For veteran Sam Stosur,playing the Australian Open for a 19th time,the break between events has acted as a “refresh” after years of grind on the tour.
Sam Stosur still has her sights set on playing in more grand slams after February’s Australian Open,despite her decades-long run on the gruelling world tennis tour.
"Even the tougher times don't seem that bad when you just look at her little face and you just want to cuddle her and hold her all day long. It's absolutely incredible,"Stosur said.
Some of Australia’s leading tennis players remain undecided about travelling to New York for the US Open amid health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stosur is yet to indicate whether she will travel to compete at the US Open,a tournament she won in 2011.
In a result that no longer constitutes shock,upset or even mild surprise,Sam Stosur has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the first round.
The veteran Australian faces teenage qualifier Catherine McNally on Monday as she looks to enjoy every moment of her home grand slam.
If tournament officials keep players in the loop about air quality issues there will be less tension,says Samantha Stosur.
Samantha Stosur will head into the Australian Open with a solitary summer win under her belt but isn't kicking stones about an up-and-down form line.
World No.1 Ash Barty will be the first woman on Pat Rafter Arena this week as the Brisbane tournament director defended the event from player criticism.
Samantha Stosur has lifted her Brisbane curse in fine fashion,toppling former world No.1 Angelique Kerber to reach the second round of her home event for just the second time in seven years.