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January 15th, 2022

Karatsev Stops Murray’s Title Bid In Sydney

Aslan Karatsev continues to back-up his 2021 Australian semifinal run.

Posted by Staff @ 6:49 pm in Sydney | 1 Comment »

January 15th, 2022

Hot-Handed Badosa Holds Off Krejcikova For Sydney Title

Paula Badosa wins another big title.

Posted by Staff @ 4:55 pm in Sydney | Comments Off on Hot-Handed Badosa Holds Off Krejcikova For Sydney Title

January 11th, 2022

Andy Murray On Novak Djokovic: I Need Him To Answer Questions About His Isolation

Andy Murray gives his take on Novak Djokovic.

Posted by Staff @ 8:22 pm in Sydney | 4 Comments »

January 9th, 2022

Karatsev, Murray, Kyrgios v Fognini In ATP Sydney; Monfils, Isner In Adelaide 2

The last week of prep for the men is underway in Australia.

Posted by Staff @ 8:23 pm in Australian Summer Series, Sydney | Comments Off on Karatsev, Murray, Kyrgios v Fognini In ATP Sydney; Monfils, Isner In Adelaide 2

January 9th, 2022

Barty Withdraws From Sydney; Muguruza, Krejcikova, Raducanu Lead Field

Emma Raducanu is back on a big stage.

Posted by Staff @ 7:18 pm in Sydney | Comments Off on Barty Withdraws From Sydney; Muguruza, Krejcikova, Raducanu Lead Field

January 12th, 2019

De Minaur Downs Seppi For Maiden Title In Sydney

Shades of his mentor Lleyton Hewitt, Alex de Minaur wins first title at 19 in Sydney.

Posted by Staff @ 11:51 pm in Sydney | Comments Off on De Minaur Downs Seppi For Maiden Title In Sydney

January 12th, 2019

Kvitova Bests Barty In Sydney Thriller

Petra Kvitova came from 3-0 down in the third set to deny Ash Barty for the Sydney title.

Posted by Staff @ 11:24 pm in Sydney | Comments Off on Kvitova Bests Barty In Sydney Thriller

January 7th, 2017

Thiem, ‘C’-Level Marquee Players at ATP Sydney, Auckland; Previews

(8) Granollers starts against Hot Sauce, (5) Kohlschreiber vs. Fognini, and (6) Muller vs. Dolgopolov…(2) Cuevas looking at a tough encounter with Mahut 2nd rd…

Posted by Staff @ 10:17 pm in Auckland, Sydney | 11 Comments »

August 29th, 2015

Anderson, Kvitova Win ATP Winston-Salem, WTA New Haven

South African Kevin Anderson and Czech Petra Kvitova gained some confidence moving into the US Open on Saturday with titles at tour stops in Winston-Salem and New Haven respectively.

Posted by Staff @ 6:39 pm in Sydney | 6 Comments »

January 12th, 2015

Juan Martin Del Potro Returns To Tennis Today In Sydney! [Video]

Juan Martin Del Potro makes his long-awaited return to tennis tonight.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:56 am in Sydney, Videos | 21 Comments »

January 6th, 2014

Caroline Wozniacki: Getting Engaged To Rory Was The Best Way To Start The New Year

Caroline Wozniacki reveals boyfriend Rory McIlroy asked the Dane’s parents for permission to marry their daughter.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:35 am in Sydney | 4 Comments »

January 10th, 2013

Tomic, Ferrer Advance To Tournament Semifinals; American Teen Stephens Stays Alive In Hobart

David Ferrer is already into his second semifinal of the young 2013 season while Bernard Tomic stays hot in Sydney.

Posted by Staff @ 2:56 pm in Sydney | 7 Comments »

January 8th, 2013

Stephens, Madison, Davis Lead American Wins; Tomic Advances In Sydney

American women continue their surge during week two of the tennis season, while Bernard Tomic wins and Grigor Dimitrov falls.

Posted by Staff @ 2:15 pm in Sydney | 63 Comments »

January 10th, 2012

Del Potro Debuts; Federer, Serena Hit; Nadal Unsettled; Random Australian Open Musings

Roger Federer and Serena Williams are back hitting tennis balls as Juan Martin Del Potro opens his 2012 season in Sydney.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:24 am in 2012 Season, Sydney | 63 Comments »

January 8th, 2012

By Winning Sydney Petra Kvitova Will Be No. 1 On The WTA Rankings

Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki are set for a No. 1 battle this week in Sydney.

Posted by Staff @ 2:38 pm in 2012 Season, No. 1 ranking, Sydney | 6 Comments »