I “crucified” Novak Djokovic – not just for attempting to flout Australia’s Covid protocols to play in its grand slam last month, but because I thought he was reveling in his celebrity as an anti-vaxxer (like RFK Jr). The facts are still murky; but it’s clear he knew he was gaming the system when he… Read more.
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Australia ‘Crucifying’ Novak Djokovic Like Jesus Christ … Over Vaccines?
Here is how the BBC updated this unfolding international farce today: __________ The Serb star remains in immigration detention [at a hotel] in Melbourne after being denied entry on Wednesday. A court challenge is due on Monday, a week before the Australian Open begins. … Djokovic, who has said he is opposed to vaccination, had… Read more.
Women’s Tennis Australian Open: Hail, Naomi Osaka!
No doubt you’re aware of the cast of players professional sports analysts have heralded as the heir apparent to Serena Williams. One-slam wonders like Sloane Stephens, Ana Ivanovich, and Ashley Barty feature most prominently among them. But here is how I heralded Naomi Osaka over two years ago in “US Open: Serena’s Upset with Umpire… Read more.
Federer Pads Numbers of Iconic Career at Australian Open
The match announcer hailed 35-year-old Roger Federer as the “ageless wonder” after he won his 19th grand slam at Wimbledon last summer. Well, the wonder that is Federer continues. Federer won the Australian Open championship with a five-set win over Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. In the past 12 months, Federer has… Read more.
Hail, Serena! Greatest (Athlete) Of All Time!
Serena Williams had Tennis fans in suspended animation until Saturday Down Under. That’s when we could finally hail her as the winner of the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era and, arguably, as the “greatest athlete ever” – as Nike proclaims. That she blew so many opportunities to reach this milestone over… Read more.