Melbourne

Under Pressure, Sabalenka Is Delivering Her Best

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 12, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) On Day Five at the Australian Open, a Friday filled with plenty of star power provided by the lower half of the women’s draw – World No. 2 Simona Halep, No. 3 Naomi […]

Lockdown In Melbourne Announced – Australian Open Statement

AO Press Release, February 12, 2021 Tennis Australia continues to work with the government to ensure the health and safety of everyone. The Victorian government has announced a five day lockdown commencing at 11:59pm on Friday. Australian Open sessions today […]

Unbeaten Tsitsipas Left It All On The Court

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 11, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) After Stefanos Tsitsipas completed his four-hour and 32-minute heroic victory against Aussie favorite Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round of the Australian Open Thursday, the Rod Laver Arena crowd showed their appreciation for […]

Kanepi Ousts Reigning Champion Kenin

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 11, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Kaia Kanepi is a veteran tour pro from Tallinn, Estonia, who nobody wants to face early in a Grand Slam draw. Just ask defending Australian Open champion and current World No. 4 Sofia […]

Nadal Cruises Into Australian Open Third Round

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, February 11, 2021 Rafael Nadal continued his perfect record against qualifiers at the Australian Open following a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win over US-American Michael Mmoh to reach the third round in Melbourne. The World No. 2 has now won […]

Nick Kyrgios: Captivating On Court, Candid Off It

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 10, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Mercurial Nick Kyrgios not only saved two match points during his second-round Australian Open battle against 29th seed Ugo Humbert, which he won 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4, Wednesday night. He battled […]

Hsieh Su-Wei Finds Winning Way In Melbourne

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 10, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Hsieh Su-Wei is known for beating top players in Grand Slam settings on big stages. Previously, she’s beaten Garbiñe Muguruza at the Australian Open and Simon Halep at Wimbledon. On Wednesday in the […]

Djokovic, Thiem Advance To Australian Open Third Round

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, February 10, 2021 Last year’s Australian Open finalists, Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, both recorded comfortable first round victories on Monday, and both continued that form into their second round matches on Wednesday. Djokovic fought past US-American Frances Tiafoe […]

Mayar Sherif Delighting Fans, Breaking Barriers

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 9, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Mayar Sherif arrived at her second Grand Slam main draw and first on a hard court at the Australian Open under less than easy conditions. After all, the Egyptian-born Sherif endured 14 days […]

Eight In A Row: A Win’s A Win, Kenin Will Take It

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 9, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Tuesday’s second day of the Australian Open was a busy one for the women’s singles draw with 18 seeds in action, including the return of Aussie favorite and World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty […]