Erik Gudris Tennis
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- Both Djokovic and Alcaraz thank Rafael Nadal for watching their match but admit it was a bit weird to see him in the stands and not on the court. #AusOpen
- Alcaraz tells Djokovic he is inspiring. To his team - “Nobody knows how hard I’ve been working to get this trophy.” Adds “It was bit of a roller coaster emotionally and not hearing what people were saying before Australia…this trophy is always yours.” #AusOpen
- Djokovic thanks the Australian crowd and says he wasn’t sure he would be in a closing ceremony of a major ever again. “God knows what happens tomorrow or in six months or 12 months. It has been a great ride. I love you guys.” #AusOpen
- Djokovic to Alcaraz “What you have been doing the best word is historic. You are so are young. You have a lot of time like myself. So I’m sure we’ll be seeing each other in the next ten years” which gets a big laugh from the crowd. #AusOpen
- Major Achievement: Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Australian Open 26 62 63 75 over Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz at age 22 is the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam. Joins Fred Perry, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Don Budge.
- Point!
- A couple of service holds and Alcaraz leads 6-5. #AusOpen
- Alcaraz saves BP and now is a game away from it. #AusOpen
- Djokovic gets out of a long game facing six BPs to get to 1-all. #AusOpen
- Alcaraz breaks on SP#5 in long game to take third set 6-3. Trainer now out for Djokovic. #AusOpen
- Alcaraz races through second set 6-2 and levels with Djokovic. #AusOpen
- Alcaraz holds for 3-1 with his best point so far, gives the crowd a big fist pump. #AusOpen
- Alcaraz, with a helpful net cord winner, goes on to disrupt Djokovic and earns his first service break. #AusOpen
- Is this now the “grip and rip” era for Djokovic?
- Outstanding start for Novak Djokovic who breaks again and races through opening set 6-2 over a frustrated Alcaraz. #AusOpen
- Djokovic, with potent forehands, opens up a 4-1 lead over Alcaraz who hasn’t quite found his game yet. #AusOpen
- 2026 Australian Open men’s final about to start with Novak Djokovic going for a record 25th major title and Carlos Alcaraz going for a rare career Grand Slam.
- Rybakina Rising: Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open in a stellar final against Aryna Sabalenka 64 46 64 for her second major title. #ausopen
- Australian Open Men's SFs are set featuring all four top seeds. #AusOpen
- Australian Open Women's SFs are set: #AusOpen
- Elena Rybakina aces out Iga Swiatek 75 61 to reach AO SFs. Rybakina has now won 18 of her last 19 matches. #AusOpen
- Australian Open Mens QFs are set:
- Australian Open Women's QFs are set with four Americans left in the draw. #AusOpen
- Jessica Pegula plays a near perfect match to defeat good friend and defending champion Madison Keys 63 64 to reach the QFs. #AusOpen
- Jessica Pegula plays a very good first set 6-3 over defending champion Madison Keys. Pegula with only four unforced errors. #AusOpen
- Lerner Tien breezes past Daniil Medvedev to reach AO QFs for the first time. Becomes younger American man to reach a major QF since Andy Roddick in 2002. #AusOpen
- Former AO finalist Marin Cilic showing vintage form down under. Reaches R3 with straight sets win over Denis Shapovalov. #AusOpen
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- Happy New Year! Wishing everyone health and happiness in 2026.
- Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄🎄🎄
- Surprise news as Carlos Alcaraz announces parting ways with long time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
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- Italian Idol: Jannik Sinner repeats as ATP Finals champion with 76(4) 75 win over Carlos Alcaraz.
- Novak 101: Novak Djokovic wins Athens for his 101st career ATP title in a compelling back and forth final with Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. With that, Auger Aliassime qualifies for ATP Finals, however, Djokovic is still TBD, so Musetti is also TBD.
- Elena Rybakina wins WTA Finals 63 76(0) over Aryna Sabalenka for her second biggest career title and completes a strong 11 match win streak at years’ end. #WTA
- “Heartbeats” Book Review: Bjorn Borg Reveals All in Uneven Yet Eye Opening Memoir #tennis tennisnow.com/heartbeats-b...
- Very good article on the growth and popularity of Andy Roddick's "Served" podcast, and how tournaments, including USO, are still trying to figure out what should be "credentialed media" on site. Ironically, "Served" was not one of them this year. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/b...
- Flushing Finale: Carlos Alcaraz wins #USOpen for a second time over Jannik Sinner 62 36 61 64 for his sixth career major. Alcaraz returns to World No. 1.
- Alcaraz to serve for it at 5-4. #USOpen
- Alcaraz races through third set 6-1 to hold two sets to one lead over Sinner. Also, both men accelerating through this final. Into a fourth set after just under two hours. #USOpen
- Alcaraz takes opening set 6-2. #USOpen
- Ashe Stadium about a 1/3 full as many continue to navigate the security measures as men’s final about to start. Sam Querrey on ESPN expects stadium full in second set. “It will be an awkward first set.” #USOpen
- Rousing Repeat: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defends her #USOpen singles title 64 76(3) over Amanda Anisimova. Becomes the first woman to repeat as US Open champion since Serena Williams 2012-2014.
- Sabalenka holds and now it’s tiebreak time. #USOpen
- As stated earlier, bound to be some intrigue as Anisimova responds late and breaks Sabalenka who served for it. 5-all. #USOpen
- Sabalenka serves out first set 6-3. World No.1 handling the major moment better right now. Only four UEs in the first set. #USOpen
- Djokovic and Alcaraz about to get underway. #USOpen
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- Anisimova levels 76(3) with Osaka to force a decider. There’s some Montreal finals flashbacks here now as Osaka was on the verge of winning and now showing too much negative emotions on court. Maybe she will turn it around. #USOpen
- This just in: President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the #USOpen Men's Singles final on Sunday per numerous reports. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
- Aryna Sabalenka answers the challenge from Jessica Pegula to return to #USOpen final 46 63 64. Great match from both players.
- Aryna Sabalenka answers the challenge from Jessica Pegula to return to #USOpen final 46 63 64. Great match from both players.
- “I’ll be damned if she (Sabalenka) doesn’t get tight with a step away from another championship match.” Cliff Drysdale on ESPN.
