Tennis News
Australian Open: Order of Play
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 19:30
Order of Play for day three at the Australian Open with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep, Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios in action at Melbourne Park.
Rafael Nadal overcomes serving switch to beat Laslo Djere at Australian Open
The Guardian - 9 Feb 2021 15:05
World No 2 wins after three months out 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 'I need to go day-to-day,' says Nadal of managing back problem After endless days of discussion over a niggling back injury and his inability to compete in the week le...
Defending champ Kenin overcomes rocky start
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 04:55
Sofia Kenin's Australian Open title defense got off to a bit of a rocky start before she righted herself and pulled out a two-set win Tuesday.
Players and fans get reacquainted at the 2021 Australian Open
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 14:07
With Australia's success containing the COVID-19 pandemic, crowds are now officially allowed at the Australian Open. After a year of empty stadiums, having fans in the stands has excited and inspired some of the sport's ...
Konta retires injured but Watson through at Australian Open
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 13:47
British No 1 Johanna Konta was left in a state of "shock" after being forced to retire injured during her first-round match at the Australian Open.
Norrie beats Evans in all-British Aus Open clash
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 12:00
Cameron Norrie defeated Dan Evans in an all-British clash to reach the Australian Open second round for the first time in his career.
Rusty Sumit Nagal exits Australian Open after opening round loss
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 10:09
In a largely one-sided first round encounter against world number 73 Ricardas Berankis, the 23 year-old Indian wild card entrant went down 6-2, 7-5, 6-3.
Nadal allays injury fears as Medvedev and Rublev impress
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 09:50
Rafael Nadal defied his gloomy injury prognosis to reach the second round of the Australian Open, while Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev also cruised through on Tuesday.
Kenin through as Azarenka and COVID-19 case Badosa exit
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 08:00
Defending women's singles champion Sofia Kenin endured an emotional rollercoaster and her own nerves to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Murray makes winning return in Biella Challenger
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 19:30
Andy Murray marked his belated start to 2021 with a three-set victory against world No 203 Maximilian Marterer in the first round of the Biella Challenger in Italy.
'I shouldn't have lost eight games in a row': Nagal records lessons from Australian Open debut
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 16:10
In a largely one-sided first-round match against world no. 73 Ricardas Berankis, the Indian wild card entrant went down 6-2, 7-5, 6-3.
'Shall I leave?' Crowds laugh as Tsitsipas gives awkward interview at Australian Open - video
The Guardian - 9 Feb 2021 15:26
Stefanos Tsitsipas sent crowds into fits of giggles at the Rod Laver Arena after he gave a very honest account of his straight-sets victory over Gilles Simon. The world No 5 was asked about his performance in the opening...
Barty: Strength in women's game incredible
Sky Sports - 9 Feb 2021 15:10
World No 1 Ashleigh Barty believes her near year-long hiatus away from tennis due to the implications of the coronavirus pandemic enabled her to appreciate the "incredible" strength in depth in the women's game.
Ball girl sent home after collapsing on court
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 13:53
A ball girl was sent home to recuperate after collapsing on court during the second day of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Sandgren slams 'joke' Aus Open prep after exit
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 10:58
Two-time Australian Open quarterfinalist Tennys Sandgren has joined a chorus of complaints about the build-up to the year's first Grand Slam.
Rafa advances in straight sets after back worries
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 09:56
Rafael Nadal didn't show any signs Tuesday of the back issues that had been bothering him, beating Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round at the Australian Open.
Australian Open: Heather Watson beats Kristyna Pliskova to reach second round
BBC - 9 Feb 2021 09:35
Heather Watson beats Kristyna Pliskova to reach the Australian Open second round, despite a 14-day quarantine limiting her preparations.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev into second round
BBC - 9 Feb 2021 08:29
World number two Rafael Nadal begins his bid for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title with victory over Laslo Djere at the Australian Open.
Azarenka out: Wasn't fully ready after quarantine
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 08:28
Victoria Azarenka, ousted Tuesday in the first round of the Australian Open, said her preparation for the year's first major was adversely affected by her 14-day hard quarantine period.
'Got to pee!': Sharopalov holds it during 5-set win
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 07:43
Denis Shapovalov was left fuming after he was denied a request to take a bathroom break before the fifth set of his Australian Open first-round match against Jannik Sinner.
Australian Open: Sofia Kenin starts title defence but Victoria Azarenka loses
BBC - 9 Feb 2021 07:11
Defending champion Sofia Kenin makes a nervous start to her Australian Open defence, while Victoria Azarenka is knocked out.