List of Australian Open women’s singles champions in Open era: Serena, the undisputed queen of Melbourne with 7 titles Aryna Sabalenka will be looking to become the first woman to win three titles in a row since 1999 when she competes in the 2025 Australian Open this year. Sabalenka, who defeated Zheng Qinwen in the […]
Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and “chaos” of her doping ban on Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it “the worst time in my life”. Swiatek pulled out of the WTA’s late-season Asian swing in September citing “personal matters”. Only […]
List of Australian Open men’s singles champions in Open era: Djokovic most decorated with 10 titles The Australian Open begins again on December 12, with several players in the men’s draw looking to make an impact at the Melbourne Park. Defending champion Jannik Sinner will be looking to hold onto his maiden title from 2024. […]
Australian Open: Coco Gauff head into first major of 2025 with improved serve and forehand It was a hit-and-giggle session, a mixed doubles exhibition at Rod Laver Arena just for fun and charity in front of fans a few days ahead of the Australian Open, so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would […]
Hard work and solid foundations of values can take you a long way: Everton’s interim manager Leighton Baines After a series of unimpressive results and consecutive losses, Everton decided to part ways with Sean Dyche as manager, with the Toffees hovering just over the relegation zone in the Premier League. Club legend Leighton Baines, who […]
AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open Former world number one Daniil Medvedev hopes to once again become a tennis “disruptor” by breaking the Grand Slam duopoly of young guns Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev was knocked out of three Grand Slams last year by the duo, with Italian Sinner […]
Kyrgios ready to bring excitement back to Australian Open Nick Kyrgios said on Friday his return to the Grand Slam stage at Melbourne Park after two injury-plagued years has come just in time as tennis was becoming “a bit mundane”. The mercurial Australian’s last appearance at a major came at the U.S. Open in 2022, […]
SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey Travis Head could open the innings for Australia during the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka later this month, chairman of selectors George Bailey said. “Trav’s an option (to open). We’ve got a number of options and there’s been a few […]
Auckland Classic 2025: Monfils powers past teenager to reach 35th final The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his 13th title. The Frenchman beat American qualifier Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 to become the second-oldest men’s […]
AO 2025: Sinner unclear about CAS case ahead of Australian Open defence World No. 1 Jannik Sinner said on Friday he is still in the dark about his hearing at sport’s highest court over a doping controversy that continues to weigh on his mind ahead of his Australian Open title defence. Sinner failed two drug […]
