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'They can pass to each other?!' - Daniil Medvedev in bizarre rant about ball kids to umpire in Australian Open final

Daniil Medvedev launched into a bizarre rant at the umpire about the ball kids and receiving balls from them during the Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal. Medvedev, who lost out to Novak Djokovic in the 2021 showpiece at Melbourne Park, overwhelmed his legendary opponent right from the outset of the match with utterly relentless groundstrokes. Ad/> Nadal fired a big winner to begin the match, and it was immediately made abundantly clear that the Spaniard had the vast majority of the fans inside Rod Laver Arena on his side.

Emma Raducanu’s US Open victory down to grand slam’s unique balls, claims Ashleigh Barty’s coach

Still wondering how Emma Raducanu managed to lift the US Open title at the age of 18, despite coming into the event without a single win on the WTA Tour? The answer is balls, according to Ashleigh Barty’s long-serving coach Craig Tyzzer.

Australian Open final halted as security detain intruder who stormed onto the court

Security had to act quickly when an intruder ran onto the court during the men’s Australian Open final.

Queenslanders celebrate homegrown Ash Barty's historic Australian Open victory

Across Australia, there's a sweeping sense of jubilation, pride and joy after tennis champion Ash Barty carved a slice of history.

Australian Open live blog: Rafael Nadal faces Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final as the Spaniard seeks record 21st grand slam title

Daniil Medvedev stopped Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 21st grand slam men's singles title at the US Open but can he stop Rafael Nadal's quest for the same history at Melbourne Park?

'The ratings speak for themselves' - Nick Kyrgios slammed for Ash Barty Australian Open final comments

Nick Kyrgios has been criticised for appearing to suggest that fans were more interested in him and Thanasi Kokkinakis winning the men's doubles title than Ash Barty claiming her famous women's singles crown at the Australian Open. It proved to be a famous day for Australian sport with Kyrgios and his compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis claiming the doubles title on Rod Laver Arena to follow Ash Barty's historic triumph in the women's singles. Ad/> The 26-year-old, somewhat predictably, caused his good friend to cringe in his victory speech when he said «this boy is gonna be out tonight», but he then went on to upset many with his comments appearing to compare the ratings of their match with Barty's.

Daniil Medvedev wife: Why ‘confident' Daria is tennis world No 2's secret weapon

Rafael Nadal is potentially just three sets away from a record 21st Grand Slam title after beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open semi-finals. The Spaniard stands level on 20 major titles alongside Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Standing in his way, however, is Daniil Medvedev.

Rafael Nadal's retirement plan exposed as other avenues 'already emerging'

Rafael Nadal bids for Australian Open today against Daniil Medvedev. The Spaniard is potentially only three sets away from a record 21st Grand Slam title - pulling away from Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on 20 each. The 'Big Three' cliche has been part of tennis for over a decade now, and Nadal can cement his status as the most successful tennis star of all time with victory in Melbourne today.

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'They can pass to each other?!' - Daniil Medvedev in bizarre rant about ball kids to umpire in Australian Open final

Emma Raducanu’s US Open victory down to grand slam’s unique balls, claims Ashleigh Barty’s coach

Australian Open final halted as security detain intruder who stormed onto the court

Queenslanders celebrate homegrown Ash Barty's historic Australian Open victory

Australian Open live blog: Rafael Nadal faces Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final as the Spaniard seeks record 21st grand slam title

'The ratings speak for themselves' - Nick Kyrgios slammed for Ash Barty Australian Open final comments

Daniil Medvedev wife: Why ‘confident' Daria is tennis world No 2's secret weapon

Rafael Nadal's retirement plan exposed as other avenues 'already emerging'