Former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas makes shock first-round Australian Open exit
Young American Alex Michelsen caused the first big upset of the Australian Open by knocking out former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the opening round.
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Why is Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic in a 'weird' pod? Tennis fans find fault with major Australian Open change
Tennis fans have been left baffled by Andy Murray making his coaching debut for Novak Djokovic from inside a "weird" pod in Melbourne.
South Africa Announce Squad For Champions Trophy, Include Veteran Pacers
South Africa on Monday included Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje in the Temba Bavuma-led squad for next month's Champions Trophy after the pacers recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries. Nortje sustained an injury on his big toe last month which ruled him out of the series against Pakistan while a groin strain in November forced Ngidi to miss the series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. South Africa, the semifinalists of the 2023 ODI World Cup, are placed in group B of the Champions Trophy. They will start their campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21 before meeting Australia in Rawalpindi on February 25 and their final group game is against England on March 1.
Jaded Tsitsipas out as Sinner sweeps through under doping cloud
MELBOURNE : World number one Jannik Sinner opened his Australian Open title defence in blazing sunshine with a win over Nicolas Jarry on Rod Laver Arena on Monday that brought the scourge of doping in the sport back into focus.
South Africa names experienced squad for Champions Trophy
CAPE TOWN : South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023.
Gauff sees off former champion Kenin at Australian Open
Coco Gauff is hoping that coming through a tough first round clash with former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin on Monday will hold her in good stead for the rest of the tournament.
Neil Robertson makes Ronnie O'Sullivan feelings clear after Masters withdrawal
Neil Robertson has urged Ronnie O'Sullivan to take some time away from the sport if needed after his late withdrawal from the Masters.
Swiatek delivers unconvincing win to reach second round in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : World number two Iga Swiatek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with an unconvincing 6-3 6-4 win against first-time opponent Katerina Siniakova on John Cain Arena.