Assured Tsitsipas serves up a storm to reach fourth round
World number four Stefanos Tsitsipas did not drop a service game, despite losing a set, as he overpowered Benoit Paire to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open on Saturday.
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'What's your problem with me?' - Alize Cornet lambasts umpire after second time violation at Australian Open
Alize Cornet could not contain her fury after she received a second time violation from the umpire and lost her first serve at the Australian Open. The French star, who was clearly struggling to see the court with the sun blazing down on Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, took too long for the shot clock at the start of her service game during the second set of her third-round match against Tamara Zidansek. Ad/> It came at a crucial moment in the match at 4-4 with Zidansek having claimed the opening set, and Cornet was absolutely livid that she was deducted a serve in the searing heat.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold names 25-man squad for next week's clash with Vietnam
The fear of players testing positive for COVID-19 as they travel to Australia will be keeping Socceroos coach Graham Arnold awake over the weekend as his squad assembles in Melbourne ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Rafael Nadal had doubts 'every single day' about returning to tennis during injury hell, prior to Australian Open
An emotional Rafael Nadal admitted he had doubts “every single day” about whether he would ever play again during his latest injury nightmare. Nadal overcame big-hitter Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 to reach the Australian Open last 16 on Friday before opening up about the extent of his persistent foot injury. Ad/> The Spaniard had not played a competitive tournament in five months prior to touching down in Melbourne for the opening Grand Slam of 2022.
Rafael Nadal repels Karen Khachanov to reach Australian Open fourth round
Rafael Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open, but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov.
Nadal repels Khachanov to reach last-16 in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Sixth seed Rafa Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov on Friday.
England and Australia in same T20 World Cup group
England will be in the same group as hosts and holders Australia at the 2022 Men's T20 World Cup.