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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Semis shocker: 10-time champ bows out, 1v2 final set
A SHOCK retirement from 10-time champion Novak Djokovic has rocked the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a clash between the first two men’s seeds in Monday’s final. The Serbian succumbed to injury after dropping the first set 7-5 to Alexander Zverev, and departed Rod Laver Arena amid scattered boos. “I did everything I possibly could […]
Sinner slays Demon to book spot in semis
WORLD number one Jannik Sinner has dismantled hopes of a local Australian Open champion this year after breezing past eighth seed Alex de Minaur in last night’s quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena. The Italian took under two hours to win in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, and continue his title defence. >> SCROLL to see […]
Vintage Djokovic schools young star
NOVAK Djokovic has advanced to his 12th Australian Open semi-final after defeating third seed Carlos Alcaraz in four sets on Tuesday night. A 10-time champion at Melbourne Park, Djokovic remains in the race for a record 25th Grand Slam, and 100th career title with just two rounds left to play. >> SCROLL to see all […]
Demon sets up quarter-final meeting with Sinner
STANDALONE local hope Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man to reach the quarter-finals of his home slam after dispatching American Alex Michelsen in straight sets, 6-0, 7-6, 6-3 last night. The eighth seed sent a packed out Rod Laver Arena into raptures having won in just over two hours. >> SCROLL to […]
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 […]
Second wind: Monfils storms into week two
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 […]
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 […]
