Berrettini blasts past Djoker in Doha
LIKE A blast from the past, Italian Matteo Berrettini‘s brutal forehand was back to its breathtaking best against a returning Novak Djokovic as the former Top 10 player smashed his way into the Doha second round. While Djokovic was returning from an injury he sustained during his semi-final loss to Alexander Zverev at the Australian […]
Aussies race into Davis Cup second round
AUSTRALIA cemented its spot in the 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers Second Round with a comfortable 3-1 vi tory over Sweden on the weekend. The green and gold wrapped up proceedings with a 3-0 start thanks to doubles pairing John Peers and Matthew Ebden getting the win, so with Rotterdam coming up for top ranked Alex […]
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 […]
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 […]
Djokovic delivers after slow start to get up and running
WITH NEW coach Andy Murray watching on the sidelines, Novak Djokovic secured a first up win at the 2025 Australian Open after defeating a fast-starting Nishesh Basavareddy in four sets on Monday night. Djokovic had a scare to start the match, dropping the opening set to the American wildcard, before steadying to book his spot […]
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 […]
