The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.
Without an apparel sponsor, the No. 195-ranked Aussie turned to Ebay and Facebook to source a few iconic vintage tennis dresses.
American tennis star Danielle Collins delivered a fiery response to sections of the Australian Open crowd, whom she described as ‘drunk,’ after her victory over local wildcard Destanee Aiava. Collins,
Beaten but emboldened, Destanee Aiava’s Australian Open campaign confirmed in her mind that “I do belong” at the top level after her best grand slam showing in a tumultuous career.
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.
The Australian Open is in full swing and there was plenty more to discuss from day six. We look at some highlights, lowlights and things you may have missed. Tennis doesn’t get much better than watching Carlos Alcaraz in full flight – and he was quite literally in full flight on Friday.
Danielle Collins beat home favourite Destanee Aiava 7-6 4-6 6-2 during the second round of the Australian Open; Following her victory, she blew kisses to the crowd and cupped her hand to her ear; Aiav
American tennis villain Danielle Collins has been slammed for her ‘embarrassing’ antics towards a passionate Open crowd after barely managing to beat a hometown underdog.
Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.
MELBOURNE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner recovered his composure after an early setback to storm into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday but Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca’s first Grand Slam campaign came to an end in the second round.
Collins beat Australia native Destanee Aiava 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2 in the second round at Melbourne Park. Immediately upon securing the match point, Collins put her hand to her ear and gave the fans in ...