<p>Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the crucial clay season. The Serbian made the announcement on Wednesday (Mar 27), ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles under Ivanisevic's guidance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Croatian joined Djokovic's team in 2018 as the Serb looked for ways to improve his serve and overall gameplay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic posted on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Djokovic is known for having animated reactions towards his team that sits in the stands during the matches. Often, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is seen venting his raw emotions towards the box, with&nbsp;Ivanisevic usually taking the stick for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Djokovic acknowledged that their working relationship had witnessed several ups and downs but their friendship remained intact.</p>

<p>“Our on court chemistry had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid. In fact, I’m proud to say (not sure he is) that apart from winning tournaments together we also had a side battle in Parchisi going on... for many years. And that tournament never stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for everything my friend. Love you," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Djokovic's struggles&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Having ended the 2023 season with three Grand Slams, Djokovic has not had the best of starts to 2024. He lost in the Australian Open semifinals to eventual winner Jannik Sinner before suffering a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.</p>

<p>Nardi, who is ranked No. 124, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Levin Anderson in 2008 in Miami. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-calls-2023-as-best-year-after-clinching-three-grand-slam-titles-672600"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Novak Djokovic calls 2023 as 'best year' after clinching three Grand Slam titles</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier this month, the Serb pulled out of the ongoing Miami Open to limit the number of events he plays this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At this stage of my career, I'm balancing my private and professional schedule. I'm sorry that I won't experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world," Djokovic wrote.</p>

<p>With the French Open approaching, Djokovic understands that he needs to incorporate some change in his training regime to get back to the top. The French Open takes place between May 26 to June 9 and Djokovic would be hoping to secure a fourth title in Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the crucial clay season. The Serbian made the announcement on Wednesday (Mar 27), ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles under Ivanisevic's guidance.

Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the crucial clay season. The Serbian made the announcement on Wednesday (Mar 27), ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles under Ivanisevic's guidance. The Croatian joined Djokovic's team in 2018 as the Serb looked for ways to improve his serve and overall gameplay. “Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic posted on Instagram. Djokovic is known for having animated reactions towards his team that sits in the stands during the matches. Often, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is seen venting his raw emotions towards the box, with Ivanisevic usually taking the stick for it. Djokovic acknowledged that their working relationship had witnessed several ups and downs but their friendship remained intact. “Our on court chemistry had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid. In fact, I’m proud to say (not sure he is) that apart from winning tournaments together we also had a side battle in Parchisi going on... for many years. And that tournament never stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for everything my friend. Love you," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) × Djokovic's struggles Having ended the 2023 season with three Grand Slams, Djokovic has not had the best of starts to 2024. He lost in the Australian Open semifinals to eventual winner Jannik Sinner before suffering a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells. Nardi, who is ranked No. 124, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Levin Anderson in 2008 in Miami. Also read | Novak Djokovic calls 2023 as 'best year' after clinching three Grand Slam titles Earlier this month, the Serb pulled out of the ongoing Miami Open to limit the number of events he plays this year. "At this stage of my career, I'm balancing my private and professional schedule. I'm sorry that I won't experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world," Djokovic wrote. With the French Open approaching, Djokovic understands that he needs to incorporate some change in his training regime to get back to the top. The French Open takes place between May 26 to June 9 and Djokovic would be hoping to secure a fourth title in Paris. (With inputs from agencies)

Novak Djokovic parts ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic amid tough start to 2024 season

<p>The Rotterdam title may pale in comparison to winning the Australian Open Grand Slam but Jannik Sinner said his victory in the ATP 500 event was still important to him after the Italian rose to a career-high number three in the world rankings. Sinner, who lifted his first major at Melbourne Park by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final, stretched his winning run in 2024 to 12 matches with a 7-5 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur in the Rotterdam final on Sunday.</p>

<p>The 22-year-old's second trophy of the season means he will leapfrog Medvedev to number three when the rankings are updated later on Monday. "Every time you win a title, it doesn't matter how big, it means a lot," Sinner said. "I had a bit more attention (as Australian Open champion), but when you earn something, you have to deal with that. I felt like I was trying to put 100% effort into everything I've done and that's the result of this week. "It's going to start again from zero at Indian Wells, so I'm already trying to improve. Let's see what's coming."</p>

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<p>Sinner will look to gain ground on world number two and defending Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz in the hardcourt tournament next month. "My team, we did a really good job a few weeks ago and now we did a very good job here. I'm really proud of the level I played throughout the week," he said.</p>

<p>"We've been in tough situations but we handled it the right way. We'll always try to improve, it's the most important."</p>


The Rotterdam title may pale in comparison to winning the Australian Open Grand Slam but Jannik Sinner said his victory in the ATP 500 event was still important to him after the Italian rose to a career-high number three in the world rankings.

The Rotterdam title may pale in comparison to winning the Australian Open Grand Slam but Jannik Sinner said his victory in the ATP 500 event was still important to him after the Italian rose to a career-high number three in the world rankings. Sinner, who lifted his first major at Melbourne Park by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final, stretched his winning run in 2024 to 12 matches with a 7-5 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur in the Rotterdam final on Sunday. The 22-year-old's second trophy of the season means he will leapfrog Medvedev to number three when the rankings are updated later on Monday. "Every time you win a title, it doesn't matter how big, it means a lot," Sinner said. "I had a bit more attention (as Australian Open champion), but when you earn something, you have to deal with that. I felt like I was trying to put 100% effort into everything I've done and that's the result of this week. "It's going to start again from zero at Indian Wells, so I'm already trying to improve. Let's see what's coming." Also read: Australian equestrian criticised for wearing mankini costume will be allowed to compete in Paris Olympics Sinner will look to gain ground on world number two and defending Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz in the hardcourt tournament next month. "My team, we did a really good job a few weeks ago and now we did a very good job here. I'm really proud of the level I played throughout the week," he said. "We've been in tough situations but we handled it the right way. We'll always try to improve, it's the most important."

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<p>World number four Jessica Pegula has ended her five-year coaching partnership with David Witt who said the split had come as a complete surprise.</p>

<p>American Pegula exited the Australian Open in the second round after losing to Frenchwoman Clara Burel and withdrew from the doubles event in which she was partnered up with Coco Gauff.</p>

<p>"It was a total surprise to me. Never saw it coming. We've had a great friendship for five years, so it's very tough," Witt told tennis.com.</p>

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<p>"She's obviously knocking on the door of winning a major. Our goals were to win a Grand Slam. Obviously, that was cut short, didn't get to accomplish that, but I think everything else has been awesome."</p>

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<p>Pegula, 29, was ranked 76th when she began working with Witt and he helped her win her first WTA title in 2019 in Washington.</p>

<p>The American reached the last eight in three of the four majors in 2022 and broke into top 10 after reaching the quarter-finals in that year's French Open.</p>

<p>Pegula reached her third Australian Open quarter-final in a row in 2023. She has won four singles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including two WTA 1000 titles.</p>

<p>"The hard work she put in and we put in, that was something to remember," Witt said on Pegula's career.</p>

<p>"I've been pretty lucky that I've only been with two players the last 15 years," added Witt added who also coached Venus Williams.</p>


World number four Jessica Pegula has ended her five-year coaching partnership with David Witt who said the split had come as a complete surprise. American Pegula exited the Australian Open in the second round after losing to Frenchwoman Clara Burel and withdrew from the doubles event in which she was partnered up with Coco Gauff.

World number four Jessica Pegula has ended her five-year coaching partnership with David Witt who said the split had come as a complete surprise. American Pegula exited the Australian Open in the second round after losing to Frenchwoman Clara Burel and withdrew from the doubles event in which she was partnered up with Coco Gauff. "It was a total surprise to me. Never saw it coming. We've had a great friendship for five years, so it's very tough," Witt told tennis.com. × "She's obviously knocking on the door of winning a major. Our goals were to win a Grand Slam. Obviously, that was cut short, didn't get to accomplish that, but I think everything else has been awesome." ALSO READ | Premier League: Manchester City blast Brentford away to move within two points of top Pegula, 29, was ranked 76th when she began working with Witt and he helped her win her first WTA title in 2019 in Washington. The American reached the last eight in three of the four majors in 2022 and broke into top 10 after reaching the quarter-finals in that year's French Open. Pegula reached her third Australian Open quarter-final in a row in 2023. She has won four singles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including two WTA 1000 titles. "The hard work she put in and we put in, that was something to remember," Witt said on Pegula's career. "I've been pretty lucky that I've only been with two players the last 15 years," added Witt added who also coached Venus Williams.

Tennis: Jessica Pegula parts ways with coach David Witt after horrific Australian Open campaign

<p>Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;needs a fresh generation of champions. His five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday made him the first Melbourne Park winner in 10 years not named Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer - the trio of multiple champions who have dominated&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;for two decades.</p>

<p>Djokovic's incredible success into his mid-thirties has delayed the decline of the "Big Three" but with Federer now retired and Nadal looking set to join him this year, a huge gap is opening up at the top of the game. With his Melbourne triumph, Sinner has joined 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in the Grand Slam winners' club, spearheading a clutch of players of a similar age coming through.</p>

<p>"It's quite unpredictable what's coming in the future but still it's nice to be part of this generation," Sinner said as he was photographed with his trophy in Melbourne's Botanical Gardens on Monday. "I think the next generation is something that this sport needs and it's also a little bit of a game-changer."</p>

<p>Sinner was the youngest Australian Open men's champion since Djokovic won the first of his 10 Melbourne Park titles in 2008 and even though he beat the 24-times Grand Slam champion in the semi-finals, the Italian was not inviting comparisons.</p>

<p>"He is a different league," he said. "I'm just happy I have this trophy for this year and then we see what's coming. There is still a lot of work to do but I will enjoy my process and then we see what I can achieve in the future."</p>

<p>As impressive as the clean hitting that has taken Sinner into the elite of men's&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;was his cool demeanour on court on Sunday as he withstood an early barrage from Medvedev before rallying from two sets down to clinch the title.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-jannik-sinners-thrilling-comeback-stuns-daniil-medvedev-to-take-home-maiden-grand-slam-title-684556">Australian Open: Jannik Sinner makes thrilling comeback, stuns Medvedev to win maiden Grand Slam title</a></strong></p>

<p>Although he fell to the Rod Laver Arena court after converting championship point, there was no huge outpouring of emotions as Sinner celebrated the biggest victory of his career. "There were so many emotions in my head and the hard work and the sacrifices I've done throughout my career," he explained.</p>

<p>"Sharing this moment with my team was maybe the best feeling I've had until now. "It's great emotions, I was just happy, yesterday I still maybe couldn't believe and now I'm starting to realise it, so it's a great feeling."</p>

<p>Sinner said he celebrated his dream start to the new season in understated fashion - a meal with his close-knit team in the early hours of Monday morning - but said it would be straight back to work as he looked to build on his breakthrough.</p>

<p>"Obviously winning the tournament is something unbelievable," he said. "I'm really happy how I performed here and let's see what's coming in the future."</p>


Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions.

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions. His five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday made him the first Melbourne Park winner in 10 years not named Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer - the trio of multiple champions who have dominated tennis for two decades. Djokovic's incredible success into his mid-thirties has delayed the decline of the "Big Three" but with Federer now retired and Nadal looking set to join him this year, a huge gap is opening up at the top of the game. With his Melbourne triumph, Sinner has joined 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in the Grand Slam winners' club, spearheading a clutch of players of a similar age coming through. "It's quite unpredictable what's coming in the future but still it's nice to be part of this generation," Sinner said as he was photographed with his trophy in Melbourne's Botanical Gardens on Monday. "I think the next generation is something that this sport needs and it's also a little bit of a game-changer." Sinner was the youngest Australian Open men's champion since Djokovic won the first of his 10 Melbourne Park titles in 2008 and even though he beat the 24-times Grand Slam champion in the semi-finals, the Italian was not inviting comparisons. "He is a different league," he said. "I'm just happy I have this trophy for this year and then we see what's coming. There is still a lot of work to do but I will enjoy my process and then we see what I can achieve in the future." As impressive as the clean hitting that has taken Sinner into the elite of men's tennis was his cool demeanour on court on Sunday as he withstood an early barrage from Medvedev before rallying from two sets down to clinch the title. Also read: Australian Open: Jannik Sinner makes thrilling comeback, stuns Medvedev to win maiden Grand Slam title Although he fell to the Rod Laver Arena court after converting championship point, there was no huge outpouring of emotions as Sinner celebrated the biggest victory of his career. "There were so many emotions in my head and the hard work and the sacrifices I've done throughout my career," he explained. "Sharing this moment with my team was maybe the best feeling I've had until now. "It's great emotions, I was just happy, yesterday I still maybe couldn't believe and now I'm starting to realise it, so it's a great feeling." Sinner said he celebrated his dream start to the new season in understated fashion - a meal with his close-knit team in the early hours of Monday morning - but said it would be straight back to work as he looked to build on his breakthrough. "Obviously winning the tournament is something unbelievable," he said. "I'm really happy how I performed here and let's see what's coming in the future."

Australian Open 2024: Tennis needs the next generation, says Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner

<p>Italian Jannik Sinner produced a monumental comeback in the Australian Open final on Sunday (Jan 28) after he beat Russian Daniil Medvedev at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner, playing against the former US Open champion came back from two sets down to win 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 and clinch his maiden Grand Slam title. The defeat for Medvedev was his third at the Australian Open having also lost in the 2021 and 2022 final to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal respectively. The win against Medvedev also means that only for the second time in 19 years there has been a winner other than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.</p>

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<p>In a contest that lasted over three hours, the 22-year-old was at the receiving end of a great show from Medvedev in the opening two sets and lost 3-6, 3-6&nbsp;before mounting the comeback. Having been broken three times during the opening two sets, Sinner was under pressure to hold his serve. However, he showed nerves of steel to mount a comeback.</p>

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<p>In the third set with both players reluctant to lose their serve, it was the decisive 10th game where Sinner capitalised. With Medvedev serving stay in the set, Sinner broke his serve to pocket the whole thing 6-4. Sinner, by winning the set on Medvedev's serve was handed a realistic advantage of serving first in the fourth set.</p>

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<p>In a Deja Vu moment in the fourth set, it was again the 10th game where Sinner broke Medvedev to bring the match to parity. The 22-year-old Italian won the fourth set 6-4.</p>

<p>In the final set, with momentum on his side, he again broke the Russian in the sixth game to seize advantage. Sinner then consolidated on the fifth-set lead to finally serve for the championship and win the Australian Open title.</p>

<p>With the win, he becomes the first Italian player to win a men’s singles Grand Slam since Adriano Panatta. The Legendary player won the 1976 French Open and since then Italy has seen a Grand Slam drought in men’s singles. Matteo Berrettini came closer to ending the drought in 2021 when he finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic at the Wimbledon Championships.</p>


Italian Jannik Sinner produced a monumental comeback in the Australian Open final on Sunday (Jan 28) after he beat Russian Daniil Medvedev at the Rod Laver Arena.

