Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Karen Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final
Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame a third-set wobble to defeat Karen Khachanov and reach his first Australian Open final.
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Russian hackers launch cyberattack on Germany in Leopard retaliation
The websites of key German administrations, including companies and airports, have been targetted by cyberattacks, the Federal Cybersecurity Agency (BSI) said on Thursday.
Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic's father
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic's father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans holding Russian flags.
Djokovic wary of semifinal underdog Tommy Paul in quest for 22nd Slam title
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his Australian Open semifinals and is not ready to let Tommy Paul ruin his unblemished record on Friday as he closes in on a 22nd Grand Slam crown. The Serb, who won his first Slam at Melbourne Park in 2008, struggled physically in the early rounds this year with a hamstring injury. But straight-sets thrashings of Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev for the loss of just 12 games ominously signalled that the favorite is back to his best for the semifinals.
Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic’s father over pro-Russian stance
SYDNEY: Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic’s father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans brandishing Russian flags. “He should be stripped of his accreditation.
Ukraine threaten Olympic boycott if Russia ban lifted
Ukraine sports minister Vadym Guttsait has warned the country would consider a boycott of the 2024 Paris Olympics if Russia and Belarus athletes were allowed to take part. The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday it was continuing to work on a pathway which would enable Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals.
Ukrainian Heraskevych unhappy with move to allow Russians to compete in Asia
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych criticised the International Olympic Committee on Thursday for considering allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competitions.
Australian Open final 2023: date, time of men's, women's and doubles tennis finals
MELBOURNE : Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev to lift his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last year, while Ash Barty won the women's singles final to end Australia's 44-year wait for a home singles winner at the tournament.