Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev Chasing History Making Wins in Australian Open Final

Ed Scimia - January 29, 2022 3 min read

Rafael Nadal can break the all-time record for Grand Slam tournament wins if he captures the Australian Open title on Sunday. But he’ll need to get past a hot Daniil Medvedev, who can make history of his own and continue to build an impressive resume if he captures the title […]

Local Hero Ashleigh Barty Faces Upstart Danielle Collins in Australian Open Final

Ed Scimia - January 28, 2022 2 min read

Ashleigh Barty can add to her growing legacy by capturing her home Grand Slam, if she beats Danielle Collins in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday. Barty once again put on a clinical performance in her semifinal matchup against Madison Keys. Barty: ‘Spoiled’ to have Australian Open opportunity […]

Australian Open: Medvedev Faces Tsitsipas, Nadal Takes on Berrettini in Men’s Semis

Ed Scimia - January 27, 2022 2 min read

Daniil Medvedev will try to make it to his second consecutive Australian Open final when he battles No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals on Friday. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Medvedev as a -240 favorite over Tsitsipas (+198), and a -110 pick to win the Australian Open men’s title. Medvedev […]

Australian Open Odds: Barty, Swiatek Look to Punch Tickets for Women’s Final

Ed Scimia - January 26, 2022 2 min read

Ashleigh Barty has dropped just 17 games over her first five matches at the Australian Open, a dominant display that has her one match away from making the final at her home Grand Slam. Barty will face Madison Keys in the semifinals on Thursday, with the Australian entering as a […]

Australian Open Quarterfinals: Barty Rolls, Nadal Survives Shapovalov Challenge

Ed Scimia - January 25, 2022 3 min read

Denis Shapovalov mounted a fierce comeback from two sets down, but it wasn’t enough to upset Rafael Nadal in their Australian Open quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday. Nadal recovered to win the fifth set and score a 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 win over Shapovalov in an epic four-hour match. Shapovalov […]

Naomi Osaka Out at Australian Open, Clearing Path for Ashleigh Barty

Ed Scimia - January 21, 2022 2 min read

Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty both marched towards an epic fourth-round clash between the tournament favorites at the Australian Open during their first two matches. But Osaka couldn’t get past third-round opponent Amanda Anisimova on Friday, ending her hopes for a repeat win in Melbourne. The defending Australian Open women’s […]

Australian Open: Muguruza, Kontaveit Upsets Shake Up Women’s Draw

Ed Scimia - January 20, 2022 3 min read

Two of the top six seeds on the women’s side of the 2022 Australian Open lost on Thursday, with two other seeded players also falling on a day that busted the women’s draw wide open. No. 3 seed Garbine Muguruza lost her second-round match to France’s Aliza Cornet, falling 6-3, […]

Barty, Nadal Among Big Names in Action at Australian Open on Wednesday

Ed Scimia - January 18, 2022 2 min read

The top seeds sailed into the second round at the Australian Open early this week, but there were still some big names who fell in the first two days of action, including several notable Americans who will go home early from the year’s first Grand Slam. Both No. 11 seed […]

Daniil Medvedev Takes Over as Australian Open Favorite After Djokovic Leaves Country

Ed Scimia - January 17, 2022 3 min read

Novak Djokovic lost his legal battle to reinstate his visa on Sunday, ending his hopes of defending his Australian Open title. But the tournament must go on and, without the Serbian in the field, Daniil Medvedev has become the clear favorite to win the year’s first Grand Slam. Medvedev rates […]

Australia Revokes Djokovic Visa Again, Medvedev Now Favorite to Win Australian Open

Ed Scimia - January 14, 2022 2 min read

Novak Djokovic will once again have to fight a legal battle in order to defend his Australian Open title, as the Australian government has revoked his visa for the second time. The news shook futures markets for the men’s Australian Open title, with Daniil Medvedev (+145) overtaking Djokovic (+170) as […]

Australian Open Odds: Top Seeds Djokovic, Barty Favorites Despite Facing Unique Challenges

Ed Scimia - January 13, 2022 3 min read

The Australian Open included world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in its draw on Thursday, naming him as the top seed in the tournament despite the fact that his participation is still in jeopardy. While Djokovic won the reinstatement of his visa in court, which allowed him to stay in Australia, […]

Australia Denies Entry to Novak Djokovic as Defending Champion Fights to Stay in Australian Open

Ed Scimia - January 5, 2022 2 min read

The Australian Border Force has denied entry into the country to Novak Djokovic, jeopardizing the defending champion’s quest for a 10th Australian Open title. Djokovic applied for a medical exemption to Australia’s vaccination requirement. His application was granted by Victorian state officials, who acted independently of national officials. Djokovic files […]

Australian Open Favorite Novak Djokovic’s Participation in Doubt Over Vaccination Exemption

Ed Scimia - January 5, 2022 3 min read

Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday that he will defend his Australian Open title later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting a COVID-19 vaccine. But, one day later, his participation remains in doubt as Australian officials vow to examine Djokovic’s request more closely. Djokovic has repeatedly declined to reveal […]