Tag: Australian Open (Tennis)
No. 1 Ashleigh Barty, Just 25, Retiring From Tennis
At the top of her sport, Ashleigh Barty is retiring from tennis.In a stunning move, Barty, the No.…
Djokovic Willing to Miss Grand Slam Tournaments to Stay Unvaccinated
It should not come as a revelation at this stage, but Novak Djokovic is not backing down.Not after…
Rafael Nadal Wins the Australian Open, His 21st Grand Slam Title
Nadal made certain of that.“This has been one of the most emotional nights of my tennis career,” he…
Ashleigh Barty Wins Australian Open Women’s Singles Title
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ashleigh Barty ended a 44-year wait on Saturday night, defeating Danielle Collins of the United…
Australian Open Final Four: It’s Nadal vs. Berrettini and Medvedev vs. Tsitsipas
MELBOURNE, Australia — None of the men’s singles semifinalists at the Australian Open has made it this far…
Rafael Nadal Beats Denis Shapovalov Amid Charge of Favoritism
MELBOURNE, Australia — After missing the game he has long played with such passion, Rafael Nadal has had…
Is Tennis Moving Into a New Golden Age? We Can Only Hope.
There was something for everyone. Roger Federer’s linen grace. Rafael Nadal’s punishing power. Novak Djokovic and his single-minded…
For Nadal and His Contemporaries, It Is About Winning, and Quickly
But three hours later he was still battling, and after the win, he spoke like a player who…
Sabalenka Struggles, Then Prevails as Top Women Fall at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Thursday was another rough day for the leading women at a major tennis tournament. Garbiñe…
Carlos Alcaraz Plays Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open
VILLENA, Spain — The rowdy tennis academy Christmas party was underway in the adjoining room. But Carlos Alcaraz…
Emma Raducanu Defeats Sloane Stephens at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Emma Raducanu wasted no time in announcing her presence in her first Grand Slam match…
Australia Wants Novak Djokovic Out. Australians Are Thrilled.
Update: A panel of judges ruled on Sunday that Australia’s immigration minister was within his rights to cancel…