Zheng Qinwen: All You Need To Know About China's Tennis Star Who Is Set To Play Australian Open 2024 - In Pics
In the enthralling world of tennis, every player carries a unique narrative, and amidst the thrilling clashes of the Australian Open 2024, one story stands out—the remarkable journey of China's rising star, Zheng Qinwen. As she steps onto the court to compete in her first Grand Slam final, the world awaits in anticipation, eager to witness history unfold. From a heart-wrenching childhood to unexpected mentorship from a tennis legend, Zheng's path to the final is a testament to her resilience, skill, and unwavering determination. Join us as we delve into the captivating tale of Zheng Qinwen, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped her into the tennis sensation captivating the hearts of fans worldwide.
Jan 27, 2024, 10:32 AM IST
Aryna Sabalenka: All you need to know about Belarusian Tennis Star Who Has Set Australian Open 2024 On Fire - In Pics
Rod Laver Arena is witnessing tennis history as Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, exhibits unmatched dominance in the 2024 tournament. Her third-round triumph, a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory over Lesia Tsurenko, marks a relentless pursuit of title retention and a chance to make history. This article unfolds the highlights of Sabalenka's spectacular journey in Melbourne, both on and off the court, as she continues to set the Australian Open ablaze. Join us in exploring the saga of power, precision, and the indomitable spirit of the Belarusian tennis sensation.
Jan 19, 2024, 18:47 PM IST
New South Wales offers to host Australian Open as Melbourne battles coronavirus spike
The Australian Open, which has been held in Melbourne since 1972, is due to start in January but was postponed due to coronavirus.
Aug 07, 2020, 15:52 PM IST
Simona Halep appoints Belgian Thierry Van Cleemput as new coach
Halep had earlier planned to fly solo for the first few months of 2019 after former coach Darren Cahill left to spend more time with his family in Australia.
Feb 05, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
Novak Djokovic eases past Rafael Nadal to lift record 7th Australian Open title
The 31-year-old didn't break much sweat as he eased past Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in a one-sided summit showdown of the men's singles event that lasted at the Rod Laver Arena.
Jan 27, 2019, 16:28 PM IST
Australian Open: Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Nicolas Mahut pick men's doubles title
Fifth-seed Herbert and Mahut swept aside 2017 champions Finn Henri Kontinen and local hope John Peers 6-4, 7-6 (1) in the final that lasted a little over one and a half hour at Rod Laver Arena.
Jan 27, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
Lucas Pouille regains confidence with coach Amelie Mauresmo in his corner
Pouille continued his remarkable run at Melbourne Park by stunning in-form Canadian Milos Raonic to set up a showdown with top-seeded Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's final.
Jan 24, 2019, 17:22 PM IST
Australian Open: Petra Kvitova on the brink of crowning brave comeback
After trading breaks of serve, the match was paused at 4-4 in the first set for a few minutes as the roof was closed to protect the players from the 38 degree Celsius (100F) heat.
Jan 24, 2019, 13:24 PM IST
Armed with inner peace, Naomi Osaka thirsty for more success
Osaka remains on course for glory at Melbourne Park after blowing away Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, to set up a last four clash with Czech Karolina Pliskova in the year's first Grand Slam.
Jan 23, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
Naomi Osaka blows away Elina Svitolina to reach Australian Open semis
Osaka becomes the first Japanese woman to reach the last four at Melbourne Park since Kimiko Date in 1994.
Jan 23, 2019, 09:30 AM IST
Stefanos Tsitsipas aims higher after Australian Open semi-final success
Stefanos Tsitsipas became Greece's first player to reach the last four at a major with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) triumph over Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday.
Jan 22, 2019, 15:50 PM IST
Australian Open: Danielle Collins rallies past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach first semi-final
The 25-year-old Collins had not won a match in her previous five Grand Slam appearances, but has now made it to the last four in her first main draw showing at Melbourne Park.
Jan 22, 2019, 15:03 PM IST
Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams beats World No.1 Simona Halep to reach quarters
Williams, who is chasing her 8th Australian Open title, made a stunning comeback after handing her opponent, the advantage early on.
Jan 21, 2019, 16:11 PM IST
Naomi Osaka working on adding prowess to power, says coach
The Japanese player next meets sixth seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the semi-finals.
Jan 21, 2019, 16:09 PM IST
I drew inspiration from Stefanos Tsitsipas's shock win over Roger Federer: Naomi Osaka
The Japanese fourth seed had to come back from a set down for a second successive match at Melbourne Park, having survived a big scare against Taiwan's wily Hsieh Su-Wei on Saturday.
Jan 21, 2019, 13:17 PM IST
Roger Federer knocked out of Australian Open by Stefanos Tsitsipas
After losing the first set, Tsitsipas rebounded strongly to clinch a 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, 7-6 win over Federer and book his place in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Birthday boy Frances Tiafoe topples Grigor Dimitrov to reach Australian Open quarters
Tiafoe faces an even more daunting task against 17-time major champion Nadal, who recorded a comfortable win over Czech Tomas Berdych in three sets.
Jan 20, 2019, 15:29 PM IST
Rafael Nadal marches into quarterfinals of Australian Open
Nadal, who has now taken revenge of his defeat to Berdych in the quarter-finals of the 2015 edition of the tournament, will lock horns with unseeded American Frances Tiafoe for a place in the semi-finals.
Jan 20, 2019, 14:51 PM IST
Australian Open 2019: Maria Sharapova crashes out in fourth round
Sharapova, who won her last major at the 2014 French Open, was looking for her first quarterfinal berth in Melbourne since 2016 after overcoming Danish star Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the round-of-32.
Jan 20, 2019, 10:19 AM IST
Australian Open: Simona Halep marches on with clinical win over Venus Williams
French Open champion Simona Halep was the finalist in Melbourne in 2018, but came to the year`s first Grand Slam after playing only one match since September
Jan 19, 2019, 18:20 PM IST
