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 […]
Mixed emotions as AO hopes find out path to glory
THE FIRST Grand Slam of 2025 is mere days away, and now everyone competing in the main draw knows who they are playing after the draw was conducted in Melbourne yesterday. In the women’s draw, some of the top five seeds got an easier draw than others. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka has got Sloane Stephens […]
Brilliant Brazilian Tien’s his run just right
SOUTH American young star Joao Fonseca further established himself as one to watch, winning the Next Gen ATP Finals title overnight. In what was the last of the 2024 events and separated by almost a month from the rest, the Brazilian 18-year-old overcame talented American Learner Tien, 2-4 4-3 4-0 4-2. The Next Gen ATP […]
Dutch dash dream Rafa retirement party
THERE was no room for sentiment from the Dutch at the Davis Cup Finals, with Netherlands sending off 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal by eliminating his Spanish side in the quarter finals. Going down to the deciding doubles tie, the experienced doubles talent of Wesley Koolhof worked well with Botic Van de Zandschulp against […]
2024 Davis Cup Finals preview
EIGHT nations will vie for glory in the 2024 Davis Cup Finals that kicks off overnight in Malaga. Headlined by reigning champions Italy with world number one Jannik Sinner named for his nation, the only element that tops it is the fact that 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to tennis at […]
Sinner strikes for maiden ATP Finals title
WORLD number one Jannik Sinner has had quite the year, rising to top spot in the world rankings, winning the Australian and US Opens among eight titles, recording more victories than any other player on the ATP Tour, and now becoming an ATP Finals champion. The Italian joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as the […]
Zverev zooms into semis as Alcaraz misses out
JUSTIFYING his world number two status, Alexander Zverev overcame Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on the final round-robin day of the John Newcombe Group at the ATP Finals to secure a semis spot. The German fended off the world number three, 7-6 6-4. The win ensured Zverev will end the year at a career-high world number two, […]
Alcaraz keeps ATP Finals dream alive
KEEPING his ATP Finals dream alive, world number three Carlos Alcaraz overcame Russian Andrey Rublev in a tight two-setter at the Inalpi Arena in Turin. Alcaraz won 6-3 7-6, successfully bouncing back from a shock loss to Casper Ruud on day two, and must defeat world number three Alexander Zverev for a shot at reaching […]
Ruud escapes from Alcaraz in huge Turin takedown
IN A SHOCK very few people saw coming, world number seven Casper Ruud took down Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in an unforgettable straight sets victory at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Ruud stormed to a 6-1 lead after one set, then despite the Spaniard’s best efforts, closed out the match in 86 minutes, 6-1 […]
Demon breaks two-decade drought at ATP Finals
NOT SINCE Lleyton Hewitt graced the courts has an Australian male been so high in the world rankings, with Alex de Minaur becoming the first since Hewitt to reach the ATP Finals. The event in Turin kicks off on Sunday with the Aussie officially earning his place after world number five Novak Djokovic withdrew. Enjoying […]
