Holger Rune (R) defeated Carlos Alcaraz (L) for his first Barcelona Open title. (PTI) Barcelona: Holger Rune beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Sunday to win the Barcelona Open for the first time.Rune was nearly flawless as he became only the second player to beat Alcaraz in his last 23 matches…
Roger Federer and Holger Rune (Photos: AFP/AP) NEW DELHI: Holger Rune delivered one of the most jaw-dropping moments of Indian Wells 2025 on Tuesday, hitting a between-the-legs winner to save break point en route to a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. But as thrilled as the crowd was, Rune was just as excited — at…
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, 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 Mirra Andreeva at the Rod Laver Arena. Last year, in June, Andreeva knocked Sabalenka out of the French Open with a three-set win in the quarterfinal. Sabalenka, however, defeated Andreeva…
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…
Novak Djokovic. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: A determined Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday, delivering a commanding performance that underlined his status as a 10-time Melbourne champion. However, the 37-year-old required a medical timeout and used an inhaler during the match.After dropping a set in each…
Rod Laver Arena Day session (From 6:00am IST) Women’s Singles – Round 3 Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Clara Tauson Day session (Not before 8:30am IST) Men’s Singles – Round 3 Nicolas Borges vs Carlos Alcaraz (3) Night session (From 1:30pm IST) Men’s Singles – Round 3 Novak Djokovic (7) vs Tomas Machac (26) Women’s Singles…
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…