Brittany Gilbert+FollowAlcaraz vs Tommy Paul: AO Tiebreak DramaWild scenes at Rod Laver Arena as King Carlos and Tommy Paul’s high-stakes Aussie Open battle was halted mid-tiebreak due to a medical emergency in the stands. Both players kept their cool during the 14-minute pause, showing real class. When play resumed, Alcaraz snatched the set after Paul’s costly double fault. Anyone else feel the tension after that restart? This rivalry just keeps delivering! #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
tammy84+FollowNavy women’s tennis on fire with 4-0 startNavy women’s tennis just kicked off their season with a bang—rolling to a 4-0 record for the first time since 2022 after a dominant 6-1 win over Morgan State. The energy at the Tose Family Tennis Center was electric as the Mids’ doubles teams set the tone, and then the singles players took over, stringing together five straight wins. Peyton Amspacher-Philemon and Anna Wiskowski especially stood out, showing real grit. With this momentum, the team is heading to South Bend next weekend. How far do you think this squad can go this season? #Sports #Tennis #NavyTennis00Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowSabalenka Breaks Tiebreak Record Down UnderWow, Aryna “The Hammer” Sabalenka just made history at the Aussie Open! After outlasting Victoria Mboko, she’s now won 20 straight tiebreaks—breaking Novak Djokovic’s Open Era record. That puts her in the same league as Serena and Hingis, with five straight Slam quarterfinals. Next up: a showdown with rising star Iva Jovic. Can the 18-year-old American upset the queen of clutch? Who’s your pick for the semis? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Tennis #Sabalenka00Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowLearner Tien Shocks Medvedev at AOHow about that for a breakout moment? Learner Tien, the young American lefty, just stunned the tennis world by taking down Medvedev in straight sets at the Australian Open! At only 20, Tien is still living at home, but he’s now in the quarters and set to face Zverev next. Can he keep this Cinderella run going? The USA is making noise down under! #Sports #Tennis #LearnerTien00Share
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
tammy84+FollowDjokovic's Grand Slam Path Clears at AOBig news out of Melbourne—King Novak just got a walkover into the Aussie Open quarters after Mensik pulled out with an injury. Mensik had actually stunned Novak at Miami last year, so this matchup had real revenge vibes. Now, with the young gun sidelined, Djokovic gets extra rest as he chases that record 25th Slam. Does this boost make him unstoppable, or were you hoping for a rematch showdown? #Sports #Tennis #Djokovic00Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowDjokovic’s Close Call: Ball Girl Drama at AOWow, what a wild ride for Nole fans! King Novak not only bagged his 400th Slam win at the Aussie Open, but he also had a heart-stopping moment when a ball he hit nearly struck a ball girl. Thankfully, no harm done—Djoker owned up right away and apologized. With his eyes still on that record 25th Slam, next up is a spicy rematch with Menšík, the Czech upstart who shocked him in Miami last year. Can the GOAT keep his cool and make more history? #Sports #Tennis #Djokovic00Share
matthew58+FollowDjokovic Dodges DQ Drama at Aussie OpenWow, talk about déjà vu! King Novak nearly repeated his 2020 US Open fiasco at the Australian Open, smashing a ball in frustration that almost hit a ball girl. Justine Henin called him “very lucky” to avoid disqualification, especially since this gesture looked even more intense than the one that got him tossed in New York. Emotions clearly run high for the 24-time Slam champ—do you think the officials got it right this time? #Sports #Tennis #Djokovic10Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowFritz & Carlitos: Can They Lock In for AO Glory?Morgan Riddle just gave both Taylor Fritz and Carlitos Alcaraz a public nudge to 'lock in' at the Australian Open after a sweet fan moment in Melbourne. With Fritz taking down Stan the Man in his last AO and Carlitos cruising without dropping a set, the stakes are sky-high. Will the American or the Spanish phenom rise to the challenge? This rivalry could define the second week! #Sports #Tennis #AustralianOpen00Share