Italian Jannik Sinner produced a monumental comeback in the Australian Open final on Sunday (Jan 28) after he beat Russian Daniil Medvedev at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner, playing against the former US Open champion came back from two sets down to win 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 and clinch his maiden Grand Slam title. The defeat for Medvedev was his third at the Australian Open having also lost in the 2021 and 2022 final to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal respectively. The win against Medvedev also means that only for the second time in 19 years there has been a winner other than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. SIN-PLY THE BEST 🏆#AO2024 pic.twitter.com/R1MFxck59L — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024 × Sinner sweats to win Australian Open In a contest that lasted over three hours, the 22-year-old was at the receiving end of a great show from Medvedev in the opening two sets and lost 3-6, 3-6 before mounting the comeback. Having been broken three times during the opening two sets, Sinner was under pressure to hold his serve. However, he showed nerves of steel to mount a comeback. × In the third set with both players reluctant to lose their serve, it was the decisive 10th game where Sinner capitalised. With Medvedev serving stay in the set, Sinner broke his serve to pocket the whole thing 6-4. Sinner, by winning the set on Medvedev's serve was handed a realistic advantage of serving first in the fourth set. ALSO READ | We're not pathetic: WI skipper Kraigg Brathwaite hits back at former Australia player after famous Gabba win In a Deja Vu moment in the fourth set, it was again the 10th game where Sinner broke Medvedev to bring the match to parity. The 22-year-old Italian won the fourth set 6-4. In the final set, with momentum on his side, he again broke the Russian in the sixth game to seize advantage. Sinner then consolidated on the fifth-set lead to finally serve for the championship and win the Australian Open title. With the win, he becomes the first Italian player to win a men’s singles Grand Slam since Adriano Panatta. The Legendary player won the 1976 French Open and since then Italy has seen a Grand Slam drought in men’s singles. Matteo Berrettini came closer to ending the drought in 2021 when he finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic at the Wimbledon Championships.

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner makes thrilling comeback, stuns Medvedev to win maiden Grand Slam title

<p>History was scripted on Saturday (Jan 27) after Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won the Australian Open 2024 title. India's Bopanna, 43, in the process became the oldest Grand Slam champion after beating the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. After the final point, both Bopanna and Ebden were over the moon as they celebrated their title success in front of a full house crowd in the final.</p>

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<p>After winning the title at Melbourne Park on Saturday both Bopanna and Ebden went down on the court and were seen in celebratory mood. Soon both players picked themselves up and jumped together to pump their chests. They were later seen hugging one another and then pointing out to their stands where their friends and family members were present.</p>

<h2><strong>Bopanna-Ebden script history</strong></h2>

<p>Having achieved the World No.1 ranking earlier in the week (to be official on Monday), Bopanna scripted history at the Rod Laver arena in his 61st Grand Slam doubles appearance. In a contest that lasted almost 100 minutes, Bopanna and his Australian partner were at their fluent best and did not lose their serve in the entire match.</p>

<p>Both sets were close affairs with Boppana and Ebden going shoulder-to-shoulder with their Italian counterparts. With neither team ready to surrender their serve in the opening set it needed a tiebreaker to separate the pairs. However, Bopanna-Ebden were flawless in the tiebreak and won it without dropping a point to seize early advantage.</p>

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<p>The second set was also a close affair but both Bopanna and Ebden gained a break of serve and then held onto their own in a tight contest. The Indo-Australian pair then took full advantage of the break and held on their serve to win the epic final.</p>

<p>Before today’s victory, the 2017 French Open success with Gabriela Dabrowski was the only time the Indian veteran had won a Grand Slam title. Bopanna, now in his twilight has enjoyed a superb couple of years where he reached the final of the US Open Men’s doubles final and the Wimbledon semis.</p>


History was scripted on Saturday (Jan 27) after Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won the Australian Open 2024 title. India's Bopanna, 43, in the process became the oldest Grand Slam champion after beating the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena.

History was scripted on Saturday (Jan 27) after Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won the Australian Open 2024 title. India's Bopanna, 43, in the process became the oldest Grand Slam champion after beating the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. After the final point, both Bopanna and Ebden were over the moon as they celebrated their title success in front of a full house crowd in the final. Doubles delight 🏆🏆@rohanbopanna 🇮🇳 and @mattebden 🇦🇺 defeat Italian duo Bolelli/Vavassori 🇮🇹 7-6(0) 7-5. @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/WaR2KXF9kp — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2024 × Bopanna-Ebden celebrate after win After winning the title at Melbourne Park on Saturday both Bopanna and Ebden went down on the court and were seen in celebratory mood. Soon both players picked themselves up and jumped together to pump their chests. They were later seen hugging one another and then pointing out to their stands where their friends and family members were present. Bopanna-Ebden script history Having achieved the World No.1 ranking earlier in the week (to be official on Monday), Bopanna scripted history at the Rod Laver arena in his 61st Grand Slam doubles appearance. In a contest that lasted almost 100 minutes, Bopanna and his Australian partner were at their fluent best and did not lose their serve in the entire match. Both sets were close affairs with Boppana and Ebden going shoulder-to-shoulder with their Italian counterparts. With neither team ready to surrender their serve in the opening set it needed a tiebreaker to separate the pairs. However, Bopanna-Ebden were flawless in the tiebreak and won it without dropping a point to seize early advantage. ALSO READ | Aryna Sabalenka defends Australian Open title after dominating straight-set win over China's Zheng Qinwen Look what it means to @rohanbopanna and @mattebden 😍 At 43, Bopanna has his FIRST Men's Doubles Grand Slam title - and becomes the oldest to do so in the Open Era 👏👏#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/qs0JlrkMO7 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2024 × The second set was also a close affair but both Bopanna and Ebden gained a break of serve and then held onto their own in a tight contest. The Indo-Australian pair then took full advantage of the break and held on their serve to win the epic final. Before today’s victory, the 2017 French Open success with Gabriela Dabrowski was the only time the Indian veteran had won a Grand Slam title. Bopanna, now in his twilight has enjoyed a superb couple of years where he reached the final of the US Open Men’s doubles final and the Wimbledon semis.

Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden celebrate after conquering first Grand Slam doubles title - WATCH

<p>India’s Rohan Bopanna has scripted history at the Australian Open 2024 after he won the men’s doubles title at the Rod Laver Arena with Matthew Ebden on Saturday (Jan 27). Rohan and Ebden beat the Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5 as Bopanna became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title at 43. The victory with Ebden is Bopanna’s first Grand Slam men’s doubles success while overall it is his second Grand Slam title having won the 2017 French Open mixed doubles title.</p>

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<p>Having achieved the World No.1 ranking earlier in the week (to be official on Monday), Bopanna scripted history at the Rod Laver arena in his 61st Grand Slam doubles appearance. In a contest that lasted almost 100 minutes, Bopanna and his Australian partner were at their fluent best and did not lose their serve in the entire match.</p>

<p>Both sets were close affairs with Boppana and Ebden going shoulder-to-shoulder with their Italian counterparts. With neither team ready to surrender their serve in the opening set it needed a tiebreaker to separate the pairs. However, Bopanna-Ebden were flawless in the tiebreak and won it without dropping a point to seize early advantage.</p>

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<p>The second set was also a close affair but both Bopanna and Ebden gained a break of serve and then held onto their own in a tight contest. The Indo-Australian pair then took full advantage of the break and held on their serve to win the epic final.</p>

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<p>Before today’s victory, the 2017 French Open success with Gabriela Dabrowski was the only time the Indian veteran had won a Grand Slam title. Bopanna, now in his twilight has enjoyed a superb couple of years where he reached the final of the US Open Men’s doubles final and the Wimbledon semis.</p>

<p>At the 2023 Australian Open, Bopanna was runners-up in the mixed doubles category along with Sania Mirza with the latter bowing out of the game after the final. He became the oldest player to win a match at the 2023 ATP Finals with Ebden where the pair reached the semifinals.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Bopanna was among six sportspersons named for the Padma Shri award for 2024&nbsp;by the Indian government.&nbsp;</p>


India’s Rohan Bopanna has scripted history at the Australian Open 2024 after he won the men’s doubles title at the Rod Laver Arena with Matthew Ebden on Saturday (Jan 27).

India’s Rohan Bopanna has scripted history at the Australian Open 2024 after he won the men’s doubles title at the Rod Laver Arena with Matthew Ebden on Saturday (Jan 27). Rohan and Ebden beat the Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5 as Bopanna became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title at 43. The victory with Ebden is Bopanna’s first Grand Slam men’s doubles success while overall it is his second Grand Slam title having won the 2017 French Open mixed doubles title. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🏆@mattebden and @rohanbopanna win their first Grand Slam title as a team!#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/nsioO6qF3S — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2024 × Bopanna scripts history Having achieved the World No.1 ranking earlier in the week (to be official on Monday), Bopanna scripted history at the Rod Laver arena in his 61st Grand Slam doubles appearance. In a contest that lasted almost 100 minutes, Bopanna and his Australian partner were at their fluent best and did not lose their serve in the entire match. Both sets were close affairs with Boppana and Ebden going shoulder-to-shoulder with their Italian counterparts. With neither team ready to surrender their serve in the opening set it needed a tiebreaker to separate the pairs. However, Bopanna-Ebden were flawless in the tiebreak and won it without dropping a point to seize early advantage. × The second set was also a close affair but both Bopanna and Ebden gained a break of serve and then held onto their own in a tight contest. The Indo-Australian pair then took full advantage of the break and held on their serve to win the epic final. ALSO READ | Aryna Sabalenka defends Australian Open title after dominating straight-set win over China's Zheng Qinwen Before today’s victory, the 2017 French Open success with Gabriela Dabrowski was the only time the Indian veteran had won a Grand Slam title. Bopanna, now in his twilight has enjoyed a superb couple of years where he reached the final of the US Open Men’s doubles final and the Wimbledon semis. At the 2023 Australian Open, Bopanna was runners-up in the mixed doubles category along with Sania Mirza with the latter bowing out of the game after the final. He became the oldest player to win a match at the 2023 ATP Finals with Ebden where the pair reached the semifinals. On Thursday, Bopanna was among six sportspersons named for the Padma Shri award for 2024 by the Indian government.

India’s Rohan Bopanna scripts history at Australian Open, becomes oldest Grand Slam doubles champion at 43

<p>Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her Australian Open singles titles after a dominating win over China’s Zheng Qinwen on Saturday (Jan 27). Sabalenka, who beat Elena Rybakina in the 2023 final outclassed Qinwen 6-3, 6-2&nbsp;to win her second Grand Slam title at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday. After the win in the final, she becomes the first female player after Victoria Azarenka (2011, 2012), also of Belarus, to defend the Australian Open women’s singles title. With the win, Sabalenka also regained the World No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings.</p>

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<p>Coming into the final as&nbsp;favourite, Sabalenka was flawless at the Rod Laver Arena in the final after dominating Qinwen. Sabalenka won the first set convincingly having broken her Chinese opponent once which paved the way for domination in the match. In the entire match, Sabalenka did not lose her serve and saved a match point as well.</p>

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<p>The second set was also easy for the World No. 1 as she broke her opponent twice and conquered the title. Sabalenka showed some nerves when she served for the championship at 5-2. The 25-year-old lost four championship points and saved a break point before clinching the title. The final lasted for a mere 76 minutes where the new World No. 1 showed her class.</p>

<p>Interestingly, on her way to the title Sabalenka did not drop a single set and was taken to the tiebreaker only once when she beat USA’s Coco Gauff in the semifinal.</p>

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<h3><strong>Last 6 Women's to Defend Australian Open Singles Title</strong></h3>

<p>Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus – 2023, 2024</p>

<p>Victoria Azarenka, Belarus – 2011, 2012</p>

<p>Serena Williams, USA – 2009, 2010</p>

<p>Jennifer Capriati, USA – 2001, 2002</p>

<p>Martina Hingis, Switzerland – 1997, 1998, 1999</p>

<p>Monica Seles, Yugoslavia – 1991, 1992, 1993</p>

<p>The attention now turns to the men’s doubles final where India’s Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden will take on the Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. If Bopanna is successful in winning the title, he will become the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title (singles and doubles included). The men’s singles final will take place on Sunday where Russia’s Daniil Medvedev will take on Italian Jannik Sinner. With Novak Djokovic eliminated in the final, this year there will be a new Australian Open men’s singles champion.</p>


Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her Australian Open singles titles after a dominating win over China’s Zheng Qinwen on Saturday (Jan 27). Sabalenka, who beat Elena Rybakina in the 2023 final outclassed Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 to win her second Grand Slam title at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her Australian Open singles titles after a dominating win over China’s Zheng Qinwen on Saturday (Jan 27). Sabalenka, who beat Elena Rybakina in the 2023 final outclassed Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 to win her second Grand Slam title at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday. After the win in the final, she becomes the first female player after Victoria Azarenka (2011, 2012), also of Belarus, to defend the Australian Open women’s singles title. With the win, Sabalenka also regained the World No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings. BACK 🏆 TO 🏆 BACK@SabalenkaA is our #AO2024 champion! pic.twitter.com/OcVy2V9ley — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2024 × Sabalenka defends Australian Open crown Coming into the final as favourite, Sabalenka was flawless at the Rod Laver Arena in the final after dominating Qinwen. Sabalenka won the first set convincingly having broken her Chinese opponent once which paved the way for domination in the match. In the entire match, Sabalenka did not lose her serve and saved a match point as well. × The second set was also easy for the World No. 1 as she broke her opponent twice and conquered the title. Sabalenka showed some nerves when she served for the championship at 5-2. The 25-year-old lost four championship points and saved a break point before clinching the title. The final lasted for a mere 76 minutes where the new World No. 1 showed her class. Interestingly, on her way to the title Sabalenka did not drop a single set and was taken to the tiebreaker only once when she beat USA’s Coco Gauff in the semifinal. ALSO READ | West Indies bowler Kevin Sinclair does CRAZY CARTWHEEL stunt after Usman Khawaja's wicket in 2nd Test - WATCH Last 6 Women's to Defend Australian Open Singles Title Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus – 2023, 2024 Victoria Azarenka, Belarus – 2011, 2012 Serena Williams, USA – 2009, 2010 Jennifer Capriati, USA – 2001, 2002 Martina Hingis, Switzerland – 1997, 1998, 1999 Monica Seles, Yugoslavia – 1991, 1992, 1993 The attention now turns to the men’s doubles final where India’s Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden will take on the Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. If Bopanna is successful in winning the title, he will become the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title (singles and doubles included). The men’s singles final will take place on Sunday where Russia’s Daniil Medvedev will take on Italian Jannik Sinner. With Novak Djokovic eliminated in the final, this year there will be a new Australian Open men’s singles champion.

