Australian Open criticized for stopping Peng Shuai protest
By Ben Church and Angus Watson, CNN
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Mad Medvedev rails at 'stupid' bathroom break rule
MELBOURNE : Australian Open favourite Daniil Medvedev labelled the tennis tour's bathroom break rule as "stupid" after rowing with the chair umpire about freshening up during his sweaty fourth round win over Maxime Cressy on Monday.
Martina Navratilova hits out over Peng Shuai t-shirt ban at Australian Open 2022
Martina Navratilova has accused Tennis Australia of taking a «weak and cowardly” approach by banning t-shirts supporting Peng Shuai at the Australian Open. In November 2021, Peng accused a former Chinese Communist party vice-premier, Zhang Gaoli, of alleged sexual coercion three years previous. Ad/> Her Weibo social media account has since been disabled and her public appearances have been sporadic since.
Sinner downs De Minaur to reach Australian Open last eight
Italy's 11th seed Jannick Sinner proved too strong for Alex De Minaur to end Australia's last remaining hope in the men's singles on Monday.
'Rafa Nadal had it right' - Novak Djokovic 'not bigger' than 'great success' Australian Open says politician
Novak Djokovic is 'not bigger' than the Australian Open, which has proved to be a 'great success' without him, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has said. Djokovic's arrival in Melbourne prior to the event provoked one of the biggest crossover sports stories of recent years, with the Serb's unvaccinated status and visa complications triggering a polarised debate over his participation and ultimate deportation. Ad/> Section 133C(3) of the Migration Act was used by Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke to cancel Djokovic’s visa for a second time.
Djokovic sponsor Hublot says vaccine is personal choice
ZURICH : Swiss watch maker Hublot, a sponsor of Novak Djokovic, believes getting vaccinated is a personal choice, the company's boss told Reuters after the world men's tennis No. 1, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, was kicked out of Australia this month.
'I freaking can't pee?' – Daniil Medvedev rages at umpire in match against 'dinosaur' Maxime Cressy at Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev was left raging during his 6-2 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-5 win against Maxime Cressy on Margaret Court Arena on Monday. Eurosport pundit John McEnroe said he understood the Russian's frustrations against a player he termed — in a complimentary manner — a dinosaur.
Chess master Barty keeps opponents in check at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : It is the gambit Ash Barty's opponents are finding too difficult to resist.