Tennis Majors

Analysis: Second serve the key to Djokovic’s victory over Alcaraz

The Serbian won 58 percent of points on his second serve, compared to 33 percent for Alcaraz, and also upped his speed as the match wore on

Simon Cambers

January 22, 2025

Swiatek steamrolls Navarro to reach Australian Open semi-finals

The Pole defeated Emma Navarro in straight sets to set up a semi-final meeting with Madison Keys at Melbourne Park

Ayush Vashistha

January 22, 2025

Vintage Djokovic stuns Alcaraz to reach Australian Open semi-finals

The former world No 1 came from a set down to claim victory and set up a semi-final against Alexander Zverev

Simon Cambers

January 21, 2025

Djokovic ‘concerned’ about injury, with shades of 2023 Australian Open

The Serb is into the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the 50th time in his career

Jérémy Baudu

January 21, 2025

Alcaraz rues missed chance against Djokovic: “I let him back in. That was my big mistake”

The Spaniard said he felt he should have put his foot down when he saw Djokovic struggling to move at 100 percent early in the second set

Simon Cambers

January 21, 2025

Alcaraz opens up on managing his emotions at Grand Slams: “I learned to save energy”

After losing to Novak Djokovic in the 2025 Australian Open quarter-finals, the Spaniard suggested he prefers staying calm in the bigger matches

Ayush Vashistha

January 22, 2025

Sabalenka proud to survive first big test: “I was all over the place”

The Belarusian was struggling with the wind and the power of Pavlyuchenkova before finding a way through to the semis at the Australian Open

Simon Cambers

January 21, 2025

Clutch Zverev becomes first man into Australian Open semi-finals

Paul failed to convert set points in both the first and second sets

Bren Gray

January 21, 2025

Pavlyuchenkova rues loss of concentration at crucial time in loss to Sabalenka

The Russian twice led by a break in the final set but couldn't close out the match

Simon Cambers

January 21, 2025

Sabalenka reaches Australian Open semi-final despite dropping set

Sabalenka will face Paula Badosa in the semi-final

Carrie Dunn

January 21, 2025

Gauff crashes out of Australian Open as Badosa makes maiden semi-final

Gauff hit 41 unforced errors over the one-hour, 43-minute match, 28 of which came from the forehand wing

Bren Gray

January 21, 2025

Gauff disappointed but “not completely crushed” after Australian Open loss

The American says her loss to Badosa felt different to last year's Grand Slam defeats

Bren Gray

January 21, 2025

Sinner survives bizarre clash with Rune to make Australian Open quarter-finals

The Italian struggled physically and looked down-and-out in the third set, but came back to beat Rune in four

Bren Gray

January 20, 2025

De Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarter-final with dominant win over Michelson

The Australian reached the last eight at his home major for the first time with a 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Alex Michelson. Jannik Sinner awaits next

Jamie Malachy

January 20, 2025

WADA will not appeal Swiatek’s doping ban decision

The five-time Grand Slam champion tested positive for the heart medication trimetazidine in August 2024, leading to a one-month ban

Tennis Majors

January 20, 2025

Tony Jones apologises to Djokovic for offensive comments

The Serbian is yet to respond to Jones' apology

Bren Gray

January 20, 2025

Djokovic refuses on-court interview after host broadcaster “mockery”

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is awaiting an apology

Carrie Dunn

January 19, 2025

Sabalenka says she almost quit when she had serving troubles in 2022

The Belarusian has transformed her serve from the low point of 2022 when she hit 21 double faults in one match and resorted to serving underarm

Simon Cambers

January 19, 2025

Osaka says abdominal injury was “inevitable”, hopes to be back for US swing

The Japanese pulled out after one set of her third-round battle with Belinda Bencic

Simon Cambers

January 17, 2025

“I don’t think I have any limits” – Great promise for Fonseca despite defeat

João Fonseca is expected to enter the Top 100 for the first time in his career after the 2025 Australian Open

Jérémy Baudu

January 16, 2025

Eye of the Coach #100: “Fritz improved his game to match with top players”

In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou looks at what Taylor Fritz has done to improve his game

Carrie Dunn

January 15, 2025

WADA’s appeal in Sinner doping case to begin on April 16

The Italian was cleared of wrongdoing by the International Tennis Integrity Agency despite testing positive twice for Clostobol

Simon Cambers

January 11, 2025

Eye of the Coach #99: “Djokovic is so much more motivated this year”

In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou makes some predictions for Novak Djokovic's year ahead

Carrie Dunn

January 7, 2025

“I’ve already prepared my future” – Nadal reveals post-retirement goal to promote tennis among youth

"I want to enjoy the family, friends... but I understand that in this life, it’s important to have motivations, to have goals"

Ayush Vashistha

December 26, 2024