Poland through to United Cup semi-finals
PERTH : Poland beat China 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the United Cup mixed team tournament on Wednesday after Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek cruised through their singles matches in Perth.
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Novak Djokovic Sparks Serb Celebration In The Midnight Hour
Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday at the United Cup in Perth. The world number one kicked off the new season by teaming up in mixed doubles with compatriot and longtime friend Olga Danilovic to hold off Zheng Qinwen and ATP number 58 Zhang Zhizhen for a 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 victory. Glancing at his watch after his on-court interview, Djokovic then implored the house DJ to fill in for five minutes before leading the RAC stadium crowd in a rousing countdown to the midnight hour.
Djokovic, Neymar and other sports stars celebrate New Year's Eve
After a hectic 2023, the world came together to celebrate the New Year with a sense of hope and optimism.
Novak Djokovic Achieves Legendary Status, Looking Back At Serbian's Record-Breaking 2023 Season
Novak Djokovic demonstrated to the world that he is not just one of the great four in tennis but also the best in terms of pure statistics and being the ultimate beast on the court. Djokovic, playing some of his best tennis at 36, can officially declare 2023 as his year as he ended on the top of the ATP Year-End World No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time and officially became the first man to win 24 Grand Slam titles.
Dominic Thiem survives scare in Brisbane International qualifying and brush with snake
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem had a day he will not forget as he fought for victory in the qualifying round of Brisbane International on Saturday, and also had a brush with one of Australia's most venomous snakes.
Dominic Thiem advances after brush with deadly snake at Brisbane - ESPN
BRISBANE, Australia — Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Dominic Thiem survives qualifying and a brush with venomous snake at Brisbane International
Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal 'Feeling Good' But Plays Down Australia Expectations
Rafael Nadal said Friday he was "feeling good" but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from a near year-long injury absence. The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back. It raised fears his career could be over, but he will again grace the courts at the Brisbane International starting on Sunday ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne.