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Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open streak, faces Medvedev for the title

Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open streak, faces Medvedev for the title.....»»

Category: newsSource: sunstar sunstarJan 27th, 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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

Moalboal ends Barili’s winning streak

Moalboal ends Barili’s winning streak.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 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

Gaballo faces Indonesian in February in Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo ends his eight-month hiatus with a regional title bout in Manila on February 13, 2024.  This will be Gaballo’s fight since June 17, 2023, where he won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental bantamweight title against fellow Filipino Michael Bravo via a split decision.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title bout is scheduled for March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Shigeoka will be one.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Djokovic breaks another Federer record

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

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Will Jerwin jinx Inoue?

WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue has never lost to a Filipino in five fights while challenger Jerwin Ancajas has never lost to a Japanese in two. When they clash in a scheduled 12-round title bout in Tokyo on Saturday, one streak will be broken unless the match ends in a draw......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Gaballo faces Mexican in Tapales-Jankaew co-main event

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo will fight for the second time this year on May 10 in Manila. Gaballo, the former World Boxing Council (WBC) interim world bantamweight champion, will serve as the co-main event protagonist in the Marlon Tapales-Nattapong Jankaew WBC regional title bout at the Midas Hotel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Mavs forward Gafford s field goal streak ends at 33

The perfect streak of Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford has been snapped......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 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