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Todd Woodbridge recently gave a long interview to the Times of India. The former world number 1 doubles player talked about Carlos Alcaraz and his chances of winning the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne, considering the young Spaniard the funniest player since Roger Federer. “I think this is his best chance so far. He didn’t…
18-year-old Joao Fonseca ended his winning streak in the Australian Open second round. The young gun suffered a 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 loss to Lorenzo Sonego in three hours and 37 minutes, giving everything but ending his first Major journey. The more experienced player lost the opener before turning the tables in the second…
Danielle Collins told the Australian Open crowd to “shut up” before mocking them by stating that she would use their money for a nice vacation. On Thursday evening in Melbourne, the American edged out local qualifier Destanee Aiava 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-2. Throughout the match, the crowd was heavily supporting the Australian player and it…
Leylah Fernandez faces Coco Gauff at the Australian Open on Friday. Photo credit: United Cup Australian Open Melbourne ParkMelbourne, AustraliaJanuary 12-26, 2025A$86.5 million ($58.91 million U.S. dollars)Hard Court History At Stake at 2025 Australian Open Ten-time AO champion Novak Djokovic returns playing for a record-extending 11th AO championship and record 25th Grand Slam crown. Jannik…
World no. 1 Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak! The Italian faced Tristan Schoolkate in the Australian Open second round and scored a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 victory at Rod Laver Arena. Jannik lost serve in the closing stages of the opener before raising his level and toppling the home player. Sinner produced more efficient numbers…
Rory McIlroy’s former agent, Andrew ‘Chubby’ Chandler is a person who is not particularly delighted with TGL, a project that only saw the light of day a few days ago. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are the creators of this league, in partnership with the PGA Tour. It was Tiger who had his debut a…
Everyone seems to be the favorite of Joao Fonseca’s game! After Carlos Alcaraz, the 24-time Major winner Novak Djokovic also praised the young Brazilian and his abilities to play big points on the big stage without showing any fear! Joao defeated world no. 9 Andrey Rublev 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 in his first Major match in…
Viktor Hovland cannot be delighted with 2024, given that he failed to show his best. The 27-year-old Norwegian had the worst season of his career, but 2025 will be an opportunity to change things. The young golfer tried to adapt, to change certain things in order to take a step further, but along the way…
World no. 4 Taylor Fritz means business in Melbourne! Last year’s Australian Open quarter-finalist is through to the third round at the first Major of the season after dropping eight games in the opening six sets! The American faced Cristian Garin in the second round on Margaret Court Arena and earned a commanding 6-2, 6-1,…
Britain’s Andy Murray (L) reacts with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a charity event titled ‘Night with Novak’ on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on January 9, 2025 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship. Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / via Getty Images And so it has begun. After Day One’s torrential rain and…