Novak Djokovic hints he will carry on playing as long as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are around

‘As long as they go, I’ll go’: Novak Djokovic hints he will carry on playing as long as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are around… as he closed gap on rivals to TWO after he won his 18th Grand Slam title by claiming Australian Open Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open by beating Daniil Medvedev … Read more

Novak Djokovic admits Australian Open was ’emotionally one of the toughest’ events of his career

Novak Djokovic admits 2021 Australian Open was ’emotionally one of the toughest’ events of his career… as world No 1 admits it was ‘risky’ to dismiss challenge of Daniil Medvedev and tennis’ next generation BEFORE winning Sunday’s final Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 to win the Australian Open   Djokovic claims it was emotionally … Read more

Refugee protest brings Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev to a halt

Australian Open men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev brought to a halt during the second set following a refugee protest with two supporters hauled out of the arena Novak Djokovic comfortably beat Daniil Medvedev to win the Australian Open Play however was halted during the second set due to a refugee protest One … Read more

Joe Salisbury falls short with partner Rajeev Ram in Australian Open men’s doubles title defence

England’s Joe Salisbury falls short with partner Rajeev Ram in Australian Open men’s doubles title defence as Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek cruise to win Ivan Dodig and Slovakia’s Filip Polasek delivered outstanding performance   They defeated England’s Joe Salisbury and partner Rajeev Ram in doubles final  Two breaks of Salisbury’s serve proved to be decisive … Read more

Australian Open final – Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev: Date, how to watch and UK start time

The finals of the Australian Open are almost upon us as Novak Djokovic takes on Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling encounter in the famous Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.  The match-up will follow another intriguing affair as Naomi Osaka looks to secure back-to-back Australian Open titles on Saturday.   Djokovic has endured a difficult journey to … Read more

Daniil Medvedev blows away Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Australian Open final with Novak Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev blows away Rafael Nadal’s conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to book Australian Open final date with Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev stormed past Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open semis The Russian was dominant and claimed straight-sets victory to progress to final Medvedev will now meet Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on … Read more

Joe Salisbury is through to Australian Open men’s doubles final after beating Jamie Murray

Joe Salisbury is through to Australian Open men’s doubles final as defending champion beats Jamie Murray in the Battle of Britain – but loses mixed doubles semi-final shortly afterwards Joe Salisbury came out on top against Jamie Murray in the battle of the Brits Salisbury and his partner Rajeev Ram beat Murray and Bruno Soares … Read more

Novak Djokovic is feeling just fine after reaching his ninth Australian Open Final

Novak Djokovic is feeling just fine after overcoming stomach injury and underdog Aslan Karatsev to reach his ninth Australian Open Final Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open final with win over Aslan Karatsev The world No 1 overcame the underdog Russian in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 The injured Serbian now faces Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos … Read more

Australian Open: Serena Williams isn’t feared by younger generation of tennis stars any more

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

Australian Open final – Naomi Osaka vs Jennifer Brady: How to watch, UK start time and when is it?

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

Will Serena Williams ever match Margaret Court’s record of 24 Slams after failing for a 10th time?

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

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic reaches his ninth final after overcoming underdog Aslan Karatsev

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

Australian Open: Serena Williams concerns fans about prospect of retirement after semi-final loss

‘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