Australian Open

Tsitsipas ready for Nadal rematch, Barty to face Muchova – The programme of day 9

The ninth day of the 2021 Australian Open will undoubtedly be headlined by the two quarter-final clashes of the men's draw: Andrey Rublev against Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Fraser Masefield

Djokovic calls for meetings on quarantine after Australian Open injuries, casts doubt on calendar

Novak Djokovic has blamed the Australian Open quarantine situation for the spate of injuries in the tournament and has cast doubt on the calendar going forwards.

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Fraser Masefield
Djokovic 2021 Australian Open quarterfinal

With injury fears fading, Djokovic grinds past Zverev to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic battled past Alexander Zverev in four sets to book his spot in the Australian Open semi-finals for the ninth time. The world No 1 improves to 80-8 lifetime at the Australian Open with his victory.

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Chris Oddo
Aslan Karatsev, Australian Open, 2021

These mindblowing numbers tell the story of Aslan Karatsev’s improbable run at Australian Open

Russia's Aslan Karatsev has become the story of the 2021 Australian Open thanks to his remarkable run to the semi-finals. Join us for a look inside the numbers of one of the most improbable Grand Slam runs in recent memory.

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Chris Oddo
Serena Williams, Melbourne, 2021

Serena Williams dispatches Simona Halep to set Australian Open semi-final with Naomi Osaka

The American legend continued her quest for a 24th major singles title, notching a convincing victory over No 2-seeded Simona Halep.

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Chris Oddo
3 years ago

Osaka unfazed about slam record as Japanese star eyes consistency

Naomi Osaka fronted the media after reaching another Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday,...
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Tennis Majors
3 years ago

Grand slam success ‘inevitable’ for Russia amidst historic run – Kafelnikov

Yevgeny Kafelnikov is excited about the future for Russia, thanks to the likes...
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Tennis Majors
Naomi Osaka 2021 Australian Open
3 years ago

Osaka makes quick work of Hsieh in Australian Open quarter-finals

Naomi Osaka is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after easing...
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Ricky Dimon
Novak Djokovic, Melbourne 2021
3 years ago

2021 Australian Open more of a survival of the fittest than ever

A spate of abdominal injuries on the men's side and fitness issues for...
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Simon Cambers
Ash Barty 2021 Australian Open
3 years ago

Barty ‘not done yet’ as world No 1 chases Melbourne glory

Ash Barty is three wins away from becoming the first Australian to win...
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Serena Williams
3 years ago

Australian Open quarter-final line-up set

Full quarter-final line-up for the Australian Open men's singles and women's singles
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Simon Cambers
Ash Barty 2021 Australian Open
3 years ago

Impressive Barty keeping the Australian dream alive

The Aussie was untroubled as she marched into the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park...
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Simon Cambers
3 years ago

Nadal not ‘obsessed’ in Grand Slam titles pursuit

Rafael Nadal secured a straight-sets last-16 win over Fabio Fognini in Melbourne but...
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Tennis Majors
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3 years ago

Simona Halep – “You cannot compare Serena with all of us”

Simona Halep has the ultimate respect for legendary Serena Williams. But the Romanian...
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Chris Oddo
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3 years ago

Nadal dismisses Fognini, sets up Tsitsipas clash

World No 2 Rafael Nadal is through to the quarter-finals for the 13th...
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Simon Cambers
Daniil Medvedev 2021 Australian Open
3 years ago

Red-hot Russians… Medvedev and Rublev’s confidence surging ahead of quarter-final clash

Russia's Daniil Medvedev wasted little time and energy as he dispatched Mackenzie McDonald...
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Chris Oddo
Jessica Pegula 2021 Australian Open
3 years ago

Jessica Pegula rises from the ashes of her setbacks to break new ground in Australia

Here career was sidetracked by injuries for many years but today Jessica Pegula...
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Chris Oddo
Serena Williams, Melbourne, Feb 2021
3 years ago

Mouratoglou: “Serena’s movement the best it’s been in years”

Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou says the 39-year-old is moving as well as...
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Novak Djokovic, Melbourne, 2021
3 years ago

Djokovic : “My mistakes are perhaps less forgiven in comparison to other players”

While admitting that it gets to him, Djokovic says he has made his...
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Sasa Ozmo
Novak Djokovic, Melbourne, 2021
3 years ago

What we know about Novak Djokovic’s injury (and his chances of victory at the Australian Open)

Novak Djokovic didn’t want to share the result of his MRI, Sunday, after...
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Cédric Rouquette