Greek Tsitsipas feels at home in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas described the Australian Open as his "home slam", saying the conditions in Melbourne remind him of the Attic Peninsula.
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Injured hamstring major headache for Djokovic in De Minaur test
Novak Djokovic is on track for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title but question marks remain over his fitness ahead of Monday's fourth-round clash with Alex de Minaur as his injured left hamstring continues to cause problems.
'I felt pressure' - World No. 1 Swiatek crashes out in Melbourne
Iga Swiatek admitted the pressure of the world number one tag got to her after crashing out of the Australian Open in the fourth round to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. The Russian-turned-Kazakh has spoken of her frustration at not being scheduled on the main courts since her success at the All England Club and, on Rod Laver Arena, she produced a big-stage performance to win 6-4 6-4. Rybakina, who would be in the top 10 had Wimbledon offered ranking points, dropped only six points on her first serve during the match and recovered from 3-0 down against a frustrated Swiatek.
Top-ranked Swiatek falls to Rybakina in straight sets at Australian Open
Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina eliminated No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek in straight sets Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time.
Swiatek stays grounded ahead of Rybakina test in clash of champions
The 'Iga Swiatek Bakery' was open for business again at the Australian Open, dishing out bagels and breadsticks in a 6-0 6-1 third-round win over Cristina Bucsa, but the world number one wants those chants shut down for good.
'Every season counts now' says Djokovic as he makes Melbourne last 16
An ailing Novak Djokovic said Saturday every moment counted now that he was in the "last stage" of his career, after battling past Grigor Dimitrov and into the Australian Open last 16.
Djokovic battles past Dimitrov to stay on course at Australian Open
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) shakes hands with Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov after their men’s singles match on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2023. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — – — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —
Shelton gets better of Popyrin and 'rowdy' crowd to roar into last 16
MELBOURNE : American Ben Shelton put on a masterclass in powerhouse hitting to down local favourite Alexei Popyrin 6-3 7-6(4) 6-4 in the Australian Open on Saturday to move into the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.