Australian Open: Women's tennis stars call for information on Chinese player Peng Shuai
Women's tennis stars have called for more information on Chinese player Peng Shuai's wellbeing.
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Novak Djokovic drew global attention to Australia's immigration detention regime. Now we need proper scrutiny of all places of detention
Novak Djokovic's recent detention at Melbourne's Park Hotel drew international attention to Australia's use of hotels as «alternative places of detention» by immigration authorities.
Alexander Zverev concerned more players at Australian Open have COVID-19 in wake of Ugo Humbert positive
Fresh off his straight sets victory over Australia's John Millman, German Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev raised his concerns about COVID testing at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal earmarked as potential Australian Open winner by Alexander Zverev: 'Rafa's playing incredible tennis'
Alexander Zverev believes Rafael Nadal is the man to beat at the Australian Open this year if he is to win his first Grand Slam tournament. The third seed has been in fantastic form so far in Melbourne, not dropping a set in his first two matches including beating home hero John Millman 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 to advance to round three. Ad/> But despite two World Tour wins and Olympic gold in Tokyo, Zverev is yet to break his Grand Slam duck and hopes to improve on his Australian Open semi-final appearance in 2020 when he was beaten by Dominic Thiem.
Djokovic bets on a COVID cure as he quests for tennis history
COPENHAGEN :Tennis champion Novak Djokovic has an 80per cent stake of Danish biotech firm QuantBioRes, which is aiming to develop a medical treatment to counter COVID-19, the company's chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday.
Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round
MELBOURNE: Nick Kyrgios promised COVID-weary fans a show after recovering from his own infection and duly delivered on Tuesday (Jan 18) with a tweener-laden 6-4 6-4 6-3 win over Briton Liam Broady to reach the Australian Open second round.
Djokovic holds 80% of Danish biotech developing COVID treatment: CEO
COPENHAGEN :Tennis champion Novak Djokovic has an 80per cent stake of Danish biotech firm QuantBioRes, which is aiming to develop a medical treatment to counter COVID-19, the company's chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday.
Beaten Stephens warns Raducanu to expect rollercoaster ride
MELBOURNE: Sloane Stephens knows only too well the vagaries of life as a professional tennis player and offered some sage advice to Emma Raducanu after being beaten by the British teenage sensation in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday (Jan 18).