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  • Australian Open 2021 Women’s Final Live Streaming: When and the place to look at Osaka vs Brady

    Australian Open 2021 Women’s Final Live Streaming: Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in onerous quarantine gathering psychological power for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and can hope there may be lots in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday’s Australian Open ultimate.
    Brady faces the last word check of her resilience towards Osaka, who beat her within the U.S. Open semi-finals on the best way to her third Grand Slam triumph. Brady made heavy climate beating a profligate Muchova, needing 5 match factors to complete it, whereas Osaka crushed Serena Williams in two units and sealed victory on the primary match level. Add that to the truth that Osaka is on a 20-match successful streak and has by no means misplaced a Grand Slam ultimate, it could appear former school participant Brady is up towards it.
    When is Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka?
    Aus Open ultimate between Brady and Osaka is on Saturday, 20 February, 2021.
    Where is Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka?
    Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka will happen at Rod Laver Arena.
    What time is Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka?
    Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka is at 2pm IST.
    Where will Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka be broadcast on Indian TV?
    All the Australian Open 2021 matches will probably be telecast dwell in India on the Sony Six SD and HD channels.
    Where can Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka be livestreamed?
    Aus Open ladies’s ultimate between Brady and Osaka will probably be livestreamed on SonyLiv App and web site. You may also observe IndianCategorical.com for dwell scores and updates of the match.

  • Australian Open 2021: Won’t be below stress in closing in opposition to Djokovic, says Medvedev

    Image Source : AP Daniil Medvedev
    Russia’s Daniil Medvedev admitted that he will not be below an excessive amount of stress within the Australian Open closing in opposition to Novak Djokovic who has by no means misplaced a summit conflict in Melbourne.
    Medvedev reached his first Australian Open closing on Friday after beating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 and shall be dealing with Djokovic within the closing.

    Djokovic has reached the Australian Open closing eight occasions in his profession and by no means misplaced. A win on Sunday will assist the Serb get inside two wins of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s report of 20 Grand Slam titles.
    “I don’t have a lot of pressure because Novak has never lost here in the final. He has all the pressure to get to Roger Federer and Rafa (in the all-time record of 20 men’s titles),” mentioned Medvedev within the on-court interview after his semi-final match in opposition to Tsitsipas.
    “I hope I will get out there and show my best tennis. As we have seen, I can win against the best names if I play well. He has more experience but more things to lose than me.”

    Medvedev has prior expertise of dealing with one of many “big three” in a Grand Slam closing, having misplaced to Nadal within the 2019 US Open.
    “I took a lot of experience (from the US Open final against Nadal). It was my first Grand Slam final against one of the greatest and on Sunday I will face one of the other greatest,” he mentioned.
    The 25-year-old Russian was medical on Friday besides within the third sport when Tsitsipas threatened to stage a comeback from two units to like down simply as he did in his quarter-final match in opposition to Nadal.
    “I saw that as soon as I was moving him around the court, it was not easy for him. As soon as I saw it in the first set, that became my strategy straight away,” mentioned Medvedev.
    He admitted that the slip-ups within the final set was as a result of event attending to him. “I got a little bit scared and tight because it’s a semifinal of a Slam,” mentioned Medvedev

  • Australian Open 2021: Daniil Medvedev beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, to conflict with Novak Djokovic in last

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    Daniil Medvedev merely doesn’t lose proper now. Not to Top 10 opponents. Not to anybody, actually. Certainly to not a drained Stefanos Tsitsipas within the Australian Open semifinals.

    Medvedev made it to his second Grand Slam last as he pursues his first main championship, overwhelming fifth-seeded Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 on Friday at Melbourne Park to run his successful streak to twenty matches. That features a dozen towards members of the Top 10.

    In Sunday’s last (7:30 p.m. native time, 3:30 a.m. EST), the No. 4-seeded Medvedev will tackle No. 1 Djokovic, who already owns eight Australian Open titles amongst his 17 Grand Slam trophies.

    Medvedev, the runner-up on the 2019 U.S. Open, was terrific towards Tsitsipas, accruing 17 aces amongst his complete 46 winners. The latter rely included a sliding backhand go down the road to interrupt within the next-to-last recreation, a shot Medvedev celebrated by elevating each arms and waving his arms in a gesture that advised the world, “Check me out!”

    Tsitsipas got here out flat, trying drained after his epic five-set, four-hour comeback victory over 20-time main champion Rafael Nadal within the quarterfinals.

    It took simply 75 minutes for Medvedev to seize a two-set lead. He went up 3-1 within the third earlier than Tsitsipas made issues attention-grabbing, if solely briefly, by taking three video games in a row, together with his solely break of the match.

