Medvedev a potential title winner in Australia – Eye of the Coach #35

In episode # 35 of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou breaks down what makes Daniil Medvedev such a difficult player to face and why he’s much more lethal today than he was two 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 peace with being treated differently in the media and vows that he will continue to express his opinions openly

Barty beats Alexandrova in straight sets to reach last 16

World No 1 Ash Barty admitted it was “very strange” without spectators after triumphing at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Medvedev’s coach left the stadium: “for sure it was a good thing to do”

Daniil Medvedev and Gilles Cervara weren’t seeing eye to eye on Day 6, which is why the coach left the stadium during the match. Medvedev tells his side of the story.

‘It’s going to be a rough few days’ – Serena reacts to Victoria lockdown

Serena Williams was asked about Victoria’s new state-wide lockdown after reaching the fourth round at Melbourne Park.

Italians Fognini and Caruso in heated argument after epic clash

Tensions spilled over at Melbourne Park on Thursday as Salvatore Caruso complained to Fabio Fognini that he’d been calling him “lucky” throughout their match

Feliciano Lopez continues to crush father time with latest Grand Slam triumph

The 39-year-old Spaniard wasn’t sure if he’d turn up to play this year in Melbourne. Now he’s making history as he enters the third round.

Ugo Humbert: “I’m not far from beating the very good players”

Ugo Humbert was a picture of dejection after falling to Nick Kyrgios in five sets on Wednesday night in Melbourne. But the Frenchman’s performance, despite the loss, points to a very bright future.

Resilient Djokovic digs deep to survive Tiafoe test

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was pushed harder than expected by a valiant Frances Tiafoe before claiming his place in the third round

“I’m a futurist, like Iron Man” – Serena welcomes absence of linespeople

Like Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams has welcomed the addition of technology to make instant line calls in Melbourne.

Nadal backs Alcaraz for ‘great future’ after first slam win

Carlos Alcaraz has been talked up as a future star and Rafael Nadal says his compatriot has the potential to achieve great things.

Tennis is back but “hard quarantine” takes its toll

Many of the 72 players who were forced to do “hard quarantine” have struggled in the opening two days at Melbourne Park

Azarenka struggles to breathe in shock defeat to Pegula

Victoria Azarenka suffered breathing difficulties as she went out in round one, before detailing how tough it had been to spend 14 days in “hard quarantine”

Technology over linespeople for Djokovic as champ salutes Nadal and Federer

Novak Djokovic was asked about the use of “Hawk-Eye Live” technology on every court at Melbourne Park this year, and the world No.1 has no doubt about his preferences.

Ivanovic backs Serena for grand slam record despite mental pressure of matching Court

Serena Williams is still waiting for a 24th major singles title but Ana Ivanovic is confident the American will reach that tally.

Monfils’ raw emotions: Don’t shoot me when I’m down, guys

After a devastating loss in five sets, Gael Monfils broke down in tears at the podium during his press conference.

2021 ATP Cup final: Russia rolls to title behind singles stars Rublev and Medvedev

Fabio Fognini took only three games in total against Andrey Rublev as Russia got off to a fast start in Sunday’s ATP Cup final. Daniil Medvedev wasted no time sealing the deal, beating Matteo Berrettini in straight sets to clinch the title.

ATP 250 finals: Evans wins first title, Sinner survives all-Italian affair

Both Dan Evans and Felix Auger-Aliassime were searching for their first ATP title on Sunday at Melbourne’s Murray River Open. It was Evans who emerged victorious, prevailing in easy straight sets. In the Great Ocean Road Open final, Jannik Sinner beat fellow Italian Stefano Travaglia.

Barty halts Muguruza hot streak, Mertens also captures WTA 500 title

Ashleigh Barty beat Gargine Mugurza in the final of the Yarra Valley Classic on Sunday afternoon, while Elise Mertens triumphed at the Gippsland Trophy by defeating Kaia Kanepi. There was no final, however, at the Grampians Trophy.

2021 ATP Cup – Medvedev leads Russia through to final against Italy

Russia will meet Italy in Sunday’s ATP Cup final after they overcame Germany and Spain respectively

Djokovic: “Future of men’s tennis in good hands”

World No 1 says the likes of Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Denis Shapovalov are all capable of joining Dominic Thiem in becoming a Grand Slam champion.