Jannik Sinner win over Djokovic at Australian Open 2024

26 January 2024

Sonner wins over Djokovic at Australian Open

Jannik Sinner win over Djokovic at Australian Open 2024 and repeat Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon feat with a great win. The Italian’s victory also halted Novak Djokovic’s 33-matches winning chain at the Malborne Park.

Fourth-seeded Jannik Sinner became the first man from Italy to beat a singles world number 1 player at a Grand Slam. For Novak Djokovic, this was a first-ever semi-final defeat at the Australian Open

What are the odds happening in Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner win over Djokovic

When things come together and in a same way and in same line up, such moments are called coincidence, often unexpectedly. It is just out-of-the-blue alignment of events that raises eyebrows and make everyone think, “What are the odds that happening?”

Sinner wins over Djokovic Stuns everybody In Semi-Final, Breaks Serbian’s 2195-Day-Long Invincible Streak Down Under

Jannik Sinner by his win over world no.1 Novak Djokovic at the Grand slam-an unexpected event in itself, Carlos Alcaraz interrupted Djokovic’s winning streak at the Wimbledon final in 2023 after a long chain of 2,195 days. Sinner did the exactly same hunt on January 26, 2024 at the Australian Open cutting short Novak’s long streak of wins at Melbourne after exactly 2,195 days. Is it a coincidence?

Jannik Sinner just flipped the script of the most anticipated matchup posting a dominant win against 10-times champion Djokovic. By snapping Djokovic’s 33-matches winning chain, Sinner is responsible for the world’s No.1 first Australian Open defeat since 2018.

The Italian’s player wins with a flawless victory as 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3. He never misses any chance and on the other hand Djokovic shocked that-what is happening? and before he catches the point, Sinner finds his way and close the door for Djokovic.

_{Jannik Sinner Shocks Novak Djokovic in a Historic Win | credits: First Sports with Rupha Ramani}

Jannik Sinner win over Djokovic: Novak Djokovic fought off a match point in the third set tie break, but the Serb’s stream of 54 unforced errors didn’t help matters. The 24-times Grand slam winner was unable to give answer to Sinner’s attacks and showed incapability to counter his opponent’s challenge and spent an off-color afternoon at the Rod Laver Arena.

Sinner was utterly dominant in the service games, and did not face a single break point throughout the match. The only way Novak could wrangle a set was via tie-break, and that was all he won from the match.

Jannik Sinner win over Djokovic:

The first set win in ease: Which the 4th seeded won 6-1 in just 36 minutes, witnessed the underdog committing only 3 unforced errors, 12 fewer than the 24-time Grand Slam winner. The Italian’s youngster also dominated his illustrious rival in every other facet of the game.

The unexpectedly impossible has finally happened. A whole 2,195 days since he last lost a match at the Grand slam, Novak Djokovic stands conquered at the Rod Laver Arena. Jannik Sinner has done the unthinkable, becoming the first Italian ever to defeat a men’s singles world ranked 1 player at Australian open or in any Grand slam. And he chose a stage as grand as the semi-final to do it.

Sinner emerged triumphant 6-1, 6-2, 6-6 (6-8), 6-3 to book a place in the title round, where he will meet the winner of the other last-four stage clash between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, slated later in the day

References: Jannik Sinner win over Djokovic

Jannik Sinner repeats Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon feat with win over Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2024 (khelnow.com)

Australian Open: Djokovic rates semis defeat to Sinner as “one of the worst Grand Slam matches” (thehansindia.com)

Australian Open Mixed Doubles: Hsieh Su-Wei & Jan Zielinski Win AO 2024

26 January 2024

Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-Wei and Polish partner Jan Zielinski captured the Title-Australian Open Mixed doubles 2024 on Friday as win over American Desirae Krawczyk and Britain’s Neal Skupski with 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 11-9. The pair saved a championship point in the match tie-break to pick their first major title as a team.

_{Hsieh Su-Wei & Jan Zielinski Win Australian Open}

Australian Open Mixed Doubles: What they said after winning.

Both were extremely happy to pick the trophy. Jan Zielinski said, “It means a lot, Since yesterday I was getting a lot of messages, a lot of statistics that there were four Polish players who had lost in the (mixed) finals before. But Su-Wei said before the match when we were walking onto the warm-up that she’s a curse-breaker. She is. Thanks to her for breaking the Polish curse in the mixed doubles finals.”

Both kissed the trophy and went for conference.

References:

australian open – Search (bing.com)

Hsieh Su-Wei & Jan Zielinski – Search (bing.com)

Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna : At No.1

Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna are game partner as both are at no.1 in their category.

