MELBOURNE – Jannik Sinner champion is starting to become a repetitive title: on Sunday the Italian won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year, in a final that confirmed how much the German Alexander Zverev is weighed down by
MELBOURNE – When Madison Keys decided to undergo psychotherapy, her career found the direction it had been missing: “It’s overwhelmingly necessary.” After 16 years as a professional, 46 Grand Slam appearances, and a lost final in 2017, Keys captured her
MELBOURNE – Just moments after letting go her third consecutive Australian Open title, Aryna Sabalenka vented her frustration by shouting toward her team and smashing her racquet. “It was tough. I just needed time for myself, to switch gears and
MELBOURNE – Against all odds, Madison Keys, ranked 14th in the world, wins the Australian Open title and stops Aryna Sabalenka, ranked second in the world and defending champion of the tournament until today, from becoming a legend. It is
MELBOURNE – There is no hesitation from world number two and Australian Open finalist Alexander Zverev. ‘I’m ready,’ he warns. Ready for what? To win his first Grand Slam title, to be the champion the world has been demanding of
MELBOURNE – A day before Novak Djokovic left Australia without knowing whether he will ever play the tournament again, Margaret Court kissed him for the first time. What’s the significance of that kiss? Court and Djokovic share something no one
MELBOURNE – In tennis, being world number one isn’t enough to join the group of the legends. Not even a handful of Grand Slams, like the ones Aryna Sabalenka has, will suffice. To stand out, tennis players need to leave
MELBOURNE – John McEnroe was right: ‘It’s not the first time we’ve seen this routine, don’t be fooled’. And so it was. Novak Djokovic proved for the umpteenth time that being left for dead is about as dangerous as it gets
MELBOURNE – Paula Badosa ‘s life took a 180-degree turn: from excruciating pain in her back and the thought of retirement, to breaking through to the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time. It happened on Tuesday in
MELBOURNE – The day came when Coco Gauff considered becoming a better reader: “I’ll be forced to read more books! To be a more productive human being.” Her reflection—shared with laughter—this Sunday in Melbourne didn’t stem from a sudden revelation
Add this to the list of controversies and tense episodes in Novak Djokovic’s career: this time, the Serbian refused to give an on-court interview after his fourth-round win at the Australian Open. “The famous journalist who works for Channel 9
MELBOURNE – Looking to make up for lost time, Emma Raducanu will have a great chance against Iga Swiatek in the third round of the Australian Open. ‘It’s going to be a great shot of adrenaline,’ said the British 18-year-old
