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[ad_1] Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced a “multi-year strategic partnership” with the ATP, the governing body of men’s tennis, extending the kingdom’s influence on international sport. In a joint statement, the two bodies said that the partnership marked “a significant shared commitment to enhancing global tennis”. Since 2021, PIF has invested heavily … Read more
[ad_1] A defiant Andy Murray has hit back at a BBC Sport article suggesting it was time for him to quit tennis. But the battling Brit and three-time grand slam champion did admit he is in a “terrible moment”, as The Sun reports. Stream Over 50 Sports Live & On-Demand with Kayo. New to Kayo? … Read more
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has admitted Roger Federer was not a fan of the young Serbian in the early days of his career, as he reflected on his 100-match journey at Melbourne Park. Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open and extended his winning run at the event to 30 matches … Read more
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic, who was famously deported from Australia over his Covid vaccination status two years ago, was put off on Friday night by a member of the Australian Open crowd yelling at him to “get vaccinated, mate”. The Men’s World No. 1 was preparing to serve on match point when the rowdy tennis fan’s … Read more
[ad_1] Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic paid an emotional tribute to his parents after bringing up a milestone 100th match at the Australian Open on Friday night. Meanwhile 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva earned a famous new fan in Andy Murray with her third-round heroics, and the teen sensation couldn’t believe a big shout-out from the former champion. … Read more
[ad_1] Alex de Minaur is hoping to become the first Aussie male to make three straight fourth-round appearances at Melbourne Park since Lleyton Hewitt as he faces Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli. Live updates! The No.10 seed has been gifted a kind run into the third round, dropping a set to Milos Raonic but then seeing … Read more
[ad_1] Alex de Minaur will look to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the third consecutive year as he takes on Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli. The Aussie star made it to the third round after a walkover victory over Milos Raonic before dispatching Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets. Follow all the … Read more
[ad_1] Andy Murray was pondering whether it might be the end. Stan Wawrinka was battered and bruised. Milos ‘the Missile’ Raonic was disarmed. Rafael Nadal did not make the start line. On a warm day in Melbourne which tested even the young and spritely, some veterans with storied careers were sent packing from the Australian … Read more
[ad_1] Former world number one Andy Murray has conceded he may’ve played his final match at Melbourne Park after bowing out in the first round of the Australian Open. Murray – a five-time finalist at the Australian Open – was dispatched in straight sets by 30th seed Tomas Etcheverry, losing 4-6, 2-6, 2-6 in just … Read more
[ad_1] There have been mixed fortunes for the Australian contingent on the opening day of their home slam, while some of the game’s biggest stars are in action. While an Aussie wildcard was dispatched in relatively straightforward fashion, an Aussie qualifier is threatening a big day one boilover. The opening Grand Slam of the year … Read more