matthew58+FollowJovic Breaks Through vs Paolini at Aus OpenWow, what a statement from Iva Jovic! The youngest Top 100 ace just notched her first win over a top-10 rival, taking down Jasmine Paolini at the Australian Open. Sure, Paolini wasn’t at her best with those stomach issues, but Jovic’s composure and shot-making were next level. After two tough losses to Paolini last year, this feels like a real rivalry brewing. Is Jovic ready for a deep run in Melbourne? #Sports #Tennis #AusOpen10Share
Kelly Jones+FollowAustralian Open Heat Rule Sparks DebateTalk about a wild day at the Aussie Open! Ice Man Sinner was on the ropes against Spizzirri, cramping up and a break down in the third. Then the infamous heat rule kicked in, giving Sinner a lifeline and flipping the match. Anne Keothavong isn’t happy though—she says the rule isn’t fair for those on outside courts. Did Sinner get lucky, or is the rule just part of the game? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen10Share
tammy84+FollowMboko Sets Up Sabalenka Showdown at AOWhat a battle from the Canadian prodigy! Victoria Mboko showed nerves of steel to outlast Clara Tauson in a tense three-setter, clinching her first-ever fourth-round spot at a Slam. Now, she’s got a date with the world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, who survived her own tie-break drama. Can Mboko’s mental toughness stand up to the reigning champ’s experience? This next match is a must-watch for tennis fans! #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
matthew58+FollowRaducanu’s Fitness Gap Exposed Down UnderTough break for the Queen of New York—Emma Raducanu’s early exit at the Aussie Open has fans and pundits talking. Nick Lester called out her biggest hurdle: she’s just not matching the physicality of top rivals like Swiatek and Gauff. With injuries still haunting her and talk swirling about another possible coaching change, is Raducanu’s camp headed for another shakeup? Can she close the gap and get back to her US Open form? #Sports #Tennis #Raducanu00Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowFerrero’s Next Move After Alcaraz SplitWow, didn’t see this coming! After the shock split with Carlitos, Juan Carlos Ferrero—El Mosquito himself—is stepping away from the tennis grind, at least for now. Instead of jumping to coach another ATP star, he’s teaming up with young Spanish golf talent Ángel Ayora, focusing on mental game and pro development. Do you think King Carlos will regret losing Ferrero’s experience, or is this just a breather before Ferrero returns to the tennis scene? #Sports #Tennis #Ferrero00Share
Reginald Gonzalez+FollowPutintseva Dances Through Boos at Aussie OpenYulia Putintseva is making headlines at the Australian Open—not just for her gritty play, but for her fiery response to a hostile crowd. After clinching a tough three-set win, the Kazakh sparkplug put her finger to her ear and broke into a dance, firing back at the boos from the stands. In her post-match chat, Putintseva embraced the drama, saying she thrives on that kind of energy. Love her or hate her, you can’t ignore her! #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
Danielle Strickland+FollowDjokovic’s Near-Miss: Almost Out at AO!Wow, Novak Djokovic nearly pulled a 2020 US Open repeat at the Australian Open! The Djoker lost his cool against Van de Zandschulp, smashing a ball that just missed a ball kid. If that shot had gone a few inches the wrong way, we could’ve seen the 10-time champ disqualified mid-match. With his history, it’s wild how close he came to another Grand Slam exit. Is the pressure of chasing an 11th title getting to him? #Sports #Tennis #Djokovic00Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowOsaka vs Cirstea: Jelena Djokovic Weighs InDid anyone catch the drama between Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea at the Aussie Open? Osaka’s fired-up “Come on!” shouts got under Cirstea’s skin, and even Jelena Djokovic (yes, Novak’s wife!) called it out as a possible hindrance on Instagram. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova also chimed in, saying Osaka should keep the hype to herself between serves. This rivalry just got a lot more interesting—can’t wait to see how the crowd reacts in Osaka’s next match! #Sports #Tennis #NaomiOsaka10Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowPegula & Keys’ Aussie Open Bet Gets SpicyThe rivalry between Jessie Pegs and Maddy Keys just got a hilarious twist at the Australian Open! Ahead of their 4R clash, Keys flat-out rejected Pegula’s “disgusting” family tradition—apple pie with cheese—as a wager payoff. Instead, both are brainstorming a new challenge for the loser. With Keys leading their head-to-head, will Pegula’s quirky tradition ever see the light of day? Let’s hear your best ideas for their bet! #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen10Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowAussie Open Fans Slam ESPN’s Streaming SplitAnyone else feeling iced out by ESPN’s new streaming tiers for the Aussie Open? Grand Slam diehards in the U.S. are venting after realizing full access to Rod Laver, Margaret Court, and John Cain Arena now means shelling out for ESPN Unlimited. Even cable subscribers aren’t safe—coverage depends on your provider. With record crowds Down Under, it’s wild that watching every match is tougher than ever. Thoughts on ESPN’s move? #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share