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In-form Coco Gauff joins idol Serena Williams in elite club with latest stunning feat
Coco Gauff joined an elite club by beating Leylah Fernandez at the Australian Open as the 20-year-old emulated her idol Serena Williams in having three consecutive 8-0 starts to the season in the Open Era. On Friday, the top-ranked American female tennis player ousted the world No. 29 6-4 6-2 for her eighth win in…
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AO cold handshake: Do you remember how Marta Kostyuk called out Paula Badosa in 2022?
Fans wondered what could have possibly caused Marta Kostyuk to give Paula Badosa a frosty handshake following their Australian Open match but many probably don’t remember that the Ukrainian once publicly said that she was left disappointed by the Spaniard. In 2022 April – two months after the war in Ukraine started – the current…
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Nick Kyrgios has a big wish before his retirement
Nick Kyrgios’ future has been very uncertain after his recent performances. Fans and insiders expect great things from him after almost two years of absence, but his appearances at the Brisbane International and especially at the Australian Open have fueled uncertainty about his condition. The Australian ace seemed very far from an optimal condition and…
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Carlos Alcaraz wins but critiques his game: ‘I lost my tennis sensations’
Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the last 16 at the Australian Open for the second straight year. The four-time Major winner faced the Portuguese Nuno Borges in the third round and sealed the deal in just under three hours, beating the lower-ranked player 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2. While remaining on the title course, world no.…
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Tennis Report From Australian Open: Novak Making A Run by Alix Ramsay
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images t is the start of a brand new season, a time for new beginnings on every front, a chance for all of us to size up the changes each player has made during the off…
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Picture: Novak Djokovic celebrates Olga Danilovic’s win over Jessica Pegula
The Serbs enjoyed a memorable night at Rod Laver Arena on Friday. Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic scored impressive wins and reached the last 16 at the Australian Open. The ten-time champion has been a regular guest at Rod Laver Arena for nearly 20 years. On the other hand, Danilovic stepped on the most significant tennis…
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Patrick Reed: Millions more eyeballs on LIV Golf thanks to FOX Sports
Patrick Reed, a 34-year-old American golfer, believes that LIV Golf will attract a lot of attention after it was confirmed that LIV matches will be broadcast on FOX Sports. The partnership between LIV and FOX Sports has been talked about for weeks, and this story has finally seen the light of day. LIV executives realized…
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LIV commentator furious over Chacarra’s remarks: Look in the mirror
Eugenio Chacarra caused different reactions in the golf public after he confirmed that he left LIV Golf, and expressed his desire to perform on the PGA Tour. The 24-year-old, born in Madrid, admitted that he was frustrated with the treatment by the LIV Golf leaders, who promised them a lot, but basically nothing was fulfilled. …
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Nick Kyrgios says goodbye to the men’s singles competition for good
Nick Kyrgios, after his defeat in three sets in the 1st round of the Australian Open 2025 against the British Jacob Fearnley, has not had much luck in doubles either. His partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, with whom he has already won this Slam in 2022, was not in the best physical condition – as was he…
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Paula Badosa says cold handshake was all on Marta Kostyuk: She has her own things
Paula Badosa said that the frosty handshake between her and Marta Kostyuk was all on the Ukrainian and her perception of some things. In the Australian Open third round, the Spanish tennis star beat the world No. 18 6-4 4-6 6-3 in a tricky weather conditions. Moments after the match ended, the two shared a…
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Watch: Novak Djokovic handles persistent heckler by stating that he has wife
Novak Djokovic dealt with an Australian Open heckler in quite a creative way as the Serb acknowledged that he was married but added that he was willing to go out for a drink with him. After the world No. 7 overcame Tomas Machac 6-1 6-4 6-4 to reach the round-of-16 in Melbourne, he stayed on…
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Australian Open: Olga Danilovic stuns Jessica Pegula to send No. 7 seed home early
World No. 55 Olga Danilovic has just clinched one of the biggest wins of her career after upsetting seventh-seeded Jessica Pegula 7-6 (3) 6-1 to reach the Australian Open round-of-16 for the first time in her career. Although the Serbian tennis player was coming off straight-set wins in her opening two rounds, the 2024 US…
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Aryna Sabalenka gets real about what motivates her in toughest moments
Aryna Sabalenka has qualified for the 4th round of the Australian Open 2025. The champion of the last two editions of the Happy Slam eliminated the Danish Clara Tauson 7-6 6-4. In the round of 16 the Belarusian will face Mirra Andreeva, in what will be one of the most interesting matches of the 2nd…
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Australian Open: Coco Gauff routes Leylah Fernandez in 3R, improves to 8-0 in 2025
Coco Gauff has been safely through to the Australian Open round-of-16 after ousting Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-2. Early in the first set, the No. 3 seed missed out on two early break points but didn’t make the same mistake in the seventh game. Up by a break, the American didn’t convert her first set point…
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Australian Open: Alexander Zverev follows Carlos Alcaraz into R16
World no. 2 Alexander Zverev will compete in the last 16 at Majors for the 21st time. The German has been on a roll in Melbourne this week, passing the opening three obstacles without losing a set, which was not often the case in the past. Alexander faced Jacob Fearnley in the third round and scored…
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Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz battles past Nuno Borges
World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the fourth round of the Australian Open for the second straight time. The Spaniard ousted Nuno Borges 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 in two hours and 55 minutes at Rod Laver Arena, remaining on the title course. Carlos made the difference with his first serve. He dropped 26…
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Iga Swiatek’s simple answer to if she’s focused on replacing at Aryna Sabalenka No. 1
Iga Swiatek insists she is not thinking too much about the prospect of overthrowing Aryna Sabalenka from the world No. 1 spot as the Pole believes she will get there if she produces good play and results. Since mid-September, the five-time Grand Slam champion has been ranked at No. 2 in the world and currently…
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Carlos Alcaraz admits it was ‘difficult to accept’ Rafael Nadal’s retirement
Carlos Alcaraz admitted that it was “difficult to accept” that Rafael Nadal’s career came to an end but highlighted that he was thrilled to know that he was a part of the Spanish tennis icon’s farewell. Before the former 22-time Grand Slam champion retired, he and the current top-ranked Spanish male tennis player clashed in…
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Iga Swiatek makes one thing clear about Emma Raducanu ahead of Australian Open match
Iga Swiatek showed some appreciation and respect for Emma Raducanu ahead of their upcoming Australian Open battle, stating that the current world No. 62 “can play great tennis” and that she doesn’t expect an easy battle. In the second round at Melbourne Park, the No. 2 seed was absolutely clinical after dismantling world No. 49…
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Nick Kyrgios reacts to being called 29 y/o child e most disappointing Aussie athlete
Former Australian Football League player Kane Cornes declared Nick Kyrgios “the most disappointing Australian athlete ever” and also ripped him as “a 29-year-old child,” but the 2022 Wimbledon finalist had a strong response ready. After the Australian tennis star suffered first-round exits at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open, his critics were quick to…