Even as the heavens opened,Naomi Osaka’s comeback at the Brisbane International could not be dampened as she closed out a 6-3,7-6 (11-9) win against Tamara Korpatsch.
The opening day of the Brisbane International had it all,including an impressive rebound by a grand slam champion,and an all-Australian battle for the ages.
A professional snake catcher has warned “there is nothing we can do to stop snakes” after an eastern brown snake interrupted a world-class tennis tournament in Brisbane.
Rafael Nadal has delivered a raw admission on his future as he gets set to make his comeback against another injury-plagued grand slam champion in Brisbane.
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem was taking on Australian youngster James McCabe when an eastern brown snake slithered onto the court.
World No.12 Alex de Minaur and his off-court partner Katie Boulter are on opposing teams in Perth tonight for the opening tie of Group C.
Doubles star Matt Ebden is adamant Australia can buck the odds and beat their more highly fancied opponents on the way to being crowned United Cup champions.
Alex de Minaur had his career-best season in 2023,winning the Newcombe Medal for a second time,but there’s little time for rest if he wants to break into the world’s top 10.
Hometown Australian Open hopeful Kim Birrell is determined to make an impression in a Brisbane International boasting six women’s Grand Slam champions,as the two fields were confirmed on Tuesday.
While the plans to reshape the world tennis tour are still in their infancy,support for the idea of a simplified,premium calendar of main events is growing.
The Brisbane International card has taken greater shape with three more players,including last year’s Australian Open finalists. But will Nick Kyrgios be fit to return?