US EditionZeynep Sönmez Rushes to Aid Ballkid During Australian Open Upset Win
Sonmez paused play to assist a fainting ball girl, earning crowd praise before defeating Anna Bondar 6-2, 6-4 to advance at the Australian Open.
- Chair umpires asked leading players Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Aryna Sabalenka to remove wearable fitness trackers during matches this year at the Australian Open, as Tennis Australia said wearables remain banned at Grand Slams.
- Tour approval contrasts with Grand Slam rules, as wearable fitness trackers are approved by the International Tennis Federation and used on ATP and WTA tours to collect physiological data in elite sports.
- Sinner said on Monday, `There is certain data what we would like to track a little bit on court` and Carlos Alcaraz complied immediately when chair umpires asked him to remove a strap.
- Tournament organisers said the Australian Open is involved in ongoing discussions about future wearable device use, while Tennis Australia cited internal-load measures like heart rate for athlete monitoring.
- Players argue the devices help with recovery and practice metrics like heart rate and calories burned, while WHOOP markets its band as a 24/7 coach and alternatives such as vests exist for monitoring.
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Australian Open: Americans Gauff, Jovic, Tien lose in quarterfinals
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia — Aryna Sabalenka beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic, 6-3, 6-0, to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday (Monday night PT) before searing heat on Day 10 forced matches to be played under cover. Elina Svitolina stunned third-seeded Coco Gauff, 6-1, 6-2, in a 59-minute night match to move into the semifinals in Australia for the first time. Weeks into a tour return from a mental health bre…
Alexander Zverev is still missing two victories for his first title in a Grand Slam tournament. Against US-Youngster Learner Tien, he shows a strong performance at the Australian Open – with prominent support.
Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and may now meet Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz Reveals the Totally Fitting Tattoo He Plans to Get If He Wins the Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz revealed the tattoo he plans to get if he wins the Australian Open, which would continue his tradition of getting inked after every major title he secures for the first time.
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