Tag: Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner Banned: Tennis Players Banned For Doping Violations And Their Suspension Period
World No.1 Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month ban for doping violation with immediate effect after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drug tests, last year. The Italian defended his Australian Open title last month. His suspension began on February 9 and will run till May 4, making him eligible…
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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner Aims Improvement After Defending Grand Slam Championship
Jannik Sinner arrived at Australian Open 2025 with one goal. On Sunday night, the defending champion achieved it, and was reunited with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup. “Amazing run again here in Australia,” said the world No. 1 after his resounding 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev. The victory, he said, felt a little…
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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic Pulls Ahead Of Roger Federer In Grand Slam-Longevity Record
After his win over another young, spirited opponent at Australian Open 2025, Novak Djokovic thanked tennis for giving him the chance to shine. The sport thanks him, too, for his sustained excellence that saw the 24-time Grand Slam champion achieve yet another milestone. Even before completing his 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2 victory over Jaime Faria…
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Australian Open 2025 Women’s Singles Draw: Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff Likely Semi-Finals Rival
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has been dealt a tough draw as she attempts to become the first woman to complete an Australian Open hat-trick since Martina Hingis 26 years ago. Sabalenka opens against former major champion Sloane Stephens and faces a projected quarterfinal against No.5 seed Zheng Qinwen, a replay of last year’s Australian Open final. She could then come…
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When Jannik Sinner Tamed World No.1 Novak Djokovic To Win Australian Open 2024
Novak Djokovic had become so dominant at the Australian Open that his success at the business end of the tournament felt inevitable – something of a natural law. Any time he prevailed at the quarterfinal stage, he would go on to win the tournament. From 2008 to 2023, Djokovic played, and won, 10 semifinals and 10…