Australian Open

An Unexpected Melbourne Fortnight Leaves Nadal Playing For History

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 29, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) History will be on the line when Rafael Nadal walks out on Rod Laver Arena Sunday evening to face Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Nadal, […]

Nadal, Medvedev Set To Meet In Australian Open Final

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 28, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Over his nearly 20-year career as professional, Rafael Nadal‘s philosophy can be summed up in nine tidy words: “We need to suffer, and we need to fight.” No words were truer spoken but […]

Late-Night Lessons Learned For Auger-Aliassime At Australian Open

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 27, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime proved there’s no shame in losing. Sometimes, it stings at first, like it must have felt after he squandered a two-sets-to-none lead and lost a thrilling five-set Australian Open quarterfinal […]

Quest for 21st Major Title Remains Alive For Nadal

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 25, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal battled his way to victory Tuesday afternoon at the Australian Open like he’s done 1,035 times previously in his storied career, with grit and fight – and plenty of determination, too. […]

Australian Open And ESPN International Extend Partnership

Australian Open Press Release, January 25, 2022 Tennis Australia and ESPN International have announced a significant milestone, extending and expanding their broadcast partnership of the Australian Open across Latin America, Brazil and the Caribbean for another 10 years. The deal will see the partnership, […]

Tsitsipas At Australian Open: ‘Never Doubt, Always Believe’

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 25, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Stefanos Tsitsipas is one who always carefully chooses his words, whether during an on-court interview after he wins a big match, or when he sits down at his press conferences and eloquently answers […]