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She Didn’t Play Tennis to Be Famous. Now She Is a Star.
American Emma Navarro snuck up on the tennis world for most of 2024. At the Australian Open, the limelight has snuck up on her.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Tien and Monfils score wins for the ages in Melbourne
Learner Tien, 19, beats Corentin Moutet while Gael Monfils, 38, defeats fourth seed Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open fourth round.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Raducanu crushed by Swiatek in Melbourne
Emma Raducanu suffers the joint-heaviest defeat of her career as second seed Iga Swiatek demonstrates her superiority at the Australian Open.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Draper delighted hard work paying off after hat-trick of Melbourne marathons
British No 1 faces Carlos Alcaraz after latest five-set match ‘I still have a long way to go, this is a huge drive forward’ Jack Draper says his trio of five-set victories at the Australian Open ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
How Democrats Drove Silicon Valley Into Trump’s Arms
Marc Andreessen explains the newest faction of conservatism.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Shriver: Tennis trophies stolen after fleeing fires
Hall of Fame tennis player Pam Shriver said that her car containing major trophies was stolen from a Marina del Rey hotel where she had fled to escape the Pacific Palisades fire.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Fast Learner: Tien upsets Medvedev in Melbourne
Learner Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier from California, became the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open's third round since Pete Sampras in 1990, upsetting Daniil Medvedev in five sets ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Watch: US tennis star taunts Australian crowd by slapping bum and boasting of ‘pay cheque’
A “classless” Danielle Collins blew kisses to a hostile Australian Open crowd and thanked fans for helping her land a “big fat pay cheque” as she celebrated a win over home hopeful Destanee Aiava.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters
The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game formABC News - Jan. 16 -
Naomi Osaka Rediscovers Her Tennis Superpower
When she was winning Grand Slam titles, Osaka would play her best shots in her worst moments. That had left her — until now.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Zheng out in biggest Melbourne shock so far
Zheng Qinwen admits it was not her day as she was beaten in the Australian Open second round in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
In Australia, Two Tennis Magnets at Opposite Poles
Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur are the biggest names on the court in their homeland. They could not be less alike.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
How Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Reconfigured Men’s Tennis
The two players, competing at the Australian Open, cover the court so effectively that opponents often feel like they are playing a different sport.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Zheng through despite 'stupid mistake' in wet Melbourne
Zheng Qinwen recovered from a "stupid mistake" to begin her Australian Open bid with a straight-set win on a rain-disrupted first day in Melbourne.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
2025 Australian Open women's picks, odds, predictions, draw: Proven expert fading Swiatek in tennis best bets
Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his women's Australian Open 2025 picks, predictions and best betsCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
2025 Australian Open odds, picks, predictions, draw, time: Proven expert fading Djokovic in tennis best bets
Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his men's Australian Open 2025 picks, predictions and best betsCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
Ranking the top contenders in Melbourne
Who are the Australian Open title favorites -- and who are the underdogs? We break it down.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud
“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
How Do Mothers Return to Playing Tennis and Raise a Child?
Belinda Bencic credits Grand Slam champions like Serena Williams in paving a road back to the top after childbirth.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
One man dead after being stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Melbourne park
Police called after reports of a group of people fighting in Wyndham Vale on Friday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has died after he was ambushed and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men's tennis
When Carlos Alcaraz is on court for a training session, perhaps working on his newly revamped service motion, he’s doing so to buttress a game already good enough to claim four Grand Slam titlesABC News - Jan. 10 -
Djokovic wants to 'focus on tennis' after poisoning claim
Novak Djokovic says he wants to "focus on tennis" after claiming in a magazine interview he had been "poisoned" when detained in a Melbourne hotel.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Tennis has become mundane without me - Kyrgios
Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios believes his Grand Slam comeback has come at the right time because tennis has become "a bit mundane".BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say
Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa saga. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Experts ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Silicon Valley’s largest start-ups to shun IPOs in 2025
Huge recent fundraising deals for Databricks, SpaceX and OpenAI further delay need for stock market debutsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram
Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Pants on fire: police release footage of person discarding burning clothes after alleged arson in Melbourne
Detectives release CCTV video of two people after being called to Doncaster East blaze early Christmas morning. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
4th wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles area, Woodley Fire now burning in San Fernando Valley
A fourth wildfire has ignited in Southern California as extreme winds continue to fuel blazes around Los Angeles. The Woodley Fire is now burning in the San Fernando Valley. KCAL News assignment ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players
If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
How a Silicon Valley financial backer orchestrated a plot to take down a rising startup
Financial backer Denis Grosz thought he was going to generate big returns from his bet on a company called Toptal, until he got sued for his actions.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Tennis star accidentally hits woman in stands with thrown racquet
Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
The Face of Women’s Tennis Returns to a Country Where She Doesn’t Lose
Can anyone beat Aryna Sabalenka in Australia? She’s done little to give her opponents hope.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship
Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, are no longer in a relationshipABC News - Jan. 6 -
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A Year Ago, Tennis Was Broken. The Dysfunction Has Gotten Worse.
As the new season begins, the players, the tours and the Grand Slams are on a collision course.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis eventABC News - Jan. 1 -
The Canadian Tennis Champ Who Played Through Cancer Treatment
Gabriela Dabrowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. She won an Olympic medal and the year-end doubles title while undergoing treatment.The New York Times - Jan. 1
