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  • Daniil Medvedev’s Rotterdam reflection: ‘The fire still burns in me but it is different’ | ATP Tour


    Medvedev’s reflection: ‘The fire still burns in me, but it is a different fire’

    The 28-year-old speaks to ATPTour.com in Rotterdam ahead of the ATP 500 event

    February 02, 2025

    Daniil Medvedev is chasing his first title since 2023 this week in Rotterdam.

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    Daniil Medvedev is chasing his first title since 2023 this week in Rotterdam.
    By Sam Jacot

    Daniil Medvedev has become accustomed to making history throughout his career, winning a major title at the US Open and becoming the 27th player to rise to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings.

    However, Medvedev needs a bounce back this week at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, where he competes as the second seed.

    Medvedev suffered a disappointing second-round defeat to #NextGenATP American Learner Tien at the Australian Open in January, a result which raised further question marks around the 28-year-old’s form after he last year failed to win a tour-level title in a season for the first time since 2017.

    Speaking to ATPTour.com in Rotterdam, Medvedev assessed concerns and gave a balanced reflection on his current form.

    “It was a tough result in Australia,” said Medvedev, a three-time Australian Open finalist. “In a way, it was a good match, but a tough result. I am just trying to look forward and bounce back, that is the only way. I have to try to gain some confidence to win some matches.

    “I am trying to get my game more competitive. It is not easy but I am working on a lot of things but I think my confidence is the most important. Confidence and the work you put in show in the most important moments of matches, and you try and put the reps in to have that belief in your body.

    “I am working on lots of areas. Let’s take volleys. I am not the best at the net on Tour but I am capable sometimes of making some amazing volleys in important moments. One against Learner in Australia. You work every day on aspects of your game and sometimes they work in matches and sometimes not. I feel I am in a good position. I had a very good pre-season and a great week before the Australian Open. I remain calm.”

    It All Adds Up

    Medvedev has been a constant figure inside the Top 10 in the PIF ATP Rankings since 2019, while he has accumulated tour-level titles at a consistent rate. His 20 trophies include the US Open, six ATP Masters 1000 titles and a Nitto ATP Finals crown.

    But the demands of the Tour are relentless, with new talent emerging at a constant rate. To stay at the top, the competitive juices need to keep flowing, which is something Medvedev is fully aware of.

    “When you are 20 years old and you first come onto Tour, you have a lot of fire and you just go for it. You are fearless. When you are 28, nearly 29, it is a bit different,” Medvedev said. “The fire still burns in me but it is a different fire. You need to try to keep the fire as the margins are so small, and I have it. When you lose early you just need to look forward because there is more coming.”

    Medvedev was one of two Top 10 players who lost to #NextGenATP stars in Melbourne, with the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF champion Joao Fonseca upsetting Andrey Rublev.

    Five of the eight 2024 Jeddah competitors reached at least the second round at the AO, with Tien and Michelsen enjoying fourth-round runs. Medvedev, known for his analytical approach to tennis, weighed in on the landscape of the ATP Tour with the rise of the next generation of talent.

    “I think it is normal to have a new generation coming,” said Medvedev, who in 2017 competed in the first edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF. “I think every generation probably had this. Young guys coming and beating Top 10 players at majors. Learner played a great match and was able to win the next one even when we finished at 3 in the morning. So that showed he was ready for it and a good sign.

    “But with this new generation, there are a lot of good young guys. Some generations have more players coming through like this than others, but there are always great players coming. Let’s see what they are able to do over the coming period, that is tough. But for sure they have a very strong generation.”

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    Medvedev may be pleased to see the back of the youngsters in Rotterdam, where he will open against the oldest player in the draw: 39-year-old Stan Wawrinka.

    Medvedev, who joins Top 10 talent Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur and Rublev in a stacked Rotterdam draw, is level at 2-2 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with Swiss wild card Wawrinka.

    Wawrinka has won their previous two encounters but this is the pair’s first clash since 2022. Aiming for a fast start inside the 16,000 seater Ahoy Arena, Medvedev will hope his off-court work shows on court as he tries to become a champion in Rotterdam for the second time (2023).

    “I am confident I can find my level and play my best in Rotterdam,” Medvedev said. “When you have an amazing week and results and then you lose the next tournament early, you feel your good result is forgotten. That is tennis. It works both ways, when you have a bad result people focus on that until you play well again. I hope I can play well here this week at an event I have had success at.”

    Medvedev will be joined by coach Gilles Cervara in Rotterdam but Gilles Simon won’t be in the box, with Medvedev recently parting ways with the Frenchman.