Aryna Sabalenka defends Australian Open title after dominating straight-set win over China’s Zheng Qinwen

<p>Russia’s Daniil Medvedev has booked his third Australian Open final after a thrilling win over German Alexander Zverev on Friday (Jan 26). Medvedev, down two sets in the match produced yet another comeback at the Rod Laver Arena to win the match 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3. The win for Medvedev coupled with the defeat of Novak Djokovic means there will be a new champion at Australian Open for the first time since Stanislas Wawrinka in 2014. Sunday’s final will now see Medvedev square off against Sinner for the top prize at Melbourne Park.</p>

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<h2><strong>Medvedev’s early struggles</strong></h2>

<p>Having already battled past one five-set contest, the Russian tennis star needed another storming comeback after he lost the opening two sets of the semifinal contest against Zverev. Medvedev lost his serve at the wrong time in the first set and handed it to his opponent&nbsp;at 7-5. The Russian again was on the back foot in the second set where he was broken once again which the German Olympic champion consolidated. Zverev would pocket the second set 6-3 and establish himself as a firm favourite to win the match.</p>

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<p>The 2021 US Open champion though did not give up easily and lifted the atmosphere by keeping hold of his serve. With both players reluctant to surrender the serve, the third set went into a tiebreaker where Medvedev prevailed to gain the upper hand and mount his comeback in the match.</p>

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<p>It was no different situation in the fourth set as Medvedev&nbsp;kept his cool to win the fourth set tiebreaker to bring the match to parity.</p>

<p>The Russian&nbsp;then brought his A-Game to the court and earned a vital break in the deciding set. He&nbsp;consolidate on the break to win the match 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3. It is the second time at the Australian Open that Medvedev has come back from two sets down to win the match. He earlier beat Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in the second round where he was two sets down.</p>

<p>Sunday’s final will be Medvedev’s sixth Grand Slam showdown having only won the US Open in 2021 beating Djokovic in the final. This will be his third Australian Open final having previously lost to Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the final in 2021 and 2022 respectively.</p>


Russia’s Daniil Medvedev has booked his third Australian Open final after a thrilling win over German Alexander Zverev on Friday (Jan 26). Medvedev, down two sets in the match produced yet another comeback at the Rod Laver Arena to win the match 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3.

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev has booked his third Australian Open final after a thrilling win over German Alexander Zverev on Friday (Jan 26). Medvedev, down two sets in the match produced yet another comeback at the Rod Laver Arena to win the match 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3. The win for Medvedev coupled with the defeat of Novak Djokovic means there will be a new champion at Australian Open for the first time since Stanislas Wawrinka in 2014. Sunday’s final will now see Medvedev square off against Sinner for the top prize at Melbourne Park. Will it be the year of the 🐙 or the 🦊?!@DaniilMedwed comes from two sets down to defeat Sascha Zverev! He'll face Jannik Sinner to crown a first-time #AusOpen champion! The comeback king. The marathon man. The #AO2024 finalist.@wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/1IxpvKsDut — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 26, 2024 × Medvedev’s early struggles Having already battled past one five-set contest, the Russian tennis star needed another storming comeback after he lost the opening two sets of the semifinal contest against Zverev. Medvedev lost his serve at the wrong time in the first set and handed it to his opponent at 7-5. The Russian again was on the back foot in the second set where he was broken once again which the German Olympic champion consolidated. Zverev would pocket the second set 6-3 and establish himself as a firm favourite to win the match. × The 2021 US Open champion though did not give up easily and lifted the atmosphere by keeping hold of his serve. With both players reluctant to surrender the serve, the third set went into a tiebreaker where Medvedev prevailed to gain the upper hand and mount his comeback in the match. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Iceland Cricket takes CHEEKY DIG at England after day 1 It was no different situation in the fourth set as Medvedev kept his cool to win the fourth set tiebreaker to bring the match to parity. The Russian then brought his A-Game to the court and earned a vital break in the deciding set. He consolidate on the break to win the match 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3. It is the second time at the Australian Open that Medvedev has come back from two sets down to win the match. He earlier beat Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in the second round where he was two sets down. Sunday’s final will be Medvedev’s sixth Grand Slam showdown having only won the US Open in 2021 beating Djokovic in the final. This will be his third Australian Open final having previously lost to Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the final in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev sets Jannik Sinner clash in final after five-set thriller vs Alexander Zverev

<p>India’s Rohan Bopanna could script history at Melbourne Park on Saturday (Jan 27) as he bids to win the Australian Open 2024 Men’s doubles titles. Now the oldest World No. 1, Bopanna could become the oldest player (singles or doubles) to win a Grand Slam title if he along with his Aussie partner Matthew Ebden beat the Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the Australian Open final. Ahead of what could be a historic final, Bopanna spoke exclusively to WION and opened up on his way to success at the Australian Open and the challenges faced before becoming the World No 1.</p>

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<h2><strong>Bopanna speaks to WION</strong></h2>

<p>“Extremely happy and proud to have achieved the number ranking in doubles. It has always been my goal to be number one but did not thought that it will come at this time in my career. It was a realistic goal for Matthew Ebden and for me after 2023 and when we decided to continue our partnership our main focus was to have a better January compared to last year where we had lost in the first rounds in Adelaide and Brisbane. It is amazing to have achieved this ranking and to be honest, it is still sinking,” Bopanna said while speaking to WION’s Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on Thursday (Jan 25).</p>

<h2><strong>Boppana opens up on his recent experience</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Question:</strong> How difficult was it for you to prepare for this next match this morning provided there were so many wishes?</p>

<p><strong>Answer:</strong> Yes, definitely it was very different as not often, or maybe the first time in my career that so many messages came pouring and it was overwhelming. What makes it special is today I was playing the semi-final and yet I was trying to reply to as many messages as I can but also had to make sure that I got my beauty sleep to get ready for today’s match.</p>

<p>The upcoming match against Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Machac was going to be tough and we had to be prepared.</p>

<p><strong>Question: </strong>This is your 61st appearance at the Men’s Grand Slam doubles tournament, how desperate are you to pocket your first title?</p>

<p><strong>Answer:</strong> I am not at all desperate to as this is a personal goal, the biggest thing is I am extremely happy to be in a state where I am able to compete for a Grand Slam title. As you mentioned this is my 61st Grand Slam appearance but just a third men’s doubles final and this occasion does not come that often so I am excited to put myself in a place where I can give a shot at the title and win it.</p>

<p><strong>Question:</strong> How do you prepare for a Grand Slam final and have you played Italian Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori before?</p>

<p><strong>Answer:</strong> To start with Bolelli, I have played him a few times but with Vavassori I have played him once at the US Open. However, in a teams event I haven’t played against them I don’t think even Matthew Ebden has played them. If anyone is playing in the final they are assumed to have played good tennis and I hope it will be a tough match and we can hope it can be a very good match. Bolelli is a past champion at the Australian Open and he knows the conditions.</p>

<p>I am really looking forward to this final on Saturday because I think we are playing some good tennis this entire fortnight.</p>

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<p><strong>Question:</strong> We listened to your media conference and you said, ‘India needed this’ but don’t you think it is painful for you as there is no assembly line after you having raised the bar since 1997?</p>

<p><strong>Answer:</strong> It does not pain me but it is a second life or a second win for Indian tennis as I feel the tennis has gotten lost in recent times. With Summit Nagal qualifying and reaching the second round here at the Australian Open and a lot of other guys qualifying for the main draws for the Grand Slam and me taking the number one is a new life to Indian tennis.</p>

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<p>Sports needs inspiration and we should really take this year to build tennis again and get a lot of kids interested in tennis yet again.</p>

<p><strong>Question:</strong> You had a bad time during the Covid-19 pandemic when you missed out on playing at the Olympics, so what was the motivation for you to not give up during a tough period?</p>

<p><strong>Answer:</strong> My perseverance is my biggest strength and I think it is something that I have trusted and have constantly been at it no matter at what junction I am at. There was a period in 2021 where I went four months without winning a match and I thought it could be the end of my career. Communicating with myself and energy to enjoy the game and also be happy with all these years of playing helped me overcome the period.</p>

<p>Instead of focusing on how I needed to win this match and what I needed to do to improve my ranking, I was enjoying the moment. Once those things changed the self-belief was also regained and this is when I started enjoying competing yet again.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Bopanna and squash player Joshna Chinappa were among six sportspersons named for the Padma Shri award for 2024&nbsp;by the Indian government.&nbsp;</p>


India’s Rohan Bopanna could script history at Melbourne Park on Saturday (Jan 27) as he bids to win the Australian Open 2024 Men’s doubles titles. Now the oldest World No.

India’s Rohan Bopanna could script history at Melbourne Park on Saturday (Jan 27) as he bids to win the Australian Open 2024 Men’s doubles titles. Now the oldest World No. 1, Bopanna could become the oldest player (singles or doubles) to win a Grand Slam title if he along with his Aussie partner Matthew Ebden beat the Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the Australian Open final. Ahead of what could be a historic final, Bopanna spoke exclusively to WION and opened up on his way to success at the Australian Open and the challenges faced before becoming the World No 1. That FINALS feeling 🙌@rohanbopanna/@mattebden prevail 6-3 3-6 7-6[10-7] over Machac/Zhang to reach the men's doubles final!#AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/VcZ0uUxrfp — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2024 × Bopanna speaks to WION “Extremely happy and proud to have achieved the number ranking in doubles. It has always been my goal to be number one but did not thought that it will come at this time in my career. It was a realistic goal for Matthew Ebden and for me after 2023 and when we decided to continue our partnership our main focus was to have a better January compared to last year where we had lost in the first rounds in Adelaide and Brisbane. It is amazing to have achieved this ranking and to be honest, it is still sinking,” Bopanna said while speaking to WION’s Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on Thursday (Jan 25). Boppana opens up on his recent experience Question: How difficult was it for you to prepare for this next match this morning provided there were so many wishes? Answer: Yes, definitely it was very different as not often, or maybe the first time in my career that so many messages came pouring and it was overwhelming. What makes it special is today I was playing the semi-final and yet I was trying to reply to as many messages as I can but also had to make sure that I got my beauty sleep to get ready for today’s match. The upcoming match against Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Machac was going to be tough and we had to be prepared. Question: This is your 61st appearance at the Men’s Grand Slam doubles tournament, how desperate are you to pocket your first title? Answer: I am not at all desperate to as this is a personal goal, the biggest thing is I am extremely happy to be in a state where I am able to compete for a Grand Slam title. As you mentioned this is my 61st Grand Slam appearance but just a third men’s doubles final and this occasion does not come that often so I am excited to put myself in a place where I can give a shot at the title and win it. Question: How do you prepare for a Grand Slam final and have you played Italian Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori before? Answer: To start with Bolelli, I have played him a few times but with Vavassori I have played him once at the US Open. However, in a teams event I haven’t played against them I don’t think even Matthew Ebden has played them. If anyone is playing in the final they are assumed to have played good tennis and I hope it will be a tough match and we can hope it can be a very good match. Bolelli is a past champion at the Australian Open and he knows the conditions. I am really looking forward to this final on Saturday because I think we are playing some good tennis this entire fortnight. × Question: We listened to your media conference and you said, ‘India needed this’ but don’t you think it is painful for you as there is no assembly line after you having raised the bar since 1997? Answer: It does not pain me but it is a second life or a second win for Indian tennis as I feel the tennis has gotten lost in recent times. With Summit Nagal qualifying and reaching the second round here at the Australian Open and a lot of other guys qualifying for the main draws for the Grand Slam and me taking the number one is a new life to Indian tennis. ALSO READ | Australian Open: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka enters women's singles final with win over Coco Gauff Sports needs inspiration and we should really take this year to build tennis again and get a lot of kids interested in tennis yet again. Question: You had a bad time during the Covid-19 pandemic when you missed out on playing at the Olympics, so what was the motivation for you to not give up during a tough period? Answer: My perseverance is my biggest strength and I think it is something that I have trusted and have constantly been at it no matter at what junction I am at. There was a period in 2021 where I went four months without winning a match and I thought it could be the end of my career. Communicating with myself and energy to enjoy the game and also be happy with all these years of playing helped me overcome the period. Instead of focusing on how I needed to win this match and what I needed to do to improve my ranking, I was enjoying the moment. Once those things changed the self-belief was also regained and this is when I started enjoying competing yet again. On Thursday, Bopanna and squash player Joshna Chinappa were among six sportspersons named for the Padma Shri award for 2024 by the Indian government.

