Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal line up for the 6th Kings Slam in Riyadh – Getty Images/Anne-Christine Poujoulat Saudi Arabia’s latest venture into tennis – the 6 Kings Slam – will likely follow a “play two days, one day off” model to save Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and the rest of the field from being… Read More »
The rivalry between Carlos Alacaraz and Jannik Sinner is a clash of styles that will shed light on men’s tennis for a long time to come Peer pressure can be a great motivator. On Sunday night, after Jannik Sinner’s first major title, his coach was asked how inspired Sinner had been by the example of… Read More »
Jannik Sinner slight favorite in the final – Reuters/Issei Kato Tennis has a new feel. His fans dress like carrots and he could easily find fame quickly on the Alpine circuit. So who exactly is Jannik Sinner? Except for the man who finally ended Novak Djokovic’s Melbourne reign after six unbeaten years. The first answer,… Read More »
Novak Djokovic attacked while serving for match – REUTERS/Issei Kato In the last meeting between the world No. 1 and the crowd, a hustler told Novak Djokovic at match point at the Australian Open to “get vaccinated, mate.” Djokovic was in frighteningly good form on Friday and sent a clear message to the rest of… Read More »
Novak Djokovic will continue his bid for the 25th grand slam on Friday – Getty Images/Andy Cheung Novak Djokovic went on night duty for the third consecutive night at Melbourne Park and snapped a 30-match winning streak. Djokovic, who is seeking a record-extending 25th grand slam, will face Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who toppled veterans Andy… Read More »
Novak Djokovic will continue his bid for the 25th grand slam on Friday – Getty Images/Andy Cheung Novak Djokovic went on night duty for the third consecutive night at Melbourne Park and snapped a 30-match winning streak. Djokovic, who is seeking a record-extending 25th grand slam, will face Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who toppled veterans Andy… Read More »
Novak Djokovic continues his campaign today – Getty Images/James D. Morgan Reigning men’s and women’s singles champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka headline the fourth day of the Australian Open after being scheduled together again in the night session. Sabalenka will play first this time after Djokovic took four hours to complete his first-round victory… Read More »
In the longest first round match of his grand slam career, Novak Djokovic was given a scare by Croatian teenager Dino Prizmic. The world number one is a huge favorite to win his 11th title at Melbourne Park, having not lost since 2018, but lost the second set as the 18-year-old Prizmic showed what makes… Read More »
Emma Raducanu handed delicate opening round match at Australian Open – Julian Finney/Getty Images Emma Raducanu will return with a major tournament debut against American Shelby Rogers at the Australian Open. Rogers was one of the players Raducanu beat en route to the US Open title in 2021. The Briton is participating in his first… Read More »