Kyrgios lashes out at media, doubles rival over crowd issues
MELBOURNE : Nick Kyrgios has lashed out at the media and doubles rival Max Purcell as he denied claims he had disrespected world number one Ash Barty following her Australian Open win.
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Novak Djokovic congratulates Australian Open winners after deportation denied him a shot at being first to 21 major titles
Novak Djokovic has congratulated the two Australian Open singles winners, Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal, after being denied the chance to compete for the title.
'Amazing achievement' - Novak Djokovic praises Rafael Nadal after securing 21st major with Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafael Nadal following the Spaniard’s Australian Open victory which broke the tie for the winning-most man in major history. Djokovic won three Grand Slams in 2021 to join Nadal and Roger Federer at the top of the tree on 20 majors. Ad/> The Serbian world No.
Queenslanders celebrate homegrown Ash Barty's historic Australian Open victory
Across Australia, there's a sweeping sense of jubilation, pride and joy after tennis champion Ash Barty carved a slice of history.
'The ratings speak for themselves' - Nick Kyrgios slammed for Ash Barty Australian Open final comments
Nick Kyrgios has been criticised for appearing to suggest that fans were more interested in him and Thanasi Kokkinakis winning the men's doubles title than Ash Barty claiming her famous women's singles crown at the Australian Open. It proved to be a famous day for Australian sport with Kyrgios and his compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis claiming the doubles title on Rod Laver Arena to follow Ash Barty's historic triumph in the women's singles. Ad/> The 26-year-old, somewhat predictably, caused his good friend to cringe in his victory speech when he said «this boy is gonna be out tonight», but he then went on to upset many with his comments appearing to compare the ratings of their match with Barty's.
Champion Barty praised after ending 44-year drought
MELBOURNE : Ash Barty cracked open her first beer as Australian Open champion live on television after the world No. 1 ended the nation's 44-year wait for a home-grown champion at the first Grand Slam of the season.
Ash Barty enjoys 'pretty quiet' celebration as Australian Open victory sinks in
Freshly crowned Australian Open champion Ash Barty says she chose to have a low-key celebration following her victory in the women's singles final, admitting she felt «pretty wrecked».
Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open title
Ash Barty will no longer need to overthink the 1970s when she prepares for the Australian Open.