Tennis

1/20/2025 |  Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open (Associated Press (AP)) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air and so, according to tournament organizers, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is ready to concentrate on his quarterfinal showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

1/20/2025 |  Daniil Medvedev fined $76,000 for his Australian Open outbursts (Associated Press (AP)) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Daniil Medvedev has been fined a total of $76,000 for his camera and racket smashing outbursts during the first two rounds of the Australian Open.
The fines were published Sunday by Australian Open organizers, two days after Medvedev’s unexpected second-round exit.

1/20/2025 |  Iga Swiatek’s drug-case ruling will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Associated Press (AP)) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iga Swiatek’s one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency because her explanation “is plausible,” WADA announced on Monday.
WADA released its decision just minutes after Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player, sealed a 6-0, 6-1 victory against Eva Lys to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.

1/17/2025 |  Djokovic backs 'funny' Collins, says tennis could loosen up a bit (Reuters Sports) MELBOURNE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport could afford to take itself a little less seriously.
Collins blew kisses at the booing crowd and thanked them for paying for her next five-star vacation after beating local Destanee Aiava in the second round on Thursday.

1/17/2025 |  Djokovic backs 'funny' Collins, says tennis could loosen up a bit (Reuters Sports) MELBOURNE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport could afford to take itself a little less seriously.
Collins blew kisses at the booing crowd and thanked them for paying for her next five-star vacation after beating local Destanee Aiava in the second round on Thursday.