The way to Number one crossed at Australian Open, Malborne Park on Thursday. Novak Djokovic is ranked No.1 in Men’s singles and Rohan Bopanna will take over the No.1 ranking in doubles come Monday when the 43-year-old debuts a top the ATP doubles ranking. He will be the oldest guy at No.1 in tennis history.

The age of Djokovic is 36 whether age of Bopanna is 43. Djokovic going for a 25th major title, congratulated Bopanna’s confidence. He said,” What you have done is amazing!” ex-claimed a lot. The Serb then raised his praise-play a notch. he also added, ” You have your whole Carrer ahead of you. It’s amazing to do it at such a young age. I don’t know how you have done it!”

Rohan Bopanna said, “I call it Level 43.” Novak laughed out loud. “Level 43! I love it. I’m Level 36!”

Bopanna told, “Before you retire, we play once together?” Djokovic floated the idea of the duo partnering once. “200 percent!” Bopanna returned. “You still have many levels left! Level 50-plus?” Djokovic asked. “At 50-plus, I will be playing tennis, Novak. I will not be a tennis player,” Bopanna said. Both laughed.

Rohan Bopanna Got Combo Prize-A Padmashri and World No.1

It’s a rare and not often moment that a greying athlete, just two months short to ‘Level 44’, becomes the toast of tennis fraternity at the Grand slam event. Yet, Bopanna just managed to do that with his hard work and ensuring ranked ATP’s world No.1 player’s mantle come Monday, he with his partner Mathew Ebden stormed into the Indian’s first ever men’s doubles final in Australian Open.

_{Rohan Bopanna and Mathew Ebden at Australian Open 2024(Photo: Getty images)}

Not only Bopanna got world No.1 doubles player but he win it at the age of 43, just shocking to everyone, so he became the oldest player in history of tennis to set at such level.Novak Djokovic. ‘’Congratulations Bops. Amazing effort. And to do it at such an young age. Even more impressive,’’ the Serbian wrote, his tongue firmly in cheek, in an Instagram story.

Padamshri to Rohan Bopanna

There was another flag of victory on his cap on the stroke of India’s Republic Day when Bopanna, along with squash ace Jyotsna Chinnappa was awarded the Padmashri- the fourth civilian honor from the government of India for excellency in any field. Congratulation from savreensports.com

Rohan Bopana is a Brick wall at net: Australian Open Mixed Double

Rohan Bopana is a Brick wall at net: Australian Open Mixed Double( Source AO 2024)

China’s Xinwen Zheng in Australian Open Final 2024: Is that easy?

26 January 2024

Sabalenka Will Face China's Xinwen Zheng

China’s Xinwen Zheng books her maiden Grand Slam Final (Australian Open 2024) after beating Dayana Yastremska.

China's Xinwen Zheng finalist in Australian Open 2024 — _{China’s Xinwen Zheng finalist in Australian Open 2024}

On January 24, 2024, China’s Zheng ended the fairytale run of qualifier Dayana Yastremska at Australian Open 2024 with a flawless victory 6-4,6-4. It’s her first Grand Slam final where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

The pattern of points is same in both sets with 2 swapping breaks early on then Zheng snaring the extra break in the 7th game both time.

credit: Eurosport, China’s Xinwen Zheng on court conference after booked in final.

China’s Xinwen Zheng victory in Australian Open, Day 12 Updates

The Chinese player Xinwen put pressure on Yastremask in the first set, blasting cross-court winner off both wings, and then left the court by 23-year old Ukrainian Player clutching her abdomen pain. After taking medical timeout off court, Yastremask returned for next game.

The 12th seeded started off stronger in the 2nd set, holding her first service game to love and then snatching the early break after a chain of errors from Yastremask but the Ukrainian broke straight back.

The Chinese player Xinwen broke again in 7th game, helped by double fault by her opponent and a shanked shot that flew long.Yastremska bravely held in the next game but Zheng smashed in easy way.

What time does Aryna Sabalenka vs Xinwen Zheng start?

Aryna Sabalenka is targeting to win her 2nd straight Australian Open title on Saturday when she will face off China’s Xinwen ( Qinwen ) Zheng, who will play her maiden Grand Slam.

Zheng lost in the US Open quarter-finals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at a major and is into the final a decade after her compatriot Li Na won the title.

The women’s final is on Saturday, January 27 at 8.30am UK time.

How to watch Australian Open in UK?

In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to live action from Melbourne.

How to watch Australian Open in US?

In the USA, ESPN has the broadcasting rights to show the tournament.

Who is the defending champions?

Aryna Sabalenka is the last year winner (champion) in Australian Open 2023.

