Emma Raducanu: I’m a dangerous opponent for anyone at Australian Open
Emma Raducanu declared herself ready to compete with the top players at the Australian Open after recovering from a back spasm.
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Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti Team Exits ASB Classic With Semifinal Defeat
India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti frittered away a solid start to make a semifinal exit from the ASB Classic in Auckland on Friday. The unseeded Indo-French combine had the momentum but the top seeded pair of Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus bounced back strongly to win 3-6 6-1 5-10 in the last-four pairs match of the ATP 250 event. Bhambri and Olivetti took 90 points each and spilt USD 10150 for their effort in the hard court tournament. Before teaming up with Olivetti, India No. 2 Bhambri gained valuable experience on the Tour partnering with Venus, entering the Australian Open well-prepared.
Nick Kyrgios 'Vows' To Shake Up Tennis As He Eyes Australian Open Comeback
Nick Kyrgios, who is set to make his long-awaited return to Melbourne Park for the first time in three years, after undergoing knee and wrist surgeries over the past year, admits that his return has been an emotional rollercoaster. After nearly a year away from competitive tennis, Kyrgios's return has been anything but straightforward. His comeback began at the Brisbane International, where he played two doubles matches with Novak Djokovic and narrowly lost a singles encounter to rising star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. However, lingering wrist pain and a minor abdominal injury have raised concerns about his readiness for Melbourne Park.
Veteran Monfils defies age to book spot in Auckland final
Former world number six Gael Monfils clinched a 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Nishesh Basavareddy in the Auckland Classic semi-finals on Friday to become the second-oldest player to reach an ATP Tour final since 1990.
Iga Swiatek felt ‘awkward’ making excuses for absence during doping ban
Iga Swiatek admitted she felt awkward about not being able to be honest regarding her absence from the tour.
Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios says he's back to rescue 'mundane' tennis
Nick Kyrgios wants to shake up "mundane" tennis again as he prepares for an emotional Australian Open return.
'High IQ' Murray a natural coach, says Djokovic
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic has been pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of new coach Andy Murray in the leadup to the Australian Open but said sharing his deepest thoughts with his former rival had initially been a challenge.
Swiatek considered revealing her doping case while awaiting outcome
MELBOURNE : Iga Swiatek said on Friday she considered revealing her positive doping test to the public as she awaited the outcome of her case but eventually decided against it as she thought it would be easier to explain the situation after authorities dealt with it.