Rory McIlroy nine strokes adrift as Royal Melbourne proves a real banana skin
Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen produced a late charge on Saturday, carding a five-under 66 to take the outright lead at Royal Melbourne, while Rory McIlroy battled back from an early mishap to record a second straight 68 at the Australian Open. After narrowly making the cut thanks to a late birdie burst on Friday, McIlroy’s round […]
3 months ago
Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam in Australian Open victory
Nadal now holds the record for most Grand Slam victories. Rafael Nadal became the all-time highest Grand Slam winner on Sunday after beating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open to win a record 21st title. Nadal defeated the Russian in six sets after coming from two sets down to secure the win in emphatic style. […]
4 years ago
“Pretty bloody special!” – Ash Barty becomes first home Australian Open winner in 44 years
The long wait for a homegrown winner is finally over After generations without a homegrown winner, Ash Barty wins the Australian Open, making her the first Australian to win the tournament in 44 years. Barty, 25, took on 27th seed Danielle Collin’s in the women single’s final on Saturday, January 29, beating her with a […]
4 years ago
Daniil Medvedev shuts up the Australian boo-boys with a brilliant post-match interview
Ronaldo’s ‘SIU’ celebration is causing drama at the Australian Open. Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev was booed by the Australian Open crowd as he was being interviewed after defeating Nick Kyrgios in the second round of the tournament. Medvedev secured a 3-1 victory over the Australian – who fought admirably to take the match to a […]
4 years ago
Australia confirms Novak Djokovic is banned from country for three years
The Federal Government confirmed that Djokovic had been banned from Australia for three years Novak Djokovic has been banned from Australia for three years, the country has confirmed. The Serb discovered the news upon returning to Dubai on Monday morning after the Federal Government upheld Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel the world number one’s visa […]
4 years ago
Novak Djokovic speaks out after losing visa battle in Australia
‘I hope that we can all now focus on the game and tournament I love’ Novak Djokovic has spoken out following the decision to revoke his visa was upheld and he waits to be deported from Australia. The Serbian tennis star has been at the centre of a vaccine exemption saga of his own making, […]
4 years ago