Nadal and Osaka among nominees for 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards

Tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are among the nominees for the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are among the nominees for the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Tournament director Craig Tiley has claimed he received "significant" verbal abuse and was getting "hammered" when organising the Australian Open against the backdrop of a global health crisis - so much so that he moved his family away from their home.
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic captured his ninth Australian Open men’s singles title and the 18th Grand Slam crown of his career with a comprehensive victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.
Racket sponsor Head has issued a premature congratulations to Novak Djokovic for his victory in the Australian Open final.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka claimed the fourth Grand Slam title of her career after beating Jennifer Brady in straight sets in the Australian Open women’s singles final in Melbourne.
Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley has said the organisation faces a multi-million dollar loss due to running the tournament during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will be rescheduled to later in 2021 amid the ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia's Daniil Medvedev will seek to earn his first Grand Slam title when he meets Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men’s singles final after he overcame Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the last four in Melbourne.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka advanced to her second Australian Open final after overcoming Serena Williams in straight sets at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, as spectators returned to the stands after a five-day lockdown ended.
Rafael Nadal has said the tennis season must continue even if it means players have to continue to undergo quarantine, as they did before the Australian Open.
Fans will be permitted to return to the Australian Open for the final four days of competition after a five-day lockdown ends in Melbourne.
World number one Ashleigh Barty and Spanish star Rafael Nadal saw their Australian Open hopes dashed on a dramatic day of quarter-finals in Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic came back from one set down to defeat Alexander Zverev and reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
World number one Ashleigh Barty eased into the quarter-final of the Australian Open with a victory against American Shelby Rogers.
Novak Djokovic continued his title defence at the Australian Open with a victory against Milos Raonic in the fourth round.