Aryna Sabalenka To face off China’s Xinwen Zheng in AO Final 2024

Defendinf champion Aryna Sabalenks to face off China’s Zheng in Australian Open 2024 final.

The 12th seeded China’s Xinwen Zheng will clash with defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open 2024 final after both women powered to straight sets victories in the last four on Thursday. Ranked 2 Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defense on track by blasting American 4th seeded Coco Gauff with 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 and closed the way for Gauff to Rod Laver Arena.

On the other side Zheng, stormed into a debut championship match with a stirring 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska.

The 21-year-old became the first Chinese finalist in Melbourne since her idol Li Na won the title in 2014. Her fabulous victory with 6-4, 6-4 shocked everyone as she dominates over her opponent from the very first second of the match and never made mistakes as Yastremska.

Sabalenka said “I was able to focus on myself,” she also added, “I was prepared that she was going to move well and put all the balls back and I was just ready for anything. She’s a great player and I enjoy playing her,” she said. “I really hope that in the future we are going to play many more finals.”

References:

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen march into final showdown after dominating wins (wionews.com)

Australian Open 2024 women’s final: What time does Aryna Sabalenka vs Qinwen Zheng start? (msn.com)

Joe Barry fired by Packers? Sources on January 25

25 January 2024

The ‘Packers’ fire their defensive coordinator Joe Barry.

Confirmed by NFL Network’s team member Tom pelissero that Joe Barry will not return as the defensive coordinator of Packers.

Just after two days when the head coach Matt Lafleur claimed questions about Barry’s future with Packers and said that now he would handle it in his own way.

A post by Tom Pelissero on X, “A change in Green Bay: Joe Barry will not return as the Packers defensive coordinator, per sources.”

Who is Joe Barry?

Joe Barry is an American Football coach who served as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers of NFL. He also served as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams, as well as serving as the defensive coordinator for the Washington Redskin and the Detroit Lions. Joe Barry previously served as an assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers. He is son of former coach Mike Barry.

Why Green Bay packers decided to fire Joe Barry?

The Packers have officially decided to fire defensive coordinator Barry. How they choose to replace Barry will be a major factor in player personnel on that side of ball, but to move on from Barry immediately puts a number of Packers players on the chopping block who follow him may see out the door.

The Packers proved in 2023 that they are ahead of schedule as far as becoming a true contender in NFC North. Many thinks that this team is just a few defensive tweaks away from potentially taking the Detroit Lions’ spot a top in the NFC North 2024.

Speculation about Joe Barry’s Job security began in December after the Packers lost 34-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Matt LaFleur was asked whether he would consider removing Barry before the end of season.

Five players who could follow Barry out of the door: Rumors

Who are the Five Packers players who could follow Joe Barry?

1st. Darnell savage

More notable pending free agents defensively for the Packers is Darnell savage. He is the former first-round pick out of Maryland. Although Darnell savage’s decline with the Packers started upon Barry’s arrival, and according to us both Savage and Packers will look to move on this offseason for betterment.

_{Darnell savage, Green Bay Packers} _{follow Joe Barry}

Darnell S. had a fabulous pick-six for Packers in the team’s decisive win over the Cowboys in Wild Card Round, but he failed to secure another easy pick-six against the 49ers in 2nd round as well as fully whiffing on the tackle against 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who then sprinted to the end zone of touchdown. Savage was solely responsible for 14-point swing in a one-score loss.

In a way, Savage was almost solely responsible for a 14-point swing in a one-score loss but he could be the 1st one on the way out now that Barry has been let go.

2nd. Preston Smith

Packers gave Preston Smith a big-money contract back in 2019, signing him to 4-year deal worth $52 million. That deal turned out to be quite the bargain for the Packers, as Smith immediately set a Carrer high of 12 sacks in his first year with the team. Sometimes the business aspect of NFL is quite difficult. The packers are not often major players in NFL free agency, so when they are aggressive, it is most notable.

Since joing Packers, Smith has averaged 19QB hits and 9 sacks per 17 games. He is also averaging 26 pressures per year since arrived in Green Bay Packers and former 2nd-round pick by Washington has certainly lived up to his NFL Draft billing.

The Packers now find themselves at a crossroads. Does Preston Smith still have time to offer? Absolutely, but the Packers don’t have a lot of salary cap space right now ($4.8 million), and Smith is due a roster bonus of $5.7 million coming up in mid-March. I think it is the right time to move on.

3rd. De’Vondre Campbell

The De’Vondre Campbell move for Green Bay was more of the ‘reclamation project’ variety when he was initially brought in on a 1-year deal worth $2 million back in 2021. He parlayed that 1-year deal with the Green’s into 5-year, worth $50 million contract and truely did his best for Packers.

