Tennis News
The Djokovic shambles highlights what refugees have long known - Australia's 'God powers' are dangerously broad
The Guardian - 21 Jan 2022 21:00
Too much discretionary, unreviewable power has been allowed to be concentrated in the hands of the immigration minister Australia has some of the strictest border laws in the world. The immigration minister has some of t...
'I'm not God. I can't win every match': Osaka upbeat after Australian Open exit - video
The Guardian - 21 Jan 2022 17:34
Naomi Osaka was upbeat despite her three-set defeat by Amanda Anisimova. For all the contention around her dislike of press conferences, the Japanese four-time major champion sat in one for 15 minutes and spoke expansive...
Carlos Alcaraz continues to impress despite loss to Matteo Berrettini
The Guardian - 21 Jan 2022 16:58
Spanish teenager defeated by Italian in five sets in Melbourne Rafael Nadal beats Karen Khachanov to reach fourth round With every new day in the tennis world, the rise of Carlos Alcaraz becomes even more inevitable. He ...
Nadal powers through; Zverev & Berrettini join him in fourth round
Sky Sports - 21 Jan 2022 16:00
Rafael Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov on Friday.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka proud despite Amanda Anisimova defeat
BBC - 21 Jan 2022 15:57
Naomi Osaka says she feels "proud" of where she is mentally after putting the defeat which ended her Australian Open title defence into perspective.
'I find that it's fun to me:' Even in defeat, Naomi Osaka has found her joy in tennis
ESPN - 21 Jan 2022 15:34
After losses at the Olympics and U.S. Open, Osaka said, "I don't feel happy." After Osaka was upset by Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open, she was in a different place. "I'm here because I want to be here and becaus...
Raducanu's new aggressive style? Get ready for a surprise
Sky Sports - 21 Jan 2022 15:30
Emma Raducanu is keen to learn from her Australian Open defeat with the British No 1 determined to add an "element of surprise" to her game in preparation for Indian Wells in March.
Australian Open: Dan Evans plays Felix Auger-Aliassime in Melbourne
BBC - 21 Jan 2022 14:45
Dan Evans bids to match his best run at the Australian Open singles when he plays ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the third round.
Defending champion Osaka crashes out!
Sky Sports - 21 Jan 2022 14:27
Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after a third-round defeat against Amanda Anisimova.
Osaka falls to Anisimova in Aussie 3rd round
ESPN - 21 Jan 2022 13:24
Defending champion Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the Australian Open after losing to Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the third round.
Defending champion Osaka beaten by Anisimova in Australian Open thriller
The Guardian - 21 Jan 2022 13:13
Osaka defeated 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in dramatic tie-break Player held two match points at 4-5 in final set Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after a third-round defeat by American Amanda Anisimova...
'Show respect' - Doubles team slam AO crowd
ESPN - 21 Jan 2022 12:44
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have caused a boilover on Kia Arena, knocking out the No. 1 seeded doubles pairing of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic.
Barty clinical in Aus Open win over Giorgi
ESPN - 21 Jan 2022 12:19
Ash Barty has continued her red-hot start to the summer, thumping seeded opponent Camila Giorgi to cruise into the Australian Open fourth round.
Australian Open: Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski both progress in men's doubles
BBC - 21 Jan 2022 08:31
Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian partner Bruno Soares come from a set down to reach the third round of the Australian Open men's doubles.
Miomir Kecmanovic was to play Novak Djokovic in first round, now he's in fourth and will make at least $237,000
ESPN - 21 Jan 2022 08:25
Playing against the almost-unbeatable Novak Djokovic in Australia, Miomir Kecmanovic would have netted $74,000 if he had lost.
Ash Barty might be world No. 1, but she's a decidedly local hero
ESPN - 21 Jan 2022 04:37
Ash Barty is the world No.1, but doesn't carry the title as a burden. She's typically herself -- reserved and humble -- and in a sport that can demand a lot of its stars, she seems content to do it her way.