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Novak Djokovic’s run at the 2025 Australian Open ended in the semifinals. The former world number 1 tried in every way to recover from the adductor injury that had affected him in the previous round, but the miracle did not succeed this time and he had to retire at the end of the first set…
Ben Shelton put Jannik Sinner in trouble for just one set in the second semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open. The world number 20 was twice ahead of a break in the first set and had a couple of set points at 6-5, but he didn’t take advantage of those chances and the match basically…
Jannik Sinner has confirmed, if there was still any need, his status as ruler of the ATP Tour, also underlined by the two incredible victories performed against Alex De Minaur and Ben Shelton, respectively in the quarterfinals and in the semifinals at the Australian Open 2025. The ATP number 1 has reached the final at…
After a practically perfect run and with a one-set advantage over Madison Keys, former WTA No.1 Iga Swiatek had already anticipated the possibility of facing Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the Australian Open 2025, but fate decided otherwise for her. The Polish player was sensationally overtaken by the 29-year-old American, who won the third-set…
In a conversation with Barbara Schett on Eurosport, the Australian coach Darren Cahill focused on Jannik Sinner’s victory (again finalist in this edition of the Australian Open 2025 – ed.) over Holger Rune, but also confirmed his farewell to the Italian’s team at the end of the season. “He was perfect in managing the circumstance,…
For the second consecutive year, the Australian Open final is a showdown between two Nike-sponsored athletes. This time, Aryna Sabalenka takes on Madison Keys in what promises to be an electrifying match. Let’s dive into the gear powering their game, from tennis shoes and apparel to racquets. Aryna Sabalenka: Nike dress and Wilson racquet Aryna…
1997 US Open runner-up Greg Rusedski thought it was absolutely unnecessary for the Australian Open crowd to boo Novak Djokovic when it was clear that he didn’t feel like he could continue his semifinal match. Going into the Serb’s semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, there were certain concerns about his fitness level and some wondered…
World no. 1 Jannik Sinner will seek the Australian Open title defense on Sunday! The Italian ousted Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-final at Rod Laver Arena, earning his 20th consecutive hard-court Major win and arranging the title clash against Alexander Zverev. Shelton fought well in the opening set, building an early advantage and…
John McEnroe ripped into the Australian Open crowd following the Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev match, declaring their boos for the Serb “ludicrous.” After overcoming Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday despite a left leg injury, the record 10-time champion at Melbourne Park managed to take to the court on Friday. But after the second-seeded German won…
Novak Djokovic could not fight for his 11th Australian Open title! The Serb injured his left leg in the quarter-final duel against Carlos Alcaraz and retired versus Alexander Zverev after the opening set of the semi-final clash. Speaking about the injury, Novak cited a muscle tear in his left leg that forced him to retire…