Author: Miles Cooper

Andre Agassi gave an attention-grabbing interview to the Australian Open Podcast, through which he talked concerning the Melbourne event, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the 2 favorites to win the title within the first Grand Slam title of the yr. Within the video Agassi talked about his profession, analyzing: “When I arrived on the Tour I was one of the few players capable of being very offensive on both sides, of attacking both high and low balls, which gave me a certain advantage. Over time I began to understand that aggression better, to control it, to find that balance that…

Donna Vekic confirms the locker room is completely discussing the Elena Rybakina and Stefano Vukov partnership however the Croatian refused to enter particulars as she’s going to for now go away it to the WTA to deal with it.  As you in all probability know, the Kazakh introduced that the 37-year-old coach was returning to her crew 5 months after they ended their five-year collaboration in mysterious circumstances. When requested about it on the Australian Open, Rybakina insisted that the Croatian coach “never mistreated me” and likewise confirmed that she by no means complained concerning the 37-year-old however that another…

Daniil Medevdev is without doubt one of the most anticipated tennis gamers on the Australian Open 2025, however his countryman Yevgeny Kafelnikov has expressed a number of doubts in regards to the influence of the start of his second youngster on his efficiency on the courtroom. 2025 has began in the very best manner for the Russian, who noticed the start of his second youngster along with his spouse Daria, to whom he has been married since 2018. The previous ATP no 1 has printed on his social media channels a really candy photograph within the firm of his smiling…

Naomi Osaka has gotten her revenge over Caroline Garcia and clinched her first Australian Open win since 2022 after beating the Frenchwoman 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a match that completed 20 minutes previous midnight in Melbourne.  Final yr, the Japanese returned to Melbourne Park as a mother and suffered a first-round loss to the previous world No. 4. Later in her press, Osaka did not disguise that she was very pissed off with the defeat. This yr, she drew the identical opponent – in the identical stage – once more.  However this time, Osaka was the one who ended on…

Kei Nishikori carried out a sporting miracle within the 1st spherical of the Australian Open 2025, persevering with the superb performances proven at first of this season. The Japanese conquered a remaining within the first event of the yr in Hong Kong and has now been the protagonist of a robust comeback towards Thiago Monteiro in Melbourne, with the opponent who was main 6-4, 7-6. And even within the third set he was threatening the fragile service sport of Nishikori, down 4-5. The 35-year-old Japanese participant was in a position to cancel out two match factors, earlier than reacting and…

Nick Kyrgios tried to fireside himself up by dropping an expletive whereas additionally calling Jacob Fearnley “a Challenger player” however it finally did not work out for the returning Australian.  Early of their Australian Open first-round match, the 92nd-ranked British debutant was going via his service video games a lot simpler than the big-serving Australian. And it did not take lengthy earlier than the 2022 Wimbledon finalist – who was extensively thought to be the most effective servers within the recreation earlier than his two surgical procedures – began turning into aggravated. “F—— serving 205(km/h) when I can serve 230(km/h),”…

Jacob Fearnley is thru to the second spherical on the Australian Open. The Briton took down the house favourite Nick Kyrgios 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 in two hours and 19 minutes on John Cain Enviornment, notching his first victory in Melbourne.  Kyrgios performed his first Main match because the 2022 US Open. The Aussie fought nicely on his favourite courtroom, coping with bodily points however enduring till the top. He missed a set level within the third set and fell after a poor efficiency within the tie break. — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 13, 2025 Jacob fired 17 aces and dominated behind the…

Aryna Sabalenka appeared to counsel that retiring at 30 is an choice for her because the Belarusian tennis star needs to grow to be a mom, presumably within the subsequent couple of years.  On Sunday, the world No. 1 kicked off her Australian Open title protection with a 6-3 6-2 win over Sloane Stephens.  However earlier than she took to the court docket, the match posted a video they shot with the 27-year-old.  And Sabalenka – who turns 27 in Could – made fairly a remark by stating that she is “getting really close to retirement.” “Now I’m not running…

With 24 titles on his tally, Novak Djokovic is probably the most completed participant at Majors. The Serb holds many data on the most notable tournaments, and the need so as to add extra within the upcoming years nonetheless burns robust.  Novak has by no means misplaced a Main match to an adolescent, and the younger American Nishesh Basavareddy will attempt to change that in Melbourne! Djokovic and the 19-year-old Basavareddy are enjoying within the Australian Open first spherical at Rod Laver Area. Rod Laver Area goes loopy for his or her 10-time champion Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Htzd0B3464 — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) January…

Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered his worst Australian Open loss since 2018! The 2023 finalist confronted the younger American Alex Michelsen within the first spherical in Melbourne and skilled a 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 loss in two hours and 43 minutes.  The American claimed 4 factors greater than the Greek. The youthful participant took the pivotal factors and earned his first top-20 victory at Majors. Stefanos had a mediocre run for his requirements in 2024. He wished for a greater begin of 2025 at his favourite Main.  Nonetheless, he struggled to observe the rival’s tempo at John Cain Enviornment and fell within…