Aryna Sabalenka completed a ruthless defence of her Australian Open title by beating first-timer Qinwen Zheng in the final. The world number two lifted her first grand slam trophy at Melbourne Park 12 months ago and has been untouchable this fortnight. She did not drop a set in seven matches and defeated China’s Zheng 6-3 … Read more
Defending singles champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka headline a blockbuster eighth day of the Australian Open that will also see the likes of Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner in action. Should he down the Frenchman, who beat Ben Shelton in the third round, he will reach his 13th quarter-final in Melbourne. She takes on … Read more
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, the men’s and women’s singles defending champions, headline day four of the Australian Open after being scheduled together in the night session again. This time Sabalenka will get to play first after Djokovic took four hours to complete his first round win on Sunday. Second seed Sabalenka faces 16-year-old qualifier Brenda … Read more
Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz begin their Australian Open campaigns with tricky first-round ties on a stacked day three, which includes Emma Raducanu’s Grand Slam return after injury. World No. 1 Swiatek was drawn against one of the toughest possible opponents to begin her challenge, as she will take on 2020 champion Sofia Kenin, who … Read more
After a riveting opening day at Melbourne Park on Sunday, where both the defending champions, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start, albeit in contrasting fashion, the 2024 edition of the Australian Open promises an action-packed line-up with the likes of Coco Gauff, Andy Murray, Daniil Medvedev and Ons Jabeur slated … Read more
Coco Gauff, Andy Murray, Naomi Osaka, Daniil Medvedev and Ons Jabeur all play on the second day of the 2024 Australian Open. The first Monday would normally mark the start of the Grand Slam, but this year it has been extended 15 days and play began on Sunday. Gauff and Medvedev will both open the … Read more