Analysis
Sabalenka and Zheng show poise, not just power, on way to Australian Open final
Both players showed calmness under pressure as they saw off their respective opponents on Thursday
Simon Cambers
January 25, 2024
Medvedev turn stats convention on its head as he battles past Hurkacz in five-set classic
Hurkacz dominated the 0-4 and 5-8 shot categories but the Russian won the vast majority of the many long points
Simon Cambers
January 24, 2024
Players say conditions are faster this year in Australia, but matches are still getting longer
The average length of matches at the Australian Open has risen significantly in 2024, in both the men's and women's events
Simon Cambers
January 22, 2024
“I feel like I’m still growing, I still feel like I’m fulfilling my potential” – Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka has not won a Grand Slam title or been No 1 since 2013. But the 34-year-old Belarusian would not want to go back in time to 10 years ago
Haresh Ramchandani
January 20, 2024
“I’m really proud of myself” – Anisimova back after a break and into the second week at a Grand Slam
The American will take on world No 2 and defending champ Aryna Sabalenka in the last eight
Haresh Ramchandani
January 19, 2024
2 years ago
Fellow players take no-comment stance as news of Zverev facing trial surfaces amid Australian Open
Zverev will face trial in Germany in May on charges of physical abuse...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
Australian Open: World No 1 Swiatek beats former champ Kenin to move into second round
Swiatek to next face American Danielle Collins, who beat her in the 2022...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
Australian Open: Wawrinka hoping to be back next year after first round exit to Mannarino
Adrian Mannarino defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 on Monday. He'll...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
Djokovic introduces new people and new structure within his team
Novak Djokovic’s hitting partner and coach, Carlos Gomez Herrera, will have a new...
Sasa Ozmo
2 years ago
“I’m looking for reaching the final and hopefully playing against Djokovic” – Alcaraz excited as he returns to Australian Open after two years
After missing the Australian Open in 2023, the Spaniard is back in Melbourne...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“I think success to me in the long-term is, for the rest of the year, to play a full season, to be healthy throughout” – Raducanu grateful as she returns to Melbourne
The Brit plays American Shelby Rogers in the first round of the Australian...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
Most appearances, match wins, Golden Slam: The tennis records Novak Djokovic is still chasing
There are plenty of records Novak Djokovic is still chasing even though he's...
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
The most relentless punctuation point of Novak Djokovic’s career
Despite a hectic group stage, Novak Djokovic concluded the ATP Finals with two...
Cédric Rouquette
2 years ago
“Sinner has been the best player of the tournament so far” – Djokovic looks for revenge in Turin final
Sinner defeated Djokovic in the round-robin stage and has been undefeated at the...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“Alcaraz is a completely different player from Rafa” – Djokovic after one of his best matches of the year
The Serb scores his third win over Alcaraz in five meetings to advance...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“It’s pressure obviously but I like to be in this situation” – Sinner revelling in playing in front of home fans – updated after reaching final
The Italian has won all his three matches at the ATP Finals this...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“On Friday I’ll be the No 1 Medvedev fan there is on this planet – for a change” – Zverev
The German needs Medvedev to beat Alcaraz if he hopes to qualify for...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“In the important points, Sinner was going for it, he was more courageous” – Djokovic
Djokovic, Sinner and Rune are all in contention to qualify for the semi-finals...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“I think it’s in the top” – Sinner describes Djokovic win as among the most special of his career
The Italian has won his round-robin group matches this week and next takes...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
Djokovic v Rune: Head to head, stats: Everything you need to know about their rivalry – updated after 2023 ATP Finals match
Separated by 16 years, Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune are already developing a...
Simon Cambers