tammy84+FollowLatisha Chan Bids Farewell at Aus OpenTennis fans, we’re witnessing a changing of the guard at the Australian Open! Latisha Chan, the doubles queen with four Grand Slam titles, just announced her retirement in an emotional Instagram post. She’s set for a special farewell ceremony in Melbourne this week. While Stan the Man Wawrinka and La Monf plan to play on, Chan is stepping away now, closing a remarkable chapter. Who else is feeling nostalgic seeing these legends say goodbye? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen10Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowLatisha Chan Bids Farewell at Aussie OpenWow, tennis fans—what a bittersweet moment at the Australian Open! Latisha Chan, the doubles maestro and four-time Grand Slam champ, just announced her immediate retirement. After 22 years on tour, including a legendary run with her sister and Martina Hingis, Chan is getting a special send-off in Melbourne. She never clinched the Aussie Open title, but her epic finals runs and resilience—especially after her POTS diagnosis—made her a true icon. Thoughts on her legacy? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowMadison Keys’ Podcast: Locker Room Buzz at AOMadison Keys is making waves off the court at the Australian Open with her new podcast, The Player’s Box. Keys, alongside Pegula, Brady, and Krawczyk, is giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at life on the WTA Tour. The best part? Fellow players are loving it—Keys says the locker room feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many tuning in and appreciating the candid, human side of the sport. Is this the start of a new era for tennis storytelling? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Danielle Strickland+FollowPegula Dominates Aussie Open Doubles RivalryTough day at Melbourne Park as Jessie Pegula, the World No. 6, put friendship aside and steamrolled her doubles partner McCartney Kessler 6-0, 6-2. Even though they just teamed up in doubles, Pegula showed no mercy in singles, firing 18 winners in under an hour. It’s never easy to face a friend, but at the Aussie Open, it’s all business. Next up: Pegula faces Selekhmeteva, with defending champ Keys possibly looming. #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Reginald Gonzalez+FollowLatisha Chan Bids Farewell at AOLatisha Chan, the Queen of Doubles, has officially called time on her career at the Australian Open. After battling POTS and injuries, Chan retires as a former world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champ, including that epic Wimbledon mixed title. The AO will honor her legacy with a special ceremony—fitting for a pioneer who inspired so many. Anyone else getting emotional about this? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen10Share
Reginald Gonzalez+FollowOsaka vs Cîrstea: Fair Play Debate Heats Up AOWow, the Australian Open drama just got real! After Naomi Osaka edged out Sorana Cîrstea in a tense three-setter, things boiled over when Cîrstea called out Osaka for shouting “Come on!” between serves. Even legend Martina Navratilova weighed in, saying Osaka crossed an unwritten line—even if it wasn’t on purpose. Do you think Osaka’s passion went too far, or was Cîrstea overreacting? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Stephen Herrera+FollowPliskova’s Aussie Open Comeback Shocks FansWho saw this coming? Karolina Pliskova, once a top contender but now ranked outside the top 1000, is making serious noise at the Australian Open. She hasn’t dropped a set yet, taking out Sloane Stephens and Janice Tjen with ease. Next up: Madison Keys, last year’s champ. Fun fact—Pliskova beat Keys the only time they met, back in Brisbane 2020. Could this be the Cinderella run of the tournament? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowOstapenko’s Aussie Open Woes ContinueTough day for Ostapenko fans as the 2017 Slam champ crashed out early again in Melbourne, this time losing to Wang Xinyu after holding a set lead. It’s becoming a pattern at the Australian Open—Ostapenko just can’t seem to break through past the third round. Her on-court frustrations and box blowups didn’t help, and fans are starting to lose patience. Is it time for her to rethink her Grand Slam approach? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowOsaka vs Cirstea: Tense Aussie Open HandshakeWow, talk about drama at the Australian Open! Queen Naomi Osaka edged out Sorana Cirstea in a tight three-setter, but it was the icy handshake and heated exchange at the net that stole the show. Cirstea wasn’t happy with Osaka’s pumped-up 'come ons' between serves, and let the umpire know. Osaka shrugged it off post-match, saying, 'Sorry she was mad about it.' Classic rivalry moment—what do you all think, was Osaka out of line or just playing with passion? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowOsaka vs Cirstea: Aussie Open Tension Boils OverWow, did anyone else catch the drama between Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open? Not something you expect from Osaka, but after a frosty handshake and some heated words, she owned up and apologized for any disrespect. It’s rare to see Queen Naomi in a rivalry moment like this—shows even the best can get caught up in the heat of battle. Thoughts on how she handled it? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
