Taylor Fritz defends Novak Djokovic but maintains some players ‘stretch the severity of injuries’ The Serbian has reacted angrily to suggestions he could be ‘faking’ his left hamstring injury The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
‘Outplayed and outclassed’: De Minaur hits out in row over Djokovic loss Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur has spoken out following his heartbreaking fourth-round loss to Novak Djokovic on Monday night. The New Daily · Jan 24, 2023
Australian Open heartbreak for injured Sebastian Korda as Victoria Azarenka winds back the clock — Day 9 as it happened Injury ends Sebastian Korda's dream of emulating his father Petr and winning the Australian Open, sending Karen Khachanov into the semifinals. Look back on Day 9 as it happened. ABC News · Jan 24, 2023
Total wipeout: ‘Netflix curse’ strikes tennis players at Australian Open The first grand slam of the year has been nothing short of a bloodbath for the stars of the documentary Break Point – and it’s proving a smash The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
‘Break Point’ Inspires Netflix Curse Theory at Australian Open All 10 players featured in the show are no longer in the draws at the Grand Slam tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jan 22, 2023
Popyrin’s muted Australian Open exit leaves rising star Shelton shining bright While expectations were high for Alexei Popyrin after his win against Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton is on his own upwards trajectory The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023
Heartbreak for Kokkinakis, while Popyrin blitzes Fritz Oh, Thanasi Kokkinakis. How did you lose this? Just as an improbable three way Aussie assault on the men’s singles title seemed to be in full swing, along The New Daily · Jan 19, 2023
Alexei Popyrin rides wave of confidence after 'emotional' Australian Open victory over Taylor Fritz His win over top-10 player Taylor Fritz had the packed crowd at Melbourne Park chanting his name, and now Alexei Popyrin wants to taste more success, as his Australian Open campaign continues. ABC News · Jan 19, 2023
Australian Open: Alexei Popyrin stuns Fritz as men’s draw opens up Alexei Popyrin is through to the third round after a 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-2 win over the No 8 seed Taylor Fritz The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023
Popyrin thrills with Open win over Fritz Australian wildcard Alexei Popyrin has lit up John Cain Arena with an inspired five-set second-round win over No.8 seed Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 19, 2023
Novak Djokovic advances despite injury and 'drunk' fan drama as seeds tumble. Australian Open day four as it happened Novak Djokovic raged about a "drunk" fan and struggled with his injured hamstring but on a day where big names tumbled, the nine-times champion stood tall. Australian Open day four, as it happened. ABC News · Jan 19, 2023
What Nadal’s Early Exit Means for the Australian Open Contenders With the 22-time Grand Slam champion out of the draw, a new champion could be crowned at this year’s tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023
Andy Murray Is Back! (Sort Of) Also in this week's mailbag: Is Naomi Osaka already a Hall of Famer? And who will be the next American man to win a major? Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023
Australian Open 2023: Cameron Norrie urges Jack Draper to go all out against Rafael Nadal Draper, 21, will make his Melbourne Park debut against the top seed on Rod Laver Arena The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Break Point review: Netflix documentary offers captivating look at brutal and lonely world of tennis Produced by the team behind Formula One’s ‘Drive to Survive’, the first five episodes of its debut season feature the often overlooked next generation of players rather than the sport’s legendary figures – but it makes for a compelling watch
Financial Times · Jan 13, 2023 Can Netflix’s Break Point revitalise tennis? As the sport’s most decorated players bow out, a behind-the-scenes docuseries aims to bring the game to a new generation
Sports Illustrated · Jan 12, 2023 2023 Australian Open Men's Seed Reports Jon Wertheim breaks down the draw at the first major of the year.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 12, 2023 What to Know Before Watching Tennis Docuseries ‘Break Point’ Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest headlines from the first half of the 2022 season.
ABC News · Jan 8, 2023 US defeats Italy to claim inaugural United Cup ahead of Australian Open The United States seals victory over the Italians in the final, capping off a dominant showing throughout the mixed-teams event.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 8, 2023 Fritz Delivers as Americans Win Inaugural United Cup Crown Taylor Fritz edged past Matteo Berrettini 7-6(4) 7-6(6), helping favorites the United States surge to an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Italy in the final of the inaugural United Cup mixed team tournament and seal the title on Sunday. Coming into the third rubber with his red-hot team up 2-0 and…
AAP · Jan 8, 2023 Fritz, Pegula star in USA United Cup win Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
ABC News · Jan 7, 2023 US to face Italy in United Cup tennis final in Sydney The United States completes a 5-0 clean sweep in its semifinal against Poland, while Italy gets past Greece to make the United Cup tournament decider.
AAP · Jan 7, 2023 Fritz fires Team USA into United Cup final The USA are the first team through to the United Cup final after Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys completed a 5-0 win over Poland.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023 Great Britain knocked out of United Cup by United States Defeat for Dan Evans left Britain trailing 3-1 with just one match to go
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023 Cameron Norrie beats USA’s Taylor Fritz in United Cup The British number one made the decisive break in the ninth game of the third set as he triumphed 6-4 5-7 6-4