The Latest Breaking News from Grand Slam

'I Wanted it Too Hard, I Need to Chill' Says Stunned Swiatek

World number one Iga Swiatek said she had felt the pressure and needed to "chill", after suffering a stunning exit in the Australian Open last 16 on Sunday. The Pole came into Melbourne Park as a red-hot favorite for the first Grand Slam of the year, but was overpowered in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023

No harm if Ireland lose before France 2023, says Rob Kearney - as he backs them for the Grand Slam

The former full-back also backs Ross Byrne to seize the opportunity given to him in Andy Farrell's Six Nations squad

Irish Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Nadal MRI Shows Hurt Left Hip Flexor

Rafael Nadal injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover, his manager said Thursday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor's supervision on Thursday, a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2023

Clearly Hampered Nadal Loses in 2nd Round of Australian Open

A clearly hurting Rafael Nadal lost his second-round match at the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday, abruptly ending his title defense and bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. It was not immediately clear what was bothering the 35-year-old Spaniard, but he pulled up…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Tennis Great Chris Evert Announces She Is Cancer Free

The 18-time Grand Slam champion was diagnosed with Stage 1C ovarian cancer last year.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 17, 2023

Murray ‘Impressed’ Himself in Massive Australian Open Upset

The three-time Grand Slam champion won in a nearly five-hour, five-set match on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 17, 2023

Iga Swiatek opens up on people “judging” as she juggles Australian Open pressure

Iga Swiatek has headed into the opening Grand Slam of the season at the Australian as the hot favourite, and the Polish star has opened up on the pressure that comes with it

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

Martina Navratilova bravely opens up on cancer battle as she insists she's "ready to go"

18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova has opened up about her battle with stage-one throat and breast cancer, having previously battled breast cancer 13 years ago

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

Andy Murray Edges Berrettini in 5 Sets at Australian Open

Murray built a huge lead, let it disappear completely, then needed to save a match point against Matteo Berrettini — who is nearly a full decade younger and ranked more than 50 places higher — before managing to pull out a 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (10-6) triumph in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Australian Open bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site

Flags from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the site of the Australian Open after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023