History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open
Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.
Top five contenders for the Australian Open men's crown
Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday:
Swiatek inspired by Barty
World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she was ready for an “intense” opening Australian Open match while paying tribute to retired champion Ashleigh Barty for inspiring her to greater heights.
Australian Open title can be balm for Djokovic after deportation saga
Novak Djokovic may never forget his deportation from Australia over his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID, but the Serb will hope a record-extending 10th major in Melbourne provides closure to his storied career's most controversial chapter.
Bangladesh reach Junior AHF Cup final
The Bangladesh U-21 national hockey team stormed into the final of the Men’s Junior AHF Cup with a 3-0 win over Thailand in the first semifinal at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat yesterday.
Djokovic, Jabeur on committee of controversial tennis players body
Novak Djokovic, Tunisian world number two Ons Jabeur and six other top players will form the first executive committee of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) as it fights for a seat at the table with the sport's governing organisations.
History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open
Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.
Top five contenders for the Australian Open men's crown
Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday:
Swiatek inspired by Barty
World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she was ready for an “intense” opening Australian Open match while paying tribute to retired champion Ashleigh Barty for inspiring her to greater heights.
Retiring Stosur 'too passionate' to walk away from tennis
Sam Stosur will bid a bittersweet farewell to home fans at the Australian Open but will not be straying far from the game, the 38-year-old major winner said on Sunday.
Djokovic hunts 22nd on return to Australia
Novak Djokovic resumes his Grand Slam title race with Rafa Nadal on Monday at the Australian Open, returning to what was his happiest hunting ground before the ugly controversy which led to his absence last year.
'Vulnerable' Nadal says Djokovic clear favourite at Australian Open
Defending champion Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday he felt vulnerable heading into the Australian Open after two straight defeats in the build-up and said that Novak Djokovic was clear favourite.
Djokovic 'emotional' after warm welcome at Melbourne Park
Novak Djokovic said he felt "emotional" following a warm reception from fans upon his return to Melbourne Park for a practice match against Nick Kyrgios on Friday.
Double delight for Talha, Tzeng
Bangladesh tennis players Jawad Bhuiyan and M Tushar had to be content with the runners-up trophy in the ITF Asia U-14 Development Championships as the duo suffered a convincing defeat against their Pakistani counterparts in the final of the boy’s doubles event at the Sheikh Jamal National Tennis Complex in Ramna on Thursday.
Sheikh Kamal Inter-School and Madrasa Athletics begins Saturday
Sheikh Kamal Inter-School and Madrasa Athletics Championships are set to get underway from Saturday across the country with hopes of making athletics a popular discipline among school-going students in the future.
Nadal’s path rocky from the get-go
Rafael Nadal will face a difficult opening test at the Australian Open against British lefty Jack Draper, while Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are in the same quarter of the draw, it was revealed Thursday afternoon at Melbourne Park.