Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on Tuesday as tributes poured in.
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'Lasting legacy': Serena joins chorus marking Nadal's farewell
Serena Williams said it had been an honour to witness Rafa Nadal's tennis journey and that he would leave the game a "lasting legacy" following the Spaniard's defeat in the final match of his glorious career.
Carlos Alcaraz Up And Running On 'Beautiful' Wimbledon Centre Court
Carlos Alcaraz defeated 269th-ranked qualifier Mark Lajal at the start of his Wimbledon title defence on Monday as Andy Murray decided whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career. As action got under way, Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was heading home after withdrawing from the tournament with a shoulder injury. Alcaraz, still only 21, is chasing his fourth Grand Slam title and hopes to become just the sixth man after Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to win the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back.
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner Eye Wimbledon Third Round
World number one Jannik Sinner takes on Italian compatriot and former runner-up Matteo Berrettini for a place in the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and four-time major winner Naomi Osaka also target places in the last 32. Alcaraz faces a man who once defeated him in a Grand Slam qualifier while Osaka's rival is the daughter of an American billionaire. Let's look at three matches to watch on day three of the tournament:
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Move On At Wimbledon As Naomi Osaka Slumps On Centre Court Return
Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute duel. Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up, fired 65 winners, including 28 aces, past the top seed and carved out four breaks of serve to two.
San Francisco to host 2025 Laver Cup
The 2025 edition of the Laver Cup will be held in San Francisco at the home of the National Basketball Association's Golden State Warriors, tournament organisers said on Thursday.
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The 2024 Australian Open is currently underway in Melbourne, Australia.
Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show
MELBOURNE : Australian Open organisers were breathing a sigh of relief as Tuesday's schedule concluded at the relatively 'early' time of just before 1.30am but scheduling issues were again on the agenda for the year's first Grand Slam.