DJOKOVIC & OSAKA Win Australian Open 2021

Novac Djokovic of Serbia and Naomi Osaka of Japan win the Men's and Women's Singles, respectively, at the Australian Open 2021, held in Melbourne, Australia.

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The world no. 1 Djokovic defeated world no. 4 Daniil Medvedev of Russia in 3 straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2, on Sunday, 21 February 2021. It is Djokovic's 9th Australian Open titles.

Earlier on Saturday, the No. 3 Osaka won over 22th ranked Jennifer Brady of the USA in 2 straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. The title is Osaka's 2nd Australian Open and 4th Grand slam trophies having won also two US Open titles.

Other Winners of the Australian Open 2021

1. Men's Doubles = Ivan Dodig and Filip Polášek

2. Women's Doubles = Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka

3. Mixed Doubles = Barbora Krejčíková and Rajeev Ram

4. Wheelchair

    a. Men's Singles = Joachim Gérard

    b. Women's Singles = Diede de Groot

    c. Quad Singles = Dylan Alcott

    d. Men's Doubles = Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid

    e. Women's Doubles = Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot

    f. Quad Doubles = Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson

Amidst the pandemic, the Australian Open 2021 was successfully staged thanks to the officials, volunteers, stakeholders, fans, and the general public. Kudos to the Australians!

Australian Open 2021: Medvedev Smashes Tsitsipas to face Djokovic in the Final

Russian Danill Medvedev smashed Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in their Semi-final round in the 2021 Australian Open held in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, 19 February 2021. The 4th seeded Medvedev defeated the world no. 5 in 3 straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 7-5. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2021

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The cool and calm Tsitsipas during his match with Rafael Nadal became agitated and frustrated when he lost control of the ball, succumbing to the determined Medvedev. Tsitsipas's anger was manifested when he threw down bottled water on the pavement near his bench. The sprawling water was immediately dried up by the tennis attendants to the dismay of the audience. (I think Tsitsipas deserves a fine for this misbehavior.)

Medvedev is scheduled to face Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Final on Sunday at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, at 7:30 PM., 21 February 2021. Earlier, Djokovic defeated Aslan Karatsev of Russia. The unseeded Karatsev bowed down to the world no. 1 Djokovic, also in 3 straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic

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Barty at Nadal, Semplang ang Ambisyon sa Australian Open 2021

Sumemplang ang ambisyon nina Ashleigh Barty at Rafael Nadal na makuha ang titulo ng Australian Open Tennis Tournament 2021 matapos silang talunin nina   Karolina Muchova at Stefanos Tsitsipas, sa kanilang Quarter-final match sa Melbourne, Australia, kahapon Pebrero 17, 2021.

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Pinahirapan ng world no. 25 na si Muchova ng Czechs Republic ang world no. 1 na si Barty ng Australia sa iskor na 1-6, 6-3, at 6-2. Napurnada namang talunin ng world no.2 na si  Nadal ng Espanya and world no. 5 na Tsitsipas ng Greece gayong nauna na siyang manalo ng 2 puntos. Sumuko si Nadal sa mas batang Griyego sa iskor na 3-6, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4, at 7-5.

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Nakatakdang sagupain ni Tsitsipas ang world no. 3 na si Daniil Medvedev ng Russia sa kanilang Semi-final match sa Biyernes, Pebrero 19, 2021. Sa kabilang dako, ang world no. 22 na Jennifer Brady ng Amerika ang makakatunggali ni Muchova ngayong araw na ito, Pebrero 8, 2021 sa  kanilang Semi-final round.