Tennis News
Raducanu: 'I fed off the crowd' | Stephens: 'She's carrying a whole country'
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2022 18:45
Emma Raducanu says she "fed off" the Melbourne crowd in her Australian Open debut victory over Sloane Stephens, who said the British No 1 is "carrying a whole country".
Tennis Australia board breaks silence to 'commend' Craig Tiley following Novak Djokovic saga
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2022 10:13
Board says holding a major international sporting event during a global pandemic 'is profoundly demanding' The Tennis Australia board has come out in support of its under-pressure chief executive, Craig Tiley, while ackn...
Australian Open: Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios & Liam Broady on John Cain Arena
BBC - 18 Jan 2022 17:25
Britain's Liam Broady says the experience of playing Nick Kyrgios on rowdy John Cain Arena at the Australian Open is "absolutely awful".
Nick Kyrgios speaks on Peng Shuai, Djokovic and Australian Open crowd - video
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2022 18:49
Nick Kyrgios has said something must be done to resolve the Peng Shuai situation and also commented on his blossoming 'bromance' with Novak Djokovic, after being one of the few to show support after the world No 1 was pr...
Nick Kyrgios swats aside Liam Broady in Australian Open first round
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2022 15:08
Home favourite into second round after 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 win 'I'm just super happy to be here again ... it was a lot of fun' Nick Kyrgios is simultaneously an open book and an enigma. He says what he thinks and does the unth...
Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga
BBC - 18 Jan 2022 11:04
The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers.
'It's way past my bedtime': Emma Raducanu on adjusting to Australian Open pressures - video
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2022 21:20
Emma Raducanu says Sloane Stephens' defensive skills were "pretty inspiring" and something she hopes to "replicate myself later" after defeating the American at theAustralian Openfor the first time in her career as a pro...
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu 'loves the energy' in Melbourne
BBC - 18 Jan 2022 17:17
Emma Raducanu says she "loves the energy" at the Australian Open after earning her first win at the opening Grand Slam of the season.
'I wanted to send support': Broady wears Rainbow Laces at Aus Open
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2022 17:00
Liam Broady says he doesn't think men's tennis has a specific "culture" that is preventing players from coming out as gay or bisexual, after wearing Rainbow Laces at the Australian Open to "send support" to the LGBTQ+ co...
Murray 'incredibly irritated' by Ronaldo chants
ESPN - 18 Jan 2022 16:17
Andy Murray has said it was "incredibly irritating" to hear fans do Cristiano Ronaldo's famous "Siuuu!" goal celebration as he won his opening round at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Resilient Raducanu makes winning debut at Australian Open
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2022 16:02
Emma Raducanu made a winning start to her Australian Open campaign as the British No 1 defeated American Sloane Stephens 6-0 2-6 6-1 to reach the second round in Melbourne.
Kyrgios trick shots thrill Aussie crowd
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2022 15:51
Nick Kyrgios thrilled his home fans with an underhand serve and a 'tweener' followed by a down-the-line winner as he beat Liam Broady in the first round of the Australian Open.
Watson through to Australian Open second round but Dart crashes out
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2022 15:42
Heather Watson battles to 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 win over Mayar Sherif Harriet Dart loses in straight sets to No 7 seed Iga Swiatek Heather Watson rode her "positive wave" to a first grand slam victory for a year at the Australia...
Raducanu wins on Australian Open debut
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2022 15:30
Emma Raducanu defeats Slone Stephens 6-0 2-6 6-1 to reach the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
There's no other way to say this; thank goodness for Nick Kyrgios
ESPN - 18 Jan 2022 13:07
In a tournament which has struggled to generate interest, Nick Kyrgios the entertainer just reminded us what makes the Australian Open so great.
Australian Open: Petra Kvitova and Leylah Fernandez among those beaten in first round
BBC - 18 Jan 2022 12:58
Former finalist Petra Kvitova suffers a "painful" first-round defeat by Sorena Cirstea on the second day of the Australian Open.
Murray wins in five to make Australian Open second round
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2022 12:41
Andy Murray showed there is plenty of life in him yet as he produced an epic performance to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1 3-6 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open.
Murray beats Basilashvili in Aus Open
ESPN - 18 Jan 2022 12:16
Britain's Andy Murray beat Nikoloz Basilashvili in a five-set thriller 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4 on day two of the Australian Open.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev into second round at Melbourne Park
BBC - 18 Jan 2022 11:57
Daniil Medvedev reaches the Australian Open second round with a straight-set victory over Henri Laaksonen.
Medvedev cruises; Murray's win a first in 5 years
ESPN - 18 Jan 2022 11:11
Daniil Medvedev cruised to a first-round victory in Melbourne on Tuesday, while five-time finalist Andy Murray needed a tough five-setter over a player he beat last week to register his first win in an Australian Open ma...
Djokovic visa 'distraction' to be subject of review
ESPN - 18 Jan 2022 10:56
The board of Tennis Australia issued a statement two days after nine-time champion Novak Djokovic lost a legal challenge against his visa cancellation to say that the entire saga would be subject to a review after the Au...
Andy Murray wins epic Australian Open battle against Nikoloz Basilashvili
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2022 10:51
Murray beats No 21 seed 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7, (5-7), 6-4 Dan Evans through in straight-sets win over David Goffin Andy Murray showed there is plenty of life in him yet as he returned to the court where he was virtually ret...