Defending champion Sofia Kenin wasn’t satisfied but crucially got the job done, while there were comfortable wins for Cori Gauff, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal and some surprising results too – David Goffin, Victoria Azarenka and Johanna Konta all crashed out on Day 2. Continue reading “Australian Open 2021: Kenin, Gauff, Medvedev win as Azarenka and Goffin stunned”
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Garbine Muguruza: Excited for new tennis season, reassured of safety in Australia

Today features the start of 2021’s first WTA 500 event of the year from Abu Dhabi, with world number 15 Muguruza among those battling for the title as preparation for next month’s Australian Open. A beaten finalist in Melbourne last year, the Spaniard is excited at returning for the start of a new season, one where she’s reassured by health protocols and attention to detail. Continue reading “Garbine Muguruza: Excited for new tennis season, reassured of safety in Australia”
US Open 2019: Kristina Mladenovic stuns seeded Angelique Kerber on opening day

Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a second-set back spasm issue to prevail in three sets and knock out 14th seed Angelique Kerber 7-5, 0-6, 6-4 on Day One of this year’s US Open.
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