Djokovic crushed the Grand Slam dream of Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas in the one-sided final match by winning 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5), a rematch of the 2021 French Open decider.
The thrilling final match between two of the most exciting power hitters in the women’s game ended 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Azarenka earned a measure of redemption for being dumped out in the opening round in 2021, to reach the last four at Melbourne Park for the first time in a decade.
The Belarusian soon hit her stride, however, and powered past the American to close out the match and stay unbeaten in six matches this year.
His gloomy expression told the story, though, and he declined to retrieve a drop-shot in the next game, shaking his head at his worried entourage.
Murray weathered a gallant fightback from Matteo Berrettini before dumping the 13th-seeded Italian out of the Australian Open first round on Tuesday.
Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned the display of Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open following an incident on day one of the tournament.
Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday as players were given an early test of their endurance on a sweltering day two at Melbourne
Under the rules, travellers seeking to enter the U.S. have to be fully vaccinated and provide proof before boarding flights.
Stuck on number 23 for four years, Williams has brushed off failures and near misses at matching Margaret Court’s mark with the self-assurance of someone convinced her time will come.
