6-seed Ons Jabeur ousted in Australian Open 2nd round - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sixth-seeded Ons Jabeur and former top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki were eliminated from the Australian Open by two young Russian players in the second round Wednesday.
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Andreeva shocks Jabeur in Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE : Ons Jabeur suffered a stunning 6-0 6-2 loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday as the sixth seed's bid to become the first Arab and African woman to win a Grand Slam title lay in tatters.
Swiatek aces Kenin test, Ruud stays cool on scorcher at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek came through an opening test of fire in her hunt for a first Australian Open title on Tuesday (Jan 16) as the world number one battled past 2020 champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 while blazing heat and blustery conditions made things difficult for players.
Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA's best in 2023
LONDON: Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday (Jan 15), while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London.
'Chic, elegant, bright' - French athletes parade kit for 2024 Olympics
PARIS : A dozen French Olympic athletes took to the catwalk on day one of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday to parade their Stephane Ashpool-designed kit for this year's Olympics.
Cameron Norrie eases into second round of Australian Open despite injury worries
Cameron Norrie dispelled injury worries to ease into the second round of the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcarez Dominates On Return To Australian Open 2024 As Iga Swiatek Shines
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev put aside legal worries at home to progress. World number two Alcaraz was electric under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, demolishing French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-6 (7/5), 6-1, 6-2 in his first competitive match of the year. The Spaniard, gunning to unseat 10-time champion Novak Djokovic from the world number one spot, was tested in a tight first set but then moved through the gears, showcasing his full range of shot-making. Alcaraz, who will next face Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, said it was good to be back in Melbourne, where he has not been beyond the third round in his previous two visits.
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