call it a day?
BBC - 18 Jan 2020 12:06
Caroline Wozniacki is set to retire after the Australian Open, but how much do you remember about other tennis stars calling it quits?
'I don't think I could do more than I did' - Federer defends air quality stance
BBC - 18 Jan 2020 10:06
Roger Federer says he did what he could when poor air quality affected the health of players in Australian Open qualifying.
Roger Federer backs Australian Open air quality policy
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2020 08:42
Organisers operating in 'very safe range,' says Federer Insists he did all he could amid player anger over haze Rejecting claims he was "selfish", Roger Federer has backed the Australian Open's new air quality policy aft...
Sania Mirza wins Hobart Intl. doubles title on comeback
ESPN - 18 Jan 2020 08:25
Sania Mirza has won the doubles title at the Hobart International, her first tournament back after a two-year break from the sport.
Federer: Aussie officials handled air issue poorly
ESPN - 18 Jan 2020 07:46
Roger Federer was among several players who said Australian Open officials needed to provide better guidance on the air quality after smoke from bushfires across the country caused problems in Melbourne.
Day 1: Eight locals feature in Melbourne
ESPN - 18 Jan 2020 03:45
Eight Australians are set to grace the blue courts of Melbourne Park on Monday, with Ash Barty the headline act. Follow their fortunes here throughout the day.