    Daniil Medvedev’s Rotterdam reflection: ‘The fire still burns in me but it is different’

    After a tough loss in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, Daniil Medvedev took some time to reflect on his performance and the state of his game.

    In a post-match interview, the Russian star acknowledged that while the fire still burns within him to win and succeed, it has taken on a different form. “I have always been a very competitive person and that drive to win is still very much alive in me,” Medvedev said. “But I have also learned to appreciate the journey and the process of improvement, rather than just focusing on the end result.”

    Medvedev, who is currently ranked World No. 2, has had a strong start to the 2022 season, reaching the final in Rotterdam and winning the Australian Open earlier in January. Despite falling short in the final against Felix Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev remains optimistic about the future.

    “I know that I still have a lot to learn and improve on, both on and off the court,” Medvedev said. “But I am excited about the challenges that lie ahead and I am confident that I can continue to grow as a player and as a person.”

    As he looks ahead to the rest of the season, Medvedev is focused on staying healthy and maintaining a positive mindset. “Tennis is a tough sport and there will always be ups and downs, but I am determined to keep pushing myself and striving for greatness,” he said.

    With his unwavering determination and newfound perspective, Daniil Medvedev is poised to achieve even greater success in the months to come. The fire may burn differently now, but it burns just as bright.

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  • 2 Critically Injured When Plane Crashes, Burns on Bishop Ranch in Goleta | Local News


    Two people were critically injured Wednesday afternoon when a small plane crashed and burned near Highway 101 in Goleta, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

    The aircraft, reportedly a single-engine Cirrus SR22, went down at about 2:15 p.m. on the Bishop Ranch, north of the freeway between Glen Annie Road and Los Carneros Road.

    The 4-seat plane caught fire after the crash, and was putting up a large column of black smoke.

    Two people — a 29-year-old man and a 32-ear-old woman — were on board the aircraft, according to fire Capt. Scott Safechuck.

    A small plane crashed near Highway 101 in Goleta Wednesday afternoon and started a small vegetation fire in the field.
    A small plane crashed near Highway 101 in Goleta Wednesday afternoon and started a small vegetation fire in the field. Credit: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office photo
    A small plane crashed near Highway 101 in Goleta Wednesday afternoon. Two people on board were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
    A small plane crashed near Highway 101 in Goleta Wednesday afternoon. Two people on board were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Credit: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office photo

    Both suffered major injuries, and were taken by AMR ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

    Their names and details on their conditions were not available.

    The crash sparked a small vegetation fire in the area, which firefighters quickly contained, according to authorities.

    The California Highway Patrol briefly closed one northbound Highway 101 lane in the area of the crash, and the Los Carneros Road offramp, causing a traffic back-up.

    The charred remains of a single-engine plane that crashed Wednesday afternoon in Goleta, critically injuring two people on board.
    The charred remains of a single-engine plane that crashed Wednesday afternoon in Goleta, critically injuring two people on board. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo

    The aircraft appeared to be doing a touch-and-go on one of the Santa Barbara Airport‘s shorter north-south runways shortly before the crash, according to FlightRadar24.

    The crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

    Personnel from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol also responded to the incident.

    Check back with Noozhawk for updates to this story.

    Northbound traffic on Highway 101 in Goleta is backed up Wednesday afternoon after a small plane crashed and burned on the Bishop Ranch.
    Northbound traffic on Highway 101 in Goleta is backed up Wednesday afternoon after a small plane crashed and burned on the Bishop Ranch. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo





    Tragic Plane Crash in Goleta Leaves 2 Critically Injured – Bishop Ranch Community in Shock

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  • Mel Gibson And Mark Wahlberg’s New Movie ‘Flight Risk’ Crashes And Burns On Rotten Tomatoes


    Ever since I saw the first trailer for Flight Risk, I’ve been a little conflicted. I like the idea of a really stripped down thriller with just three characters. I like the idea of the whole thing taking place inside a plane.

    On the other hand, the trailer wasn’t very good and gave away too much. I’ve embedded the trailer below and I strongly urge you to avoid watching it if you have plans to see this movie. I despise trailers that give away such a huge amount of the plot.

    The story takes place on a small plane as a U.S. Marshal, Madelyn Harris (Michelle Dockery of Downtown Abbey fame) escorts a government witness (Topher Grace of That 70’s Show who I genuinely didn’t recognize with the glasses) to testify at the trial of a mob boss. They discover along the way that—spoilers!—the pilot (played by Mark Wahlberg in his first real villain role since 1996’s Fear) is actually the assassin. Things go from bad to worse.

