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The spotlight shifted away from Peng Shuai and some players and fans want it back

Tennis Jan 29, 2022

The spotlight shifted away from Peng Shuai and some players and fans want it back

by Christopher Clarey and Ben Rothenberg

By posting pictures of their protest in support of Peng at the tournament on social media, local activists are keeping the conversation going.

Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara grab spot in Australian Open semi-finals

Tennis Jan 26, 2022

Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara grab spot in Australian Open semi-finals

Aiming for their first Grand Slam title, the second-seeded Japanese pair wrapped up the quarterfinal against Croatia on Tuesday.

Danielle Collins beats Alize Cornet to make Australian Open semi-final

Tennis Jan 26, 2022

Danielle Collins beats Alize Cornet to make Australian Open semi-final

The American 27th seed came through an intense clash in sweltering temperatures to continue her resurgence after surgery last year.

Australia Open: No stopping Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty as both reach semi-finals

Tennis Jan 26, 2022

Australia Open: No stopping Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty as both reach semi-finals

Nadal raced to a two-set quarter-final lead against Denis Shapovalov but began to feel unwell, needing medical attention for a stomach issue before surviving a four-hour thriller.

Novak Djokovic got no 'special favors' on vaccine exemption, says Australia tennis chief

Tennis Jan 5, 2022

Novak Djokovic got no 'special favors' on vaccine exemption, says Australia tennis chief

Melbourne and Sydney have both endured months of restrictions and lockdowns over the past two years, and allowing him in was widely criticized.

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