The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.
At just 18, João Fonseca is putting the tennis world on notice, as illustrated by his clinical straight-sets victory over ninth seed Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open.
In his first-ever Grand Slam match, Fonseca defeated World No. 9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets: 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5). The match was evenly contested, but Fonseca was dominant with his power and agility.
Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton said Wednesday he was "shocked" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, slamming them as "disrespectful". The 37-year-old great had said he would refuse to do on-court interviews until he got an apology.
Fearless 18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca declared he wants "more and more" after beating ninth seed Andrey Rublev in ... through qualifying at Melbourne Park to take his place in his maiden ...
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock ... veteran Gael Monfils and home hope Alex de Minaur also all progressed into round two at Melbourne Park. In the women’s draw, Jasmine Paolini and Elena ...
Joao Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men’s tennis, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev in the first round of the Australian Open.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian ... Minaur also all progressed into round two at Melbourne Park.
João Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men's tennis on Tuesday night, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Australian Open.
MELBOURNE – João Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men's tennis on Tuesday night, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5 ...
who is currently ranked 112th and made it into the bracket at Melbourne Park by winning three matches in qualifying rounds last week. The victory over 10-time major quarterfinalist Rublev ...
Joao Fonseca, Alex Michelsen, Learner Tien and Arthur Fils are four names to remember, following delightful displays during the opening week of the Australian Open.