Alexander Zverev says Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s more salubrious isolation conditions in Adelaide was a mistake. Although the German had no complaints about being forced into quarantine ahead of the Australian Open, he believes allowing a select group of players to enjoy stays in higher-end Adelaide hotels for their obligatory 14 days of isolation was unacceptable. Zverev, who reached […]

As New York Times journalist Christopher Clarey tweeted: “What a difference 2 years and 4 1/2 months makes”. Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams were all smiles on Friday after playing in front of enthusiastic supporters in Adelaide — a phenomenon they’d been robbed of in 2020. Watch LIVE coverage of the WTA Tour with Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get […]

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams play their first matches this year ahead of Australian Open after two-week quarantine… and it’s business as usual for star duo as they pick up victories! Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams returned to the tennis court this week  Both players completed a two-week quarantine ahead of the Australian Open  They played in an exhibition event […]

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of an exhibition match in Adelaide because of injury, just hours after leaving hotel quarantine. Djokovic, the world No.1, was to play Jannik Sinner but has been replaced on the exhibition line-up by Filip Krajinovic. The eight-time Australian Open winner withdrew because he has “multi-layered blisters” on his right hand. Novak Djokovic should be right […]

(REUTERS) – Japanese three-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka has invested in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team North Carolina Courage to become a team owner, the American top-flight club said on Thursday (Jan 28). “The women who have invested in me growing up made me who I am today, I don’t know where I would be without them,” […]

“This has definitely been a very different Australia trip so far but the end is in sight for our quarantine period,” Johanna Konta is looking forward to a dose of normality. Players who arrived in Australia earlier this month have been undergoing a strict two-week quarantine to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Some, including Konta, have had it easier than […]

The first groups of tennis players to exit hotel quarantine will begin leaving their accommodation on Thursday evening, but some will be staying longer than 14 days – and have to social media to vent their displeasure at the situation. The process of releasing all 960 Australian Open players and staff is expected to take until as late as Sunday […]

British number one Johanna Konta knows she is one of the lucky ones as the end of her quarantine period ahead of the Australian Open comes into sight. Players who arrived in Australia earlier this month have been undergoing a strict two-week quarantine to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Some, including Konta, have had it easier than others as they […]

Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska has filed an urgent appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against her provisional ban following a positive doping test. The 20-year-old, ranked 29th, tested positive for a metabolite of a synthetic testosterone in late November and was provisionally suspended on January 7 pending a full hearing into the case. Yastremska protested her innocence, […]

Margaret Court reportedly received Australia’s highest civilian honour because it was believed she deserved the same recognition as the country’s greatest ever male tennis player. Rod Laver was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2016 and Nine newspapers report the decision to hand the same honour to Court — who has sparked controversy with her views on […]