Madison Keys powered into the Indian Wells semifinals on Thursday, dismantling wild-card Belinda Bencic 6-1, 6-1 in just 65 minutes to notch her 16th straight victory. The fifth-seeded American, who claimed the Australian Open title earlier this year, now sets up a highly anticipated rematch with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The two last met…
Relive how Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open quarterfinal MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open quarterfinals at Melbourne Park on Tuesday night. The No. 7 seed prevailed over the No. 3 seed in a fever-dream of an encounter, defined by a Djokovic injury, his tactical…
Novak Djokovic’s coach, Andy Murray, was seen consoling Carlos Alcaraz after the young Spaniard crashed out of the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday, January 21. Alcaraz, playing against 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic, was beaten in four sets in a match that lasted a little over three and a half hours. Alcaraz lost despite winning…
It might no longer be dubbed as the contest between the unstoppable force and the immovable object, but Novak Djokovic meeting Carlos Alcaraz as early as Tuesday’s quarter-finals is arguably the biggest blockbuster of this year’s Australian Open. The 2024 season showed that Djokovic is indeed human and exposed a few chinks in the armour…
Badosa lost to Gauff in China in October the last time they faced each other and the duo are tied at 3-3 in career head-to-head meetings. “I respect her a lot. She’s a great competitor,” Badosa said of the 2023 U.S. Open champion. “We always have tough matches. The last one was really tough for…
Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: 10-time champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday set up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz after beating Czech Jiri Lehecka. The Serbian, 37, who is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, triumphed over the 24th seed Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) at the Rod Laver Arena.Go…
Carlos Alcaraz, right, is congratulated by Jack Draper after Draper retires from their fourth round match. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his opponent, Jack Draper, retired during their last-16 match on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena amidst scorching conditions. At the time of Draper’s withdrawal, the Spanish third seed…
Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz and Rohan Bopanna are amongst the big players who will be on show on Day 8 of the Australian Open 2024. Sabalenka, who is looking to win her third successive title at Melbourne Park, has plenty to look forward to as she will be facing teenage sensation…
MELBOURNE, Australia — Just as it did 12 months ago, the tennis gods gave the Australian Open the men’s singles draw it craved. On the steps of Margaret Court Arena, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz emerged in opposite halves, setting up the possibility of a first Grand Slam final duel for the matchup that defines…
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men’s singles draw of the Australian Open, the season’s first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in…