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Djokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic enters the 2024 Australian Open as the last of the 'Big Three' still standing, following the retirement of Roger Federer in 2022 and the continued absence Rafa Nadal due to injury.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Australian Open: Djokovic says ‘fire still burning’

Novak Djokovic said the fire “is still burning” after outclassing Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and stay on track for a record 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian on Sunday ran rings around his French opponent on Rod Laver Arena, winning 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to underline his status as red-hot.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Sinner stages great escape to pip Medvedev for Australian Open crown

Italian Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old Novak Djokovic-slayer, completes an incredible comeback against Daniil Medvedev to become the youngest Australian Open champion in 16 years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Australian Open: Osaka out, Gauff, Medvedev in for next round

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback ended at the first hurdle on Monday but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men’s third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne. On a baking-hot day, men’s seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and women’s sixth seed Ons Jabeur also tasted first-round victory. But Wimbledon champion Marketa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

‘Lucky to get away’: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare 

For the second straight round in the Australian Open, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic looks short of his best form, pushing hard anew to outlast Alexei Popyrin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

‘Things will progress’: Djokovic finds his groove in Australian Open

Dragged into dogfights in the first two rounds, Novak Djokovic finally gives a masterclass in clean and clinical tennis, picking apart Tomas Etcheverry in his 100th match at Melbourne Park.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Novak Djokovic survives Dino Prizmic test in Melbourne opener

Novak Djokovic's bid for an 11th Australian Open title gets off to a challenging start, as tennis' No. 1 player digs deep to escape world No. 178 teenager Dino Prizmic.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Tennis: Agassi anoints Djokovic as greatest ever

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. The popular American former world number one, himself widely considered among the best the sport has seen, also had lavish praise for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Awesome Alcaraz reaches Australian Open last 16 for first time

‘This is the first time I've played the second week here and it feels special,’ says Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz, who watched last year's Australian Open from his couch while nursing an injury.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Sinner ousts Djokovic, meets Medvedev in final

Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, snapping the Serb’s astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Djokovic breaks another Federer record

Djokovic breaks another Federer record.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Sabalenka enjoys edge vs Zheng

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is confident she will have a crucial emotional edge over Zheng Qinwen in Saturday’s Australian Open final, but the fast-rising Chinese star believes destiny is on her side......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

‘Perfect’ Aryna Sabalenka retains Australian Open crown

Aryna Sabalenka turns the Australian Open into a happy hunting ground, completing a title romp without dropping a set after overpowering Chinese Zheng Qinwen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Alex Eala seeks rebound after Australian Open exit, nabs doubles win in India tournament

Alex Eala quickly brushes off her 2024 Australian Open qualifiers loss, bouncing back in doubles action in India to resume her pro season.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz hits stride, sinks gutsy Richard Gasquet at Australian Open

Young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz starts his 2024 Australian Open campaign on a high note, beating seasoned veteran Richard Gasquet.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

NBA: LeBron, Lakers take on Pelicans as NBA play-in tips off

LeBron James will be out to extend his 21st NBA campaign on Tuesday when his Los Angeles Lakers open the NBA play-in tournament against the New Orleans Pelicans, the winner booking a playoff meeting with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The Lakers closed the regular season with a dominant victory over the Pelicans on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Swiatek-Raducanu next

World No. 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the quarterfinals of the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament by beating Elise Mertens on Thursday, her ninth win in nine matches at the French Open warm-up event. Swiatek beat the unseeded Belgian 6-3, 6-4 to maintain her bid to capture a third successive title and a third luxury car from the sponsors after also winning the tournament in 2022. She faces former US Open champion Emma Raducanu for a place in the semifinals. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Eyes on Cignal in Spikers’ Turf

The Spikers’ Turf unveils its new season with nine men’s teams including defending champion Cignal and newbie but highly touted Criss Cross seeking glory in the Open Conference unfurling Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Sabalenka survives tough grind

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points and needed four of her own to earn a 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Payton Stearns on Saturday at the Indian Wells Masters......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024