Crowds were told to leave the stadium as the match carried on past midnight and Melbourne’s five-day lockdown came into force. While the 33-year-old Djokovic had enough in the tank to defeat world No. 31 Fritz, the world No. 1 admitted after the match that he may not be able to recover from the abdominal …
The American, who was moved to tears in her post-match press conference, looked way off her best and was beaten in straight sets 6-3 6-2 in just over an hour. The 22-year-old Kenin had admitted to struggling with the pressure that comes with being champion and it showed — she made 22 unforced errors against …
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Julianah Foster was not only his biggest supporter, but also his greatest source of motivation and Kyrgios openly admits he lost his way in the years following her death. It’s clear that the Aussie star, regularly dubbed ‘the bad boy of tennis,’ hasn’t always enjoyed his time in the sport, but an enforced hiatus for …
A perfect time to speak live to a global audience of millions, then. Not to mention an added complication at this year’s Australian Open — Covid-19 restrictions require the interviewer to stand two meters away from the player. No wonder the courtside, post-match interview can make for some awkward conversations. It’s not easy for interviewers …
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The American produced yet another omnipotent performance to see off the challenge of Nina Stojanovic, 24, on Wednesday, winning in straight sets 6-3 6-0 as Williams continues her hunt for a record-equaling 24th grand slam. Williams’ first-round match lasted less than an hour on Monday, but Stojanovic offered more resistance, especially in the opening set …
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