Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic grinds out a win, Venus limps out and more
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic had to battle hard to reach the third round of the 2021 Australian Open. The double defending-champion posted a hard-fought 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(2), 6-3 over American Francis Tiafoe. There was, however, disappointment for the likes of Petra Kvitova and Venus Williams, who crashed out of the year's first Grand Slam. Here we take a look at some of the major matches from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Feb 10, 2021, 14:19 PM ISTSara Errani ''disgusted'' by extended doping suspension
Italian tennis player Sara Errani said she was "disgusted" after her ban for an anti-doping violation was increased from two to 10 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday.
Jun 12, 2018, 08:51 AM ISTFrench Open: Sara Errani doping suspension increased to 10 months by CAS
Italian tennis player Sara Errani`s ban for an anti-doping violation has been increased from two to 10 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Swiss-based tribunal said on Monday.
Jun 11, 2018, 19:27 PM ISTFormer French Open finalist Sara Errani gets two-month ban as she fails doping test
Errani's results between February and June have been wiped and she has forfeited all prize money and ranking points that she accumulated during that period.
Aug 07, 2017, 20:58 PM ISTWimbledon 2017: Caroline Wozniacki overcomes wobble at All England Club to book round-two spot
The Danish fifth seed beat Hungary`s world number 42 Timea Babos 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 in an hour and 42 minutes on Centre Court.
Jul 05, 2017, 08:50 AM ISTSania Mirza-Martina Hingis in China Open quarters
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis moved into the women's doubles quarterfinals of the China Open.
Oct 07, 2015, 23:56 PM ISTTop seed Simona Halep advances in WTA Guangzhou Open
Top seed Simona Halep of Romania defeated Timea Babos of Hungary in straight sets in second-round play Wednesday in the WTA Guangzhou International Women`s Open, as all remaining seeded players adv
Sep 23, 2015, 20:22 PM IST