When Madison Keys entered Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open final on Saturday night, she walked right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the trophy for the women’s champion. It was placed on a…
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In Melbourne, defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev in the men’s final at the Australian Open
It’s rare for a player to win their first Grand Slam title and then successfully defend it the next year. That’s what Jannik Sinner will try to do on Sunday when he faces Alexander Zverev…
In Melbourne, Patten and Heliovaara bounce back from a tough first set to claim the Australian Open doubles title
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara bounced back after losing a tough first set to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title, 6-7 (16), 7-6 (5), 6-3, against the Italian team of Simone Bolelli and Andrea…
In Melbourne, Australian Open champion Madison Keys says therapy played a key role in helping her transition from the tennis court
The first person Madison Keys contacted after winning the Australian Open and securing her first Grand Slam title on Saturday was her mother. “Because,” Keys said with a smile, “of course you have to text…
In Belgrade, Novak Djokovic mocks injury ‘experts’ with a photo of his left hamstring MRI
Novak Djokovic shared an image of his injured left hamstring scan on social media early Sunday, more than 24 hours after he was booed at the Australian Open. This happened when he quit his semifinal…
Ukrainian tennis player claims opponent displayed threatening conduct in New York
A controversial moment in a recent match has caused a lot of discussion. During the match, Kichenok accidentally hit Mladenovic with a ball, and later, the Ukrainian player refused to shake the Frenchwoman’s hand at…
Novak Djokovic withdrew from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set in a tiebreak. Djokovic missed an easy volley at 5-6 and immediately embraced Zverev at the net, shaking…
Bopanna and Zhang’s Australian Open Mixed Doubles Journey Ends in Quarter-Final Defeat
Rohan Bopanna’s 2025 Australian Open campaign concluded on January 21 in the mixed doubles quarter-finals. Playing alongside Chinese partner Shuai Zhang, the duo faced Australian pair John Peers and Olivia Gadecki. Despite a strong performance,…
Australian Open: Madison Keys shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the final, set to face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne
In the 2015 Australian Open, Madison Keys, then just 19, reached her first Grand Slam semifinal. She defeated Venus Williams to make it there but lost to Serena Williams, who went on to win the…
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz, edging closer to his 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic pushed through various challenges to continue his chase for a record 25th Grand Slam title in the Australian Open quarterfinals. He faced a problem with his left leg, an early deficit, and a…
Naomi Osaka retires from her Australian Open match in Melbourne due to injury against Belinda Bencic
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka lost the opening set and explained that she has…
Australian Open match relocated in Melbourne due to noise from nearby bar
At the Australian Open, a lively crowd at the “Party Court,” which features a bar, became so loud that it disrupted a nearby match, forcing it to be moved to a different court. Jacob Fearnley,…
Tennis on a Collision Course: ATP, WTA, and Grand Slams Clash Over Schedules and Future Direction
Professional tennis is in a state of increasing dysfunction, a situation that became more evident during the 2024 ATP Tour Finals in Turin, Italy. Andrea Gaudenzi, the Chairman of the ATP, who sees himself as…
Tennis Court Speed Changes Raise Concerns Over Loss of Surface Variety
Tennis is often described as a game of inches, where small changes in court speed can make a significant difference in the outcome of a match. The dimensions of tennis courts have remained largely unchanged…
Tennis Temper Tantrums Spark Debate Over Fairness and Penalties
Tennis, often portrayed through videos of players throwing temper tantrums and smashing rackets, has become synonymous with on-court meltdowns. These incidents have sparked debates about what level of misbehavior should result in penalties, such as…
Equal Pay Debate in Tennis Highlights Gender Disparities and Ongoing Struggle for Equality
At the United Cup tournament in Australia during the 2023 season, Cam Norrie and Taylor Fritz were locked in a tight match, each winning one set. Norrie’s coach, Facundo Lugones, noticed Norrie was struggling to…
Equal Pay Debate in Tennis Highlights Gender Disparities and Ongoing Struggle for Equality
The debate over equal pay for male and female tennis players was reignited recently by controversial remarks from Raymond Moore, CEO of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, and Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1. Moore…
Top Tennis Stars Gear Up for 2025 Australian Open With Varying Off-Season Training Approaches
As the 2025 Australian Open approaches, many of tennis’ biggest stars have begun their preparations for the upcoming season. Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, started his off-season training in Murcia after…
Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff led the U.S. to victory in the United Cup, securing the title in Sydney
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz led the United States to a victory over second-seeded Poland, winning the United Cup championship in Sydney on Sunday. This marks the Americans’ second win in three years, with Germany…
Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement After Davis Cup Final, Marking the End of an Era in Tennis
Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest players with 22 Grand Slam singles titles, announced his retirement, effective after the Davis Cup final in November. Known for his unparalleled achievements, including a record 14 French Open…
Pegula heads back to New York following her US Open success for an exhibition at MSG featuring Alcaraz
When Jessica Pegula agreed to take part in an exhibition tennis event at Madison Square Garden, she didn’t know how much her career would change before the event took place. The Buffalo native always enjoyed…
2024 Grand Slam Champions and the All-Time Tennis Title Leaders
The 2024 Grand Slam tennis season saw an exciting mix of champions. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz each won two Grand Slam titles, with Sinner claiming the Australian Open and Wimbledon…
US Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan’s sudden change in doubles lineup leads to defeat against Australia.
U.S. Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan, who has won 16 Grand Slam doubles titles and was recently inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, made a bold decision to change his doubles lineup against…