Category: Australian Open

Tsitsipas’s forehand vs Medvedev’s serve | Expect a cracker of a Semi Final

Nirmal Sawlani
Tsitsipas’s forehand vs Medvedev’s serve

Tsitsipas’s forehand vs Medvedev’s serve. Stefanos Tsitsipas has his eyes on a maiden Grand Slam final when he takes on familiar adversary Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 Australian Open semifinals on Friday. Tsitsipas shocked Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal in their quarter final clash on Wednesday, despite losing the first two sets comfortably. Nadal wasted several opportunities in the third-set tiebreaker to let Tsitsipas back into the match, which was the trigger the Greek needed. Medvedev battled past compatriot Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals earlier on Wednesday, in what was…

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Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser

Nirmal Sawlani
Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser

Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser. In a semi final where 2 of the greatest names in women’s tennis clashed there obviously had to emerge a single winner. And today was Naomi Osaka’s day as she outclassed Serena Williams in straight sets and confirmed her berth in the finals alongside Jennifer Brady. Naomi Osaka has said it before that she totally idolizes Serena and she did give her a respectful bow after the match. Likewise Serena ahs also said it…

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Can Aslan Karatsev dream run crush Novak Djokovic’s title hopes

Nirmal Sawlani
Can Aslan Karatsev dream run crush Novak Djokovic's title hopes

Can Aslan Karatsev dream run crush Novak Djokovic’s title hopes? Aslan Karatsev is ranked beyond the top 100 but confronts veteran champion Novak Djokovic in Thursday’s semi-final. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is tiptoeing closer to the 2021 Australian Open title defence after defeating Alexander Zverev in his quarter-final clash on Tuesday. The Serb came from being down to beat his 6th-seed opponent 6-7 (6) 6-2 6-4 7-6 (6) and setting the stage for a semi-final clash with Aslan Karatsev. Djokovic is the obvious choice to conquer the challenge presented…

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Watch how Naomi Osaka swept past Serena Williams to reach final

Nirmal Sawlani
Watch how Naomi Osaka swept past Serena Williams to reach final

Watch how Naomi Osaka swept past Serena Williams to reach final. Serena williams accepts her defeat gracefully as Naomi Osaka overpowered her in straight sets in the 2021 Australian Open semifinals. Naomi Osaka is now well on her way to the 2021 Australian Open final. She will be challenged by the winner of 2nd semifinal between Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic and Jennifer Brady of the USA for the 2021 Australian Open Final. World No. 3 Naomi Osaka of Japan has denied Serena Williams her dream to break Magaret Court’s…

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Rafael Nadal QF 2021 Australian Open Post Match Interview

Nirmal Sawlani
Rafael Nadal QF 2021 Australian Open Post Match Interview

Rafael Nadal QF 2021 Australian Open Post Match Interview. Rafael Nadal was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas in a blockbuster quarter final match at the 2021 Australian Open. His post match interview was filled with wise words. He didn’t make any excuses and didn’t even bring up his back injury. Watch the interview below: Stefanos Tsitsipas literally has his chance and took his revenge of sorts on Nadal, something that was pending from his loss from 2 years back! Stefanos Tsitsipas has halted Rafa Nadal’s bid for a historic 21st Grand…

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Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent

Nirmal Sawlani
Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent’

Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent ? While Noami Osaka grew up idolizing Serena Williams, the latter is all praise for the former. “I believe like she does everything well,” the twenty three-time Grand Slam singles title champion was all praise when she spoke about Naomi Osaka. Serena Williams complimented Naomi Osaka as an “incredible opponent” in a press conference on Tuesday as the two tennis megastars prepare to lock horns in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday. After beating Romania’s Halep in the quarterfinals…

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Can Tsitsipas overpower Nadal and avenge his loss from 2 years back

Nirmal Sawlani
Can Tsitsipas overpower Nadal and avenge his loss from 2 years back

Can Tsitsipas overpower Nadal and avenge his loss from 2 years back? Stefanos Tsitsipas will hope to gain retribution on Rafa Nadal and end the Spaniard’s bid for a historic 21st Grand Slam title when they clash in the 2021 Australian Open quarter-final, a rematch of their meeting in the same tournament two years ago. The Greek made his Grand Slam leap forward at Melbourne Park two years back, beating Roger Federer in the 4th round before his noteworthy run was terminated in merciless fashion by Nadal, who conceded just…

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Ash Barty probably the most modest player on the planet

Nirmal Sawlani
Ash Barty probably the most modest player on the planet

Ash Barty probably the most modest player on the planet! Ash Barty plays a team game in singular pursuit of home glory.The world No 1 has never worked unaided and, as she parades on the way to the 2021 Australian Open final, continues to prosper with her support crew. It is common to hear Ash Barty speak in first-person pronouns, and she does so in plurals. “We” while she is implying that it not only about her and that her crew is very much part of the journey. Normally tennis…

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Expect fireworks as Fognini challenges Nadal | 2021 Australian Open

Nirmal Sawlani
Expect fireworks as Fognini challenges Nadal

Expect fireworks as Fognini challenges Nadal | 2021 Australian Open This is one of those Australian Open fixtures that has real history behind it as Rafael Nadal meets Fabio Fognini for the 17th time. Nadal is leading at 12-4 in the head-to-head record over the hot-headed Italian. The way that Fognini has found his form in 2021 is quite amazing seeing as he started the season off with aa easy defeat to then world number 100 Dennis Novak at the ATP Cup. The 33-year-old Italian has beaten Nadal three times…

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Watch Serena Williams’ Tribute to Venus and her thoughts on Valentine’s Day

Nirmal Sawlani
Watch Serena Williams’ Tribute to Venus and her thoughts on Valentine’s Day

Watch Serena Williams’ Tribute to Venus and her thoughts on Valentine’s Day Serena Williams got a Valentine’s Day triumph to keep her strongly in contention for an 8th Australian Open title, brushing aside a strong challenge from world No.7 Aryna Sabalenka to advance to the quarter-finals with a 6-4 2-6 6-4 win. After breaking in the tenth game of the 1st set to clinch it, the 23-time Grand Slam champion had to rise to the level of her much younger opponent in the decider after the impetus shifted decisively onto…

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