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ATP Finals Djokovic, beaten by Sinner, will have to wait to see the semi-finals

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2 years ago

November 14, 2023

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ATP Finals Djokovic, beaten by Sinner, will have to wait to see the semi-finals

(Turin) The world No.1, the Serbian Novak Djokovic, was beaten by the Italian Jannik Sinner (4^e) 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/2) in a group match at the ATP Masters, Tuesday in Turin, and will have to win against the Pole Hubert Hurkacz (9^e) to qualify for the semi-finals.

Supported by his audience, the 22-year-old Italian created a sensation by beating, after more than 3 hours 08 minutes of play, for the first time in his career the Serbian, winner of 24 Grand Slam tournaments and recent winner of the Masters 1000. from Paris.

Difficult winner in his first match against Dane Holger Rune, also in more than three hours, Djokovic this time came up against Sinner, impressing in particular in his management of the decisive game of the last round. The Italian who will face Rune in the last match can still qualify in this very undecided green group.

PHOTO ANTONIO CALANNI, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jannik Sinner

In the first round, the two men remained neck and neck for a long time. It was ultimately the Italian who managed to break the Serb to take the lead (7-5). The second set, just as tight, came down to a tiebreaker. This time Djokovic was the most solid in the important points to equalize at one set all 7-6 (7/5).

But Sinner, far from admitting defeat, broke Djokovic in the last round to lead 4-2. An advantage that the Serb, however, erased immediately by taking his opponent’s service for the first time during this match, before confirming his put into play thanks to a shutout (4-4). The Italian responded with… a shutout.

Still tied (6-6), the two players had to decide again in the deciding game. This time, the Italian was much stronger than his illustrious elder to conclude 7-6 (7/2)

Earlier, in this same group, Holger Rune, 8^e world, won against the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas (6^e), forced to retire after only three games, due to a back injury.

The 20-year-old Dane, quarter-finalist at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon this year, remains in the race for a place in the semi-finals.

It is the Pole Hubert Hurkacz who will replace Tsitsipas in the group and will face Djokovic.

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

Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko advances to final

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2 hours ago

January 16, 2026

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Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko advances to final

Victoria Mboko did not last long on the field in the semi-final of the Adelaide tournament, Friday in Australia.

The 19-year-old Canadian defeated local favorite Kimberly Birrell in just 59 minutes of play, 6-2, 6-1.

Mboko, 17^e player in the world, slammed eight aces against none for her opponent, 107^e world racket.

In the final, the Torontonian will face the winner of the other semi-final, which pits Russian Mirra Andreeva, third seed, against her compatriot Diana Schnaider.

The duel was short-lived, since Mboko was never broken and she only offered a break point to her opponent, who was unable to take advantage of it.

PHOTO MICHAEL ERREY, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Victoria Mboko returns a ball to Australia’s Kimberly Birrell during their women’s singles semi-final at the Adelaide International tennis tournament.

On the other hand, the Canadian broke Birrell five times in seven occasions. She also won 80% of points played on her first serve and an impressive 86% of points played on her second serve.

His dominance on serve was unquestionable, with Birrell winning only 47% of the points contested on his first ball.

Both players committed three double faults.

Thanks to this victory, Mboko will climb to at least 16^e world ranking following the tournament. A victory in the final would allow him to enter the top 15.

This competition in Adelaide serves as preparation for the Australian Open, which will take off on Sunday. In the first round, Mboko will face Australian Emerson Jones, 155^e player in the world.

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.

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Semi-final matches of WTA 500 in Adelaide and WTA 250 in Hobart have been announced

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14 hours ago

January 15, 2026

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Semi-final matches of WTA 500 in Adelaide and WTA 250 in Hobart have been announced

Quarter-final matches were held in challenging tournaments on January 15 WTA 500 in Adelaide And WTA 250 in Hobart.

Last year’s champion Madison Keys, who placed second in the 500 meters race in Adelaide, lost to Victoria MBoko, who will compete with Kimberly Birrell in her next race. The Australian eliminated Jacqueline Christian.

In another semi-final match, “neutrals” Mirra Andreeva and Diana Schneider will compete. Unfortunately, Maya Joynt and Emma Navarro lost their matches.

WTA 500 Adelaide. 1/4 final

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🏳️Mirra Andreeva [3] – Ayla Tomljanovic [WC] – 6:2, 6:0
🏳️Diana Schneider [9] – Emma Navarro [6] – 6:3, 6:3

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Kimberly Birrell- Jacqueline Christian [Q] – 5:7, 6:1, 7:5
Victoria Mboko [8] – Madison Keys [2] – 6:4, 4:6, 6:2

WTA 500 Adelaide. Semi-final matches

🏳️Mirra Andreeva [3] – 🏳️Diana Schneider [9]
Kimberly Birrell- Victoria Mboko [8]

Video review of match day in Adelaide

First seed Emma Raducanu lost to Tayla Preston in the 1/4 final stage in Hobart. The Australian representative will face third-seeded Iva Jovic in the semi-finals – the American eliminated Magda Linett.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeated Anna Bondar and Antonija Ruzic defeated Olga Danilovic. Anna and Antonia will meet in the lower group in the semi-finals.

WTA 250 Hobart. 1/4 final

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Emma Raducanu [1] – Talia Preston [WC] – 2:6, 4:6
Iva Jovic [3] – Magda Linette [8] – 6:3, 6:7 (5:7), 6:2

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Anna Bondar- Elisabetta Cocciaretto [Q] – 2:6, 2:6
Antonia Ruzic – Olga Danilovich – 6:3, 6:3

Video review of match day in Hobart

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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

Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko advances to semi-final

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17 hours ago

January 15, 2026

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Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko advances to semi-final

(Adelaide) Canadian Victoria Mboko scored her second career victory against a player from top 10Thursday, winning 6-4, 4-6 and 6-2 against the American Madison Keys to reach the semi-finals of the Adelaide tournament.

Mboko (17^e), who is looking for a third WTA title, will cross swords with Australian Kimberly Birrell (107^e). Mboko defeated Birrell in Montreal, en route to the National Bank Open title last summer, in their only other duel on the circuit.

Mboko had previously defeated the Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia (59^e) and the Russian Anna Kalinskaya (33^e) in Adelaide. This is her first tournament since Hong Kong, which she won in November 2025.

Keys (ninth) had won his last 11 matches in this tournament, winning the title last year. She also triumphed there in 2022. Last year, she then continued her momentum to lift the Australian Open trophy.

After suffering three breaks in the second set, Mboko was solid in the third set with balls in hand, giving Keys no break opportunities. In particular, she won 73% of the rallies with her second ball during the third round.

Mboko won 93 of 180 points (52%) in this match.

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.