Australian Open
Coverage of Australian Open in the Nexus archive.
- Five of the most shocking upsets in sports history, from Michigan-App State to Virginia-UMBC
The article discusses major sports upsets including Jannik Sinner's second-round French Open loss after a two-set lead, Novak Djokovic's 2017 Australian Open exit to Denis Istomin, and the Golden State Warriors' NBA Finals collapse against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It highlights how top-ranked athletes and teams faced unexpected defeats.
- What to know about the heat policy at the French Open
The French Open's extreme weather policy, which includes cooling breaks and potential suspensions based on Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), has not been activated despite recent heat. Temperatures during Jannik Sinner's match reached 32°C (90°F) but did not meet the threshold for intervention. Novak Djokovic suggested scheduling more night matches during extreme heat to mitigate conditions.
- Novak Djokovic vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard prediction: French Open odds, picks, best bet
Novak Djokovic narrowly missed his 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Alcaraz became the youngest player to complete the career grand slam. The article discusses Djokovic's upcoming match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the French Open.