Tennis

Hopman Cup Spain eliminated despite Carlos Alcaraz victory

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2 years ago

July 22, 2023

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Hopman Cup Spain eliminated despite Carlos Alcaraz victory

(Paris) The world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, just crowned at Wimbledon, won again at the Hopman Cup in Nice on Saturday against Borna Coric (6-3, 6-7, 10-5), however not preventing the elimination of Spain before the double against Croatia.

Alcaraz won the first set 6-3, let the second slip away 7-6, before dominating the super tiebreaker 10-5.

But even before entering the court, Spain were eliminated after the defeat of their compatriot Rebeka Masarova against Donna Vekic (6-2, 6-1), while it needed a 3-0 victory for Spain against Croatia to hope to reach the final against Switzerland on Sunday.

The Hopman Cup is a mixed competition where the six participating nations, made up of one man and one woman, are divided into two pools of three. Each country meets the other two teams from its group in the following format: a ladies’ singles, a men’s singles and then a mixed doubles. The winners of each group compete in the final.

Croatia or Belgium will face Switzerland, already qualified, in the final. Everything will be decided after the Spain-Croatia mixed doubles disputed in the evening.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Former Aus Open number one takes first win after two surgeries

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2 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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Former Aus Open number one takes first win after two surgeries

33-year-old former world No. 1 and Czech tennis player Carolina Pliskova (WTA1057) has made a successful start to the 2026 Australian Open.

In the first round, the Czech defeated the 32-year-old American in two sets. Sloane Stephens (WTA 1102) in 1 hour 35 minutes.

Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals

Carolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) – Slovan Stevens (USA) [Q] – 7:6 (9:7), 6:2

This was the eighth head-to-head meeting between the rivals. Carolina beat Sloane for the second time.

Pliskova earned her first victory at the Tour level since the 2024 US Open. Since then Caroline has had two ankle surgeries.

Stevens started the Australian Open with qualification. In the election, the American defeated Barbora Palicova, Olivia Gabeki and Lucia Bronzetti.

Pliskova will compete with Indonesian representative Janice Tjen, who knocked out 22nd seed Leila Fernandez, in the second round of the majors.

Video review of the match

Photo gallery of the match

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Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Kalinina lost to the Chinese and left the Aus Open 2026 in the first round of the main tour

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2 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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Kalinina lost to the Chinese and left the Aus Open 2026 in the first round of the main tour

Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 179) She completed her campaign at the 2026 Australian Open.

In the first round of the main draws, the Ukrainian player lost to the Chinese representative in two sets Wang Xinyu (WTA 46) in 1 hour 35 minutes.

Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals

Wang Xinyu (China) – Angelina Kalinina (Ukraine) [Q] – 6:3, 6:3

In the second match, Angelina won 3:1 with a break but lost five games in a row.

Kalinina had her first head to head match against Wang Xinyu.

Angelina started qualifying at the Australian Open with wins over Joanna Garland, Anouk Koevermans and Maya Khvalinskaya.

Wang Xinyu will compete against Rebekka Shramkova or Alena Ostapenko in the second round of the Australian major.

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Australian Open A first round victory for Madison Keys, the defending champion

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3 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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Australian Open A first round victory for Madison Keys, the defending champion

(Melbourne) Defending champion Madison Keys defeated Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6 (6), 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Keys, seeded No. 9, found herself in difficulty on the Rod Laver Arena court, trailing 4-0 in the first set.

Oliynykova, playing her first Grand Slam main draw match, also led 4-0 in a tiebreaker.

However, she missed two set points, giving Keys the opportunity to win the set.

The first round lasted 1 hour and 12 minutes, while the second was completed in half an hour.

Oliynykova destabilized Keys, especially in the first set, with high lobs that forced the American back far behind the baseline.

PHOTO MARTIN KEEP, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Madison Keys

The Ukrainian’s solid defense and atypical play allowed her to stay in the match.

However, she was gradually overwhelmed by Keys’ power and rhythm.

“I was nervous at first,” Keys admitted. Oleksandra is a fierce competitor, she definitely made things difficult for me. I am very happy to have turned the tide and continued on my way. »

Ninth in the world, Keys takes part in a 50^e major tournament, including 12 appearances at the first stage of the Grand Slam.

Since losing to Zheng Jie in 2012, she has won 11 consecutive first-round matches in Melbourne.

On Tuesday evening, Hugo Gaston of France will play Jannik Sinner of Italy, the tournament champion in 2024 and 2025.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.