Tennis News
Play on outside courts at Australian Open delayed by dust & mud from storm
BBC - 23 Jan 2020 05:20
Play is delayed on the outside courts at the Australian Open on Thursday because of the dust and mud that came down with the rain in a storm in Melbourne.
'You start out at 0-0': John Millman eyes repeat upset against Roger Federer
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2020 03:01
Millman books Federer showdown with second-round win Australian hoping for repeat of 2018 US Open win over Swiss John Millman is looking forward to another dream showdown with Roger Federer after winning his second round...
Nick Kyrgios wins war with himself and Gilles Simon at Australian Open
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2020 14:00
• Australian progresses to third round after match of two halves• French opponent bemused by crowd's inane chanting At war with himself as much as his opponent, Nick Kyrgios progressed to the third round of the Austr...
Nadal, Kyrgios stay on collision course
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2020 14:42
World No 1 Rafael Nadal rolled over Federico Delbonis, while Nick Kyrgios took the scenic route against Gilles Simon as the pair stayed on course for a fourth-round meeting at the Australian Open.
British interest ends as Watson, Dart crash out
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2020 11:31
British interest at the Australian Open came to an end for another year in singles competition as Heather Watson and Harriet Dart were both sent crashing out.
Former wheelchair champion Vergeer diagnosed with breast cancer
BBC - 23 Jan 2020 05:35
Former tennis wheelchair champion Esther Vergeer, who spent 10 years unbeaten, is diagnosed with breast cancer.
The dual meaning behind McEnroe's bushfire pledge
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 03:08
Tennis legend John McEnroe says hearing about the devastating Australian bushfires moved him to pledge AU$1000 for every set Aussie star Nick Kyrgios wins at the 2020 Australian Open, but the gesture was also two-fold.
Bellis relishing every moment after devastating setbacks
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 17:45
American CiCi Bellis is pain free at the Australian Open after a long battle with injuries that threatened to end her young career.
Kyrgios mimics Nadal in four-set win
BBC - 23 Jan 2020 15:46
Nick Kyrgios reaches the Australian Open third round by beating Gilles Simon, with both players mimicking Rafael Nadal's service routine.
Dart and Watson go out as British singles interest ends
BBC - 23 Jan 2020 11:58
Harriet Dart and Heather Watson are both beaten by seeds as British interest in the Australian Open singles ends on day four.
Kyrgios rides rollercoaster to win vs. Simon
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 10:59
Nick Kyrgios is into the third round of the Australian Open after overcoming Frenchman Gilles Simon on Melbourne Arena. Oh, and John McEnroe owes the bushfire appeal AU$3,000.
Australian Open: Joe Salisbury beats fellow Briton Dan Evans in doubles
BBC - 23 Jan 2020 10:06
Joe Salisbury gets the better of fellow Briton Dan Evans as he progresses to the second round of the Australian Open men's doubles.
Australian Open: Injured Sania retires in doubles first round
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 10:04
Sania Mirza and Nadiia Kichenok, who won the Hobart International last week, were forced to retire after the Indian suffered a calf strain.
Australian Open: Dart v Halep, Kyrgios v Simon, and more - live!
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2020 09:27
Updates from the evening session on the fourth day Caroline Wozniacki: 'It's crazy it's coming to an end' And email Katy here or tweet @KatyMurrells 7.27am GMT But I digress. Five matches have been completed on the men's...
Watson sent crashing out in Melbourne
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2020 08:50
Britain's Heather Watson saw her run at the Australian Open come to an end with a chastening second-round exit at the hands of Elise Mertens.
Venus, Cabal enter mixed doubles at Aussie Open
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 08:26
Venus Williams has entered the mixed doubles competition at Melbourne Park with Juan Sebastian Cabal.
Rain and red dust plays havoc at Aussie Open
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2020 08:00
Climatic conditions played havoc with the Australian Open again on Thursday as dust carried from the outback coated the courts.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka to put Australian Open focus back on court
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2020 07:22
They light up the women's game and will command the full attention of media and spectators when they meet on Friday The 2020 Australian Open needs some drama that does not involve sodden red dust falling out of the sky o...
Medvedev overcomes nosebleed to beat qualifier
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 06:57
Fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev needed a medical timeout for a nosebleed before he beat Spanish qualifier Pedro Martinez 7-5, 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Nadal hits ball kid with shot, cruises to win
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 06:57
Rafael Nadal hit a ball kid in the head with a shot, apologized and then coasted to a win at the Australian Open.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev into third round
BBC - 23 Jan 2020 06:55
Fourth seed Daniil Medvedev reaches the third round of the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Pedro Martinez.
Pliskova wins 'ugly match' to advance at Aussie
ESPN - 23 Jan 2020 06:33
Second-seeded Karolina Pliskova continued her strong recent form at the Australian Open by advancing to the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Laura Siegemund on Thursday.