Stefanos Tsitsipas makes winning return after Australian Open The Greek world number three overcame Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori 7-5 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz picks out “Messi of tennis” amid Djokovic, Federer and Nadal GOAT debate The US Open champion begins his season at the Buenos Aires Open this week after missing the Australian Open through injury and was fittingly asked in Argentina who was his "Messi of tennis" Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023
Novak Djokovic seeking “special permission” to compete in US amid vaccine requirements The Australian Open champion faces being prevented from entering America next month for the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open due to his Covid-19 vaccination status Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2023
Alice Springs local Angas Haines learns from tennis greats as ballkid at 2023 Australian Open As Melbourne struggled through a heatwave at this year's Australian Open, this ballkid from the outback was in his element. ABC News · Feb 11, 2023
ESPN's Shabby Australian Open Coverage Did the Tournament No Favors Also in this week's mailbag: Looking at the ways the partner abuse allegations against Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev have been handled. Sports Illustrated · Feb 8, 2023
Australian Open debut for 99yo tennis player Henry Young, a former spitfire pilot and soldier-settler farmer Retired fighter pilot and farmer Henry Young says the memory of playing tennis on Rod Laver Arena to a cheering crowd of 15,000 people will stay with him for the rest of his life. ABC News · Feb 3, 2023
Tennis star Kyrgios to contest Australian assault charge Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is due to appear in an Australian court to apply to have an assault charge stemming from events two years ago dismissed on mental health grounds The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
Novak Djokovic won Australian Open despite playing with major hamstring tear The 35-year-old won the year's first Grand Slam but the full extent of his injury concerns has made the achievement even more impressive Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023
The Big Three Has Officially Created a Lost Generation Also in this week's mailbag: Have we already forgotten about Carlos Alcaraz? Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2023
Rafael Nadal's uncle lauds Novak Djokovic as 'most complete player' amid GOAT debate The tennis icon appeared to side with the world number one ahead of his nephew as the conversation regarding the best tennis player of all time continues to rage on Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023
Australian Open Sets Grand Slam Attendance Record The Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks, organizers said on Tuesday, despite the absence of some big-name players and schedule disruptions due to rain. A record 839,192 fans flocked to Melbourne Park from Jan. 16-29 for the first tournament… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2023
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and the race for grand slam No 23 Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open title set up the next challenge: storming into the French Open and winning a record-breaking 23rd grand slam title on Nadal’s home court The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
Grand Slam trophies are the biggest motivation: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic hungry for more trophies, feels privileged to be part of the 'GOAT' discussion The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023
Djokovic Back at Top of ATP Rankings; Sabalenka No. 2 in WTA Novak Djokovic's Australian Open championship returned him to a rather familiar spot on Monday: No. 1 in the ATP rankings. His four-place rise from No. 5 to replace Carlos Alcaraz at No. 1 is the largest jump to the top spot in the 50-year history of the computerized rankings for… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023 Andy Murray withdraws from next tournament after gruelling Australian Open campaign The former world number one's loyal fans will have to wait to a little longer to see him back in action following his monumental performances at the Australian Open
Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023 Helensburgh's Gordon Reid makes history at Australian Open with doubles victory Gordon and partner Alfie Hewett celebrated a record equalling 16th Grand Slam title together in Melbourne.
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023 Novak Djokovic shows no signs of slowing down after Australian Open win with more records set to follow Even on one fully functioning leg, Novak Djokovic is again the world’s best player.
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023 Who has won the most grand slam titles in their 30s? Serena Williams also won 10 majors after turning 30
Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023 Rafael Nadal sends message to Novak Djokovic after matching Grand Slam record One member of tennis royalty paid tribute to another on Monday as Rafael Nadal joined in the legions of stars celebrating Novak Djokovic in recognition of his 10th Australian Open
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023 Court dramas allow Australian Open to overrule controversies Two worthy champions in Djokovic and Sabalenka plus Murray’s heroics helped make it a Happy Slam again
Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023 Stefanos Tsitsipas has GOAT verdict after losing to Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final The Serbian equalled Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles by winning the Australian Open for the 10th time beating Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets
Radio France Internationale · Jan 30, 2023 No time to party as Djokovic injury casts shadow over Australian Open triumph Novak Djokovic says he hopes to return to action in a month's time but is "not sure" how quickly his injured hamstring will heal. Roger Federer has been among those hailing Djokovic's "incredible effort" in winning a 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday.
The Times of India · Jan 30, 2023 Unbelievable victory: Goran Ivanisevic MELBOURNE: Goran Ivanisevic, who has been in Novak Djokovic's corner as coach these last four years, thought he had seen it all two years ago in Melbourne when the Serbian overcame an abdominal injury to win the Australian Open title. The Croat added that the Serb's 2023 effort was from…
The Times of India · Jan 30, 2023 Novak Djokovic makes a glorious return to Australian Open Dark episode of deportation now history as Djokovic wins record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, equals Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023 Australian Open win serves a reminder of Novak Djokovic’s foolproof game When one of the Serb’s strengths failed in Melbourne he still had so much more in his game than any of his opponents