    But Medvedev, his baseline protection beautiful, proved too robust.

    Down a set and a break early, Tsitsipas sat down at a changeover and chucked an open water bottle, inflicting a splash on the court docket that pressured ball children to scramble for towels to wipe up the mess. The petulant scene drew a side-eye from Medvedev.

    Early within the third set, Medvedev advised chair umpire James Keothavong that Tsitsipas’ father, who additionally coaches him, “is talking way too much” from the stands.

    Tsitsipas and Medvedev have already got a little bit of an uncomfortable historical past, relationship to their first assembly on tour on the 2018 Miami Open. Medvedev gained that one — he began their rivalry with a 5-0 edge, though Tsitsipas claimed the newest matchup earlier than Friday’s — and it ended with some verbal volleying.

    They tried to easy issues over by way of the media in current days, together with Tsitsipas backtracking from denigrating Medvedev’s type of play.

    “Might have said in the past that he plays boring, but I don’t really think he plays boring,” Tsitsipas mentioned this week. “He just plays extremely smart and outplays you.”

    A fairly good summation of what occurred within the semifinal.

  • Lewis Hamilton writes heartfelt message to Serena Williams after Australian Open 2021 exit

    Image Source : TWITTER/MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS File picture of Serena Williams with Lewis Hamilton.
    American tennis nice Serena Williams could not maintain her tears again on Thursday and ended her press convention abruptly after her defeat to Naomi Osaka within the semi-finals of the 2021 Australian Open.
    The defeat continued her endless her bid for a record-equalling twenty fourth Grand Slam title and was her second consecutive semi-final exit in a serious match.

    Williams, 39, waved on the crowd and put her hand on her coronary heart earlier than leaving the Rod Laver Arena after the match which she misplaced 6-3, 6-4. When requested if this was a sign that she was bidding farewell to the Australian Open, Williams responded with a smile: “I don’t know… if I ever say farewell I wouldn’t really tell anyone.”
    Her response actually touched seven-time Formula One champion and expensive pal Lewis Hamilton, who wrote on his Instagram that he’s solely pleased with Serena, who fought on the day like a champion she all the time is.
    “I’m so proud of you, you fought like the champ you are and continue to inspire so many including me with your fighting spirit and your humility,” he wrote.

    When Serena was requested in regards to the errors she made through the match, she stated:  “I don’t know. I’m done,” and walked away. Williams had earlier stated that the distinction between her and Osaka was her 24 unforced errors, six of which got here on return to serve.
    “The difference today was errors. I made so many errors today. It was opportunities where I could have been up 5-0 and I just made so many errors. I had a lot forehand unforced errors. It was a big error day for me today,” she stated.
    “I felt well, I was hitting well this whole tournament. Even the first couple of games I played well and there were so many opportunities. I don’t know… just made too many mistakes there. Easy mistakes, it was not like I was on the run or anything, they were all easy mistakes,” she additional stated.
    Williams later thanked the Australian crowd in an Instagram submit.
    “Melbourne and my Australian fans- Today was not ideal outcome or performance but it happens… I am so honored to be able to play in front of you all. Your support – your cheers, I only wish I could have done better for you today. I am forever in debt and grateful to each and everyone single one of you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I adore you,” she stated in her submit.
    Williams is one Grand Slam title away from equalling Margaret Court’s file of 24 titles within the Open period. She gained her twenty third title on the 2017 Australian Open after which she took a break from tennis for the delivery of her youngster. Since returning, she has completed runner up on the US Open and Wimbledon in 2018 and 2019.

  • Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic ends qualifier Aslan Karatsev’s golden run

    Defending champion Novak Djokovic ended the outstanding run of Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev to ease into his ninth Australian Open remaining with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win on Thursday.
    In one of many extra unbelievable semi-final matchups at a Grand Slam, Djokovic was damaged twice by the world quantity 114 Karatsev however ensured there can be no Russian revolution underneath the lights of Rod Laver Arena.

    That Grand Slam semifinal profitable smile 😁
    Make that 2️⃣8️⃣ for @DjokerNole!#AO2021 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/B9kBkX4VEB
    — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 18, 2021
    As a protracted match took its toll on Karatsev, Djokovic raised his sport within the third set and sealed the win with an ace to set off a roaring ovation from Serbian followers within the crowd.
    Djokovic will face both Stefanos Tsitsipas or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s remaining.

  • Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams in Australian Open SF

    Naomi Osaka has stopped Serena Williams’ newest bid for a record-tying twenty fourth Grand Slam singles title within the Australian Open semifinals.
    Osaka reached her fourth main last by beating Williams 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her profitable streak to twenty matches.