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<p>Defending champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of Australian Open 2024 after a loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of men's singles on Friday (Jan 26) in Melbourne. Sinner beat Djokovic 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3 to enter the final. With the loss, Djokovic's 23-win streak at the Melbourne Park also came to an end. For fourth seed Sinner, this is the first grand slam final he'll be playing in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The difference was visible between the players as Sinner came out all guns blazing having not lost a single set in the tournament so far. The Italian won two sets in no time before the Serb could even get settled. The third set was also fought tooth and nail and it went into the tie break.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinner, although, lost the set, his first in the Australian Open, remained unfazed to brush it aside quickly to win the next one and with that the match as well.</p>

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<p>Djokovic, who was chasing his 11th Australia Open title and a historic 25th grand slam title, was never in contention as visible in scoring. The Serb could not win a single break point against his opponent's five. Djokovic also managed just 67 per cent win on the first serve and 52 on the second while Sinner won 83 per cent on the first serve and 64 per cent on the second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinner also won a whopping 128 points in 24 games against the 10-time Australian Open winner's 98 in 13. The Italian was brutal on the service, winning 82 points while Djokovic managed just 70.</p>

<p>"It was a very, tough match," said Sinner after the match. "I started off really well. He missed in the first two sets. I felt like he was not feeling that great on court so I just tried to keep pushing."</p>

<p>Sinner will play the winner of Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev clash in the men's singles final on January 28.</p>


Defending champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of Australian Open 2024 after a loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of men's singles on Friday (Jan 26) in Melbourne.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of Australian Open 2024 after a loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of men's singles on Friday (Jan 26) in Melbourne. Sinner beat Djokovic 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3 to enter the final. With the loss, Djokovic's 23-win streak at the Melbourne Park also came to an end. For fourth seed Sinner, this is the first grand slam final he'll be playing in. The difference was visible between the players as Sinner came out all guns blazing having not lost a single set in the tournament so far. The Italian won two sets in no time before the Serb could even get settled. The third set was also fought tooth and nail and it went into the tie break. Sinner, although, lost the set, his first in the Australian Open, remained unfazed to brush it aside quickly to win the next one and with that the match as well. Also Read: 'Amazed' Roger Federer praises India's ace athlete Neeraj Chopra Djokovic, who was chasing his 11th Australia Open title and a historic 25th grand slam title, was never in contention as visible in scoring. The Serb could not win a single break point against his opponent's five. Djokovic also managed just 67 per cent win on the first serve and 52 on the second while Sinner won 83 per cent on the first serve and 64 per cent on the second. Sinner also won a whopping 128 points in 24 games against the 10-time Australian Open winner's 98 in 13. The Italian was brutal on the service, winning 82 points while Djokovic managed just 70. "It was a very, tough match," said Sinner after the match. "I started off really well. He missed in the first two sets. I felt like he was not feeling that great on court so I just tried to keep pushing." Sinner will play the winner of Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev clash in the men's singles final on January 28.

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<p>Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat 19-year-old Coco Gauff in straight sets to enter the 2024 Australia Open final. Sabalenka won 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 on Thursday (Jan 25) in the first semifinal of women's singles in Melbourne. She'll face the winner of the match between Dayana Yastremska and Qinwen Zheng on Saturday (Jan 27) in the last game&nbsp;of her title defence. The Belarussian is the first woman to make it to the back-to-back Australian Open finals since legendary Serena Williams did it in 2016 and 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sabalenka will also have the chance to become the first women's player to successfully defend her title at Melbourne Park since Victoria Azarenka in 2013.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the match, Sabalenka said that she was prepared for the fight and ready for anything. Notably, Gauff had beaten Sabalenka for the US Open title in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I was able to focus on myself. I was prepared that she was going to move well and put all the balls back and I was just ready for anything," the Belarussian said.</p>

<p>"That was the key, and the support here."</p>

<p>"It's always a great fight (against Gauff). She's a great player and I enjoy playing her," she added. "I really hope that in the future we are going to play many more finals," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gauff was clearly off colours on Thursday as she made eight double faults against Sabalenka's two. The American teen prodigy also managed only 57 percent first serve against her opponent's 76 percent. Although, the win percent on the first serve was almost equal for both players, 65 percent for Gauff and 71 for Sabalenka.</p>

<p>The American, however, lagged behind in point won as she managed 68 in 10 games against Sabalenka's 82 in 13 games. The Belarussian also edged Gauff on break points, winning four against the American's three.</p>


Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat 19-year-old Coco Gauff in straight sets to enter the 2024 Australia Open final. Sabalenka won 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 on Thursday (Jan 25) in the first semifinal of women's singles in Melbourne.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat 19-year-old Coco Gauff in straight sets to enter the 2024 Australia Open final. Sabalenka won 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 on Thursday (Jan 25) in the first semifinal of women's singles in Melbourne. She'll face the winner of the match between Dayana Yastremska and Qinwen Zheng on Saturday (Jan 27) in the last game of her title defence. The Belarussian is the first woman to make it to the back-to-back Australian Open finals since legendary Serena Williams did it in 2016 and 2017. Sabalenka will also have the chance to become the first women's player to successfully defend her title at Melbourne Park since Victoria Azarenka in 2013. As for the match, Sabalenka said that she was prepared for the fight and ready for anything. Notably, Gauff had beaten Sabalenka for the US Open title in 2023. Also Read: Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz crashes out after one-sided defeat to Alexander Zverev "I was able to focus on myself. I was prepared that she was going to move well and put all the balls back and I was just ready for anything," the Belarussian said. "That was the key, and the support here." "It's always a great fight (against Gauff). She's a great player and I enjoy playing her," she added. "I really hope that in the future we are going to play many more finals," she added. Gauff was clearly off colours on Thursday as she made eight double faults against Sabalenka's two. The American teen prodigy also managed only 57 percent first serve against her opponent's 76 percent. Although, the win percent on the first serve was almost equal for both players, 65 percent for Gauff and 71 for Sabalenka. The American, however, lagged behind in point won as she managed 68 in 10 games against Sabalenka's 82 in 13 games. The Belarussian also edged Gauff on break points, winning four against the American's three.

Australian Open: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka enters women's singles final with win over Coco Gauff

<p>Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen&nbsp;in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday.</p>

<p>World number two Sabalenka kept her title defence on track by blasting past American fourth seed Coco Gauff 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 with the roof closed on Rod Laver Arena.</p>

<p>Zheng then stormed into a debut championship match with a stirring 6-4, 6-4&nbsp;victory over gallant Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska.</p>

<p>In doing so, the 21-year-old became the first Chinese finalist in Melbourne since her idol Li Na won the title in 2014. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Zheng's previous best Slam showing was the quarter-finals at the US Open last year, when she was easily beaten by Sabalenka in their only previous meeting.</p>

<p>The Belarusian will be favourite again to claim her second major crown on Saturday in what promises to be a bruising showdown between two hard-hitters who sometimes train together.</p>

<p>"I was able to focus on myself," said Sabalenka of beating Gauff and avenging her defeat in last year's US Open final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was prepared that she was going to move well and put all the balls back and I was just ready for anything. That was the key, and the support here."</p>

<p>The win ensured she became the first player since Serena Williams in 2016 and 2017 to reach back-to-back Australian Open finals.</p>

<p>No one since Victoria Azarenka in 2013 has mounted a successful women's title defence at Melbourne Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sabalenka said before her match that she was motivated by revenge after 19-year-old Gauff's breakthrough three-set triumph at Flushing Meadows.</p>

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<p>But it proved to be her toughest assignment at the tournament so far, having dropped just 16 games leading into the clash.</p>

<p>"It's always a great fight (against Gauff). She's a great player and I enjoy playing her," she said. "I really hope that in the future we are going to play many more finals."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Positive</h2>

<p>There were six service breaks in an unpredictable opening set that Sabalenka led 5-2 before the American came storming back to set up a tiebreak that the Belarusian dominated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gauff saved two break points in a crunch 11-minute game to open the second set before the match settled into a more normal rhythm, with eight straight service holds&nbsp;</p>

<p>That all changed in the ninth game when Sabalenka dialled up the pressure, attacking Gauff's second serve to break for 5-4 and serving out for the win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tough match for me tonight, but overall a positive tournament," said Gauff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had chances in both sets, but she played better."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zheng, whose exploits ensure she will break into the world's top 10 for the first time next week, was buoyed by a large Chinese contingent in the crowd.</p>

<p>Yastremska broke first, but four double faults in the next game immediately nullified her advantage.</p>

<p>Zheng broke again in the seventh game, after which the Ukrainian left the court, apparently for treatment for a stomach issue.</p>

<p>She returned but failed to get back on terms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The players exchanged service breaks in the second set before Zheng broke to love in the seventh game, which ultimately proved decisive.</p>

<p>"I'm super-excited to have such a great performance today and arrive in the final," said Zheng, who was lifted by meeting Li Na in Melbourne last week for the first time.</p>

<p>"My opponent was playing unbelievable tennis. It is tough to explain my feelings now."</p>

<p>Zheng won her first WTA title at Palermo and followed it up with a second in Zhengzhou at the back end of last year, while making the last eight at the US Open and winning an Asian Games gold medal in a breakthrough season.</p>


Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday. World number two Sabalenka kept her title defence on track by blasting past American fourth seed Coco Gauff 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 with the roof closed on Rod Laver Arena. Zheng then stormed into a debut championship match with a stirring 6-4, 6-4 victory over gallant Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska. In doing so, the 21-year-old became the first Chinese finalist in Melbourne since her idol Li Na won the title in 2014. Zheng's previous best Slam showing was the quarter-finals at the US Open last year, when she was easily beaten by Sabalenka in their only previous meeting. The Belarusian will be favourite again to claim her second major crown on Saturday in what promises to be a bruising showdown between two hard-hitters who sometimes train together. "I was able to focus on myself," said Sabalenka of beating Gauff and avenging her defeat in last year's US Open final. "I was prepared that she was going to move well and put all the balls back and I was just ready for anything. That was the key, and the support here." The win ensured she became the first player since Serena Williams in 2016 and 2017 to reach back-to-back Australian Open finals. No one since Victoria Azarenka in 2013 has mounted a successful women's title defence at Melbourne Park. Sabalenka said before her match that she was motivated by revenge after 19-year-old Gauff's breakthrough three-set triumph at Flushing Meadows. × But it proved to be her toughest assignment at the tournament so far, having dropped just 16 games leading into the clash. "It's always a great fight (against Gauff). She's a great player and I enjoy playing her," she said. "I really hope that in the future we are going to play many more finals." ALSO READ | Australian Open: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka enters women's singles final with win over Coco Gauff Positive There were six service breaks in an unpredictable opening set that Sabalenka led 5-2 before the American came storming back to set up a tiebreak that the Belarusian dominated. Gauff saved two break points in a crunch 11-minute game to open the second set before the match settled into a more normal rhythm, with eight straight service holds That all changed in the ninth game when Sabalenka dialled up the pressure, attacking Gauff's second serve to break for 5-4 and serving out for the win. "Tough match for me tonight, but overall a positive tournament," said Gauff. "I had chances in both sets, but she played better." Zheng, whose exploits ensure she will break into the world's top 10 for the first time next week, was buoyed by a large Chinese contingent in the crowd. Yastremska broke first, but four double faults in the next game immediately nullified her advantage. Zheng broke again in the seventh game, after which the Ukrainian left the court, apparently for treatment for a stomach issue. She returned but failed to get back on terms. The players exchanged service breaks in the second set before Zheng broke to love in the seventh game, which ultimately proved decisive. "I'm super-excited to have such a great performance today and arrive in the final," said Zheng, who was lifted by meeting Li Na in Melbourne last week for the first time. "My opponent was playing unbelievable tennis. It is tough to explain my feelings now." Zheng won her first WTA title at Palermo and followed it up with a second in Zhengzhou at the back end of last year, while making the last eight at the US Open and winning an Asian Games gold medal in a breakthrough season.

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen march into final showdown after dominating wins

Rohan Bopanna says he is extremely proud after achieving the World No. 1 ranking in Men's Doubles. Bopanna is the oldest man to become World No. 1 in Tennis and could also have a 'double' celebration on Saturday after reaching the Australian Open Men's Doubles final alongside Matthew Ebden. Bopanna looked ahead to that final against Italians Simone Bolleli and Andrea Vavassori in an exclusive interaction with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Rohan Bopanna celebrates World No. 1 ranking by reaching Australian Open Doubles final

<p>India's veteran player Rohan Bopanna attained a historic milestone&nbsp;on Wednesday (Jan&nbsp;24) by&nbsp;becoming the oldest&nbsp;to become world number&nbsp;one&nbsp;in men's doubles. Bopanna, at 43,&nbsp;is assured of the top&nbsp;spot at the end of the Australian Open after he, along with his partner Mathew Ebden, stormed into the semifinals of men's doubles at Melbourne Park, Melbourne.</p>

<p>At the start of the Australian Open, Bopanna was at a career-high ranking of No. 3 but the experienced campaigner is now set to take the top spot once the updated rankings are out next week.&nbsp;His Aussie partner&nbsp;Ebden is assured of reaching the second spot in the men's doubles.</p>

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<p>Bopanna and&nbsp;Ebden&nbsp;went past sixth&nbsp;seeds Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinals, in a contest which lasted&nbsp;an hour and 46 minutes on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Second seeds Bopanna and Ebden will now lock horns with unseeded Tomas Machac and Zhizhen Zhang in the semi-finals. The match is set to take place on Thursday (Jan 25). Bopanna, who is going strong at 43,&nbsp;will be in no mood to get complacent after reaching the top spot in the ATP rankings and will look to keep going ahead in the first-ever Grand Slam of the calendar year. He has formed a lethal pair with Ebden and the two will be desperate to end the competition with the men's doubles title.</p>


India's veteran player Rohan Bopanna attained a historic milestone on Wednesday (Jan 24) by becoming the oldest to become world number one in men's doubles. Bopanna, at 43, is assured of the top spot at the end of the Australian Open after he, along with his partner Mathew Ebden, stormed into the semifinals of men's doubles at Melbourne Park, Melbourne.

India's veteran player Rohan Bopanna attained a historic milestone on Wednesday (Jan 24) by becoming the oldest to become world number one in men's doubles. Bopanna, at 43, is assured of the top spot at the end of the Australian Open after he, along with his partner Mathew Ebden, stormed into the semifinals of men's doubles at Melbourne Park, Melbourne. At the start of the Australian Open, Bopanna was at a career-high ranking of No. 3 but the experienced campaigner is now set to take the top spot once the updated rankings are out next week. His Aussie partner Ebden is assured of reaching the second spot in the men's doubles. Also read: Tennis: Nick Kyrgios concedes tennis career could be over, makes himself unavailable for Paris Olympics × Bopanna and Ebden went past sixth seeds Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinals, in a contest which lasted an hour and 46 minutes on Wednesday. Second seeds Bopanna and Ebden will now lock horns with unseeded Tomas Machac and Zhizhen Zhang in the semi-finals. The match is set to take place on Thursday (Jan 25). Bopanna, who is going strong at 43, will be in no mood to get complacent after reaching the top spot in the ATP rankings and will look to keep going ahead in the first-ever Grand Slam of the calendar year. He has formed a lethal pair with Ebden and the two will be desperate to end the competition with the men's doubles title.

Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest world number one in men's doubles after entering semis

<p>Dayana Yastremska beat Czech Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to book a semi-final spot at the Australian Open, becoming the first women's qualifier to reach the last four in Melbourne since the 1978 tournament. Battling in 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) heat, the Ukrainian's powerful forehand eventually overcame the 19-year-old Czech, who was the youngest player left in the draw.</p>

<p>Yastremska, 23, follows in the footsteps of Christine Dorey, the last qualifier to reach the Melbourne Park semis 45 years ago. "I think it's nice to make history because at that time I wasn't born," Yastremska said on court after the match. "It's next generation making history and I'm so happy, and tired."</p>

<p>The players traded breaks early in the first set, but it was Yastremska who took the lead in the eighth game when Noskova netted a backhand. Despite failing to get nearly half her first serves in, the Ukrainian kept the pressure on with a string of forehand winners throughout the match.</p>

<p>Noskova failed to capitalise on a break point when she was down 5-3 and Yastremska wrapped up the first set in 36 minutes with another well-targeted forehand. Both players went off court after the first set, escaping the heat, and Noskova had a long chat with her coach on her return.</p>

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<p>The players were on level pegging throughout the second set until the seventh game when Yastremska locked it up on her third break point with a backhand winner that left Noskova stranded on the far side of the court. She closed out the match on serve when Noskova's backhand return hit the net, ending the Czech's bid for her first tour singles title and becoming the first qualifier to reach this stage of a Grand Slam since Emma Raducanu won the U.S. Open in 2021.</p>

<p>"I don't really feel like I'm playing good, I just try to play like I can because I'm really tired," Yastremska said. "I'm trying to take the maximum that I can from myself and the rest is just fight." The world number 93, who has already beaten two Grand Slam champions during the tournament, next faces either 12th seed Zheng Qinwen of China or Russian world number 75 Anna Kalinskaya, who play their quarter-final later on Wednesday.</p>


Dayana Yastremska beat Czech Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to book a semi-final spot at the Australian Open, becoming the first women's qualifier to reach the last four in Melbourne since the 1978 tournament.

Dayana Yastremska beat Czech Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to book a semi-final spot at the Australian Open, becoming the first women's qualifier to reach the last four in Melbourne since the 1978 tournament. Battling in 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) heat, the Ukrainian's powerful forehand eventually overcame the 19-year-old Czech, who was the youngest player left in the draw. Yastremska, 23, follows in the footsteps of Christine Dorey, the last qualifier to reach the Melbourne Park semis 45 years ago. "I think it's nice to make history because at that time I wasn't born," Yastremska said on court after the match. "It's next generation making history and I'm so happy, and tired." The players traded breaks early in the first set, but it was Yastremska who took the lead in the eighth game when Noskova netted a backhand. Despite failing to get nearly half her first serves in, the Ukrainian kept the pressure on with a string of forehand winners throughout the match. Noskova failed to capitalise on a break point when she was down 5-3 and Yastremska wrapped up the first set in 36 minutes with another well-targeted forehand. Both players went off court after the first set, escaping the heat, and Noskova had a long chat with her coach on her return. Also read: Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest world number one in men's doubles after entry in semis × The players were on level pegging throughout the second set until the seventh game when Yastremska locked it up on her third break point with a backhand winner that left Noskova stranded on the far side of the court. She closed out the match on serve when Noskova's backhand return hit the net, ending the Czech's bid for her first tour singles title and becoming the first qualifier to reach this stage of a Grand Slam since Emma Raducanu won the U.S. Open in 2021. "I don't really feel like I'm playing good, I just try to play like I can because I'm really tired," Yastremska said. "I'm trying to take the maximum that I can from myself and the rest is just fight." The world number 93, who has already beaten two Grand Slam champions during the tournament, next faces either 12th seed Zheng Qinwen of China or Russian world number 75 Anna Kalinskaya, who play their quarter-final later on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Qualifier Dayana Yastremska goes past Linda Noskova to book semifinal spot

<p>Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Australian Open 2024 after a surprise straight-sets defeat to German Alexander Zverev on Wednesday (Jan 24). Alcaraz, the former World No.1 was one of the favourites to clinch the Australian Open title but was beaten by Zverev who won 6-1, 6-3, 7-5. Zverev will now face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal with a place in Sunday’s final up for grabs for the German Olympic gold medalist.</p>

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<h2><strong>Alcaraz knocked out of Australian Open</strong></h2>

<p>Coming into the match as a favourite, Alcaraz’s bubble was burst by Zverev after he started with a dominant start to the match. Zverev dropped only one game in the opening set and set the agenda for the rest of the contest. The German then consolidated his early lead and stamped his authority on the match with another dominant set. Breaking his Spanish opponent twice in the second set, Zverev raced away with the second set 6-3 and had a foot in the semis.</p>

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<p>The third set also saw the German on the front foot where he broke Alcaraz again to establish an early lead. Zverev would serve for the match at one point but was broken at the decisive stage which paved the way for Alcaraz to come back in the match. From 5-3 down he would take the set to tiebreak. The Spaniard then had&nbsp;the upper hand in the tiebreak where he emerged victorious and pocketed the set.</p>

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<p>Serving first in the fourth set did not give the defending Wimbledon champion any advantage who lost his serve in the first game. The early advantage was consolidated by the German as he dominated Alcaraz to maintain his serve. In the end, he held his serve to win the match 6-1, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4.</p>

<p>As things stand, it will be Medvedev against Zverev in the first semifinal while Novak Djokovic will take on Italian Jannik Sinner. If both Medvedev and Djokovic prevail in their respective matches to reach Sunday’s final, it will be a repeat of the 2021 Australian Open final where Djokovic beat the Russian. The two also met in the 2021 US Open final where the Russian exacted revenge on the Serb.</p>


Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Australian Open 2024 after a surprise straight-sets defeat to German Alexander Zverev on Wednesday (Jan 24).

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Australian Open 2024 after a surprise straight-sets defeat to German Alexander Zverev on Wednesday (Jan 24). Alcaraz, the former World No.1 was one of the favourites to clinch the Australian Open title but was beaten by Zverev who won 6-1, 6-3, 7-5. Zverev will now face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal with a place in Sunday’s final up for grabs for the German Olympic gold medalist. Super performance 🤝 Take a bow, @AlexZverev and @carlosalcaraz! pic.twitter.com/6kbDWi1oiB — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2024 × Alcaraz knocked out of Australian Open Coming into the match as a favourite, Alcaraz’s bubble was burst by Zverev after he started with a dominant start to the match. Zverev dropped only one game in the opening set and set the agenda for the rest of the contest. The German then consolidated his early lead and stamped his authority on the match with another dominant set. Breaking his Spanish opponent twice in the second set, Zverev raced away with the second set 6-3 and had a foot in the semis. × The third set also saw the German on the front foot where he broke Alcaraz again to establish an early lead. Zverev would serve for the match at one point but was broken at the decisive stage which paved the way for Alcaraz to come back in the match. From 5-3 down he would take the set to tiebreak. The Spaniard then had the upper hand in the tiebreak where he emerged victorious and pocketed the set. ALSO READ | Australian Open: Medvedev edges past Hurkacz in five-set thriller to enter semis, to face Alcaraz or Zverev Serving first in the fourth set did not give the defending Wimbledon champion any advantage who lost his serve in the first game. The early advantage was consolidated by the German as he dominated Alcaraz to maintain his serve. In the end, he held his serve to win the match 6-1, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4. As things stand, it will be Medvedev against Zverev in the first semifinal while Novak Djokovic will take on Italian Jannik Sinner. If both Medvedev and Djokovic prevail in their respective matches to reach Sunday’s final, it will be a repeat of the 2021 Australian Open final where Djokovic beat the Russian. The two also met in the 2021 US Open final where the Russian exacted revenge on the Serb.

Australian Open: Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz crashes out after one-sided defeat to Alexander Zverev

<p>Daniil Medvedev edged past Hubert Hurkacz in a five-set thriller at the Rod Laver Arena in&nbsp;Melbourne Park, Melbourne, on Wednesday (Jan 24) to enter the Australian Open semifinals. With this, Medvedev became the third semifinalist of the ongoing edition, after world number one Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Medvedev now awaits the winner of the quarterfinal clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev for an exciting semis battle.</p>

<p>Talking about the evenly-fought contest versus Hurkacz, Medvedev won the opening set in the tiebreaker; winning 7-6 (7-4). The second set saw a fine comeback from his Polish opponent, who dominated proceedings and won 6-2. The following set displayed Medvedev's&nbsp;class and grit as he emerged on top&nbsp;6-3.</p>

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<p>The match became more intense with both players giving a tough fight in the final two sets. The fourth and penultimate one was won by Hurkacz, 7-5, before the Russian won the match by winning the final set 6-4. Thus, Medvedev --&nbsp;who saved 10 of the 15 break points he faced over the contest -- eventually won 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 5-7 6-4 to reach the last four.</p>

<p>The third-seeded Medvedev will have another stern test when he comes up against Alcaraz or Zverev in the semifinal clash, to be held on Friday (Jan 26).</p>


Daniil Medvedev edged past Hubert Hurkacz in a five-set thriller at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, on Wednesday (Jan 24) to enter the Australian Open semifinals.

Daniil Medvedev edged past Hubert Hurkacz in a five-set thriller at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, on Wednesday (Jan 24) to enter the Australian Open semifinals. With this, Medvedev became the third semifinalist of the ongoing edition, after world number one Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Medvedev now awaits the winner of the quarterfinal clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev for an exciting semis battle. Talking about the evenly-fought contest versus Hurkacz, Medvedev won the opening set in the tiebreaker; winning 7-6 (7-4). The second set saw a fine comeback from his Polish opponent, who dominated proceedings and won 6-2. The following set displayed Medvedev's class and grit as he emerged on top 6-3. Also read: Australian Open: Qualifier Dayana Yastremska goes past Linda Noskova to book semifinal spot × The match became more intense with both players giving a tough fight in the final two sets. The fourth and penultimate one was won by Hurkacz, 7-5, before the Russian won the match by winning the final set 6-4. Thus, Medvedev -- who saved 10 of the 15 break points he faced over the contest -- eventually won 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 5-7 6-4 to reach the last four. The third-seeded Medvedev will have another stern test when he comes up against Alcaraz or Zverev in the semifinal clash, to be held on Friday (Jan 26).

Australian Open: Medvedev edges past Hurkacz in five-set thriller to enter semis, to face Alcaraz or Zverev

<p>US Open champion Coco Gauff overcame huge resistance from the unseeded Marta Kostyuk Tuesday to move into her first Australian Open semi-final. The American fourth seed wore down the Ukrainian in hot conditions on Rod Laver Arena to clinch a scrappy encounter 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 in three hours and eight minutes.</p>

<p>She will face either defending champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka or ninth-seeded Barbora Krejcikova&nbsp;on Thursday for a place in the final. After showing ominous form to race into the last eight, it was a far from convincing display by the 19-year-old, who struggled on serve and fluffed countless opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Happy, really proud of the fight I showed today," said Gauff, who had never progressed beyond the fourth round at Melbourne Park in four previous attempts. "Marta is a tough opponent... I really fought and left it all on the court today."</p>

<p>The low standard came from both players, with an incredible 16 service breaks throughout the match and the pair racking up 107 unforced errors between them. Kostyuk will rue missing her chances, letting slip a 5-1 lead and squandering set points in the first set.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The American also faltered at crunch moments, broken when serving for the match at 5-4 in the second set before keeping her cool as Kostyuk became more agitated in the deciding set.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was just trying to get one more game in the first set and at least make it competitive and then one game turned to another and I was able to win that set," she said. "In the second, I gave myself opportunities but became a little bit passive and when I came out in the third I was just trying to play aggressive and hit through the court."</p>

<p>The win extended Gauff's unbeaten streak this year to 10 matches after she won at Auckland in the lead up. She is into the semi-finals without facing a seed after a string of top names crashed out of the tournament early.</p>


US Open champion Coco Gauff overcame huge resistance from the unseeded Marta Kostyuk Tuesday to move into her first Australian Open semi-final. The American fourth seed wore down the Ukrainian in hot conditions on Rod Laver Arena to clinch a scrappy encounter 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 in three hours and eight minutes.

US Open champion Coco Gauff overcame huge resistance from the unseeded Marta Kostyuk Tuesday to move into her first Australian Open semi-final. The American fourth seed wore down the Ukrainian in hot conditions on Rod Laver Arena to clinch a scrappy encounter 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 in three hours and eight minutes. She will face either defending champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka or ninth-seeded Barbora Krejcikova on Thursday for a place in the final. After showing ominous form to race into the last eight, it was a far from convincing display by the 19-year-old, who struggled on serve and fluffed countless opportunities. "Happy, really proud of the fight I showed today," said Gauff, who had never progressed beyond the fourth round at Melbourne Park in four previous attempts. "Marta is a tough opponent... I really fought and left it all on the court today." The low standard came from both players, with an incredible 16 service breaks throughout the match and the pair racking up 107 unforced errors between them. Kostyuk will rue missing her chances, letting slip a 5-1 lead and squandering set points in the first set. Also read: Golf: Rising amateur star Nick Dunlap mulls future after PGA Tour win The American also faltered at crunch moments, broken when serving for the match at 5-4 in the second set before keeping her cool as Kostyuk became more agitated in the deciding set. "I was just trying to get one more game in the first set and at least make it competitive and then one game turned to another and I was able to win that set," she said. "In the second, I gave myself opportunities but became a little bit passive and when I came out in the third I was just trying to play aggressive and hit through the court." The win extended Gauff's unbeaten streak this year to 10 matches after she won at Auckland in the lead up. She is into the semi-finals without facing a seed after a string of top names crashed out of the tournament early.

