Australian Open
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'Tennis integrity right now is awful': Kyrgios questions ITIA over Sinner-Swiatkek's doping cases
Tennis | Dec 28, 2024, 06:10 PM IST"If my physiotherapist contaminated me, and put me in this position, I would probably never talk to the guy again. He had the guy on his team for five months, acting like nothing happened," Nick Kyrgios said about Jannik Sinner's doping case.
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Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic 7th seed
Tennis | Jan 09, 2025, 07:13 PM ISTThe 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic clinched the historic Gold at the Paris Olympics but failed to win a single ATP title in the 2024 season, causing a big drop to his singles rankings ahead of the Australian Open 2025.
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Rohan Bopanna scripts history with Matthew Ebden, wins first-ever men's doubles Grand Slam title
Tennis | Jan 27, 2024, 06:29 PM ISTBefore claiming the honours in the men's doubles category at the 2024 Australian Open, Rohan Bopanna only had one mixed doubles Grand Slam title to his credit. Bopanna alongside his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski had won the mixed doubles title at the French Open in 2017.
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Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden enter Australian Open Men's Doubles Final
Tennis | Jan 25, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTRohan Bopanna is set to become the No. 1 ranked player in the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) rankings on Monday. He will become the oldest player to claim the honour.
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Rohan Bopanna creates history, set to become oldest No.1 after storming into Australian Open semis
Tennis | Jan 24, 2024, 10:25 AM ISTRohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Matthew Ebden have entered the semifinals of the Australian Open as the duo defeated Argentine pair Máximo González and Andrés Molteni in the tournament's quarterfinal. Bopanna is assured of a historic World No.1 spot in the doubles category.
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Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal goes down fighting in second round against Juncheng Shang of China
Tennis | Jan 18, 2024, 02:40 PM ISTSumit Nagal had defeated Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in straight sets 6-4,6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in the first round to become the first Indian to reach the second round of the Australian Open after 11 years.
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Andy Murray suffers first round exit with straight sets loss to Tomás Martin Etcheverry
Tennis | Jan 15, 2024, 03:24 PM ISTAndy Murray is a three-time Major Grand Slam winner and a five-time Australian Open finalist. Murray made an exit in the third round of the Australian Open last year but he looked out of touch in the ongoing Grand Slam.
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Cricket at Australian Open 2024: Steve Smith, Novak Djokovic turn centre court into cricket pitch
Cricket | Jan 11, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTThe star Aussie cricketer and the current world no.1 Tennis ace exchanged their sports at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open 2024 on Thursday. Djokovic also played Basketball with American professional Alan Williams at centre court.
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Australian Open 2024 draw announced; Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray third round clash on cards
Tennis | Jan 11, 2024, 04:18 PM ISTThe current world no.1 and 24-time Grand Slam winner faces a qualifier in his first game at the Australian Open 2024 and then Marc Polmans or Alexei Popyrin in the second round to potentially set a mouth-watering clash against former foe Andy Murray.
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Australian Open 2024 seedings confirmed; list of all 64 seeded players for first Grand Slam revealed
Tennis | Jan 10, 2024, 08:58 PM ISTTen-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic takes the top seed for men's singles at the 2024 edition while the current world no.1 and four-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek tops the seedings chart in the women's singles event.
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open 2024 due to fresh muscle tear
Tennis | Jan 07, 2024, 03:44 PM ISTThe 22-time Grand Slam winner made a successful return to court after a gap of almost a year but pulled off a muscle tear during his Brisbane International game against Jordan Thompson in the quater-final clash on January 5.
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Rafael Nadal to face former Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem in his first match since January 2023
Tennis | Dec 31, 2023, 04:04 PM ISTThe 22-time Grand Slam winner lost his doubles match at Brisbane International 2024 to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson at the Pat Rafter Arena on Sunday and faces former rival Dominic Thiem in the Round of 32 singles match on Tuesday.
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Australian Open becomes more rewarding with $10 million increase in prize money
Tennis | Dec 29, 2023, 11:13 AM ISTWorld No.1 men's player, Novak Djokovic, will defend his title this year in Melbourne whereas Aryna Sabalenka will be tasked with the same in the women's division.
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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card
Tennis | Dec 07, 2023, 05:26 PM ISTThe 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal missed out an entire year after suffering a knee injury during the Australian Open 2023 but is set to make a comeback through Brisbane International in January. Nadal gets entry at the next year's Australian Open through protected ratings.
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HS Prannoy beats Priyanshu Rajawat to storm into Australian Open 2023 final
Other Sports | Aug 05, 2023, 07:42 PM ISTHS Prannoy beat Indian youngster Priyanshu Rajawat in two straight sets to book a final clash against China's Weng Hong Yang on Sunday.
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Australian Open 2023: Is Djokovic the greatest Hard Court player ever with 10th AO title in sight?
Tennis | Jan 29, 2023, 08:52 AM ISTAustralian Open 2023 Final: The stage is set for the Australian Open 2023 final as Novak Djokovic takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas at the famous Rod Laver Arena on Sunday (January 29), but is Novak the greatest hard court player of all time?
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Australian Open: Indian duo Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna qualify for mixed doubles final
Tennis | Jan 25, 2023, 05:58 PM ISTAustralian Open: In her last WTA appearance, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna have qualified for the mixed-doubles finals of the marquee-tournament
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Australian Open 2023 | From Murray stunning Berrettini to Djokovic marching in round 2, key results
Tennis | Jan 17, 2023, 10:13 PM ISTAustralian Open 2023 | On the second day of the Australian Open, several stars kicked off their campaigns. Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic clinched their opening rounds.
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Sania Mirza shares heartfelt message regarding her retirement, says grateful for the memories
Tennis | Jan 13, 2023, 06:45 PM ISTSania has won six doubles major titles and was India’s top-seeded player for almost two decades, she also won the 2010 Commonwealth Games Silver medal in Women’s singles.
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Coco Gauff makes strong start to 2023, wins ASB Classic ahead of Australian Open
Tennis | Jan 08, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTCoco Gauff won the ASB Classic to start the 2023 season on a high note. The American Gauff defeated Spanish qualifier Viktoria Masarova by 6-1, 6-1.