Thiem felt stomach ‘rebelling’ in semi-final win
As he neared the Australian Open final, Dominic Thiem felt his stomach providing a major obstacle.
“At the end of the day, I guess I’m very happy”
After a great start, Roger Federer still conceded a defeat in straight sets againt Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open 2020 semi-final (7-6, 6-4, 6-3). Despite being hurt and 38 years old, the Swissman is still confident in his ability to be back on the court soon and to win another Grand Slam in the future.
“If you’d have told me 3 weeks ago that I’d have made the semifinals of the AO, I’d take that absolutely every single day of the week”
Ashleigh Barty didn’t achieve her goal to play the Australian Open final after losing against Sofia Kenin (7-6, 7-5), but she explained in post-match press conference she didn’t think she could reach the semi-finals, after such a terrible summer.
‘Barty Party’ over as Kenin reaches maiden slam final
Sofia Kenin became the first American other than a Williams sister to progress to the Australian Open final since Lindsay Davenport in 2005.
Federer has the game to beat Djokovic, who is ultra-favourite – The Eye of the Coach #8
In The Eye of the Coach #8, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why Roger Federer is so dangerous for Novak Djokovic, and why the Serb is however the ultra-favourite of their semi-final encounter at the 2020 Australian Open.
Muguruza and Halep play some of their best tennis – The Eye of the Coach #7
The Eye of the Coach is an exclusive video serie by tennis mastermind Patrick Mouratoglou. Watch him claim how tough could be the semi-final of 2020 Australian Open between Simon Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza.
Thiem gains Grand Slam revenge over Nadal in epic, sets up Zverev semi
For the last quarter-final of the Australian Open, Dominic Thiem has found a loophole to win against Rafael Nadal, after four epic sets 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (6). Next step for the Austrian : Alexander Zverev in the semi-final.
Federer – Sandgren : Anatomy of a miracle
Tennys Sandgren squandered an incredible seven match points on his way to a devastating loss against Roger Federer in the Australian Open quarter final. But how did this happen, and was he to blame for ‘choking’ or does Federer deserve the plaudits for hanging in there?
Coco Gauff can win a Grand Slam in 2020 – The Eye of the Coach #6
In The Eye of the Coach #6, Patrick Mouratoglou claims that Cori Gauff can win a Grand Slam in 2020, even if she lost to Sofia Kenin in the fourth round at the Australian Open 2020.
“If I can get through a match like this or a match like Millman, yeah, you do believe”
Down, but not out. Roger Federer is into the Australian Open semifinals for the 15th time of his career after surviving four hectic days that made him “believe in miracles.” As the 50th clash of his career against Novak Djokovic looms on Thursday, the 20-time Grand Slam champion assesses his chances and discusses his physical condition, one of the main talking points of his five-set win against Tennys Sandgren.
Zverev Routines Rublev, Makes First Grand Slam Quarterfinal Outside Roland-Garros
Despite his mediocre form coming into the tournament, Alexander Zverev is into the Australian Open quarterfinals, the first time he reaches that stage at a Slam outside Roland-Garros, and he did so with a convincing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win against Andrey Rublev, the man who has been stacking up the most wins in 2020. Grand Slams are a different beast, eh?
Kobe Bryant dead: Kyrgios warms up in Lakers great’s jersey before Nadal clash
Before his clash with Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios warmed up in a Kobe Bryant jersey.
Federer Dispatches of Fucsovics Despite Early Scare, Makes Record 15th Quarterfinal in Melbourne
Losing the first set again showed Roger Federer hadn’t completely erased the Millman scare from his mind, but overall it was a brilliant performance from the Swiss, who defeated Marton Fucsovics in four sets (4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2) to make a record 15th Australian Open quarterfinal.
On Australia Day, The Barty Party Rolls On in Melbourne
It wasn’t easy — is it ever going to be at your home Grand Slam? — but world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty is through to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second year running, overcoming a valiant effort from Alison Riske 6-3, 1-6, 6-4.
Bellis can believe again
The 20 years old Cici Bellis went from prodigy to nearly retired in the span of two years, but now it seems she’s being given another shot at a career in tennis, as she reached the third round at the Australian Open 2020.
Daniil Medvedev Keeps Marching On, Awaits Stan Wawrinka in the Round of 16
Daniil Medvedev is back where his stellar 2019 season started: in the Australian Open Round of 16, where he had given Novak Djokovic his hardest test en route to the Australian Open title. Another former champion awaits at this stage this year: Stan Wawrinka.
Can Gauff beat Osaka ? – The Eye of the Coach #2
The Eye of the Coach is an exclusive video serie by tennis mastermind Patrick Mouratoglou. Watch our episode before the Gauff – Osaka match at the Australian Open.
A Three-and-a-Half-Hour Thriller, but the end was predictable
The very moment you realized that Marin Cilic and Benoit Paire were set to clash in the Australian Open second round, you probably told yourself, “Oh, this has ‘Cilic narrowly over Paire in 5’ written all over it.” Well, this is exactly what happened as the Croatian emerged victorious 6-2, 6-7(6), 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(3). We break down why.
Can Tsitsipas win a Grand Slam in 2020 ? Yes – The Eye of the Coach #1
Can Stefanos Tsitsipas win a Grand Slam in 2020 ? Yes, answers Patrick Mouratoglou in his “Eye of the Coach” video for Tennis Majors before the Australian Open, based on his level at the Nitto ATP Finals.
Auger-Aliassime, never stop learning
The Canadian was ousted from the Australian Open on Tuesday after a disappointing match against Ernests Gulbis. His big break in Majors is still waiting.
Maria Sharapova : “It’s tough for me to tell what’s going to happen in 12 months’ time”
Maria Sharapova is not someone who gives up when all the odds seem against her. Still, after this loss in the first round of the Australian Open against Donna Vekic (6-3, 6-4), she will not even be Top 300. And her right shoulder is clearly still in a day to day management system. Can she come back ? With such a champion, everything is possible. But this time, she’s clearly up against a mountain.