Who benefits from this? Murray asked after the marathon. An epic battle turned into a morning farce

Who benefits from this?  Murray asked after the marathon.  An epic battle turned into a morning farce

Five-time finalist Andy Murray made it to the third round of the Australian Open tennis after a great fight and turnaround. After five hours and 45 minutes, he managed 4:6, 6:7, 7:6, 6:3 and 7:5 with Thanas, who is nine years younger by Kokkinakis. For the 35-year-old Murray, who already spent five hours on the … Read more

Australian Open, Sinner and Sonego in the second round – Sport

Australian Open, Sinner and Sonego in the second round – Sport

The Italian Jannik Sinner, 16th in the world, got off to a good start at the Australian Open tennis by eliminating the British Kyle Edmund (580th but formerly 14th) 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. “I was very solid, even if I had problems finishing,” commented the 21-year-old from South Tyrol who will face Frenchman Grégoire Barrère (83rd) … Read more

Navrátilová is battling breast and larynx cancer. A double whammy, but manageable, she says

Navrátilová is battling breast and larynx cancer.  A double whammy, but manageable, she says

Former tennis world number one, Martina Navrátilová, has announced that doctors have once again diagnosed her with an oncological disease. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion faces a battle with breast and larynx cancer. “It’s a double disaster, but recovery is possible. I believe in a positive outcome. I will fight with everything I have,” … Read more