Tag: Tennis
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…
Carlos Alcaraz Plays Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open
VILLENA, Spain — The rowdy tennis academy Christmas party was underway in the adjoining room. But Carlos Alcaraz was sitting…