Coco Gauff grinds past unseeded Marta Kostyuk into Australian Open semifinals

<p>Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the quarterfinal of the 2024 Australian Open with a straight-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday (Jan 22) in Melbourne. Alcaraz beat Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 and is now aiming to put his best foot forward against the next opponent - Alexander Zverev. The Spaniard agreed that the games against Zverev have always been tough and he has to play at his 'best level.'</p>

<p>"He is a really great player," said 20-year-old Alcaraz about Zverev. "He has beaten great guys here in this tournament."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously I love playing against him. It's always tough battles. I have to play my best level. He pushes me to play 100 per cent every time."</p>

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<p>"The last time we faced each other, I lost so I have to be focused on that. I have to improve my level from that match," he added.</p>

<p>Talking about his match in the fourth round, Alcaraz opined that his opponent wasn't at 100 per cent physically due to his previous games which were tough.</p>

<p>"I pushed him to the limit in every ball, every point," said Alcaraz. "He has played a lot of tough matches before this one, so probably physically he wasn't 100 per cent."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I could take my chances in every set and it was a pretty good match for myself.</p>

<p>"I'm feeling better and better every day. Every match I play here on Rod Laver (Arena) I feel more comfortable. Pleasure to play here, amazing court," he added.</p>

<p>During the match, Alcaraz won 83 per cent on first serve against his opponent's 60 and managed 64 per cent on the second serve against Kecmanovic's mere 50. The Spanish player also won five out of nine break points while Kecmanovic managed none.</p>

<p>The difference was visible in the scoring where Alcaraz won 90 points in 18 games and Kecmanovic managed only 63 points in his eight games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alcaraz will face Zverev on Wednesday, January 24.</p>


Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the quarterfinal of the 2024 Australian Open with a straight-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday (Jan 22) in Melbourne.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the quarterfinal of the 2024 Australian Open with a straight-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday (Jan 22) in Melbourne. Alcaraz beat Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 and is now aiming to put his best foot forward against the next opponent - Alexander Zverev. The Spaniard agreed that the games against Zverev have always been tough and he has to play at his 'best level.' "He is a really great player," said 20-year-old Alcaraz about Zverev. "He has beaten great guys here in this tournament." "Obviously I love playing against him. It's always tough battles. I have to play my best level. He pushes me to play 100 per cent every time." Also Read: Daniil Medvedev marches ahead after win over Nuno Borges in fourth round "The last time we faced each other, I lost so I have to be focused on that. I have to improve my level from that match," he added. Talking about his match in the fourth round, Alcaraz opined that his opponent wasn't at 100 per cent physically due to his previous games which were tough. "I pushed him to the limit in every ball, every point," said Alcaraz. "He has played a lot of tough matches before this one, so probably physically he wasn't 100 per cent." "I could take my chances in every set and it was a pretty good match for myself. "I'm feeling better and better every day. Every match I play here on Rod Laver (Arena) I feel more comfortable. Pleasure to play here, amazing court," he added. During the match, Alcaraz won 83 per cent on first serve against his opponent's 60 and managed 64 per cent on the second serve against Kecmanovic's mere 50. The Spanish player also won five out of nine break points while Kecmanovic managed none. The difference was visible in the scoring where Alcaraz won 90 points in 18 games and Kecmanovic managed only 63 points in his eight games. Alcaraz will face Zverev on Wednesday, January 24.

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz ready for 'tough battle' against Alexander Zverev in quarterfinal

<p>Qualifier Dayana Yastremska continued her fairytale run into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday with a 7-6(6) 6-4 upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka. The Ukrainian world number 93, who stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the first round, had to fight hard but was rewarded for her aggression with 38 winners to forge on into a half of the draw devoid of top 10 seeds.</p>

<p>"I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my body," the 23-year-old said after the biggest win of her career. "I was losing the tiebreak, I was losing the second set, I was always felt like I was running behind the train. But I think I'm a little bit of a fighter so that's why I won this match."</p>

<p>In a punishing baseline battle with virtually no net play, Yastremska got the first of the six breaks of serve in the opening set only for Azarenka to rattle off the next four games to edge in front. Azarenka, back-to-back champion in 2012-2013 and a Melbourne semi-finalist last year, served for the set but Yastremska kept up the pressure through five deuces and finally converted her fourth break point to force a tiebreak.</p>

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<p>The tiebreak was just as tight but the Ukrainian sealed it with her 21st winner, a blistering forehand that was just too fast and too deep for 34-year-old Azarenka. Both players took lengthy bathroom breaks after the first set and Belarusian Azarenka came out firing, racing to a 3-0 lead almost before Yastremska had time to catch her breath.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian stalled Azarenka's progress and then went back on the attack, finding her rasping winners again to win five straight games. She held her nerve serving for the match two games later, lashing across one more big backhand to set up a meeting with Czech world number 50 Linda Noskova in her first Grand Slam quarter-final.</p>

<p>Talking about Noskova, 19, she barely broke a sweat to progress after former world number three Svitolina was unable to complete her match on Margaret Court Arena. The 19th seed needed a medical timeout at 2-0 down in the first set, during which she received treatment for her lower back, and she pulled out after being broken for the second time on her return.</p>


Qualifier Dayana Yastremska continued her fairytale run into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday with a 7-6(6) 6-4 upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka.

Qualifier Dayana Yastremska continued her fairytale run into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday with a 7-6(6) 6-4 upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka. The Ukrainian world number 93, who stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the first round, had to fight hard but was rewarded for her aggression with 38 winners to forge on into a half of the draw devoid of top 10 seeds. "I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my body," the 23-year-old said after the biggest win of her career. "I was losing the tiebreak, I was losing the second set, I was always felt like I was running behind the train. But I think I'm a little bit of a fighter so that's why I won this match." In a punishing baseline battle with virtually no net play, Yastremska got the first of the six breaks of serve in the opening set only for Azarenka to rattle off the next four games to edge in front. Azarenka, back-to-back champion in 2012-2013 and a Melbourne semi-finalist last year, served for the set but Yastremska kept up the pressure through five deuces and finally converted her fourth break point to force a tiebreak. Also read: Denver Nuggets roll past Washington Wizards as Nikola Jokic pours in 42 × The tiebreak was just as tight but the Ukrainian sealed it with her 21st winner, a blistering forehand that was just too fast and too deep for 34-year-old Azarenka. Both players took lengthy bathroom breaks after the first set and Belarusian Azarenka came out firing, racing to a 3-0 lead almost before Yastremska had time to catch her breath. The Ukrainian stalled Azarenka's progress and then went back on the attack, finding her rasping winners again to win five straight games. She held her nerve serving for the match two games later, lashing across one more big backhand to set up a meeting with Czech world number 50 Linda Noskova in her first Grand Slam quarter-final. Talking about Noskova, 19, she barely broke a sweat to progress after former world number three Svitolina was unable to complete her match on Margaret Court Arena. The 19th seed needed a medical timeout at 2-0 down in the first set, during which she received treatment for her lower back, and she pulled out after being broken for the second time on her return.

Qualifier Dayana Yastremska ousts Victoria Azarenka at Australian Open

<p>Russia's&nbsp;Daniil Medvedev marched&nbsp;ahead in the Australian Open 2024 edition with a&nbsp;win over Nuno Borges in the&nbsp;fourth round on Monday (Jan 22) in Melbourne. Medvedev beat Portuguese player&nbsp;Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-1 to enter the quarter-finals of the first-ever Grand Slam of the calendar year. After this win, the world number three will now lock horns with Poland's&nbsp;Hubert Hurkacz in the quarters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about his clash with Borges, Medvedev started in a dominating fashion. He won the first set 6-3 and it seemed as if he would rush past his opponent. However, there were some challenges posed by Borges as the clash went ahead. Medvedev closed the second set as well, winning it 7-6 courtesy of a 7-4 lead in the tiebreaker.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Medvedev was ahead in the third set as well. Just when he seemed that he would close the match soon, with a 5-3 lead, Borges stormed his way back into the contest and won the set 7-5. However, his resistance ended in the fourth and penultimate set as Medvedev -- who dominated with aces (13-5) -- won it 6-1. Overall, he was ahead of Borges in every department but would be eager to cut down on his double fault errors going ahead (11-4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Medvedev, who has been the runner-up twice in the Australian Open, is eyeing his first-ever major title Down Under. He will look to keep going ahead in a similar manner as bigger challenges await the former world number one.</p>


Russia's Daniil Medvedev marched ahead in the Australian Open 2024 edition with a win over Nuno Borges in the fourth round on Monday (Jan 22) in Melbourne. Medvedev beat Portuguese player Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-1 to enter the quarter-finals of the first-ever Grand Slam of the calendar year.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev marched ahead in the Australian Open 2024 edition with a win over Nuno Borges in the fourth round on Monday (Jan 22) in Melbourne. Medvedev beat Portuguese player Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-1 to enter the quarter-finals of the first-ever Grand Slam of the calendar year. After this win, the world number three will now lock horns with Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the quarters. Talking about his clash with Borges, Medvedev started in a dominating fashion. He won the first set 6-3 and it seemed as if he would rush past his opponent. However, there were some challenges posed by Borges as the clash went ahead. Medvedev closed the second set as well, winning it 7-6 courtesy of a 7-4 lead in the tiebreaker. Also read: Qualifier Dayana Yastremska ousts Victoria Azarenka at Australian Open × Medvedev was ahead in the third set as well. Just when he seemed that he would close the match soon, with a 5-3 lead, Borges stormed his way back into the contest and won the set 7-5. However, his resistance ended in the fourth and penultimate set as Medvedev -- who dominated with aces (13-5) -- won it 6-1. Overall, he was ahead of Borges in every department but would be eager to cut down on his double fault errors going ahead (11-4). Medvedev, who has been the runner-up twice in the Australian Open, is eyeing his first-ever major title Down Under. He will look to keep going ahead in a similar manner as bigger challenges await the former world number one.

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev marches ahead after win over Nuno Borges in fourth round

<p>Novak Djokovic advances to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2024 after thrashing 20th seed Adrian Mannarino in straight sets on Sunday (Jan 21). Djokovic, bidding to win his 11th Australian Open title was at his fluent best&nbsp;as he won the opening two sets without conceding a game before punching his ticket to the last eight with a scoreline of 6-0, 6-0, 6-3. He will now face the winner of the next match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz, in what could be a repeat of last year’s final if the former prevails against the American.</p>

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<h2><strong>Djokovic thrashes Mannarino</strong></h2>

<p>In one of the most one-sided fourth round clash, Djokovic got the better of Frenchman Mannarino in less than two hours at the iconic Rod Laver Arena. The Serb won the opening two games 6-0, 6-0 and was never pushed to the limit. Mannarino looked nervous and completely surrendered against the 10-time champion. He did win three games in the third set, but the World No.1 kept his cool and held his serve to punch his ticket to the next round of the Australian Open.</p>

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<p>So far at the Australian Open, Djokovic has dropped only two sets and looks in great touch to conquer yet another title at the Melbourne Park. Since 2018 Djokovic has not lost a match at the Australian Open and has now extended his winning streak to 32 matches. Overall he has 92 wins at the Grand Slam, second most to great Roger Federer.</p>

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<p>If he does win the Australian Open it will be his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, leapfrogging Australian great Margaret Court with whom he currently shares the accolade. Court along with 24 Grand Slam titles won 11 Australian Open titles in the 1960’s and 70’s. A win for Djokovic will see him surpass her legacy as well.</p>

<p>The 36-year-old now awaits the winner of the next match between Tsitsipas and Fritz, who are bidding to win their maiden Grand Slam titles. Djokovic beat Tsitsipas in the 2023 Australian Open final to win his 10th title at Melbourne Park.</p>


Novak Djokovic advances to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2024 after thrashing 20th seed Adrian Mannarino in straight sets on Sunday (Jan 21). Djokovic, bidding to win his 11th Australian Open title was at his fluent best as he won the opening two sets without conceding a game before punching his ticket to the last eight with a scoreline of 6-0, 6-0, 6-3.

Novak Djokovic advances to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2024 after thrashing 20th seed Adrian Mannarino in straight sets on Sunday (Jan 21). Djokovic, bidding to win his 11th Australian Open title was at his fluent best as he won the opening two sets without conceding a game before punching his ticket to the last eight with a scoreline of 6-0, 6-0, 6-3. He will now face the winner of the next match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz, in what could be a repeat of last year’s final if the former prevails against the American. 10/10 from the 10-time champion 🌟@DjokerNole • #AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/Tg2NxgmMBm — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2024 × Djokovic thrashes Mannarino In one of the most one-sided fourth round clash, Djokovic got the better of Frenchman Mannarino in less than two hours at the iconic Rod Laver Arena. The Serb won the opening two games 6-0, 6-0 and was never pushed to the limit. Mannarino looked nervous and completely surrendered against the 10-time champion. He did win three games in the third set, but the World No.1 kept his cool and held his serve to punch his ticket to the next round of the Australian Open. × So far at the Australian Open, Djokovic has dropped only two sets and looks in great touch to conquer yet another title at the Melbourne Park. Since 2018 Djokovic has not lost a match at the Australian Open and has now extended his winning streak to 32 matches. Overall he has 92 wins at the Grand Slam, second most to great Roger Federer. ALSO READ | Australian Open: Top-seed Iga Swiatek crashes out after losing to Czech teenager Linda Noskova If he does win the Australian Open it will be his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, leapfrogging Australian great Margaret Court with whom he currently shares the accolade. Court along with 24 Grand Slam titles won 11 Australian Open titles in the 1960’s and 70’s. A win for Djokovic will see him surpass her legacy as well. The 36-year-old now awaits the winner of the next match between Tsitsipas and Fritz, who are bidding to win their maiden Grand Slam titles. Djokovic beat Tsitsipas in the 2023 Australian Open final to win his 10th title at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic thrashes 20th seed Adrian Mannarino in straight sets to book QF berth

<p>Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic secured a place in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Australia Open - equalling Roger Federer's long-standing record of appearing in the 58 grand slam quarterfinals. This would also be Djokovic's 14th quarterfinal in the Australian Open - equalling the record of Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Aussie John Newcombe for the joint second most in tournament. The Serb is also on 32-match winning streak at the Australian Open.</p>

<p>The 24-time grand slam winner is chasing his 11th Australian Open title and has hit form after being a bit sluggish in the first two rounds. His campaign hit the right notes during his fourth round win against 20th seed Adrian Mannarino on Sunday (January 21). Djokovic just dropped three games to win the match 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to enter the round of 16.</p>

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<p>“Today was the best day in terms of tennis, the way I felt on the court. I’m really excited to enter the second week,” said Djokovic after the win where he wanted to lose a game to get three bagels out of his mind.</p>

<p>"I really wanted to lose that game in the third set because the tension was building up so much in the stadium," he said, referring to the possibility of completing a rare "triple bagel".</p>

<p>"I just needed to get that out of the way and re-focus," said the 36-year-old Serb.</p>

<p>He'll next face American Taylor Fritz who has beaten Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round to enter the last 16. Djokovic has 8-0 lead against Fritz and seven of them are in straight sets. The one time Fritz stretched the game was back in 2021 at the Australian Open when they played a five-set match.</p>

<p>Fritz, however, is confident of giving a good fight to the Serb.</p>

<p>“I think a lot of these match-ups are from when I was a bit younger,” said Fritz. “Since I’ve improved, become a better player, the times I’ve played him since I just haven’t brought my best level and you need it when you compete with someone like Novak. Gonna have to serve like I did today but I feel confident if I play like I did today, then I have a chance.”</p>


Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic secured a place in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Australia Open - equalling Roger Federer's long-standing record of appearing in the 58 grand slam quarterfinals.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic secured a place in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Australia Open - equalling Roger Federer's long-standing record of appearing in the 58 grand slam quarterfinals. This would also be Djokovic's 14th quarterfinal in the Australian Open - equalling the record of Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Aussie John Newcombe for the joint second most in tournament. The Serb is also on 32-match winning streak at the Australian Open. The 24-time grand slam winner is chasing his 11th Australian Open title and has hit form after being a bit sluggish in the first two rounds. His campaign hit the right notes during his fourth round win against 20th seed Adrian Mannarino on Sunday (January 21). Djokovic just dropped three games to win the match 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to enter the round of 16. Also Read: England batter Harry Brook withdraws from upcoming India series, announces board “Today was the best day in terms of tennis, the way I felt on the court. I’m really excited to enter the second week,” said Djokovic after the win where he wanted to lose a game to get three bagels out of his mind. "I really wanted to lose that game in the third set because the tension was building up so much in the stadium," he said, referring to the possibility of completing a rare "triple bagel". "I just needed to get that out of the way and re-focus," said the 36-year-old Serb. He'll next face American Taylor Fritz who has beaten Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round to enter the last 16. Djokovic has 8-0 lead against Fritz and seven of them are in straight sets. The one time Fritz stretched the game was back in 2021 at the Australian Open when they played a five-set match. Fritz, however, is confident of giving a good fight to the Serb. “I think a lot of these match-ups are from when I was a bit younger,” said Fritz. “Since I’ve improved, become a better player, the times I’ve played him since I just haven’t brought my best level and you need it when you compete with someone like Novak. Gonna have to serve like I did today but I feel confident if I play like I did today, then I have a chance.”

