Madison Keys says she has wanted to win a Grand Slam for a long time which she finally achieved when she defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old American made a brilliant start to the final in Melbourne by breaking in two of her opponent's first three service games. Sabalenka however...
Madison Keys saved a match point and came back from a set down to beat Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old American was on the brink of defeat when Swiatek served for the match at 6-5 in the third set and was a point away from reaching her first final in Melbourne. Swiatek however double-faulted...
It is the start of a new year and the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, brings unbelievable excitement. Indeed, the tournament provides unmatched spectacle as players will be taking on each other in the sweltering heat of Melbourne. This provides a mix of both the predictable and unpredictable. Afrosport previews seven players to watch out for at this year's Aussie Open....
World number one Jannik Sinner has been drawn to face Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence, Afrosport reports. Sinner is awaiting the outcome of an appeal by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) after twice testing positive for traces of steroid clostebol. The 23-year-old was exonerated by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, but WADA has the final say on the issue. Top seed Sinner could...
The year 2024 was a very remarkable for tennis fans and enthusiasts across the world especially as it was an Olympic year. That meant a whole of pride and glory was at stake and Afrosport takes a looks at 10 of the best moments that shaped the year. Djokovic wins Olympic gold medal Novak Djokovic has stood above every tennis player in the open era by...
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