Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured international tennis player Rohan Bopanna for his victory in the men’s doubles Australian Open by announcing a prize of Rs. 50 lakh. Bopanna, accompanied by his family, met the CM along with Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj S. Thangadagi and President of Karnataka Olympic Association…
At 43, Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest Grand Slam champion
January 28, 2024With his resounding victory at the Australian Open against Italians Simone Boleili and Andrea Vavassori, 43-year-old Machanda Rohan Bopanna from Kodagu has officially etched his name as the oldest-ever Grand Slam winner. For Rohan Bopanna, 2024 could not have started in a better way. The last 7 days have been nothing short of a fairytale…
Australian Open 2024 : India’s Rohan Bopanna is numero uno in men’s doubles
January 24, 2024Rohan Bopanna of India scripted history by becoming the oldest World No. 1 player in men’s doubles tennis after his quarterfinal win in the ongoing Australian Open, this morning. The 43-year-old player from Kodagu, Bopanna is assured of the numero uno spot at the end of the Australian Open as the Indian star and his…
Rafael Nadal wins Record 21st Grand Slam Title
January 31, 2022Beats Medvedev in Australian Open Final Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open men’s singles final on Sunday to win a record 21st Grand Slam title. Coming from two sets down in the title clash, Nadal rallied to defeat Medvedev in a gruelling final in Melbourne. With his victory, Nadal overtook Roger Federer…
Barty breaks 44-year hoodoo to win Australian Open
January 30, 2022An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. The World No. 1 was 5-1 down in the second set but came storming back to win on a tiebreak and sweep past the 27th seed…
Novak Djokovic wins 18th Grand Slam title
February 22, 2021Peerless World No. 1 Novak Djokovic demolished Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park yesterday. Djokovic overpowered the fourth seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. In winning a third straight Australian Open for the second time, the Serb claimed his 18th Grand Slam…
Australian Open: Warm-up events cancelled today after COVID scare
February 4, 2021Play at Australian Open warm-up tournaments in Melbourne has been cancelled for Thursday after a Coronavirus scare, organisers announced. There will be no matches at any of the six ATP and WTA Tournaments after up to 600 players and officials were told Wednesday to isolate and get tested because a worker at a hotel tested…
Sumit Nagal receives Wildcard for Australian Open 2021
December 30, 2020Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has been given a Singles wildcard entry for the Australian Open 2021. Sumit and Wang Xiyu of China will compete in the main draw after being named recipients of the tournament’s Asia-Pacific wildcards. Sumit and Wang have joined Daria Gavrilova, Astra Sharma, Christopher O’Connell, Maddison Inglis, Lizette Cabrera, and Marc…
Australian Open delayed by three weeks
December 14, 2020To start on February 8, 2021: Report The Australian Open Tennis Grand Slam will start three weeks late on Feb. 8, reports said on Wednesday, with players cleared to train during quarantine following lengthy negotiations with State authorities. According to Australian media, the start date was announced to players by Tournament Director Craig Tiley. If…
Australian Open: Djokovic beats Thiem to clinch 8th title
February 3, 2020Novak Djokovic battled through intense pressure from Dominic Thiem to reassert his dominance at the Australian Open Sunday, claiming a record eighth title and returning to world number one in the process. The indomitable Serb stretched his unbeaten streak this season to 13 by rallying from two sets to one down and beating the courageous…
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