Iga Swiatek passes Sofia Kenin test in style to seal second-round spot at Australian Open
Iga Switatek came through her tricky Australian Open first-round clash with Sofia Kenin after beating the 2020 champion in straight sets on Tuesday.
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Only Rs 80,000 In Bank To Australian Open 2024 Show - Sumit Nagal's Current Prize Money Is...
India's top-ranked singles tennis player Sumit Nagal stunned World Number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakstan to move to the second round of the Australian Open 2024 on Tuesday. It was a sensational victory for Nagal as he won 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) in a match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes. This was the first time since 1989 that an Indian tennis player beat a seeded opponent in a Grand Slam. The last instance was back in 1989 when Ramesh Krishnan defeated Mats Wilander, the then world number one and defending champion at the Australian Open. This victory was one of the biggest achievements in Nagal's career and a significant step forward for a tennis player who was in the headlines for his struggles.
Yuki Bhambri-Robin Haase Pair Loses In Australian Open Men's Doubles First Round
India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday. The unseeded Indo-Dutch pair lost 6-1 6-7 (8-10) 6-7 (7-10) in the opening round match that lasted two hours and 26 minutes. After Bhambri and Haase won the first set, their opponents made a comeback into the match by taking the second set in tie-break.
Rafael Nadal to help expand tennis in Saudi Arabia in new role as ambassador
Rafael Nadal's role in helping to grow tennis in the Gulf is set to increase significantly after the Spanish great was appointed ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF).
Iga Swiatek too strong for Sofia Kenin at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek won the battle of the grand slam champions against Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal First Indian In 35 Years To Beat A Seeded Player In Grand Slams
India's Sumit Nagal marched into the second round of the Australian Open 2024, beating ATP world no. 27 Alexander Bublik. Nagal overpowered his opponent in the first two sets, winning by convincing margins of 6-4 and 6-2. The third set, however, proved to be an intense contest, with the two players going neck-to-neck in the first six games. Nagal then broke Bublik to take 4-3 advantage, before making it 5-3. But, drama was yet to unfold in the third set.
Tsitsipas hankers for Wimbledon quiet after 'party court' outing
MELBOURNE : Stefanos Tsitsipas was left yearning for the quiet decorum of Wimbledon after playing doubles with his brother Petros on the Australian Open's new "party court" on Tuesday.
How Virat Kohli Helped India's Tennis Star Sumit Nagal Save His Career
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal made history on Tuesday, becoming the first player from the country to beat a seeded player in the Australian Open since 1989. Nagal defeated Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in the opening round, securing a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 win to enter the second round. While Nagal registered his name in history with the win, all of this might not have been possible without the support of Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, who first lent the tennis ace a helping hand in 2017.