Sabalenka slaughters way to last eight
ARYNA Sabalenka just cannot stop winning at the Australian Open. The two-time defending champion has now won 18 matches in a row at Melbourne Park after thrashing Mirra Andreeva yesterday in straight sets. Sabalenka only took 62 minutes to dispose of Andreeva 6-1, 6-2, which was quicker than Sabalenka’s next opponent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova took to […] The post Sabalenka slaughters way to last eight appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Aussies make positive start as rain wreaks havoc
THE WOMEN’S Under 19 World Cup got underway over the weekend, but it was not a completely smooth start to the competition as rain interrupted a bunch of fixtures across the four groups. UNDER 19 WORLD CUP RESULTS – DAYS ONE & TWO GROUP A Sri Lanka vs. Malaysia Malaysia also did not have a […]
Mic drop: Djoker digs in heels at Aus Open
NOVAK Djokovic has advanced to the Australian Open quarter finals, adding another complex chapter to his history at Melbourne Park along the way. The 10-time champion, who is searching for his 100th career title, boycotted the customary on-court interview after defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. > > SCROLL to see all the day eight results […] The post Mic drop: Djoker digs in heels at Aus Open appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Super Stars streak into finals
MELBOURNE Stars are riding a five-game win streak into the Big Bash League (BBL) finals after toppling ladder leaders Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs at the MCG last night. Unbeaten in 2025 after a 0-5 start to the season, the Stars evened their ledger to snatch fourth spot in the last home-and-away fixture. >> SCROLL […]
No Fowler-Nembhard, no problem as Jamaica take early series lead
ANOTHER home game thriller for Jamaica saw them take out game one of the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against South Africa 55 goals to 47. The crowd was another vocal one, loud enough where none of the players could hear the umpires whistle to complete the game so all players on the court kept going. […] The post No Fowler-Nembhard, no problem as Jamaica take early series lead appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Second wind: Monfils storms into second week
VETERAN Frenchman Gael Monfils has toppled fourth seed Taylor Fritz in a major upset at the Australian Open yesterday, sending him into the second week of the tournament. The 38-year-old saluted 3-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4 in just over three hours to progress to the final 16 at Melbourne Park. > > SCROLL to see all the […] The post Second wind: Monfils storms into second week appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Lys’ lucky loser ride continues into week two
ONE OF the most remarkable stories of this year’s Australian Open is that of German Eva Lys. From missing out on the final round of qualifying to becoming a lucky loser with five minutes notice, she is now into the second week of the Australian Open after defeating Jaqueline Cristian yesterday. In a hard fought, […] The post Lys’ lucky loser ride continues into week two appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Scorchers snuff out Renegades’ finals hopes
PERTH Scorchers have at least momentarily claimed a Big Bash finals spot after snatching fourth place off the Melbourne Renegades with a five-wicket win over Adelaide Strikers at Perth Stadium last night. The Scorchers will now sweat on Hobart beating the Stars tonight to confirm their postseason status. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard, standings […]
Draper plays spoiler in third-straight five-setter
ONLY one Australian is left in the Australian Open men’s draw after Briton Jack Draper broke the hearts of the Melbourne Park crowd last night by defeating local hope Aleksandar Vukic. The 15th seed was made to work for his third-consecutive five-set victory, saluting in just under four hours. > > SCROLL to see all the […] The post Draper plays spoiler in third-straight five-setter appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Danilovic dances into second week after monster scalp
THE WOMENS seeds continue to fall at the 2025 Australian Open, with Jessica Pegula the latest big name to be bundled out after losing to Serb Olga Danilovic last night. Danilovic, who had previously never made it past the second round at Melbourne Park, won the first set tiebreak and then blitzed Pegula in the […] The post Danilovic dances into second week after monster scalp appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Lynx lose top of the table clash
THE PERTH Lynx fell on Wednesday night to the league’s best in the Bendigo Spirit in a second half fall away that saw them outscored by 14 points in the final quarter. Perth got the break early, leading by seven points after the opening term. Amy Atwell made a fast start, scoring seven points in […] The post Lynx lose top of the table clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Fast Learner: Medvedev exit headlines day five upsets
FIFTH seed Daniil Medvedev has become the third top 10 player to go down to an unseeded teenage opponent within the first two rounds of this year’s Australian Open, after losing a five set marathon against American qualifier Learner Tien, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6. > > SCROLL to see all the day three results The […] The post Fast Learner: Medvedev exit headlines day five upsets appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
