The late submission to Naomi Osaka, the lingering look at the Rod Laver Arena before walking off, the fleeing of her press conference in tears. Where once Serena Williams gave off a faintly intimidating air there was, instead, a sense of vulnerability as she departed the Australian Open. There will be an American in Saturday’s … Read more
The finals of the Australian Open are set to take place this weekend, with the women coming up first as Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady go head-to-head. Osaka has been in formidable form as she looks to claim back-to-back titles in Melbourne, and she cemented her place in the final with a spectacular straight-sets win … Read more
Serena Williams‘ search for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title continues as she was knocked out of the Australian Open semi-finals by reigning champion Naomi Osaka. The American, who will go down as an all-time great regardless of whether she does eventually equal Margaret Court’s record, was distraught after the defeat, breaking down in tears … Read more
Novak Djokovic reaches his ninth Australian Open Final after overcoming stomach injury problems and an inspired effort from 114th-ranked underdog Aslan Karatsev Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open final with defeat of Aslan Karatsev The world No.1 overcame the unfancied Russian in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 The injured Serbian now faces Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos … Read more
‘I’m really worried she will RETIRE soon’: Serena Williams concerns fans after emotional press conference where she says ‘I’m done’ following Australian Open defeat to Naomi Osaka… while some insist 39-year-old now ‘needs to retire gracefully’ Serena Williams came up short in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday Naomi Osaka beat her in straight sets … Read more
Stefanos Tsitsipas is leading the charge to usurp Federer, Djokovic and Nadal in the big three of tennis… he delivered an upset for the ages against the Spaniard and now must see off another prospect in Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas delivered an upset for the ages against Rafael Nadal He is one of the players … Read more
Jamie Murray to face compatriot and defending champion Joe Salisbury in Australian Open men’s doubles semi-finals – guaranteeing at least one Brit in Saturday’s showpiece Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares will meet Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram in semis Murray and Soares beat Marcelo Arevalo and Matwe Middelkoop in straight sets Salisbury and Ram won in … Read more
Daniil Medvedev is through to his maiden Australian Open semi-final after beating Andrey Rublev in straight sets – as world No 4 extends his current winning streak to 19 matches Daniil Medvedev beat Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 in their quarter-final encounter Rublev struggled with the Melbourne heat and is yet to take a set … Read more
Ashleigh Barty is knocked OUT of Australian Open quarter-finals as world No 1 and home favourite loses to 25th seed Karolina Muchova – despite winning first set 6-1 in just 24 minutes Australian star Ashleigh Barty has been dumped out of her home Grand Slam The home favourite and world No 1 was defeat by … Read more
Jennifer Brady reaches her first-ever Australian Open semi-final after battling back from a set down to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula By Ian Ransom, Reuters Published: 06:51 GMT, 17 February 2021 | Updated: 06:51 GMT, 17 February 2021 Jennifer Brady battled through her frustrations to overhaul friend and United States team-mate Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-2 … Read more
She’s approaching 40 but Serena Williams rolled back the years with stunning footwork, speed and movement as she and Simona Halep served up a match for the ages… it’s just a shame no fans were there to see it Serena Williams beat Simona Halep to reach the Australian Open semi-finals The American was brilliant as … Read more
Naomi Osaka reaches Australian Open semi-finals after straight-sets win over Hsieh Su-wei in just 66 minutes By Pa Sport Staff Published: 06:47 GMT, 16 February 2021 | Updated: 06:47 GMT, 16 February 2021 Naomi Osaka used her experience of previous struggles to swiftly dispatch Chinese Taipei’s Hsieh Su-wei and seal her place in the Australian … Read more
WOMEN FIRST ROUND: Paula Badosa, Victoria Arazenka, Ana Blinkova, Sorana Cirstea, Lauren Davis, Leylah Fernandez, Angelique Kerber, Marta Kostyuk, Christina McHale, Alison Riske, Maria Sakkari, Katarina Siniakova, Sloane Stephens, Barbora Strycova SECOND ROUND: Bianca Andreescu, Barbora Krejcikova, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Elena Rybakina, Heather Watson THIRD ROUND: Ons Jabeur, Veronika Kudermetova, Ann Li, Yulia Putintseva, Belinda Bencic, … Read more