‘It’s up there’: Aussie giant-killer’s big scalp
Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic scored one of the biggest upsets on day two at the French Open and then labelled something “very unfair” post-match.
Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic scored one of the biggest upsets on day two at the French Open and then labelled something “very unfair” post-match.
DAY TWO WRAP: Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka has made a stunning admission ahead of next month’s Wimbledon tournament, as Rafael Nadal started his French Open campaign.
It was a mostly tough start for the Australians on day one of the French Open, but one of the losing players caused a stir with his Wimbledon stance.
Yes, Rafael Nadal has been injured before majors in the past. But he’s never been this injured.
Australia’s 11 players contesting this year’s French Open have learned their first-round fate, with several set for difficult openers.
Iga Swiatek was saddened by Ash Barty’s retirement – then took her place as the World No. 1 ahead of this week’s French Open. She hasn’t lost a match since Barty quit.
At least one Australian will feature in final-round qualifying at the French Open but several compatriots bowed out of contention.
The French Open hasn’t always been Australia’s favourite grand slam but six home-grown talents enjoyed wins on the Paris clay overnight.
One woman in the top 100. One man in the top 50. On the eve of the French Open, Australian tennis is in dire straits after the retirement of Ash Barty.
Two Australians have received singles wildcards into the French Open, meaning they will avoid having to qualify for the clay-court grand slam.
Venus Williams delivered a savage burn to the maligned tennis media this week in the biggest serve from her in years.
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