Stefanos Tsitsipas upset Nadal in five sets in Melbourne, ending his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam men’s singles championship.
Tag: Tennis
The Australian Open will allow up to 30,000 spectators a day.
Such numbers would make the tennis tournament a sports rarity during the pandemic, though attendance would still be down by about half from a normal year.
Margaret Court to Get a Top Australian Honor, Drawing Outrage
Margaret Court, an Australian record breaker known for her homophobic comments, is set to receive one of the nation’s highest public service awards.
This Time, a Cartoon Depiction of Naomi Osaka Is More True to Life
Last year, the tennis champion was shown with light skin in an instant noodle ad. Now, she’ll be portrayed as a manga character, and illustrators insisted on getting details right.
Coronavirus, QAnon, Trump: Your Monday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Large Boom Rattles an Already Anxious Paris
The loud noise, heard across the French capital, turned out to be a sonic boom from a fighter jet. But it startled the city, which experienced a stabbing attack days ago that reignited fears of terrorism.
At the U.S. Open, Players From Belarus Eye Unrest at Home
The country would normally be excited about the strong performances of Belarusian athletes. But mass demonstrations and fury against an authoritarian president have loomed over their tournament.
Wildfires Mar First Days of Play at Australian Open Qualifiers
Smoke from the fires shrouded the courts and caused one player to double over in coughing fits.
Backlash Over Ad Depicting Naomi Osaka With Light Skin Prompts Apology
The Japanese instant-noodle brand Nissin’s ad featured a cartoon version of the biracial tennis star that changed her features.