Tennis

Novak faces Medvedev in final today
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic practices on Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Saturday. Photo: Collected

Novak faces Medvedev in final today

AFPNovak Djokovic says going unbeaten in eight Australian Open finals will give him confidence in Sunday’s decider, but he’ll need more than that to overcome “the...

 Feb. 20
Osaka clinches Australian Open crown
Japan’s Naomi Osaka celebrates with the Trophy after defeating USA’s Jennifer Brady in the women's singles Australian Open final in Melbourne on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Osaka clinches Australian Open crown

Reuters, MelbourneNaomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women’s game.Osaka’s victory over the 22nd-seeded Ame...

 Feb. 20

Mertens, Sabalenka win women's doubles title

Mertens, Sabalenka win women's doubles title Reuters, MelbourneElise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka beat Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday...

Feb. 19

Williams exits in tears as Osaka halts record bid

Williams exits in tears as Osaka halts record bid AFPJapan's Naomi Osaka brutally halted Serena Williams's latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title as she set up an Australian Open final with Jennifer Brady ...

Feb. 18