Australian Open

Federer – Sandgren : Anatomy of a miracle

Tennys Sandgren squandered an incredible seven match points on his way to a devastating loss against Roger Federer in the Australian Open quarter final. But how did this happen, and was he to blame for ‘choking’ or does Federer deserve the plaudits for hanging in there?

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Fraser Masefield

Australian Open 2020: Djokovic insists he is not ‘dominating’ Federer despite winning streak

Roger Federer has lost his past five meetings against Novak Djokovic at grand slams, but the Serbian is taking nothing for granted.

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“If I can get through a match like this or a match like Millman, yeah, you do believe”

Down, but not out. Roger Federer is into the Australian Open semifinals for the 15th time of his career after surviving four hectic days that made him “believe in miracles.” As the 50th clash of his career against Novak Djokovic looms on Thursday, the 20-time Grand Slam champion assesses his chances and discusses his physical condition, one of the main talking points of his five-set win against Tennys Sandgren.

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Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic amazed Roger Federer saved seven match points

Roger Federer's achievements at the age of 38 continue to stun Novak Djokovic ahead of the two stars' semi-final meeting.

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Australian Open 2020: Djokovic in emotional Kobe Bryant tribute: He was my mentor and it is heartbreaking

Kobe Bryant was at the centre of Novak Djokovic's thoughts as he paid tribute to the basketball star after beating Milos Raonic.

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5 years ago

Djokovic beats resilient Raonic to set up Federer showdown

Novak Djokovic set up a mouth-watering repeat of last year’s classic Wimbledon final...
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Fraser Masefield
5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Djokovic books Federer showdown after dismissing Raonic

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet in the last four in Melbourne...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe ‘breached protocols’ with Margaret Court protest

Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe took their protests against Margaret Court to a...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: The seven match points Federer saved against Sandgren

We take a closer look at the seven match points Roger Federer saved...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Not vintage Roger, but so what? Federer delivers in a different way

It wasn't vintage Roger Federer, but the 20-time grand slam champion is finding...
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5 years ago

Federer Pulls Off Yet Another Houdiniesque Escape, Saves 7 Match Points To Reach Semifinals

Houdini. Federer. 7 letters each. 7 match points saved. Coincidence? We think not…...
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Bastien Fachan
5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Barty excited but ignoring the hype

As excitement builds in Melbourne, Ash Barty is trying to ignore expectations at...
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5 years ago

Barty, for the country

Ashleigh Barty is now two wins away from a historical title in Melbourne....
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Carole Bouchard
5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal results and form ahead of quarter-final with Dominic Thiem

We take a closer look at Rafael Nadal's form ahead of his Australian...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Kenin soars into maiden grand slam semi-final

Sofia Kenin, 21, moved through to a maiden grand slam semi via Tuesday's...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Kobe Bryant inspired me – Kyrgios

NBA legend Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash on Sunday left many...
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5 years ago

How Kobe Bryant Had Become An Intergenerational Mentor To The Tennis World

Kobe Bryant was bigger than life, and incidentally bigger than his sport. Crossing...
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Bastien Fachan
5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Nadal admits to bout of nerves against Kyrgios

A quarter-final against Dominic Thiem was on Rafael Nadal's mind after he overcame...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Kyrgios ‘shattered’ to lose but appreciates ‘champion’ Nadal

Warm words from both players after Rafael Nadal's win over Nick Kyrgios appeared...
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5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Nadal battles past Kyrgios, Medvedev falls in Melbourne

Rafael Nadal moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals, with Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka...
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