Naomi Osaka in 2021: the Fourth Grand Slam title, and the black hole
From the high of winning the Australian Open to the low of dealing with mental health issues, it was a difficult year for the young Japanese
Barty withdraws from all remaining 2021 events
The world No 1 has pulled out of the WTA Finals to focus on Australian Open preparations
‘I wanted to give it a shot for two years’: Defeated Clijsters on her self-imposed deadline to make it back to the top
The former Grand Slam champion says she will decide if she will play at the Australian Open within the next week
Fissette interview: Naomi Osaka must find tactical balance to win on clay
The US Open and Australian Open champion will be hoping to improve on her poor record at Roland-Garros but as her coach Wim Fissette tells Simon Cambers, she needs time to find her feet on clay
Exclusive: “We still have to discover his limits” – Santopadre talks about his “special” coach-player relationship with Berrettini
Vincenzo Santopadre and Matteo Berrettini have been working together for more than a decade. On the eve of his Australian Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal, we revisit this exclusive interview, in which the Italian’s longtime coach opens up about their relationship and what he feels makes Berrettini a special athlete
Korda eases into Miami round of 16 against under-par Karatsev
Sebastian Korda continued his incredible week in Miami with a impressive victory over Australian Open semi-finalist Aslan Karatsev, 6-3, 6-0. Next up for Korda is Diego Schwartzman.
Osaka extends winning streak to 22 matches, Brady knocked out of Miami
Miami Open second seed Naomi Osaka won her first match since capturing the Australian Open title, while runner-up Jennifer Brady lost to Sara Sorribes Tormo on Friday.
Sinner: “Before winning big tournaments, you have to lose big matches”
Jannik Sinner spoke to the newspaper L’Equipe about his dazzling progression, Italy’s new expectations in Grand Slams, and the Australian Open where he had the opportunity to train for two weeks with Rafael Nadal.
Iga Swiatek: From ‘clay court specialist’ to finding hard court consistency in Australia
The 2020 French Open champion enjoyed a successful time in Australia, reaching round 4 at the Australian Open before winning her first hard court title at the Adelaide International.
The ATP gap after the Big 3, and who can break through it? – Match Points #23
The Match Points panel is back to discuss some of the key talking points following the Australian Open. In episode #23, Marion Bartoli, Ben Rothenberg, and Simon Cambers join host Josh Cohen to debate the gap between the Big 3 and the rest of the ATP Tour.
Debating 10 Slams for Osaka, 24 for Serena – Match Points #22
Match points is back to break down some of the key storylines of the 2021 Australian Open. In episode #22, Marion Bartoli Ben Rothenberg, Simon Cambers join host Josh Cohen to talk about what the future might hold for Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.
Murray dismantled on ATP Tour return in Montpellier
Denied his Australian Open wildcard by a positive COVID-19 result, Andy Murray finally got his season started in disappointing fashion.
Djokovic says stomach tear has grown to 2.5cm
The world No 1 revealed the results of a second MRI on the stomach muscle he injured in the third round of the Australian Open
Djokovic glad to silence critics with trophy, confirms torn oblique
After winning the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic confirmed he had been playing with a torn oblique muscle.
Beaten Medvedev: “I could have played better”
Well beaten by Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, Daniil Medvedev felt he could have done more.
Djokovic was a god to me – Medvedev gracious after final defeat
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev exchanged fond words after the Serbian won a one-sided Australian Open final.
More Melbourne magic for Djokovic – a look at his nine titles
We take a look back at all nine of Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open titles.
Osaka: “Hopefully I play long enough to play a girl that said that I was once her favourite player”
After beating Jennifer Brady to win the Australian Open, a jubilant Naomi Osaka discussed her victory with reporters in Melbourne
Djokovic v Medvedev: Is extra day’s rest an advantage?
How much of an advantage has an extra day’s rest been heading into the Australian Open men’s final?
Meet the most important man in Novak Djokovic’s camp in Melbourne: Ulises Badio
While all eyes are fixed on Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, there is a man behind the curtain who is making it possible for Novak to even step on the court. His name is Ulises Badio and this is his story.
“New boss” Naomi Osaka primed for next step on path to greatness
Japan’s Naomi Osaka will win her fourth Grand Slam title if she beats surprise finalist Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on Saturday