Roger Federer has cruised through two rounds, but the competition level is increasing in the form of Richard Gasquet on Saturday at the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic, who already endured one tough test, is aiming for a spot in the second week at the expense of Albert Ramos-Vinolas. […]
Dealing–or failing to deal–with brutally hot conditions in Melbourne, Gael Monfils wilted soon after winning the opener as Novak Djokovic eventually pulled away for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 victory. In the latest installment of a matchup that never delivers, the six-time Aussie Open champion survived after two hours and 45 minutes.
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An intriguing second-round clash between Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils is part of Thursday’s schedule at the Australian Open. Ricky Dimon of The Grandstand and Steen Kirby of Tennis Atlantic preview four of the best matchups […]
In his first official match since Wimbledon last summer, Novak Djokovic cruised past Donald Young 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 during first-round action at the Australian Open on Tuesday afternoon. Djokovic a whopping 25 break-point chances (converting six) while advancing in one hour and 51 minutes.
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Novak Djokovic will be playing his first official match since Wimbledon when he kicks off his Australian Open campaign against Donald Young on Tuesday. First-round action is also wrapping up with a showdown between Dominic Thiem and Guido Pella. […]
A relatively loaded bottom half of the Australian Open draw features Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, David Goffin, and Juan Martin Del Potro. Rafael Nadal seemingly has a friendlier path on the other side, where reigning Nitto ATP Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov also resides along with Nick Kyrgios.
The 2018 Australian Open draw ceremony was held on Thursday night in Melbourne. It was less chaotic than it might if been Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori had not withdrawn, but there was still plenty of intrigue with several players seeded lower than usual due to injury layoffs.
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Despite a myriad of injuries, Week 1 of the 2018 campaign is not without intrigue. Andy Murray is joined in Brisbane by recent Nitto ATP Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov, Dominic Thiem is playing in Doha, and fellow 2017 London participant Marin Cilic is the No. 1 seed in Pune. […]
Dominic Thiem has always taken the court at every opportunity, so it comes as no surprise that he is getting his 2018 campaign started as soon as possible. In addition to playing the recent Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi, Thiem will also be taking his talents to Doha this coming week for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
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Tennis fans, gear yourself up for another epic year of Grand Slam action–starting with the eagerly anticipated Australian Open in Melbourne during the middle and latter stages of January. Roger Federer was crowned men’s champion in 2017 after defeating familiar foe Rafael Nadal in five sets. […]
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