US Open 2014 finalist and world no. 46 Kei Nishikori, often plagued by troublesome injuries, has revealed he’ll miss the Australian swing as he’s been struggling with a hip issue needing more recovery time. Elsewhere, defending champion Novak Djokovic’s situation hasn’t been resolved after being refused entry into Australia despite being granted a medical exemption to play. Continue reading “Australian Open 2022: Nishikori withdraws with hip injury, Djokovic situation unresolved”
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Naomi Osaka focusing on having fun, admits overly caring about results and rankings
After beating France’s Alize Cornet in her first match of the new year earlier today, Australian Open defending champion Naomi Osaka spoke about her desire to focus on her mental health this upcoming season – while revealing she cared too much about results and rankings. Continue reading “Naomi Osaka focusing on having fun, admits overly caring about results and rankings”
Australian Open 2022: Stefanos Tsitsipas’ elbow flare-up a concern as Slam nears
Stefanos Tsitsipas (#4) is a doubt to feature in this month’s Australian Open, after a flare up of the elbow injury which needed surgery in November during ATP Cup action to kick off 2022. He withdrew from a scheduled group stage match vs. Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, watching with a heavily strapped elbow revealing it was a precautionary step to “ensure I make Melbourne.” Continue reading “Australian Open 2022: Stefanos Tsitsipas’ elbow flare-up a concern as Slam nears”
Australian Open 2022: Dominic Thiem to start new year in Argentina, skipping Slam
Although now said to be fully recovered from the troublesome wrist injury plaguing his 2021 season, US Open champion Dominic Thiem confirmed he’ll begin his 2022 in South America at Argentina’s Cordoba Open: missing the Australian Open for the first time in nine years as a pro. Continue reading “Australian Open 2022: Dominic Thiem to start new year in Argentina, skipping Slam”
Rafael Nadal update: Spaniard returns from foot injury in Abu Dhabi exhibition
Despite losing 6-3, 7-5 against familiar foe Andy Murray during his return from a troublesome foot injury, the 20-time Grand Slam titlist revealed he was happy with his own performance on memorable soil before what promises to be an intriguing 2022 campaign for both champions. Continue reading “Rafael Nadal update: Spaniard returns from foot injury in Abu Dhabi exhibition”
Tennis coaches of 2021 revealed, Alcaraz and Tsitsipas target strong 2022
This year’s ATP and WTA Coaches of the Year have been announced, while Roland Garros finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas and Carlos Alcaraz’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero both publicly expressed their ambitious plans as they target achieving a better 2022 after contrasting experiences in 2021. Continue reading “Tennis coaches of 2021 revealed, Alcaraz and Tsitsipas target strong 2022”
Australian Open 2022: Djokovic in — Williams, Andreescu out as Slam draws closer
The first Grand Slam tournament of 2022 will be without more notable champions: 23-time Major winner Serena Williams isn’t fully recovered from her hamstring injury, while Bianca Andreescu has also opted out. Novak Djokovic, a nine-time winner in Melbourne, will participate despite refusing to declare his COVID-19 vaccination status in recent months. Continue reading “Australian Open 2022: Djokovic in — Williams, Andreescu out as Slam draws closer”
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