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‘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: rappler rapplerJan 20th, 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 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:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 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

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

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

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

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

Djokovic breaks another Federer record

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

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 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

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

‘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

Sharma, Chargers stay patient as team recently finds PVL groove

Akari’s Fifi Sharma isn’t rushing herself and her teammates as they adjust to the new system under Coach Raffy Mosuela in the tail-end of eliminations in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

James Taylor in Manila redux, 30 years later

Good things come to those who wait, not least to James Taylor and his fans who turned the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on April 8 into one giant folk house and speakeasy when the artist-musician had a sequel show to his 1994 Folk Arts Theater presentation. There was no rushing him or them through 18 well-loved songs that made a roller coaster of the years, making most listeners there that night realize that, to paraphrase the lyrics of one of his songs, the secret to growing old is learning how to take things calmly......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Pinoy Aquaman to conquer Capiz open sea on Sunday 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine is ready for his grueling 10-kilometer open water swim in Roxas City, Capiz on Sunday, March 16.  If successful, Macarine will further stretch his record to 38 open water swims in and outside the Philippines, which no other Filipino has ever done historically.  ALSO READ: Macarine eyes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

SC finds PAO chief Acosta guilty of indirect contempt, orders her to pay fine

Aside from Acosta, the SC also finds PAO forensics unit director Erwin Erfe guilty of indirect contempt for accusing the SC of judicial tyranny.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Americans dismayed by Biden-Trump 2024 rematch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A survey finds 67% of Americans are 'tired of seeing the same candidates in presidential elections and want someone new.' But only 18% said they would not vote if Biden and Trump were their choice......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

SEC revokes registration of One 1Key Progress Booster

The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered for the revocation of the registration of One 1Key Progress Booster Inc. following its unauthorized solicitation activities......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024