    🚨 OSAKA ADVANCES 🚨
    She takes down Serena Williams in straight units to advance to the finals on the #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/IJ9Xjh7w0l
    — ESPN (@espn) February 18, 2021
    Williams grabbed the primary two video games earlier than Osaka took management with a five-game run.
    Osaka broke Williams to start the second set and was on her means.

    We can’t cease watching this heat second between @naomiosaka & @serenawilliams.
    🥺🥺🥺#AusOpen | #AO2021 pic.twitter.com/vfrJZWpqwX
    — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 18, 2021
    Williams’ forehand was off the mark all match and he or she completed with totals of 24 unforced errors and simply 12 winners.

  • Australian Open 2021: Naomi Osaka sees off Serena Williams in straight units to achieve closing

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Naomi Osaka in motion in opposition to Serena Williams on the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Thursday.
    Naomi Osaka has stopped Serena Williams’ newest bid for a record-tying twenty fourth Grand Slam singles title within the Australian Open semifinals.

    Osaka reached her fourth main closing by beating Williams 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her profitable streak to twenty matches.

    Williams grabbed the primary two video games earlier than Osaka took management with a five-game run.

    Osaka broke Williams to start the second set and was on her approach.

    Williams’ forehand was off the mark all match and he or she completed with totals of 24 unforced errors and simply 12 winners.

    Williams gained her twenty third main championship at Melbourne Park in 2017 however remained one behind Margaret Court’s mark for essentially the most in historical past.

    Earlier, Osaka took the opening set by a 6-3 rating. Williams broke immediately and moved out to a 2-0 lead. But Osaka grabbed the subsequent 5 video games in a row.

    The winner will face Jennifer Brady or Karolina Muchova within the closing on Saturday.

  • Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams up towards Naomi Osaka in semis, Novak Djokovic to face Aslan Karatsev

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    A fast have a look at the Australian Open:
    LOOKAHEAD TO THURSDAY

    Naomi Osaka has received 19 consecutive matches however none of these wins got here towards Serena Williams. Three-time main champion Osaka will meet 23-time Grand Slam singles title winner Williams within the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday. This will likely be their fourth matchup. The most memorable was Osaka’s victory within the 2018 U.S. Open last, which ended with each gamers in tears through the trophy ceremony. That was one among Williams’ 4 losses in Grand Slam finals since her final main championship, which got here in Australia in 2017. Jennifer Brady faces Karolina Muchova within the different ladies’s semifinal. Novak Djokovic will proceed his bid for a ninth Australian Open title and 18th Grand Slam trophy general when he performs 114th-ranked Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev within the day’s lone males’s semifinal. The 27-year-old Karatsev is the primary man within the skilled period to succeed in the semifinals of his first profession look in the primary draw of a Grand Slam event. He has eradicated three seeded opponents already, however nothing is more durable at Melbourne Park than making an attempt to beat Djokovic, who’s 16-0 in Australian Open semifinals and finals.
    THURSDAY’S FORECAST
    Sunny, excessive of 31 levels Celsius (88 levels Fahrenheit)
    WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER
    Sunny, excessive of 29 Celsius (85 Fahrenheit).

    WEDNESDAY’S KEY RESULTS
    Women’s Quarterfinals: No. 25 Karolina Muchova beat No. 1 Ash Barty 1-6, 6-3, 6-2; No. 22 Jennifer Brady beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
    Men’s Quarterfinals: No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas beat No. 2 Rafael Nadal 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, 7-5; No. 4 Daniil Medvedev beat No. 7 Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-2.
    STAT OF THE DAY
    1978 — The final time an Australian received a singles championship on the Australian Open; Chris O’Neil received the ladies’s title that 12 months. Barty was the final man or girl from the host nation in singles this 12 months.
    QUOTE OF THE DAY
    “It’s heartbreaking, of course … but the sun will come up tomorrow. You’re either winning or you’re learning, and today is a massive learning curve for me.” — Barty, after her quarterfinal exit.

  • Stefanos Tsitsipas rallies from two units all the way down to stun Rafael Nadal at Australian Open 2021 quarterfinal

    Image Source : TWITTER/@ATPTOUR Rafael Nadal
    For the 225th time in his illustrious profession, Rafael Nadal grabbed a two-set lead in a Grand Slam match. For solely the second time, he blew that large edge and misplaced.

