ATP roundup: Jakub Mensik advances to semis in Doha
Unseeded Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic recorded a 6-4, 7-6 (6) upset over top-seeded Andrey Rublev on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.
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ATP roundup: Karen Khachanov advances in Doha
Second-seeded Karen Khachanov recorded a 6-4, 7-5 win over Fabian Marozsan on Wednesday in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.
Australian Open Champion Jannik Sinner Breezes Through In Rotterdam
Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner eased into the second round of the Rotterdam Open on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Italian beat Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-3 and has now won his past 11 matches. Sinner will face two-time champion Gael Monfils in the next round after the Frenchman beat Denis Shapovalov in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5). "I've been working a lot in Monaco but I wanted to come here and feel the court. I'm happy to get my first win here over a really great player," Sinner said.
Cazaux and Noskova aim to resume giant-slaying runs in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Frenchman Arthur Cazaux and Czech teenager Linda Noskova will look to continue their giant-killing exploits in the Australian open fourth round on Monday after announcing themselves on the big stage with two of the biggest upsets in Melbourne so far.
Carlos Alcaraz into round four at Australian Open as Shang Juncheng retires injured
Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time after opponent Shang Juncheng retired with injury in the third set.
Australian Open order of play on Saturday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main courts on the seventh day of the Australian Open on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal reaches Brisbane quarterfinals
Unseeded Rafael Nadal cruised into the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win Thursday against home favorite Jason Kubler of Australia.
Rafael Nadal Draws Qualifier At Comeback Tournament In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been out of the game for almost 12 months following hip surgery after the 2023 Australian Open in January. It was feared that Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, would never play professionally again. However, he has fought his way back and was granted a wildcard to the season-opening Brisbane International in preparation for the first Grand Slam of the year at Melbourne Park beginning January 14.