#Novak Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open

#Novak Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open

“#Novak Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open” MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open dominance is intact — nine finals, nine championships. And he keeps gaining on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam standings, now up to 18 overall, two away from the men’s record shared by his two rivals. Djokovic used superb…

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#Naomi Osaka wins, may face Serena Williams

#Naomi Osaka wins, may face Serena Williams

“#Naomi Osaka wins, may face Serena Williams” MELBOURNE, Australia — For Naomi Osaka, the tournament buzz at the Australian Open spoiled the surprise: She might face Serena Williams next. Osaka overpowered Hsieh Su-wei 6-2, 6-2 Tuesday to reach the semifinals, and will meet the winner of the quarterfinal match between Williams and No. 2-seeded Simona…

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#Jessica Pegula pulls off massive upset at Australian Open

#Jessica Pegula pulls off massive upset at Australian Open

“#Jessica Pegula pulls off massive upset at Australian Open” MELBOURNE, Australia — Jessica Pegula’s first victory over a Top 10 opponent earned the 25-year-old American her first trip to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. The 61st-ranked Pegula, whose parents own Buffalo’s NFL and NHL franchises, held on to beat No. 5 seed Elina…

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#Tennis pro Dayana Yastremska provisionally suspended for doping

#Tennis pro Dayana Yastremska provisionally suspended for doping

“#Tennis pro Dayana Yastremska provisionally suspended for doping” Top 30 tennis pro Dayana Yastremska was provisionally suspended for failing an out-of-competition doping test, the International Tennis Federation announced Thursday. The ITF said Yastremska, a 20-year-old Ukrainian, tested positive for mesterolone metabolite, a prohibited substance that can be used to boost testosterone. In a statement posted…

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#Alexis Ohanian Calls Out ‘Racist/Sexist Clown’ After Rude Comments About Serena Williams’ Weight

#Alexis Ohanian Calls Out ‘Racist/Sexist Clown’ After Rude Comments About Serena Williams’ Weight

“#Alexis Ohanian Calls Out ‘Racist/Sexist Clown’ After Rude Comments About Serena Williams’ Weight ” We love to see it! Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian won’t let anyone off the hook for speaking negatively about his tennis pro wife. On Monday, he took to Twitter with a snarky New Year’s resolution, writing: “2021 and no holding…

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#Tennis broadcaster Catherine Whitaker shares on-camera tumble

#Tennis broadcaster Catherine Whitaker shares on-camera tumble

“#Tennis broadcaster Catherine Whitaker shares on-camera tumble” The ATP Finals is a big stage for tennis’ biggest stars, but it seemed to knock sports broadcaster Catherine Whitaker right off her feet. While doing a trial run of her introduction for two headlining semifinal matches on Saturday, Whitaker appeared to roll her ankle and stumble to…

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