Hometown hero makes bright start in City of Churches
HOMETOWN hero Thanasi Kokkinakis has made a successful start to his 2025 Adelaide International campaign, downing Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. The 2022 event winner certainly did not have it all his own way, suffering a lapse in concentration in the second set after seeming to be in total control. It […]
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Lucky local laps up second chance
AUSSIE Rinky Hijikata made the most of his lucky loser second chance at the Adelaide International after defeating veteran David Goffin yesterday in straight sets. After losing in the final round of qualifying Hijikata was catapulted into the main draw as a lucky loser after an injury withdrawal and went on to defeat the Belgian […] The post Lucky local laps up second chance appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Ostapenko gets title defence off to perfect start
REIGNING Adelaide International champion Jelena Ostapenko got her title defence off to the perfect start yesterday after winning her opening match of the 2025 edition against Magdalena Frech. It was a tough three set match, but the Latvian ultimately prevailed 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. Although Ostapenko served more aces than Frech, she also served significantly more […] The post Ostapenko gets title defence off to perfect start appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
January Davis Cup Squads released
SOME of the biggest names in World Men’s tennis are set to pull on national colours later this month as the squads for this month’s ties were announced overnight. All teams in the top group have been announced except for Israel and Germany, who have both been given more time to pick their players as […] The post January Davis Cup Squads released appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Jones jolts status quo with debut main draw win
RISING young Aussie star Emerson Jones has won one of the biggest matches of her career to date, defeating world number 37 Wang Xinyu in straight sets at the Adelaide International. In her main draw debut, Jones powered past the Chinese star 6-4, 6-0 in a stellar display. She was 2-3 down in the first […] The post Jones jolts status quo with debut main draw win appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Hometown hero makes bright start in City of Churches
HOMETOWN hero Thanasi Kokkinakis has made a successful start to his 2025 Adelaide International campaign, downing Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. The 2022 event winner certainly did not have it all his own way, suffering a lapse in concentration in the second set after seeming to be in total control. It […] The post Hometown hero makes bright start in City of Churches appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
USA claims United Cup in sweep of Poland
TWO years after winning the inaugural United Cup, the United States are champions again, this time sentencing Poland to being the bridesmaid for a second successive year. Both Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz overcame their respective opponents Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz to lift the title. It was an unbelievable carnival from the number one […] The post USA claims United Cup in sweep of Poland appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Sabalenka survives scare to claim Brisbane title
WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka has withstood a challenge from young Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova to win yet another title on Australian hard courts. Going down a set, the Belarusian regained control in the second, and then steered home a 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory for her 18th career WTA Tour title. Sabalenka has now won […] The post Sabalenka survives scare to claim Brisbane title appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Top seeds US waltz into United Cup final
THE TOP two nations will face off in the 2025 United Cup final today after the United States defeated Czech Republic in the semi-final last night to join Poland in today’s decider. Winning both the singles after Czech Tomas Machac retired injured while up a set, the Americans were able to rest during the doubles […] The post Top seeds US waltz into United Cup final appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Lehecka gunning for more Aussie success
IT MIGHT have been at the other end of the country, but Czech Jiri Lehecka has fond memories of Australia from 12 months ago. Breaking through for his first ATP Tour title in Adelaide, the now world number 28 is hoping to make it two from two in finals Down Under. In what will be […] The post Lehecka gunning for more Aussie success appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
