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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus captured her maiden Grand Slam title, defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 4-6 6-3 6-4 in perhaps the best Australian Open women’s final in the last decade. Sabalenka, playing in her first ever Grand Slam title at age 24, cemented herself as the most in-form player in women’s tennis today, winning a […] READ MORE
On Sunday, we will get to see a blockbuster final match at the Australian Open. The last time these two met in a Grand Slam final, Stefanos Tsitsipas won the first two sets before Djokovic roared back to win the 2021 French Open final. Will we see similar on Sunday in Melbourne? As always, our […] READ MORE
Since last year’s Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal has been tied with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam titles apiece, the all-time men’s record. At the following US Open, Daniil Medvedev denied Djokovic a record 21st Major title. Now, the Russian was tasked with doing the same to Rafael Nadal. He looked up to […] READ MORE
Danielle Collins has to know that she has her work cut out for her if she wants to upset Ashleigh Barty in the Australian Open final. Barty has been on an absolute rampage this event, not dropping a single set so far. In fact, in her six wins at this year’s Australian Open, Barty has […] READ MORE
Naomi Osaka won her second career Australian Open and fourth Grand Slam title overall with a comprehensive 6-4 6-3 victory against American Jennifer Brady, who was contesting her first ever Grand Slam final. One of the most famous players in women’s tennis at the present, the 23 year old Osaka was more composed and confident […] READ MORE
The Australian Open is Novak Djokovic’s fortress, the Serb is already an eight-time champion down under and in the final on Sunday, the World No.1 is eyeing to claim his 9th title at the Melbourne Park and 18th Major title overall. But, in his way, is the ruthless Russian, Daniil Medvedev, who is now on […] READ MORE
Entering the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic was a whopping 16-9 inGrand Slam finals. His opponent, Dominic Thiem, was merely 0-2. Djokovic is an all-time great, hot on the heels of the records currently held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Thiem is a strong 26-year-old waiting for his first real breakthrough. There were signs […] READ MORE
The 2020 Australian Open women’s singles tournament is in the books and it ended in glory for 21 year old American Sofia Kenin. Kenin battled back from a set down to beat accomplished Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 4-6 6-2 6-2 in a battle where Kenin was dominant after dropping the first set and never surrendered her […] READ MORE
History is on Novak Djokovic’s side as he faces Dominic Thiem in the 2020 Australian Open final. The defending champion and 7 time Australian Open champion faces an opponent in Dominic Thiem who is playing in his first hard court slam final and is 0-2 in previous slam finals. Thiem is a skilled opponent though […] READ MORE
MELBOURNE– It was one year ago where Naomi Osaka competed in the Australian Open for the third time in her career. Only those who followed tennis knew that she was a young, up and coming star, who was yet to make her breakthrough. She was ranked 72nd in the world. It seemed so far from […] READ MORE
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