Madison Keys (Photo credit: Australian Open) NEW DELHI: American Madison Keys on Saturday stunned two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final to clinch her first Grand Slam title. Keys’ triumph over world No. 1 Sabalenka, following her elimination of No.2 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals on Thursday,…
Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic‘s quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title was cut short due to an injury during his Australian Open semi-final match against Alexander Zverev on Friday. The Serbian star, who had his upper left leg heavily taped following a quarter-final injury, retired after losing a hard-fought first…
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic, defying age, emerged victorious in a thrilling generational battle against Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-final in Melbourne on Tuesday. The 37-year-old Serb remains on course for his 11th Australian Open title, with Alexander Zverev awaiting him in the semi-finals. Despite having his left thigh heavily…
Court staff repair a broken net during the match between Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: During reigning champion Jannik Sinner‘s fourth-round match against Holger Rune on Monday, the screw that holds the net in place at the main stadium of the Australian Open came loose, causing play to be delayed for…
Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday refused to participate in the customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. The 37-year-old’s interview snub came in protest of the comments made on air by Tony Jones, who works for…
