‘Mistake to give top players Australian Open advantage,’ says Alexander Zverev
Australian Open organisers made a mistake that has given the top players an advantage by allowing a separate Adelaide bubble, says Alexander Zverev. With everyone…
Australian Open Archives: 01/2021
Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend Melbourne Park
Victoria’s sports minister has announced up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open. Martin Pakula announced on Saturday morning…
‘I haven’t missed tennis,’ admits Nick Kyrgios ahead of Australian Open return
Nick Kyrgios says he ‘didn’t miss tennis’ during his 12-month sabbatical, with him filling the competitive void with computer games. Kyrgios opted to step away…
‘I have missed the roar,’ admits Matteo Berrettini as tennis prepares to welcome back fans
Matteo Berrettini says he has ‘missed the roar’ of big crowds after playing behind closed doors so much due to the Covid crisis. After the…
‘I badly want to play matches’ – Kei Nishikori admits fitness concerns ahead of Australian Open
Kei Nishikori has admitted he is worried about how quickly it will take him to regain form after his hard quarantine in Melbourne. Nishikori is…
Rafael Nadal issues warning to Australian Open rivals, saying: ‘I have trained hard’
Rafael Nadal issued a warning to his Australian Open rivals as he said he feels he has prepared well for the challenge. Of all the…
‘I was devastated and cried on the couch’ – Former Australian Open champion admits heartbreak
Former champion Victoria Azarenka says she cried when she was told she had to go into hard quarantine ahead of the Australian Open. Azarenka is…
‘Novak Djokovic did nothing scandalous,’ says Spanish star in Australian Open quarantine row
There was nothing ‘scandalous’ about Novak Djokovic attempting to speak up for the players in hard quarantine ahead of the Australian Open, says Pablo Carreno…
Jim Courier: ‘Novak Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite for Australian Open, but…’
Jim Courier believes there will be another breakout star in 2020, but Novak Djokovic remains the ‘overwhelming’ favourite for the Australian Open title. Last year…
‘I didn’t feel safe’ – Nick Kyrgios explains decision to put career on hold
Nick Kyrgios has explained his decision to not play tennis over the last 11 months, saying he ‘didn’t feel safe.’ Kyrgios has been one of…