D. campbell for Packers but now they fired Joe Barry — _Campbell

He has not justify his salary cap which hit over $ 14.2 million with his game now.

De’Vondre Campbell – Green Bay Packers Linebacker – ESPN

4th. Rudy Ford

There was a curious decrease in snaps for Rudy Ford late in the season that has led some to believe he had one foot out the door for quite some time. Rudy has bounced the league over the last handful of years, trying to make his way. He ended up being a really nice find for the Green Bay over the last two seasons, starting 15 of the 30 games he played.

Now the Ford is a risky proposition: His decrease in usage late in 2023 season was very odd, considering he was playing his best. But with two interceptions and only one touchdown allowed, Ford put some great stuff on tape in 2023, but he’s going to be just 30 in 2024, and the Green Bay might want to dip into the free-agent market for players with a higher “floor” in 2024.

5th. Eric Stokes

The main issue with moving on from Stokes is that you obviously believe in potential as a former first-round pick, but his availability has been brutally low. he played just 12 games over last 2 seasons and Packers will almost certainly not be picking up his option for 2025 at this point.

Trade Eric Stokes to the highest bidder this offseason. Give him a fresh start, and make sure he recoups some NFL Draft capital from another team.

Carlos Alcaraz Crashes Out of Australian Open 2024

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Alcaraz crashes out: Alexander Zverev made no mistake with his second chance to close out a win over seeded 2 Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday night, January 24 and moved into Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev.

The sixth seeded Alexander Zverev was up a break in 3rd set and missed a chance to serve out a win but he didn’t loose his second chance and then finished the game with 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4.

The Wimbledon Champion Alcaraz was the only player to beat 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in a Grand slam match last year but not so lucky this time and crashed out.

_{Alexander Zverev who beat Carlos Alcaraz}

It was Alexander Zverev’s first win over a top five player at a grand slam. He will face Medvedev, who won a flawless and haed four hour match over Hubert Hurkacz with victory as 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz dumped in thriller by Zverev

Australian Open 2024: The day , January 24, 2024, it was a full drama- filled day of action, with Daniil Medvedev advancing to the semifinal in five sets and Alexander Zverev upsetting Carlos Alcaraz in four sets.On the women’s side, Qinwen Zheng and Dayana Yastremska will meet after winning their quarters.

Zverev pointed out in a conference that Wednesday’s result is most important for her after returning from an ankle injury layoff that ruled him out of Wimbledon and US Open 2022.

He said, “I was on top of my game before the injury happened,” Also added, “I’m extremely happy to be back where I am and winning these kinds of matches, giving myself the chance again. Because last year … I wasn’t a Slam contender.”

Carlos Alcaraz missed the 2023 Australian Open with injury and was into the quarterfinals here for the first time. He had dropped only one set and spent five fewer hours on court than Zverev in the four previous rounds.

Alcaraz said, “I’m sad with my level today, because I have been playing good tennis,” He also added, “Obviously quarterfinal of a Grand Slam is a good run. It’s not what I’m looking for but is not bad.”

The German was serving for the match at 5-3 in the third, just after midnight, when Alcaraz broke for the first time. Alcaraz got back to 5-5 when he chased a shot into the doubles alley and knocked a backhand down the line, beaming a big smile and shaking his racket in a gesture that suggested: “Hello, still here.”

He won the final seven points of the tiebreaker to make it 2-1, flashing a smile after earning four set points when he chased a ball wide and hit a forehand passing shot.

Carlos Alcaraz Girlfriend:

Carlos Alcaraz is the luckiest guy outside the court. The Spaniard is dating for a long time his stunning girlfriend Maria González Giménez. Maria is also a tennis player from Murcia playing for Murcia Club de Tenis.

Net Worth of Alcaraz:

Estimated $20-22 million: Carlos Alcaraz has so far in his short career earned $16,660,732 in career prize money. The biggest cheque he received was at the US Open 2022 when he took home $2.6 million. These added to his brand deals have combined together to raise his net worth to an estimated $20-22 million.

Height of Carlos Alcaraz:

The height of Alcaraz is 1.83m.

carlos alcaraz height – Search (bing.com)

Rohat Bopanna: Oldest-Ever World Number 1 At 43

With the victory over Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the Australian Open 2024 quarter-finals, Rohan Bopanna is assured of the top spot in the ATP rankings that will be released on January 29.

The grand old man of Indian tennis continues to soar. At “level 43”, Rohan Bopanna is not done yet.

Bopanna and Ebden won in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) to book a place in the penultimate round of the season-opening Grand Slam.