NEW DELHI: Naomi Osaka faced an early exit in her Grand Slam comeback on Monday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.The French 16th seed secured victory with a single break in the opening set against Osaka, who appeared rusty after her hiatus. Garcia continued…
BRISBANE: Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was “a high percentage” that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia.Speaking ahead of his comeback from a 12-month injury absence at the season-opening Brisbane International, the 37-year-old Spaniard said he did not know…
2-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka said that she is delighted to see female tennis players ‘breaking stereotypes’ and returning to play the game after giving birth. Back in 2017, Serena Williams made her return after becoming a mother. Last year, Ukraine’s Elina Svtolina returned and also went on to beat World No.1 Iga Swiatek…
