Thiem shows amazing sportsmanship in Australian Open loss to Goffin

January 22, 2016 6

For the second consecutive year, the Australian Open has witnessed an impressive display of sportsmanship in men’s singles. During a third-round match against David Goffin on Friday afternoon, Dominic Thiem conceded a point to his opponent even though the chair umpire announced that it should be replayed.
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Hewitt calls it a career with straight-set loss to Ferrer

January 21, 2016 2

To the surprise of no one but to the chagrin of many, Lleyton Hewitt played the last match of his illustrious career on Thursday night at the Australian Open. Going up against heavily-favored David Ferrer during second-round action, Hewitt lost 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 after two hours and 32 minutes. […]

Djokovic, Federer cruise as seeds charge into Australian Open third round

January 20, 2016 10

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic helped restore order to the proceedings at the Australian Open following a wild second day that featured seven five-setters–including Fernando Verdasco’s upset of Rafael Nadal. Federer beat Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets, Djokovic held off Quentin Halys in three, and all 16 of the favorites won their matches on Wednesday. […]

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