Premier the reason for AO final boos
Tennis Australia president Jayne Hrdlicka faced a chorus of boos during the presentation ceremony at the Australian Open yesterday after mentioning the COVID-19 vaccine and
Osaka popularity rockets in Japan
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open triumph went into orbit yesterday as a Japanese astronaut sent greetings from the international space station. Astronaut Soichi Noguchi wrote: “Naomi
Bye for Barty in Adelaide
World No.1 Ash Barty has received an opening-round bye at the Adelaide International, which begins tomorrow. Barty accepted a wildcard as a late entry at the
Retirement? Let Serena make that call
It’s barely 24 hours since Serena Williams was beaten in straight sets by Naomi Osaka in their Australian Open semi-final clash, yet already there are
Australian Open losses to top $78 million
The Australian Open is set to record a loss of more than US$78 million, tournament director Craig Tiley admitted today. The COVID-19 restrictions has seen
I’m done: Serena in tears after loss to Osaka
Serena Williams broke down in tears at her post-match press conference , declaring “I’m done” before walking out of the press room, visibly shaken by
I can’t feel my legs: Brady emotional over semi-final win
A 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 topsy-turvy victory saw Jennifer Brady claim her maiden Grand Slam final today as she overcame plucky Czech Karolina Muchova on Rod
Osaka slays Serena in straight sets
Naomi Osaka moved ruthlessly into the Australian Open final today, with an emphatic 6-3, 6-4 win over 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams. With fans
What lockdown? Brady defies odds to reach semi-finals
After being forced into hard lockdown on arriving in Australia last month, Jennifer Brady proved today quarantine was no barrier to success as she staged