Nadal On Australian Open Injury: ‘Sometimes It’s Difficult To Accept’
Rafael Nadal arrived in Melbourne in a tough moment, having lost six of his previous seven matches. But as always, the Spaniard had a positive attitude and was ready to…
McDonald Upsets Hobbled Nadal At Australian Open
Mackenzie McDonald upset a hobbled Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday in the second round of the Australian Open, eliminating the top seed after two hours and 32 minutes.…
Felix Finds A Way From Two Sets Down
Felix Auger-Aliassime was already upset once by Alex Molcan, less than one year ago in Marrakech. On Wednesday at the Australian Open, the Canadian narrowly avoided falling to 0-2 in…
Murray Saves MP, Holds Off Berrettini In Five-Set Australian Open Epic
The marquee matchup of the Australian Open first round far exceeded the hype, as Andy Murray edged 13th seed Matteo Berrettini in an instant classic decided by a fifth-set tie-break.…
Nadal, Tsitsipas, Medvedev Eye Third Round On Australian Open Day 3
Defending champion Rafael Nadal headlines a star-studded schedule Wednesday at the 2023 Australian Open, where the Spaniard seeks to carry the momentum from his opening win into a second-round clash…
McDonald’s Journey From Milk-Carton Lessons To Facing Nadal
Three years ago Mackenzie McDonald played Rafael Nadal for the first time. The Spaniard was ruthless on the clay of Roland Garros, dismissing the American 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just…
‘Amazing’ 17-Year-Old Shang Taking Australian Open By Storm
Dante Bottini first watched Shang Juncheng play tennis at the age of 15. Bottini was coaching Chilean Nicolas Jarry, who practised with the teen. His first impression of ‘Jerry’ was…
Roaring Rinky: Inside The Hijikata Experience
Rinky Hijikata remembers his earliest days watching tennis, supporting fellow Australian Lleyton Hewitt. The former World No. 1 was known for his grit and tenacity. “I’d be in the backyard…
Djokovic On Leg: ‘It’s Not Ideal, But It’s Getting There’
Novak Djokovic’s dominant performance in the opening round of the Australian Open isn’t the only positive he’s drawing on following Tuesday’s match. With his tournament preparation limited due to a…
Djokovic Up & Running In Melbourne With Rapid Carballes Baena Win
Novak Djokovic made a lightning-fast start to his bid for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Tuesday, when the Serbian cruised past Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 on…