Novak Djokovic said he will not give up against Jannik Sinner despite recent losses, insisting he will fight till the last point as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open
30 January,2026 08:20 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Grunting on the tennis court has long sparked debate, but some of the sport’s biggest names insist it is instinctive rather than intentional. Maria Sharapova says she has grunted since childhood and never planned it, while Victoria Azarenka maintains it is simply part of expressing herself on court, noting that men grunt too
30 January,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said an umpire’s hindrance call for grunting fuelled her determination as she beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in a politically charged Australian Open semi-final. There was no post-match handshake due to the ongoing war, following a prior announcement at Rod Laver Arena
30 January,2026 08:19 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Speculation is rife among tennis fans after world-renowned DJ Peggy Gou was spotted in Carlos Alcaraz’s players’ box during his Australian Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur. While Alcaraz played down rumours, calling Gou a “friend”, fans pointed to their recent dinner outing in Seoul
29 January,2026 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
