Americans Shelton, Korda fail to reach finals at Australian Open tune-up events
ADELAIDE : Americans Ben Shelton and Sebastian Korda crashed to defeats by lower-ranked opponents on Friday in the semi-finals of Australian Open warm-up tournaments.
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Sabalenka raring to go at Australian Open despite Brisbane blip
MELBOURNE : Aryna Sabalenka's Australian Open preparations hit a speed bump with her defeat in Sunday's Brisbane International final but the Belarusian has already put that loss in her rearview mirror and cannot wait to launch her Melbourne Park title defence.
Swiatek ready for Kenin at Australian Open after 'weird' journeys
MELBOURNE : Iga Swiatek will begin her Australian Open campaign with a first round match against former champion Sofia Kenin and the world number one said on Friday it was strange how different their career paths had been since their only meeting in 2020.
Marino qualifies for Australian Open main draw with win over fellow Canadian Sebov
Rebecca Marino has advanced past fellow Canadian Katherine Sebov in qualifying to make the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Murray welcomes move to limit number of evening matches on tour
MELBOURNE : Andy Murray said on Friday the decision by the ATP and WTA to restrict the number of evening matches at their tournaments this year was a "positive" change, and that both players and fans would welcome fewer late-night finishes.
Ryanair flight to Manchester makes emergency landing after passenger falls ill at 38,000 feet and tragically dies on board
A flight to Manchester was suddenly diverted after a passenger fell ill at 38,000 feet and tragically died on board. The Ryanair flight, from Malaga to Manchester Airport on Sunday (January 7) had to make an emergency landing in Bordeaux, France, and was met by paramedics and local police on the runway.
Bernard Jackman: 'Fresh' Andy Farrell can boost Ireland after completing Lions head coach experience
Bernard Jackman believes Andy Farrell's time away in charge of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia will have numerous positive ramifications for Ireland.
NBA in-season tournament will 'no doubt' return, Adam Silver says - ESPN
PARIS — NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the in-season tournament will «no doubt» be back next season, with some unspecified tweaks.