Young Breakers eager to continue NSW’s WNCL dominance
WINNING the the last of their regular season fixtures, the NSW Breakers are looking to notch up their 21st WNCL title when they face Queensland on Sunday. Two young players that will have their say on that matter, will be Breakers batter Elsa Hunter and bowler Frankie Nicklin. Opening up the batting for NSW, Hunter […]
Felix eyes off third 2025 title in Dubai
ALREADY boasting multiple ATP Tour titles in 2025, Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime moved just one win away from a triple treat following his semi-finals victory over French qualifier Quentin Halys, 5-7 6-4 6-3. Auger-Aliassime is an indoor specialist, but is improving his outdoor work having fought through to make yet another final and notch up his […] The post Felix eyes off third 2025 title in Dubai appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Capitals catapult back to top of WIPL standings
TOP SPOT on the Women’s Indian Premier League ladder has changed again after the Delhi Capitals surged to the top of the table after an impressive nine wicket win over the Mumbai Indians. A stellar bowling performance set up things for the Capitals. Chasing merely 124 for victory, Meg Lanning (60 not out) and Shafali […]
Griek God-like performance from Dutchman
SAVING four match points and producing the biggest win of his career, Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor is into the Dubai Tennis Championships semi-finals. The world number 47 ousted tournament favourite Daniil Medvedev in an epic three-set encounter, needing two hour and 40 minutes to defeat the Russian number one seed, 2-6 7-6 7-5. Griekspoor looked on […] The post Griek God-like performance from Dutchman appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Cirstea’s giant-killing run continues
ROMANIAN veteran Sorana Cirstea is on the verge of a return to the Top 100 after amassing her third Top 20 victory in a fortnight overnight. The 34-year-old Cirstea – who turns 35 in April – fought through a tough challenge against second seed and world number 13 Diana Shnaider in Austin to book her […] The post Cirstea’s giant-killing run continues appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
SSN PRESEASON SCOUTING NOTES: Melbourne Mavericks vs West Coast Fever
LAST night the Melbourne Mavericks and West Coast Fever took an important step in their preparations for the upcoming Suncorp Super Netball season by playing out a practice match at Waverley Netball Centre. Although it was ultimately a narrow four goal win to the Fever, the scoreboard was not front of mind as plenty of […] The post SSN PRESEASON SCOUTING NOTES: Melbourne Mavericks vs West Coast Fever appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Hancock’s career rejuvenation sparked by Queensland passion
NICOLA Hancock is now a staple in the domestic leagues for Queensland Cricket, representing the Fire in the WNCL and the Heat in the WBBL, but this wasn’t always the case. Having played for Victoria and the ACT Meteors as well as the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars, she’s enjoying a rejuvenated career as one […]
Gujarat resign Royal Challengers to trio of losses
THE GUJARAT Giants have pulled off an epic upset in the Women’s Indian Premier League overnight, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets. After a stellar bowling display, the Giants ended up needing to chase just 126, which they did so in 16 and a half overs. As she has done so a lot all […]
Zverev’s Tien to go in Acapulco
WORLD number two Alexander Zverev‘s post-Australian Open disaster run continued in Acapulco with a shock straight sets loss to talented young American Learner Tien. Zverev – who opted for the easier route compared to many of his Top 10 counterparts since Melbourne Park – boasts a mediocre 4-3 win-loss record across his past three tournaments […] The post Zverev’s Tien to go in Acapulco appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Oh Maya! Joint destroys Donna in Merida shock
THE LID is officially off for Australia’s newest teenage star with Maya Joint dismantling Croatian Top 20 player Donna Vekic in Merida today. The WTA Tour 500 event taking place in Mexico saw the 18-year-old completely outplay Vekic who has been suffering some repercussions from a recent knee injury to get up 6-1 6-2 in […] The post Oh Maya! Joint destroys Donna in Merida shock appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Pair of Queensland young guns eager to take NSW by storm
Finishing atop the WNCL table after the regular season’s completion, Queensland has the chance to make amends for last season’s losing final result. With Tasmania taking the last two titles, including last year’s final against Queensland, the latter has what it takes to match it with the powerhouse of the domestic league in New South […]
Mumbai mute Warrior ressurgence to return to WPL peak
THE MUMBAI Indians have halted the resurgence of the UP Warriorz, beating the Warriorz by eight wickets overnight. It was a tale of responding to poor starts. Chasing 143 for victory, Mumbai found themselves on the ropes about halfway through the fourth over, but then Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews went on a scoring spree, […]
