Teenage Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz ‘very different’ to Rafael Nadal, says coach
Carlos Alcaraz is ‘different’ to Rafael Nadal says coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, but he knows it’s a label he will have to learn to live…
Australian Open Archives: 02/2021
‘I really do believe in my capabilities,’ says Bianca Andreescu after first win in 15 months
Bianca Andreescu declared herself ‘super, super happy’ after winning in her first match for over 400 days. Andreescu arrived in Australia having not played since…
‘In general, I am very happy,’ says Dominic Thiem after strong Australian Open start
Dominic Thiem described himself as ‘very happy’ to come through his Australian Open first round match against Mikhail Kukushkin. The US Open champion, who reached…
Racquet-smashing Alexander Zverev into Australian Open second round, but he admits fatigue concern
Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start to progress at the Australian Open, but not before he demolished a racquet in anger. The world number seven,…
‘Gael Monfils can stay positive’ – Former world number one urges Frenchman to get the help he needs
Gael Monfils is suffering mentally due to the usual crowds not being able to attend tennis’ biggest events, says Mats Wilander. Monfils broke down into…
‘Novak Djokovic will be thinking about Rafael Nadal at Australian Open,’ says analyst
Novak Djokovic will be worrying about Rafael Nadal extending his lead in the Grand Slam race at the Australian Open, says Alex Corretja. Nadal beat…
Gael Monfils breaks down into tears after latest defeat, saying: ‘I want to get out of this nightmare’
Gael Monfils broke down into tears in his post-match press conference after losing to Emil Ruusuvuori at the Australian Open. Monfils slumped to a seventh…
‘If I knew that before…’ – Angelique Kerber blames Australian Open defeat on quarantine
Former champion Angelique Kerber has blamed hard quarantine for her Australian Open defeat to Bernarda Pera. Kerber, who won the tournament in 2016, saw her…
‘This is a good start!’ – Serena Williams happy after Australian Open first round demolition
Serena Williams declared herself very happy with her performance following her first round win over Laura Siegemund. Williams was in dominant mood against the German,…
Naomi Osaka breezes into Australian Open second round before admitting: ‘I was nervous’
Naomi Osaka admitted she was ‘nervous’ ahead of her Australian Open first round match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, although you’d have never have known it. Osaka,…
