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Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray take advantage of new rule vs Indian-origin Nishesh

Published on Jan 16, 2025 03:24 PM IST

The new rule is a huge shock, when one looks back at the 2018 US Open women’s final.

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray took advantage of a new rule vs Nishesh Basavareddy.

ByHT Sports Desk

Jabeur clutches chest, slumps on chair with tears due to mid-court asthma attack

Ons Jabeur was seen coughing and clutching her chest before slumping into the chair. She then broke down in tears and left the court for medical attention.

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia reacts during a break in her second round match against Camila Osorio of Colombia at the Australian Open(AP)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 03:19 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic's AUS Open 2025 upcoming opponent reveals ‘secret strategy’

Tomas Machac beat Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Geneva Open semifinals, to reach his first ATP Tour-level single final.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks at a press conference.(AFP)

Published on Jan 16, 2025 11:13 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'Is this real?’: Australian Open uses animated avatars during YouTube streaming

Several fans pointed out that the animated avatars representing the players on the Australian Open's YouTuber steaming look like Wii characters.

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 09:41 AM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Iga Swiatek moves in a 3rd-round match against Raducanu at the Australian Open

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 08:11 AM IST

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'From an athlete…': Nick Kyrgios' reaction to being called '29-year-old child'

Nick Kyrgios was involved in another war of words following his early Australian Open exit.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios blows on his racket handle between points against Britain's Jacob Fearnley during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open.(AFP)

Published on Jan 16, 2025 07:43 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Coaching rules in tennis find a ‘pod’ positioning

At the 2025 Australian Open, off-court coaching is allowed, sparking mixed reactions among players about its impact on the sport's integrity.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic's coach Andy Murray reacts during his second round match against Portugal's Jaime Faria REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:40 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Djokovic's dig at 'wise' Medvedev over viral 'money, girls, casinos' remark

Playing under the roof on Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic needed four sets again before defeating Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2.

This hand out picture released by the Tennis Australia on January 15, 2025 shows Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks at a press conference at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne(AFP)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:41 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gauff reaches third round; Ruud bundled out of Australian Open

It was Gauff's second straights sets win at the tournament after a first round test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. autographs a tv camera screen after defeating Jodie Burrage of Britain in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne(AP)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 04:42 PM IST

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Novak Djokovic refuses to play after lights switched on, argues with umpire

Novak Djokovic found himself in a brief disagreement with the chair umpire after the lights were turned on at the Rod Laver Arena.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after the lights were turned on during a game in his men's singles match against Portugal's Jaime Faria on day four of the Australian Open.(AFP)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 02:47 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam's 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years

Published on Jan 15, 2025 02:30 PM IST

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Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's all-time Grand Slam record in open era

Novak Djokovic broke another record during his second round match at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Jaime Faria of Portugal in their second round match at the Australian Open.(AP)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 01:16 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Zheng loses to No 97 Siegemund, Osaka rallies to advance at the Australian Open

Zheng had lost the 2024 decider at Melbourne Park to Aryna Sabalenka and went on to win the Olympic gold medal in Paris

China's Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Germany's Laura Siegemund during their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open(AFP)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 12:31 PM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz's savage one-liner after 14 aces leaves internet in splits

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a light moment regarding his serve after sending down 14 aces in his second round match vs Yoshihito Nishioka.

Carlos Alcaraz quipped 'Am I a servbot now?' after hitting 14 aces past Yoshihito Nishioka in the Australian Open.(AP/Screengrab)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 11:54 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Novak Djokovic spills secret behind carrying his son's 'Pikachu' bag at AUS Open

Novak Djokovic spoke about whether his son's Pikachu bag is a superstitious item as he goes for a 25th grand slam title.

Novak Djokovic was spotted with his son's Pikachu backpack at the Brisbane airport.

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:25 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Australian Open: Fonseca beats Rublev to continue upward swing

The Brazilian wunderkid hit 51 winners to Rublev’s 33 to record his first career win over a top-10 opponent

Brazil's Joao Fonseca from Rio de Janeiro picked up his first Top-10 win after defeating world No.9 Andrey Rublev on Tuesday. (AFP)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:46 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

‘I don’t think a GoPro is that expensive’: Medvedev jokes on potential fine

Daniil Medvedev reflected humorously on his venting of frustrations and potential sanctions for hitting his racket against the net.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racquet during his first round match on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.(AFP)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 07:45 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘I have 21 years of experience and he’s 21': Monfils after Australian Open epic

Gael Monfils, 38, registered a dramatic victory in the first round of Australian Open against 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Gael Monfils, left, of France is congratulated by compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard following their first round match at the Australian Open(AP)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:28 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Racquet-smashing Daniil Medvedev survives Australian Open fright

The feisty Russian, a three-time finalist in Melbourne, lost his cool in the third set before rallying to beat unheralded Thai Kasidit Samrej

Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a backhand return to Kasidit Samrej of Thailand during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)(AP)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 01:34 PM IST

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Daniil Medvedev smashes net camera with racquet in epic meltdown, gets booed

Daniil Medvedev, who shockingly trailed two sets to one in his opener, was booed by the Melbourne crowd after the incident.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev wipes his face between the games against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne(AFP)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 01:24 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Bopanna, Barrientos make first-round exit from Australian Open men's doubles

Bopanna and Barrientos went down 5-7, 6-7 (5) in a match that lasted close to two hours.