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer’s record with fourth round win

<p>Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has shared that retired Swiss player Roger Federer didn't like him early in his career. Djokovic made the comments after his victory in the Australia Open third round on January 19 over Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The Serb, one of the most decorated players of the game with 24 grand slam&nbsp;titles, shared the thoughts after being asked to reflect on his career as a newcomer.</p>

<p>"I know certainly Federer didn't like the way I was behaving at the beginning," he said at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. "I think it didn't sit with him well. I don't know about the others. I guess I wasn't the favourite type of guy to some of the top guys because I was not afraid to say that I want to be the best player in the world."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I was confident, and I felt like I have the game to back it up. Obviously on the court a lot of things can happen in a kind of heat of a battle. It was a very long time ago now, 20 years since I made my first debut I think on the professional tour. It's really hard to say who liked me more or less." added Djokovic.</p>

<p>Federer, considered one of the tennis greats of all time, retired with 20 grand slam titles. The Swiss and the Serb played 50 times with Federer winning 23 times while Djokovic managing 27 wins. Djokovic, along with Spain's Rafael Nadal (22 grand slam titles) and Federer, makes the Big Three of tennis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Djokovic is chasing his record-breaking 25th grand slam title and 11th Australia Open. He started out patchy in the tournament but has now raced back to his best as visible in his straight set victory over Etcheverry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Djokovic next plays against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the round of 16 on Sunday (Jan 21).</p>


Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has shared that retired Swiss player Roger Federer didn't like him early in his career. Djokovic made the comments after his victory in the Australia Open third round on January 19 over Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has shared that retired Swiss player Roger Federer didn't like him early in his career. Djokovic made the comments after his victory in the Australia Open third round on January 19 over Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The Serb, one of the most decorated players of the game with 24 grand slam titles, shared the thoughts after being asked to reflect on his career as a newcomer. "I know certainly Federer didn't like the way I was behaving at the beginning," he said at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. "I think it didn't sit with him well. I don't know about the others. I guess I wasn't the favourite type of guy to some of the top guys because I was not afraid to say that I want to be the best player in the world." Also Read: Australian Open: Top-seed Iga Swiatek crashes out after defeat against Czech teenager "I was confident, and I felt like I have the game to back it up. Obviously on the court a lot of things can happen in a kind of heat of a battle. It was a very long time ago now, 20 years since I made my first debut I think on the professional tour. It's really hard to say who liked me more or less." added Djokovic. Federer, considered one of the tennis greats of all time, retired with 20 grand slam titles. The Swiss and the Serb played 50 times with Federer winning 23 times while Djokovic managing 27 wins. Djokovic, along with Spain's Rafael Nadal (22 grand slam titles) and Federer, makes the Big Three of tennis. Currently, Djokovic is chasing his record-breaking 25th grand slam title and 11th Australia Open. He started out patchy in the tournament but has now raced back to his best as visible in his straight set victory over Etcheverry. Djokovic next plays against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the round of 16 on Sunday (Jan 21).

Novak Djokovic reveals Roger Federer ‘didn’t like him’ early in his career

<p>Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire.</p>

<p>A day after defending champion Novak Djokovic returned to top form, world number two Alcaraz laid down a marker in a lopsided third-round contest lasting just 66 minutes.</p>

<p>The 20-year-old, playing a tour-level match against a player younger than himself for the first time in his career, was leading 6-1, 6-1, 1-0 when his 18-year-old opponent had to pull out.</p>

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<p>Shang entered the match on Rod Laver Arena with his upper right thigh strapped and received treatment on the injury during the second set.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dominant Alcaraz did not face a single break point to set up a last-16 meeting with&nbsp;Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, who saved two match points to beat last year's semi-finalist&nbsp;Tommy Paul&nbsp;6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6(9/7), 6-0.</p>

<p>The Spanish second seed is vying with Djokovic for the number one ranking and if they both reach the final it will double as a straight shootout for the top spot.</p>

<p>Alcaraz, who missed last year's tournament at Melbourne Park with an injury, said it was "not the way anybody wants to move on" after the injury to Shang.</p>

<p>"I missed the tournament last year," he said. "I was watching the matches at home from the couch, wishing to play in the second week here."</p>

<p>"This is the first time I have moved to the second week in Australia. It feels special."</p>

<p>In other action on Saturday, women's 12th seed Zheng Qinwen said she was inspired by Chinese great Li Na's win in the 2014 final after she beat compatriot Wang Yafan 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10/8).</p>

<p>"That final I have watched it more than 10 times, so I have a lot of memories," she said.</p>

<p>"I mean, she was an unbelievable player, the first Asian woman who won the Grand Slam. How can you not remember that."</p>

<p>Men's ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz progressed but former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was beaten by Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.</p>

<h2>Swiatek's 18-match winning streak</h2>

<p>Top women's seed Swiatek is on an 18-match winning run, but she had to dig deep to see off former finalist Danielle Collins in the second round.</p>

<p>On her days off she has witnessed defending champion Aryna Sabalenka pummel her three opponents into submission, for the loss of just six games in total.</p>

<p>The 22-year-old will be keen for a statement win against unseeded Czech Linda Noskova to confirm that she is the player to beat as she hunts a fifth Grand Slam title.</p>

<p>Swiatek, who faced former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round, said her draw was "like the toughest one I ever had".</p>

<p>But she believes she could benefit from her baptism of fire in Melbourne.</p>

<p>"I don't mind actually that it was intense because I remember also when I started the tournament with some easy matches, then I felt I was a little bit rusty when the tough moments came," she said.</p>

<p>Men's third seed Daniil Medvedev is back on court after his gruelling five-set encounter with Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori, which finished at 3:40 am on Friday.</p>

<p>The Russian, a two-time finalist in Melbourne, faces a potentially tough assignment against Canadian 27th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while sixth seed Alexander Zverev takes on unseeded American Alex Michelsen.</p>


Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire. A day after defending champion Novak Djokovic returned to top form, world number two Alcaraz laid down a marker in a lopsided third-round contest lasting just 66 minutes.

Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire. A day after defending champion Novak Djokovic returned to top form, world number two Alcaraz laid down a marker in a lopsided third-round contest lasting just 66 minutes. The 20-year-old, playing a tour-level match against a player younger than himself for the first time in his career, was leading 6-1, 6-1, 1-0 when his 18-year-old opponent had to pull out. Also Read: Teenager Mirra Andreeva reacts to Andy Murray's tweet of appreciation after win over Diane Parry Shang entered the match on Rod Laver Arena with his upper right thigh strapped and received treatment on the injury during the second set. Dominant Alcaraz did not face a single break point to set up a last-16 meeting with Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, who saved two match points to beat last year's semi-finalist Tommy Paul 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6(9/7), 6-0. The Spanish second seed is vying with Djokovic for the number one ranking and if they both reach the final it will double as a straight shootout for the top spot. Alcaraz, who missed last year's tournament at Melbourne Park with an injury, said it was "not the way anybody wants to move on" after the injury to Shang. "I missed the tournament last year," he said. "I was watching the matches at home from the couch, wishing to play in the second week here." "This is the first time I have moved to the second week in Australia. It feels special." In other action on Saturday, women's 12th seed Zheng Qinwen said she was inspired by Chinese great Li Na's win in the 2014 final after she beat compatriot Wang Yafan 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10/8). "That final I have watched it more than 10 times, so I have a lot of memories," she said. "I mean, she was an unbelievable player, the first Asian woman who won the Grand Slam. How can you not remember that." Men's ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz progressed but former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was beaten by Russia's Anna Kalinskaya. Swiatek's 18-match winning streak Top women's seed Swiatek is on an 18-match winning run, but she had to dig deep to see off former finalist Danielle Collins in the second round. On her days off she has witnessed defending champion Aryna Sabalenka pummel her three opponents into submission, for the loss of just six games in total. The 22-year-old will be keen for a statement win against unseeded Czech Linda Noskova to confirm that she is the player to beat as she hunts a fifth Grand Slam title. Swiatek, who faced former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round, said her draw was "like the toughest one I ever had". But she believes she could benefit from her baptism of fire in Melbourne. "I don't mind actually that it was intense because I remember also when I started the tournament with some easy matches, then I felt I was a little bit rusty when the tough moments came," she said. Men's third seed Daniil Medvedev is back on court after his gruelling five-set encounter with Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori, which finished at 3:40 am on Friday. The Russian, a two-time finalist in Melbourne, faces a potentially tough assignment against Canadian 27th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while sixth seed Alexander Zverev takes on unseeded American Alex Michelsen.

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into last 16, sets up clash with Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic

<p>World number one Iga Swiatek's 18-match winning run came to a shuddering halt at the Australian Open on Saturday when she was dumped out in the third round by unseeded Czech teen Linda Noskova.</p>

<p>The Polish top seed appeared en route to the last 16 after taking the first set but lost her way, going down 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 20 minutes to the world number 50.</p>

<p>Just three of the top 10 women's seeds remain in the draw in Melbourne at the end of the first week.</p>

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<p>"I'm speechless," said Noskova, who is at her first Australian Open. "I knew it was going to be an amazing match, but I didn't really think it would end up like this."</p>

<p>"I'm just really glad to get through."</p>

<p>Swiatek, 22, who produced a stunning second-round comeback to beat former finalist Danielle Collins, broke in the sixth game and went on to take the first set in 43 minutes.</p>

<p>Both women faced pressure on their serves in a tight second set and fended off break points until the eighth game, when Noskova broke to love to lead 5-3 before serving out.</p>

<p>Swiatek cracked in the third game of the decider, putting herself in deep trouble, but she hit back immediately after speaking with her coaching team on court.</p>

<p>But she came under pressure on her serve again, saving another break point to edge ahead 3-2.</p>

<p>That proved a temporary stay of execution as she netted with a forehand in the seventh game to give Noskova another break for a 4-3 lead and she held serve for 5-3.</p>

<p>Swiatek held her own serve and then won the first two points as Noskova served for the match. But the Czech player kept her head, producing an ace to set up match point and sealing the deal.</p>

<p>Noskova will face either Ukrainian 19th seed Elina Svitolina or Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic next.</p>


World number one Iga Swiatek's 18-match winning run came to a shuddering halt at the Australian Open on Saturday when she was dumped out in the third round by unseeded Czech teen Linda Noskova.

World number one Iga Swiatek's 18-match winning run came to a shuddering halt at the Australian Open on Saturday when she was dumped out in the third round by unseeded Czech teen Linda Noskova. The Polish top seed appeared en route to the last 16 after taking the first set but lost her way, going down 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 20 minutes to the world number 50. Just three of the top 10 women's seeds remain in the draw in Melbourne at the end of the first week. Also Read: Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into last 16 "I'm speechless," said Noskova, who is at her first Australian Open. "I knew it was going to be an amazing match, but I didn't really think it would end up like this." "I'm just really glad to get through." Swiatek, 22, who produced a stunning second-round comeback to beat former finalist Danielle Collins, broke in the sixth game and went on to take the first set in 43 minutes. Both women faced pressure on their serves in a tight second set and fended off break points until the eighth game, when Noskova broke to love to lead 5-3 before serving out. Swiatek cracked in the third game of the decider, putting herself in deep trouble, but she hit back immediately after speaking with her coaching team on court. But she came under pressure on her serve again, saving another break point to edge ahead 3-2. That proved a temporary stay of execution as she netted with a forehand in the seventh game to give Noskova another break for a 4-3 lead and she held serve for 5-3. Swiatek held her own serve and then won the first two points as Noskova served for the match. But the Czech player kept her head, producing an ace to set up match point and sealing the deal. Noskova will face either Ukrainian 19th seed Elina Svitolina or Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic next.

