A tactical clash After an exchange of politeness and breaks, the two women were at 2-2 in the first set and two opposing tactical patterns were emerging. Unsurprisingly, Sabalenka sought to destroy everything in his path and shorten the exchanges as much as possible. Gauff tried to contain her opponent in the center of the … Read more
Daniil Medvedev is only one victory away from playing a third final at the Australian Open after 2021 and 2022. The Russian invited himself into the last four by dominating Hubert Hurkacz in five sets (7-6 [4]2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4) and 3h59 of play which brings his time spent on court since the first round … Read more
Novak Djokovic did he do the hardest by winning his quarter-final of theAustralian Open this Tuesday ? Not impossible according to the stats’… Strong, the world number 1 has folded Taylor Fritz, 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach his 48th Grand Slam semi-final. He is of course the record holder for appearances in the last … Read more
The world number 2 had only lost eleven games (and no sets) to reach the quarter-finals. Tuesday, against the Czech Barbora Krejcikova, 11th in the world and by far her toughest opponent on paper since the start of the tournament, the defending champion never trembled (6-2, 6-3). Too powerful She immediately imposed her clearly superior … Read more
He was overcome with laughter, and so were his loved ones courtside. At 6-0, 6-0 against him, when he sat down in his chair, Adrian Mannarino had already been resigned for a while, he who, at the start of the tournament, estimated his chances of beating Novak Djokovic at 1%. Despite two double faults from … Read more
By Adrien Bez Published yesterday at 11:11, Updated yesterday at 12:13 ” data-script=” > If Novak Djokovic, ten times winner in Melbourne, is the overwhelming favorite to succeed himself, the tennis editorial team of Le Figaro offers you five credible competitors for the first Grand Slam of the year 2024 (January 14-28). Jannik Sinner Côte : … Read more
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We thought the Spaniard was free of his physical problems. Returning to Brisbane after almost a year of absence, since the 2023 edition of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal took his time to return physically ready for what could be one of his last years on the circuit. After two rather convincing matches, the 37-year-old … Read more
Withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a muscle tear less than a week after his return, the Spaniard has accumulated injuries since his debut on the circuit. Less than a week after his long-awaited return to the courts, Rafael Nadal relapsed. Victim of amicro muscle tear» during his return tournament in Brisbane, where he … Read more
By the editorial staff Published 7 hours ago, Updated 4 hours ago Holger Rune and his team. Capture The Dane, world No. 8, has added Severin Luthi, long-time mentor of Swiss great Roger Federer, to his coaching staff. «I am very happy to welcome Severin to my team alongside Boris», Wrote Rune on social networks, … Read more
The emotion was strong on Sunday on thea Rod Laver Arena after the 10th coronation of Novak Djokovic at theAustralian Open, the 22nd in a Grand Slam. So imagine in Serbia. As of Monday evening, the city of Belgrade paid a fine tribute to his champion. On its tallest building, Tower Kula, could be projected … Read more