India's Rohan Bopanna had won the 2024 edition with his Australian partner Matthew Ebden(AP)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 10:53 AM IST

PTI |

Tsitsipas upset in first round, Sinner and Alcaraz ease into Rd 2

American Alex Michelsen beats the Greek world No.12; Basavareddy, 19, US player of Indian origin takes a set off Djokovic

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 on Monday. (AFP)

Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Nishesh Basavareddy, IND-origin wildcard, receives ultimate praise from Djokovic

Novak Djokovic was all praise for the Indian-origin American Nishesh Basavareddy after winning his first-round match of the Australian Open.

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:17 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Kyrgios' expletive rant to pump himself up after injury struggles in Aus Open

Nick Kyrgios reacted explosively to his struggles with injury in his opening round match at the Australian Open against Jacob Fearnley.

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 04:28 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

AUS Open: 19-year-old Indian-origin Nishesh loses in valiant effort vs Djokovic

Novak Djokovic vs Nishesh Basavareddy Australian Open 2025: The Serbian used all his experience to stage an epic comeback vs Indian-origin Nishesh Basavareddy.

Novak Djokovic vs Nishesh Basavareddy Australian Open 2025: Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Nishesh Basavareddy of the United States after winning his first round match.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘I guess karma hit me’: Tsitsipas rues Australian Open 2025 first round exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas spoke after his upset loss to 20-year-old American Alex Michelsen.

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas (top) hits a return against USA's Alex Michelsen during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.(AFP)

Published on Jan 13, 2025 01:52 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner begins title defense with straight-set win

Jannik Sinner had to grind for two long, tiebreak sets against Nicolas Jarry before hitting his stride in the third with two service breaks on Rod Laver Arena.

Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his first round match.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 12:56 PM IST

PTI |

Aryna Sabalenka recreates viral TikTok dance on court after first-round win

WTA world number one Aryna Sabalenka provided an entertaining moment as she performed a viral dance on-court after her opening round victory.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates victory with on-court presenter Jelena Dokic.(AP)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 11:29 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

McEnroe rips epic theory behind Andy Murray joining Novak Djokovic camp

John McEnroe saw the funny side of Andy Murray joining Novak Djokovic's coaching team, floating the idea of Murray returning with fresh knowledge of his rival.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) and his coach Andy Murray talk during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.(AFP)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 10:47 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Coco Gauff starts her Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Sofia Kenin

The 2023 U.S. Open champion is wearing a Marvel-inspired bodysuit and skirt at Melbourne Park and she's radiating confidence and calm.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. shakes hands with Sofia Kenin of the U.S. after winning her first round match(REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:38 AM IST

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Tennis News

The new rule is a huge shock, when one looks back at the 2018 US Open women’s final.

Ons Jabeur was seen coughing and clutching her chest before slumping into the chair. She then broke down in tears and left the court for medical attention.

Tomas Machac beat Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Geneva Open semifinals, to reach his first ATP Tour-level single final.

Several fans pointed out that the animated avatars representing the players on the Australian Open's YouTuber steaming look like Wii characters.

Iga Swiatek moves in a 3rd-round match against Raducanu at the Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios was involved in another war of words following his early Australian Open exit.

At the 2025 Australian Open, off-court coaching is allowed, sparking mixed reactions among players about its impact on the sport's integrity.

Playing under the roof on Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic needed four sets again before defeating Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2.

It was Gauff's second straights sets win at the tournament after a first round test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin.

Novak Djokovic found himself in a brief disagreement with the chair umpire after the lights were turned on at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam's 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years

Novak Djokovic broke another record during his second round match at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Zheng had lost the 2024 decider at Melbourne Park to Aryna Sabalenka and went on to win the Olympic gold medal in Paris

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a light moment regarding his serve after sending down 14 aces in his second round match vs Yoshihito Nishioka.

Novak Djokovic spoke about whether his son's Pikachu bag is a superstitious item as he goes for a 25th grand slam title.

The Brazilian wunderkid hit 51 winners to Rublev’s 33 to record his first career win over a top-10 opponent

Daniil Medvedev reflected humorously on his venting of frustrations and potential sanctions for hitting his racket against the net.

Gael Monfils, 38, registered a dramatic victory in the first round of Australian Open against 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

The feisty Russian, a three-time finalist in Melbourne, lost his cool in the third set before rallying to beat unheralded Thai Kasidit Samrej

Daniil Medvedev, who shockingly trailed two sets to one in his opener, was booed by the Melbourne crowd after the incident.

Bopanna and Barrientos went down 5-7, 6-7 (5) in a match that lasted close to two hours.

American Alex Michelsen beats the Greek world No.12; Basavareddy, 19, US player of Indian origin takes a set off Djokovic

Novak Djokovic was all praise for the Indian-origin American Nishesh Basavareddy after winning his first-round match of the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios reacted explosively to his struggles with injury in his opening round match at the Australian Open against Jacob Fearnley.

Novak Djokovic vs Nishesh Basavareddy Australian Open 2025: The Serbian used all his experience to stage an epic comeback vs Indian-origin Nishesh Basavareddy.

Stefanos Tsitsipas spoke after his upset loss to 20-year-old American Alex Michelsen.

Jannik Sinner had to grind for two long, tiebreak sets against Nicolas Jarry before hitting his stride in the third with two service breaks on Rod Laver Arena.

WTA world number one Aryna Sabalenka provided an entertaining moment as she performed a viral dance on-court after her opening round victory.

John McEnroe saw the funny side of Andy Murray joining Novak Djokovic's coaching team, floating the idea of Murray returning with fresh knowledge of his rival.

The 2023 U.S. Open champion is wearing a Marvel-inspired bodysuit and skirt at Melbourne Park and she's radiating confidence and calm.

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