‘He is speaking up for the smaller guy’ – Mats Wilander blasts Novak Djokovic critics
The press is ‘having a field day’ in unfairly criticising Novak Djokovic, says former world number one Mats Wilander. Djokovic is the most publicly political…
Australian Open Archives: 02/2021
‘Hawk-Eye is not at all accurate’ – Gilles Simon blasts electronic line-calling and umpiring standards
French veteran Gilles Simon has launched an astonishing rant about electronic line-calling in tennis, describing Hawk-Eye as ‘not at all accurate.’ Since the outbreak of…
Novak Djokovic sees off strong Frances Tiafoe challenge, admitting: ‘It will only get tougher’
Novak Djokovic says Rod Laver Arena is his ‘living room’ after he saw off a strong challenge by Frances Tiafoe at the Australian Open. Djokovic…
Serena Williams on Australian Open outfit – ‘I have to make sure I’m wearing underwear!’
Serena Williams has revealed her striking one-legged catsuit was a ‘last-minute’ addition to her Australian Open wardrobe. Williams is famed, among other things, for her…
Bianca Andreescu offers no excuses after Australian Open exit: ‘I know I gave it my all’
Bianca Andreescu refused to offer any excuses after she crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round. The former US Open champion sank…
‘Rafael Nadal wasn’t serving his hardest’ in Australian Open win, says top analyst
Alex Corretja says Rafael Nadal ‘was not serving his hardest’ in his Australian Open win over Laslo Djere, although he doesn’t think it is injury…
‘I’ve earned it’ – Ashleigh Barty not surprised by form after stunning double-bagel win
Ashleigh Barty says her form has come as no surprise after she opened her Australian Open campaign with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Danka Kovinic.…
‘I’m feeling good’ – In-form Daniil Medvedev issues Australian Open warning
Daniil Medvedev is up and running at the Australian Open after crushing Vasek Pospisil in straight sets on Tuesday. The world number four, who has…
Victoria Azarenka calls for rule change after breathing difficulties in Australian Open defeat
Victoria Azarenka has called for players’ medical details to be protected after she suffered breathing difficulties at the Australian Open. The former champion lost 5-7,…
‘Rafael Nadal is going to push himself to the limit,’ says Mats Wilander
Rafael Nadal puts himself at risk of minor injuries because he never allows his intensity to drop, says Mats Wilander. Nadal came into the Australian…
