Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner ke Final, Tantang Zverev
Petenis nomor satu dunia Jannik Sinner melangkah ke final Australian Open 2025. Sinner lolos usai menang straight sets atas Ben Shelton di semifinal.
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Jannik Sinner tops Ben Shelton to return to Australian Open final - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title.
"Unfortunate Ending, But I Tried": Novak Djokovic After Injury Forces His Exit From Australian Open 2025
After an injury forced him to retire from the semifinals of the Australia Open on Friday, Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic revealed that he had suffered an unspecified muscle tear which caused him to end his journey in the tournament on a heartbreaking note. Germany's Alexander Zverev cruised to the final of the ongoing Australia Open 2025 in the men's singles category after Djokovic, retired from the semi-final clash after suffering an injury on Friday. This has put an end to Djokovic's campaign in the most disappointing possible, denying him a chance at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, his 11th Australian Open title and a century of ATP Tour Level titles.
We’ll do that – Andy Murray plans talks with Novak Djokovic about coaching deal
Andy Murray will discuss with Novak Djokovic whether to continue their partnership after a premature end to the Australian Open.
Zverev fresh for Australian Open final after being spared gruelling Djokovic test
MELBOURNE : Alexander Zverev said he felt ready to challenge for a long-awaited Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after being spared a heavy workout in the semi-finals due to Novak Djokovic's retirement.
Adam Griffith Appointed Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach
Adam Griffith has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new national pace bowling coach. The former Tasmania first-class cricketer will work with the country's men's teams, focusing on the development and preparation of pace bowlers, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday. Griffith transitions to this role from his position as assistant coach of Victoria. Based at CA's National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, he will oversee a range of responsibilities, including leading the national strategy for pace bowler development, managing the preparation of national pacers, supporting the Australian men's and Australia A men's teams, and mentoring pace bowling coaches.
Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma In ICC Women's ODI Team Of The Year, No Indian In Men's Side
Star batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Friday named in the ICC women's ODI Team of the Year 2024 but none of their male counterparts found a place in the men's side that was dominated by Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The women's all-star team has three players from England, two Australians, two South Africans and one each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, besides the two Indians. The 28-year-old Mandhana accumulated 747 runs in 13 matches to be the highest run-scorer in women's ODIs in 2024. She is also in the running for the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
Novak Djokovic Booed By Australian Open Crowd After Walkover. Alexander Zverev Says 'Everyone Paid...'
Novak Djokovic was booed by a section of the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne after he retired mid-match due to injury during the semi-final encounter against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic's upper left leg was again heavily tape after he was injured during the quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz and he decided to retire hurt after losing the first set 7-6. It was an intense run of play as Novak had to endure long rallies against his younger opponent. However, just after losing the set, he shook Zverev's hand and walked out of the court as the crowd booed him for the decision.