Melbourne's beloved coffee is called into question, while Daniil Medvedev is knocked out in a major upset. Here are the five quick hits from day five of the Australian Open.
Thanasi Kokkinakis didn't have great news after retiring injured from his Australian Open men's doubles clash with Nick Kyrgios, revealing that he will need "a serious surgical procedure" after going against the doctors and going out to the court.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AP) _ Results Saturday from Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Alex Michelsen, United States, def. Karen Khachanov (19), Russia, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Gael Monfils, France, def. Taylor Fritz (4), United States, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.
Ellen Perez is one of nine Aussies who were successful in the opening round of doubles on Thursday at Australian Open 2025.
Another blockbuster Australian Open is upon us, spearheaded by Emma Raducanu's second-round win over her close friend Amanda Anisimova. The Brit, who reached the third round of a hard court Slam for the first time since winning the US Open in 2021, set up a blockbuster clash with Iga Swiatek on Saturday.
The Special K duo of Kyrgios and Kokkinakis retire in the second set against Vukic and Duckworth, while top Australian seed Alex de Minaur progresses to the third round of the men's singles at Melbourne Park.
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Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St.
Italian tennis continues its rise as the country currently has the most players in the top 100 of the ATP Rankings with Jannik Sinner at the forefront of their surge. The 23-year-old Sinner has been top of the rankings since he June 2024 when he became the first Italian to climb to No 1.
Gadecki claimed bragging rights in that match and holds the higher ranking of world No.97 – an increase of 14. Meanwhile, Birrell enjoyed the biggest rise of any player inside the Australian top 10 with a 49-spot increment to world No.183.
Hoteliers have relished the boost from more tourists coming to the tennis this year because of the lower Aussie dollar.
Rising American stars will ride winning waves into Delray Beach. Australian Open breakout stars Learner Tien and Nishesh Basavareddy are set to play the Delray Beach Open qualifying event as part of Opening Weekend February 7-9 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center,