Australian Open: Top-seed Iga Swiatek crashes out after losing to Czech teenager Linda Noskova

<p>Serbia’s Novak Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024 after a convincing victory over Tomás Martín Etcheverry of Argentina on Friday (Jan 19). Djokovic, in search of his record-equaling 11th Australian Open title, has now stretched his unbeaten at the Melbourne Park to 31 matches having got the better of Etcheverry with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 7-6. The Serbian will next face the winner of Ben Shelton and Adrian Mannarino in the fourth round.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Djokovic continues remarkable run</strong></h2>

<p>Coming into the match with an unbeaten run of 30 matches, Novak had a tough task of facing Argentina’s Etcheverry who had outclassed former Wimbledon champion&nbsp;Andy Murray in the first round. Djokovic though picked his moments in the match and capitalised on the opportunities provided to snap the opening set. He had a first serve percentage of 86 which highlighted his dominance. He also won 60 percent of points on the second serve in the match.</p>

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<p>He also won three break points while giving no such luxury to his opposite number in the same tally. There was good competition in the last set which was stretched to a tiebreaker where Djokovic prevailed 7-2 to win the match.</p>

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<p>Making his 19th appearance at the Australian Open this year, the 36-year-old has not lost a match in the first Grand Slam of the year since 2018. With an impeccable record in the competition history, he has tasted defeat only eight times in the excruciating heat of Melbourne.</p>

<p>Despite turning 36 in 2023, age is just a number for the World No. 1, who for the second time in his career reached the final of all four Grand Slams (previously in 2021). With a record of 27-1 at the Grand Slams in 2023, Djokovic’s form will be a major concern for anyone who tries to dethrone him at the Australia Open.</p>

<p>The 10-time Australian Open champion’s only Grand Slam defeat came against Carlos Alcaraz at the Wimbledon final which he lost in five sets.</p>


Serbia’s Novak Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024 after a convincing victory over Tomás Martín Etcheverry of Argentina on Friday (Jan 19).

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024 after a convincing victory over Tomás Martín Etcheverry of Argentina on Friday (Jan 19). Djokovic, in search of his record-equaling 11th Australian Open title, has now stretched his unbeaten at the Melbourne Park to 31 matches having got the better of Etcheverry with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 7-6. The Serbian will next face the winner of Ben Shelton and Adrian Mannarino in the fourth round. Too strong. Too clean. Too good.@djokernole cruises into the fourth round with a 6-3 6-3 7-6(2) victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry.#AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/hu64jY7GOP — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 19, 2024 × Djokovic continues remarkable run Coming into the match with an unbeaten run of 30 matches, Novak had a tough task of facing Argentina’s Etcheverry who had outclassed former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in the first round. Djokovic though picked his moments in the match and capitalised on the opportunities provided to snap the opening set. He had a first serve percentage of 86 which highlighted his dominance. He also won 60 percent of points on the second serve in the match. × He also won three break points while giving no such luxury to his opposite number in the same tally. There was good competition in the last set which was stretched to a tiebreaker where Djokovic prevailed 7-2 to win the match. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg: 'If he has higher win percentage than Dhoni & Kohli, then...' - Gavaskar hails captain Rohit Making his 19th appearance at the Australian Open this year, the 36-year-old has not lost a match in the first Grand Slam of the year since 2018. With an impeccable record in the competition history, he has tasted defeat only eight times in the excruciating heat of Melbourne. Despite turning 36 in 2023, age is just a number for the World No. 1, who for the second time in his career reached the final of all four Grand Slams (previously in 2021). With a record of 27-1 at the Grand Slams in 2023, Djokovic’s form will be a major concern for anyone who tries to dethrone him at the Australia Open. The 10-time Australian Open champion’s only Grand Slam defeat came against Carlos Alcaraz at the Wimbledon final which he lost in five sets.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic stretches unbeaten run at Melbourne Park to 31 matches with third round win

<p>The 16-year-old Russian tennis prodigy, Mirra Andreeva made heads turn with her stunning come-from-behind win over France's Diane&nbsp;Parry in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday (Jan 19). Trailing 1-5 in the third and final set, the teenager rose to the occasion and produced a comeback for the ages. She saved a match point at 2-5 before winning&nbsp;1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (5). Following her stunning victory, Andreeva received a huge compliment from three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murray took to his official account on X, formerly Twitter, to laud Andreeva. He&nbsp;wrote, "Andreeva down 5-1 in third. Commentator “she really needs to work on mental side of her game.. she’s too hard on herself when she’s losing” 30 minutes later 7-6 Andreeva wins. Maybe the reason she turned the match round is because of her mental strength. Maybe she turned the match around because she is hard on herself and demands more of herself when she’s losing/playing badly? Winner."</p>

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<p>Andreeva reacted to receiving such a big compliment from Murray -- who bowed out in the first round -- and&nbsp;said she would frame the tweet and hang it on her wall.</p>

<h2><strong>'I will&nbsp;print it out somehow. I don't know, I will put it in a frame'</strong></h2>

<p>After the win, the 16-year-old teenager said, "I didn't really think that he (Murray) would watch a match, then after he would tweet, he would comment something." She added, "Honestly, I will try to print it out somehow. I don't know, I will put it in a frame. I will bring it everywhere with me. I will maybe put it on the wall so I can see it every day."</p>

<p>Andreeva had earlier&nbsp;thrashed former world number two Ons Jabeur&nbsp;(6-0, 6-2) in her second round clash. Against Parry, she held her nerves and displayed&nbsp;her talent, and&nbsp;emotions, on the court to claim a hard-fought match; lasting over two hours. The Russian has&nbsp;become only the fourth woman to make it to the second week of Wimbledon and Australian Open as a teenager. She will take a lot of confidence from her latest win, and Murray's words of appreciation, going into the fourth round.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andreeva's fourth-round clash will be held at the Melbourne Park on Sunday (Jan 21).&nbsp;</p>


The 16-year-old Russian tennis prodigy, Mirra Andreeva made heads turn with her stunning come-from-behind win over France's Diane Parry in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday (Jan 19).

The 16-year-old Russian tennis prodigy, Mirra Andreeva made heads turn with her stunning come-from-behind win over France's Diane Parry in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday (Jan 19). Trailing 1-5 in the third and final set, the teenager rose to the occasion and produced a comeback for the ages. She saved a match point at 2-5 before winning 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (5). Following her stunning victory, Andreeva received a huge compliment from three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray. Murray took to his official account on X, formerly Twitter, to laud Andreeva. He wrote, "Andreeva down 5-1 in third. Commentator “she really needs to work on mental side of her game.. she’s too hard on herself when she’s losing” 30 minutes later 7-6 Andreeva wins. Maybe the reason she turned the match round is because of her mental strength. Maybe she turned the match around because she is hard on herself and demands more of herself when she’s losing/playing badly? Winner." Also read: Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner storms past Sebastian Baez into fourth round × Andreeva reacted to receiving such a big compliment from Murray -- who bowed out in the first round -- and said she would frame the tweet and hang it on her wall. 'I will print it out somehow. I don't know, I will put it in a frame' After the win, the 16-year-old teenager said, "I didn't really think that he (Murray) would watch a match, then after he would tweet, he would comment something." She added, "Honestly, I will try to print it out somehow. I don't know, I will put it in a frame. I will bring it everywhere with me. I will maybe put it on the wall so I can see it every day." Andreeva had earlier thrashed former world number two Ons Jabeur (6-0, 6-2) in her second round clash. Against Parry, she held her nerves and displayed her talent, and emotions, on the court to claim a hard-fought match; lasting over two hours. The Russian has become only the fourth woman to make it to the second week of Wimbledon and Australian Open as a teenager. She will take a lot of confidence from her latest win, and Murray's words of appreciation, going into the fourth round. Andreeva's fourth-round clash will be held at the Melbourne Park on Sunday (Jan 21).

Aus Open: Teenager Mirra Andreeva reacts to Andy Murray's tweet of appreciation after win over Diane Parry

<p>Fourth seed Jannik Sinner underlined his title credentials by racing into the second week of the Australian Open without dropping a set after a 6-0 6-1 6-3 demolition of Sebastian Baez in the third round on Friday. The clean-hitting Italian banged down six aces and 34 winners to see off the Argentine 26th seed in less than two hours in cool and blustery conditions on Margaret Court Arena, sealing the deal with a seventh break of serve.</p>

<p>The 22-year-old was the hottest player on tour at the end of last season and led Italy to a first Davis Cup triumph in late November to conclude the season. His decision to extend his holiday and skip the warm-up tournaments ahead of the year's first Grand Slam raised some eyebrows, but Sinner felt it had been vindicated by his form in the first three rounds in Melbourne.</p>

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<p>"In general, I feel really great here," Sinner said. "I'm really happy with how I'm feeling right now. "Obviously matches are a little bit different (from training) and let's see how I react in the next rounds, but at the moment I'm going well."</p>

<p>Sinner's best run at the Australian Open was a place in the quarter-finals in 2022, and the odds will favour him getting back to the last eight with Karen Khachanov his opponent in the fourth round. The Italian has won the last two of his three meetings with the Russian 15th seed with the only loss coming at the 2020 U.S. Open when he was still a teenager.</p>


Fourth seed Jannik Sinner underlined his title credentials by racing into the second week of the Australian Open without dropping a set after a 6-0 6-1 6-3 demolition of Sebastian Baez in the third round on Friday.

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner underlined his title credentials by racing into the second week of the Australian Open without dropping a set after a 6-0 6-1 6-3 demolition of Sebastian Baez in the third round on Friday. The clean-hitting Italian banged down six aces and 34 winners to see off the Argentine 26th seed in less than two hours in cool and blustery conditions on Margaret Court Arena, sealing the deal with a seventh break of serve. The 22-year-old was the hottest player on tour at the end of last season and led Italy to a first Davis Cup triumph in late November to conclude the season. His decision to extend his holiday and skip the warm-up tournaments ahead of the year's first Grand Slam raised some eyebrows, but Sinner felt it had been vindicated by his form in the first three rounds in Melbourne. Also read: Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka refuses to shake hands with Ukraine's Tsurenko after third-round win × "In general, I feel really great here," Sinner said. "I'm really happy with how I'm feeling right now. "Obviously matches are a little bit different (from training) and let's see how I react in the next rounds, but at the moment I'm going well." Sinner's best run at the Australian Open was a place in the quarter-finals in 2022, and the odds will favour him getting back to the last eight with Karen Khachanov his opponent in the fourth round. The Italian has won the last two of his three meetings with the Russian 15th seed with the only loss coming at the 2020 U.S. Open when he was still a teenager.

Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner storms past Sebastian Baez into fourth round

<p>Russia’s Daniil Medvedev battled past Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in a marathon contest at the Australian Open 2024 after producing a remarkable comeback on Thursday (Jan 18). Playing at the iconic Rod Laver Arena, the two-time runner-up came from two sets down to beat Ruusuvuori 3-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-0 to book his place in the third round. The Russian is bidding to win his maiden Australian Open title having finished runner-up in 2021 and 2022.</p>

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For the 3rd time in his career <a href="https://twitter.com/DaniilMedwed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaniilMedwed</a> battles back from two sets down to edge Ruusuvuori <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/wwos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wwos</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/eurosport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eurosport</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/wowowtennis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wowowtennis</a> <a href="https://t.co/jekzcoJcnS">pic.twitter.com/jekzcoJcnS</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Medvedev comes from behind to win</strong></h2>

<p>In a contest where&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;was dominated in the opening two sets but came back to win the game will be remembered for a very long time. In the opening set of the match, he lost his serve at the crucial point and handed the initiative to the Finish player who is currently ranked World No. 421. He grabbed hold of his own serve to pocket the set 6-3 before producing another master class.</p>

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<p>With the second set heading into&nbsp;tiebreak, Ruusuvuori produced his best on the crucial occasion and grabbed hold of the match with a superb show. Medvedev was stunned after he only won one point in the tiebreak. At this point, Ruusuvuori was about to produce his best Grand Slam performance having stood on the verge of the third round. He had only reached the second round of a Grand Slam in the past with exits in 2021 and 2023 showpieces at AO.</p>

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<h2><strong>Medvedev scripts comeback</strong></h2>

<p>After being outclassed, the Russian was left with no margin for error and produced the champion’s comeback at the Rod Laver Arena. He broke his opponent at the midway point of the third set and consolidated the advantage to pull one set back. The fourth set was a close one, but 27-year-old Medvedev&nbsp;pulled out his experience and brought the match to parity winning the tiebreak 7-1</p>

<p>In the final set, the Finnish Ruusuvuori ran out of&nbsp;steam as he surrendered against an inspired Medvedev. The former US Open champion pocketed the final set 6-0 and thereby the match to book a third round meeting with&nbsp;27th seed Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime. Medvedev’s match lasted for 4 hours 23 minutes and got over at 3:40 AM Melbourne time.&nbsp;</p>


Russia’s Daniil Medvedev battled past Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in a marathon contest at the Australian Open 2024 after producing a remarkable comeback on Thursday (Jan 18).

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev battled past Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in a marathon contest at the Australian Open 2024 after producing a remarkable comeback on Thursday (Jan 18). Playing at the iconic Rod Laver Arena, the two-time runner-up came from two sets down to beat Ruusuvuori 3-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-0 to book his place in the third round. The Russian is bidding to win his maiden Australian Open title having finished runner-up in 2021 and 2022. M3DV3D3V 🤯 For the 3rd time in his career @DaniilMedwed battles back from two sets down to edge Ruusuvuori #AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/jekzcoJcnS — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2024 × Medvedev comes from behind to win In a contest where Medvedev was dominated in the opening two sets but came back to win the game will be remembered for a very long time. In the opening set of the match, he lost his serve at the crucial point and handed the initiative to the Finish player who is currently ranked World No. 421. He grabbed hold of his own serve to pocket the set 6-3 before producing another master class. × With the second set heading into tiebreak, Ruusuvuori produced his best on the crucial occasion and grabbed hold of the match with a superb show. Medvedev was stunned after he only won one point in the tiebreak. At this point, Ruusuvuori was about to produce his best Grand Slam performance having stood on the verge of the third round. He had only reached the second round of a Grand Slam in the past with exits in 2021 and 2023 showpieces at AO. ALSO READ | Aus Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz battles past Italy's Lorenzo Sonega to reach Round 3 Medvedev scripts comeback After being outclassed, the Russian was left with no margin for error and produced the champion’s comeback at the Rod Laver Arena. He broke his opponent at the midway point of the third set and consolidated the advantage to pull one set back. The fourth set was a close one, but 27-year-old Medvedev pulled out his experience and brought the match to parity winning the tiebreak 7-1 In the final set, the Finnish Ruusuvuori ran out of steam as he surrendered against an inspired Medvedev. The former US Open champion pocketed the final set 6-0 and thereby the match to book a third round meeting with 27th seed Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime. Medvedev’s match lasted for 4 hours 23 minutes and got over at 3:40 AM Melbourne time.

Australian Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev produces champion's comeback in second round win over Emil Ruusuvuori

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