Australian Open: Women’s Day 7 review – Jabeur’s run continues as Barty prepares to party with Kvitova
A GRAND Slam bolter and a couple of Grand Slam winners all booked spots in the quarter finals as the first half of the draw was down to just four competitors remaining in the Australian Open for 2020. Two days after topping a 23-time Grand Slam winner in Serena Williams, China’s Wang Qiang suffered the […]
Qiang stuns seven-time champion in stunning Aus Open upset
WANG Qiang turned around a complete embarrassment just four months ago to cause the boilover of the tournament today, downing 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in three tight sets. The American champion defeated Qiang in 45 minutes four months ago, just winning one game for the entire match. It was a different story today […]
Australian Open: Women’s Day 3 review – Goerges through to Round of 32 as big guns send message
BELGIAN, Julia Goerges is through to the Round of 32 after a commanding three-set win over 13th seed Croatian, Petra Martic. She joined a host of big names from the women’s draw in the third round, with the other half of Round 2 to be completed today, weather permitting. Goerges once again proved she can […]
Williams tested by young gun Zidansek
THE grand slam queen of tennis over the last 20 years, Serena Williams headed through to Round 3 of the Australian Open after a tense clash with 22-year-old Slovenian, Tamara Zidansek. The young talent well and truly showcased what she’s capable of – especially in the second set – though she eventually went down in […]
Australian Open: Day 2 review (Day 1 completed) – Fognini produces comeback as Jabeur sends Konta packing
WITH rain causing a major delay on Day 1, we have split the remainder of the Round 1 Australian Open review into two parts. First we look at the games that did not take place or were suspended from Day 1 that were completed on Day 2, with a further two articles – one men’s […]
Shenzhen Open: Day 5 wrap – Fourth, fifth and sixth seed head into quarter finals
DAY 5 of the Shenzhen Open saw only four matches take place ahead of the quarter finals. The first of the day saw Shelby Rogers have a slow start against Spaniard, Garbine Muguruza, going down 1-6 6-7. Despite a disappointing first set, Rogers fought her way back into contention, but fell at the final hurdle […]
Shenzhen Open – Day 3: Belarus continues strong form
IT was another big day of interesting clashes and hard fought battles with Day 3 of the Shenzhen International once again living up to the hype. Some of the usuals moved through to the next stage with Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka making light work of her opponent while the clash between the two Americans provided plenty […]
