Iga Swiatek passes Sofia Kenin test in style to seal second-round spot at Australian Open
Iga Switatek came through her tricky Australian Open first-round clash with Sofia Kenin after beating the 2020 champion in straight sets on Tuesday.
Karolina Pliskova Sport News
Primetime Rybakina fights her way past Pliskova into second round
MELBOURNE : Third seed Elena Rybakina made a slow start but shifted into top gear when it mattered to down tricky Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-6(6) 6-4 in the opening round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Osaka still keen to keep busy after early Australian Open exit
MELBOURNE : Naomi Osaka plans to jump straight back into action following her early Australian Open exit on Monday, with the former world number one drawing up a schedule that includes tournaments in Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami and Charleston.
Naomi Osaka loses in first round of Australian Open to Caroline Garcia
Naomi Osaka’s grand slam return ended prematurely in a first-round loss at the Australian Open to 16th seed Caroline Garcia.
Two-Time Champion Naomi Osaka Knocked Out Of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka fell at the first hurdle in her Grand Slam comeback on Monday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open. A single break proved enough for the French 16th seed to win the opening set against her rusty opponent and she dominated the second set tie-break to progress in Melbourne. Japanese star Osaka, who has won four Grand Slams, stepped away from tennis in September 2022, citing mental health concerns. After giving birth to a baby girl, Shai, in July, she decided to return for the 2024 season.
Osaka plans to keep busy in 2024 with packed tournament schedule
MELBOURNE : Naomi Osaka said on Friday she has no plans to ease herself back into the tour after returning from a 15-month absence with the double Australian Open champion already planning a jam-packed schedule for the season ahead.
Djokovic plays qualifier, Swiatek faces Kenin at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam crown overall against a qualifier, while top-ranked Iga Swiatek faces a tricky test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin, after the draw on Thursday (Jan 11).
Alexandrova stuns Rybakina to reach Adelaide semis
ADELAIDE: Australian Open runner-up Elena Rybakina was handed a humbling defeat ahead of the year's first Grand Slam as the world number three was beaten 6-3 6-3 by the unseeded Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Adelaide International quarter-finals on Thursday (Jan 11).