Scott Gullan

Jan 27, 2024 | themercury.com.au | Scott Gullan

Daniil Medvedev the Zen Master. Now there’s a description no-one would have seen coming about the Russian who has proudly worn the tennis villain moniker for years. But Medvedev has been at pains to say he’s a changed man and is crediting this new-found attitude as a reason why he’s playing in his third Australian Open final. Instead of firing off at someone in the crowd or provoking his opponent during a match with questionable tactics, the No. 3 seed is trying to let things go.

Jan 27, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan |Max Stainkamph |Rebecca Williams

Aryna Sabalenka has broken a 12-year hoodoo to win back-to-back Australina Opens at Rod Laver Arena in a straight-sets victory over challenger Qinwen Zheng. Laver Arena is Aryna Sabalenka’s house now. With long-time resident Novak Djokovic giving up the keys following his semi-final departure, there is a new sheriff in town after the Belarusian blew China’s Qinwen Zheng off the court to win her second consecutive Australian Open title.

Jan 26, 2024 | theaustralian.com.au | Scott Gullan |Will Swanton |Rebecca Williams

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has predicted her grand slam final experience will have her primed emotionally and “very ready to fight” when she aims to become the first woman in 11 years to win back-to-back crowns at Melbourne Park. After avenging her US Open defeat to Coco Gauff in the semi-finals, Sabalenka is now the hot favourite to add a second grand slam title to her resume when she faces off against first-time grand slam finalist Qinwen Zheng.