Tag: Tennis
Rafael Nadal Wins the Australian Open, His 21st Grand Slam Title
Nadal made certain of that.“This has been one of the most emotional nights of my tennis career,” he told the…
Ashleigh Barty Wins Australian Open Women’s Singles Title
MELBOURNE, Australia — The 44-year drought was over in Ashleigh Barty’s sunburned country. Barty, often inscrutable on a tennis court,…
Australian Open Final Four: It’s Nadal vs. Berrettini and Medvedev vs. Tsitsipas
MELBOURNE, Australia — None of the men’s singles semifinalists at the Australian Open has made it this far unscathed.All have…
Rafael Nadal Beats Denis Shapovalov Amid Charge of Favoritism
MELBOURNE, Australia — After missing the game he has long played with such passion, Rafael Nadal has had ample opportunity…
Is Tennis Moving Into a New Golden Age? We Can Only Hope.
There was something for everyone. Roger Federer’s linen grace. Rafael Nadal’s punishing power. Novak Djokovic and his single-minded determination. The…
Sabalenka Struggles, Then Prevails as Top Women Fall at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Thursday was another rough day for the leading women at a major tennis tournament. Garbiñe Muguruza, the…