Czech Lehecka claims first ATP title in Adelaide
ADELAIDE : Jiri Lehecka came from behind to claim his first ATP tour title with a 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over Briton Jack Draper in an absorbing final at the Adelaide International on Saturday.
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Djokovic backs schedule change at expanded Australian Open
MELBOURNE : John McEnroe has described the Australian Open's move to add an extra day to the schedule as a "money grab" but Novak Djokovic and other players hope the change will mean evening matches will no longer drag on until the early hours of the next morning.
Confident Alcaraz wants Djokovic final at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Carlos Alcaraz would like nothing better than to take the title away from Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open in two week's time, the Spaniard said on the eve of the start of the year's first Grand Slam.
Qualifier Alejandro Tabilo Crowned Surprise Auckland Classic Champion
Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabilo capped a "crazy ride" by winning the Auckland Classic on Saturday, beating Taro Daniel 6-2, 7-5 in a final between two tournament outsiders. World number 82 Tabilo bagged his maiden ATP title, which he says will deliver an injection of confidence heading into the Australian Open after two years of pain and frustration. The 26-year-old's only other final appearance came on clay at the Cordoba Open in 2022, before his career path took a downward spiral.
Andy Murray says new tennis scheduling rules ‘will be good for everyone’
Andy Murray is happy to see tennis finally addressing its late night habit – although he is not ruling out more long days at the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka emphasising patience on return to Australian Open
Nostalgia and memories of past glories have accompanied Naomi Osaka on her return to the Australian Open but the two-time champion is determined to be patient with herself.
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Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Enters Men's Doubles Final At Adelaide International
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the final of the Adelaide International tournament in their first outing of the season in Adelaide, Australia on Friday. Seeded second in the ATP tournament, Bopanna-Ebden duo beat the pair of Gonzalo Escobar (Ecuador) and Aleksandr Nedovyesov (Ukraine) 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal match that lasted one hour 12 minutes. The Indo-Australian duo will face the third-seeded pair of American Rajeev Ram and Englishman Joe Salisbury in the final.