But after 16-year-old Yelyzaveta Kotliar lost 6-2, 6-4 to Vlada Mincheva of Russia in the opening round of the junior competition, she walked to the net and touched hands with her opponent. The Ukrainian Tennis Federation (UTF) described the moment as an “unpleasant incident”. And her father Konstantin Kotliar released a statement through the UTF…

Ukrainian tennis star Dayana Yastremska has penned a heartfelt message for her people, who are fighting against Russia after entering the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time. She said that she is proud of her compatriots who are fighting for her homeland. The 23-year-old Yastremska beat Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in straight…

Nick Kyrgios has revealed his tennis career is at a crossroads as the prospect of life after the sport now “excites” him. Kyrgios has taken time off from the professional circuit due to injury, filling in his time by working at this year’s Australian Open as a commentator and pundit in Melbourne. He wrote on…

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AFP | Jan 24, 2024 01:12 PM IST Share Via Copy Link The Russian world number three eventually tamed the Polish ninth seed 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in draining heat after a contest lasting nearly four hours. Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev ground past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday…

Since the beginning of the 2024 tennis season, Alexander Zverev has created a narrative of triumphs and accomplishments that underscore his enduring prowess. But did you know that getting into tennis was not an easy thing for him? As he manages his health with his game, a story behind him carrying insulins captures the world’s…

Ukrainian tennis star Yelyzaveta Kotliar is under investigation in her homeland after shaking hands with a Russian opponent after her first-round match at the Australian Open, according to The Daily Mail. Kotliar lost to Vlada Mincheva 2-6 4-6 in the Girls’ Singles draw. It has been customary for Ukrainian and Russian players not to shake…

Getty Images By Jonathan Jurejko BBC Sport at Melbourne Park Australian Open 2024 Venue: Melbourne Park Dates: 14-28 January Coverage: Commentary every day from 07:00 GMT on Tennis Breakfast on Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the BBC Sport website and app Two-time Australian Open…

“Yes, the last year has been tough with injury, my knee, my wrist, but I’m hungry as ever, constantly rehabbing, in the gym. “Part of the reason why I am commentating and doing all these things around AO is to still feel that fire and still be a part of it. “So I still wanted…

Australian Open The two-time finalist scored his first win over ninth-seeded Hurkacz since 2021 to reach his third straight major semifinal in just under four hours. ByDavid Kane Published Jan 24, 2024 Daniil Medvedev kept the good vibes going at the Happy Slam to reach his third Australian Open semifinal, edging past Hubert Hurkacz for…