American teenager Learner Tien on Saturday became the youngest male player to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005. The 19-year-old southpaw beat unseeded Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3, in the third round to set up a fourth-round clash with Italian veteran Lorenzo Sonego.
Jannik Sinner continues Australian Open defence with straightforward win; Gael Monfils, 38, dumps out fourth seed Taylor Fritz; American teen sensation Learner Tien also progresses in Melbourne; watch
There is just one member of the Big Three left in men's tennis. Novak Djokovic stands alone from a golden generation now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement.
Novak Djokovic has become the latest prominent figure in tennis to criticize the handling of Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony. Nadal, one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, officially ended his career late last year,
Daniil Medvedev destroyed the net camera at the Australian Open. The Russian struggled to contain his emotions during his five-setter against world No. 418 Kasidit Samrej. He smashed his racket against the net camera after falling behind in the third set.
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During one stint away from the court, he even played a cruel prank on some unsuspecting passengers to promote an unusual showdown with Brazilian football icon Ronaldo. A decade ago, Nadal found himself sidelined by a wrist injury. To pass the time, he planned a blockbuster poker game with Ronaldo.
The first round of the 2025 Australian Open is wrapping up on Monday, Jan. 13 heading into Tuesday, Jan. 14 on the East Coast.
Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, an all-time record in the men's game that he took from Nadal by winning the 2023 French Open
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Emma Raducanu suffered her worst ever loss at a Grand Slam at the hands of Iga Swiatek. The five-time Major winner thrashed Raducanu 6-1 6-0 in just 70 minutes. But Raducanu defended herself, claiming the scoreline was "harsh".