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 […] The post Djokovic delivers after slow start to get up and running appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Swiss star sees positive return to Grand Slam action
FORMER world number four Belinda Bencic has made a winning return to Grand Slam tennis, toppling 16th seed Jelena Ostapenko in yesterday’s first round action. On her return from maternity leave, it may have taken Bencic six match points but she ultimately prevailed in straight sets 6-3 7-6. In a match littered with double faults […] The post Swiss star sees positive return to Grand Slam action appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats put woeful JackJumpers to the sword
THE Perth Wildcats continue to hum as they comfortably saw off the Tasmania JackJumpers in a 32-point belting on Sunday. It was the Bryce Cotton show once again, as he continues his incredible season that has him the firm favourite for his fifth NBL MVP award. In just three quarters of action, Cotton knocked down […] The post Wildcats put woeful JackJumpers to the sword appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Six in a row for in-form Lynx
AMY ATWELL poured in 22 points as the Perth Lynx made it six wins in a row during Round 11 action of the WNBL. The Lynx climb to 12-3 for the season, setting up a must-see top-of-the-table clash against the Bendigo Spirit on Wednesday afternoon. It was a spirited effort from a gutsy Geelong United […] The post Six in a row for in-form Lynx appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
All-round effort rewards Tasmanian Graham
IN A bumper day of WNCL action, Tasmania took the win against Queensland in a low scoring affair due to rain. The visitors emerged victorious by 20 runs at Allan Border Field with DLS determining their 198 run total (in 41.1 overs) to best the Fire’s 155 runs in 32.4 overs. The key figure in […]
Casper avoids Ruud awakening in first round
FORMER world number two Casper Ruud almost became the first victim of an upset in the men’s singles at the Australian Open, but delivered when it mattered most to defeat Jaume Munar on the first day of the tournament on Sunday. On a day that was riddled with rain delays and cancelled matches, the clash […] The post Casper avoids Ruud awakening in first round appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Stars keep season alive with Derby win
ANOTHER masterful knock from Glenn Maxwell has helped keep the Melbourne Stars’ season alive, leading his side to a 42-run win over the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League at Marvel Stadium on Sunday night. The Stars looked in serious trouble at 7/75 in the first innings, before Maxwell put the hammer down to […]
Almost all seeds pass first test on AO Opener
THERE were not too many surprise results on the opening day of action at the 2025 Australian Open, but just like tradition not all seeds survived the first set of action. The biggest seed to fall on the opening day of action was Linda Noskova, with the 29th seed unable to get past Dane […] The post Almost all seeds pass first test on AO Opener appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Aussie pair’s match-winning knocks deal England first Ashes blow
IN THE first Ashes fixture, it was Australian captain Alyssa Healy, along with the all-rounder Ash Gardner that were crucial to the win against England at North Sydney Oval on Sunday. Winning by four wickets, Australia elected to bowl first, sending England in on what seemed like a solid batting pitch in sunny conditions. The […]
Hawks, Phoenix claim super Saturday wins
SATURDAY in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Illawarra Hawks and SEM Phoenix emerge victorious from a double-header, defeating the New Zealand Breakers and Brisbane Bullets respectively. The first clash of the day took place at WIN Entertainment Centre, with the Hawks hosting the Phoenix in a clash between two sides in very different […] The post Hawks, Phoenix claim super Saturday wins appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
