Back-to-back for Sinner as Italian claims crown
BECOMING the first ever Italian player to win three Grand Slam trophies, the youngest Australian Open back-to-back champion in 32 years and the first man in 19 years to successfully defend his maiden major title were just a few of the accomplishments Jannik Sinner ticked off after defeating Alexander Zverev in last night’s men’s singles […]
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Birrell blitzes Brisbane finalist in Singapore
A DOMINANT performance from Australian Kimberly Birrell saw the wildcard dismiss Brisbane International finalist Polina Kudermetova in a comprehensive straight-sets win at the Singapore Tennis Open today. Birrell raced through her match against the fifth seed with a 6-3 6-2 result in just 62 minutes to secure her spot in the Round of 16. The […] The post Birrell blitzes Brisbane finalist in Singapore appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers
THE FIRST stage of the 2025 Davis Cup gets underway this week with 13 matches taking place to see the winning sides join Netherlands in the second round of the Qualifiers. Italy has already qualified for the Finals later in the year, with the reigning champions to await the seven teams who will win through […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Aussie Joint on verge of cracking Top 100
AUSSIE teenager Maya Joint is one win away from securing her place in the Top 100 after coming from behind against a wayward Alycia Parks in Singapore yesterday. The Hobart International semi-finalist went a set down against the 89th ranked Parks, but came back to secure her place in the Round of 16 at the […] The post Aussie Joint on verge of cracking Top 100 appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Linz
A QUICK turnaround from the Australian Open sees a WTA 500 event take place with a host of players outside the world’s Top 20 and throughout the Top 100 looking to boost their ranking ahead of the hardcourt season outside Australasia. After some impressive tennis at Melbourne Park despite a second round exit to Naomi […] The post 2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Linz appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Shenzhen to host BJK Cup Finals as Qualifiers announced
CHINA has booked its automatic ticket to the 2025 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Finals after being announced as the host nation for the WTA Tour team tournament at year’s end. The Asian nation will join reigning champions Italy as the two countries to automatically qualify for the Finals, with the draw for the upcoming […] The post Shenzhen to host BJK Cup Finals as Qualifiers announced appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 ATP Tour Week 5 preview: Montpellier
WHILE the 2025 Davis Cup takes the majority of focus throughout this week, there is an ATP Tour event taking place in France, with the Open Occitanie in Montpellier. An ATP Tour 250 event, the action kicks off on Wednesday to allow sufficient rest for those having competed at the Australian Open over the past […] The post 2025 ATP Tour Week 5 preview: Montpellier appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Singapore
IN THE first of two WTA Tour tournament previews this week, we take a look at the smaller WTA 250 event in Singapore, where a number of talented players look to gain a rankings boost in an even field. The 32-player draw which sees the winner collect a crucial 280 WTA Tour points, has plenty […] The post 2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Singapore appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Back-to-back for Sinner as Italian claims crown
BECOMING the first ever Italian player to win three Grand Slam trophies, the youngest Australian Open back-to-back champion in 32 years and the first man in 19 years to successfully defend his maiden major title were just a few of the accomplishments Jannik Sinner ticked off after defeating Alexander Zverev in last night’s men’s singles […] The post Back-to-back for Sinner as Italian claims crown appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Poise over power the Key-s to Madison’s first Slam triumph
MADISON Keys is the new Queen of Melbourne Park, after she defeated two time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Women’s Singles title at the 2025 Australian Open. The win was also her first ever Grand Slam title, achieving the goal on her second go in a Grand Slam singles final. […] The post Poise over power the Key-s to Madison’s first Slam triumph appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