    A few uncharacteristically sloppy overheads and a framed backhand in a third-set tiebreaker started Nadal’s undoing, and his bid for a males’s-record twenty first main championship finally ended within the Australian Open quarterfinals Wednesday with 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, 7-5 loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas.

    At his put-the-ball-where-he-wants-it greatest within the early going, Nadal went forward moderately simply, profitable 27 consecutive factors on his serve in a single stretch and working his streak of consecutive units gained at main tournaments to 35, one shy of Roger Federer’s report for the skilled period.

    Nadal and Federer are presently tied at 20 Grand Slam singles titles, greater than every other man within the historical past of tennis.

    But Tsitsipas by no means wavered and that surprisingly poor tiebreaker by the 34-year-old Nadal – pondering too far forward, maybe? — helped hand over the third set and start the epic comeback.

    The solely different event during which Nadal went from a two-set edge to a defeat in a Slam got here on the 2015 U.S. Open in opposition to Fabio Fognini (who misplaced to Nadal within the fourth spherical at Melbourne Park this 12 months).

    So now, as a substitute of Nadal making an attempt to proceed his pursuit of Federer, will probably be Tsitsipas – a 22-year-old from Greece with a flashy sport – who will meet 2019 U.S. Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev within the semifinals Friday.

    Neither Tsitsipas nor Medvedev has gained a Grand Slam match.

    In the opposite males’s semifinal, 17-time main champion and No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic will face 114th-ranked qualifier Aslan Karatsev, who’s making his Grand Slam debut.

    The ladies’s semifinals Thursday (Wednesday evening EST) are Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka, and Jennifer Brady vs. Karolina Muchova.

    Nadal got here into this 12 months’s first main with doubts about his again, citing that as his motive for pulling out of the ATP Cup crew competitors that preceded the Australian Open and saying the issue prevented him from practising correctly for about three weeks.

    But he hadn’t ceded a set at Melbourne Park by means of 4 matches; he gained all 21 units he performed ultimately 12 months’s French Open, the place he picked up his twentieth Slam trophy to tug even with Federer (Williams has 23, Margaret Court 24).

    Federer hasn’t competed in additional than a 12 months after two knee operations.

    With squawking seagulls offering an odd nighttime soundtrack at Rod Laver Arena — however no spectators, as a result of they have been banned throughout an area COVID-19 lockdown, and will not return till Thursday — Nadal all the time had a solution for something Tsitsipas tried on the outset.

    Rush the web? Here comes an angled passing shot. Hang out on the baseline? Good luck attempting to outslug Nadal from there.

    It seemed prefer it may very well be a repeat of their 2019 semifinal in Australia, when Nadal overwhelmed Tsitsipas and allowed him to win simply six video games.

    But this time, Tsitsipas got here in after three full days off, as a result of the person he was speculated to face within the fourth spherical, No. 9 Matteo Berrettini, withdrew with an stomach damage.

    That — and a 12-year age distinction — may need contributed to Tsitsipas’ being more energizing within the late going as they performed past 4 hours. Tsitsipas, who’s been pegged as a future star for years, almost pulled off this form of shocker in opposition to Djokovic within the French Open semifinals in October, going from two units all the way down to forcing a fifth.

    Tsitsipas could not seal the deal again then.

    He did in opposition to Nadal.

    Tsitsipas moved out entrance at 6-5 within the fifth by breaking at love as Nadal flubbed a sequence of photographs, then served out the victory by changing his third match level with a backhand winner.

  • Australian Open 2021: Daniil Medvedev tops fellow Russian Andrey Rublev, reaches semis

    Image Source : AP Daniil Medvedev
    Daniil Medvedev will take a 19-match successful streak into the Australian Open semifinals after beating fellow Russian Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-2.
    The pair had been teammates when Russia received the ATP Cup staff occasion on the eve of the Australian Open. They had been on reverse sides of the online on Wednesday, and Medvedev was dominant.

    The No. 4-seeded Medvedev hasn’t dropped a set to No. 7-seeded Rublev in 4 tour-level matches. That contains their assembly within the U.S. Open quarterfinals final yr.

    He known as for the coach after the match to therapeutic massage his higher legs as he sat in a courtside chair earlier than a TV interview.
    “First time. I think I never saw it also,” he stated within the on-court interview. “I went to the bench, last game of the match. I started cramping. I knew he was cramping also. At the end, I locked completely … three last points when I was getting ready for the serve.”
    Medvedev is into the semifinals of a serious for the third time. He will subsequent play both 20-time main winner Rafael Nadal or No. 5-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas.
    There’s two Russian males within the semifinals. No. 114-ranked Aslan Karatsev will play top-ranked Novak Djokovic for a spot within the last.