Melbourne, Australia – World number one Aryna Sabalenka continued her commanding run at the Australian Open, defeating American teenager Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday to move one step closer to a historic third consecutive title at Melbourne Park. The Belarusian star, champion in 2023 and 2024 and runner-up last year, showed … Read more
Melbourne — Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Australian Open’s opening day — not only for her stunning on-court upset, but for an act of compassion that instantly resonated across the tennis world. The 23-year-old world No.112 paused mid-match to assist a fainting ball girl in extreme heat … Read more
Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis faced heartbreak on Wednesday as he was forced to withdraw from the Adelaide International, citing a lingering shoulder injury. The 29-year-old returned to competitive tennis after nearly a year off but admitted his body was not yet ready for the rigors of top-level play. “Very sad to have to pull … Read more