    Then there is the fact that this is a film directed by Mel Gibson. Setting aside the various controversies that have plagued the actor and all the bizarre and sometimes racist things he’s said, I have a real appreciation for a lot of Gibson’s work. Braveheart came out years before Gibson became a Hollywood pariah and it remains to this day one of my favorite movies. He also directed the excellent thriller, Apocalypto, set during the peak—and near the fall—of the Mayan civilization. Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge was also great. He’s a talented director.

    To direct a film like Flight Risk feels like a real step in the wrong direction, especially since (according to the vast bulk of reviews at this point) it’s not very good. To go from historical epics like Braveheart to this feels kind of sad. Sadder than Gibson’s acting career, even, which is far from his glory days of Lethal Weapon, Hamlet and Conspiracy Theory, or even his earlier work in films like A Year Of Living Dangerously or Gallipoli.

    In any case, the film is—as of this writing—at 25% on Rotten Tomatoes. Certifiably rotten, in other words. Here’s a sampling of reviews:

    Variety’s Todd Gilchrist calls the film a “crude, unimaginative, suspenseless adventure whose tension mostly derives from deciding which of its three main characters will prove the most unlikable by the time it ends.”

    The Globe and Mail’s Barry Hertz writes, “A C-grade thriller that is further dumbed down to dunce-cap calibre, Flight Risk might have worked as an enjoyably grimy piece of genre trash had Gibson not made every single wrong directorial decision along the way.”

    Others blame the script rather than Gibson’s direction. “To be fair, Jared Rosenberg’s witless screenplay has several stretches that no director could make exciting, or even minimally endurable,” The Wall Street Journal’s Zachary Barnes writes.

    Alissa Wilkinson of The New York Times agrees, noting “Where “Flight Risk” fails as a film is not really Gibson’s fault. He knows how to shoot action sequences. The screenplay is instead all over the place, in a way that feels tired and halfhearted.”

    Not all critics agree that it’s a total plane-wreck, however. The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck is one of the few to offer up a “Fresh” rating for the film. “You’ll be shaking your head at the sheer ludicrousness of it all,” he writes, “But it’s a pretty good bet that you haven’t once felt the desire to look at your phone.”

    The Daily Telegraph’s Robbie Collin notes that the film’s plot is stupid but “it’s methodically, even artisanally stupid, built in accordance with the classic thriller rules. Every twist plays fair, no matter how outlandish.”

    Emma Stefansky over at IGN is also upbeat about Flight Risk, writing “The character types are familiar and the story is simple, but there’s enough panache to keep it in the air right up until its explosive ending.”

    It sounds pretty rough, and even the positive reviews note that there are a lot of problems with the humor, dialogue and voice-performances from characters off-screen, but I do genuinely hope that every airline includes this as an in-flight option going forward. And who knows? Maybe it’s fun, warts and all. It’s just a very peculiar choice for Mel Gibson.

    And also, what on earth were they thinking with Mark Wahlberg’s hair? I don’t think this is how hairlines actually work.



    Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg’s much-anticipated new movie ‘Flight Risk’ has officially crashed and burned on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which was touted as a high-flying action-thriller, has been met with scathing reviews from critics and audiences alike.

    Despite the star power of Gibson and Wahlberg, ‘Flight Risk’ failed to take off with viewers, earning a dismal 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have panned the film for its lackluster plot, wooden performances, and uninspired action sequences.

    Many moviegoers have taken to social media to express their disappointment with ‘Flight Risk,’ with some calling it one of the worst films of the year. One Twitter user wrote, “I can’t believe I wasted my money on ‘Flight Risk.’ What a disaster of a movie.”

    It seems that even the combined talents of Gibson and Wahlberg couldn’t save ‘Flight Risk’ from crashing and burning on Rotten Tomatoes. It looks like this film will be one that both actors will want to forget as quickly as possible.

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  • Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns wants city to be declared ‘non-sanctuary city’


    HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — Huntington Beach has been declared a “non-sanctuary city” after a unanimous vote by the City Council Tuesday evening.

    In a 7-0 vote, the City Council approved the resolution brought by Mayor Pat Burns.

    Burns says the move will help law enforcement follow federal immigration protocols under the new Trump administration.

    California is currently a sanctuary state.

    President Donald Trump’s executive order tackling the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border has the full support of Burns.

    Burns wants the city to back any efforts made by the Trump administration to enforce federal immigration law.

    “We need every law enforcement effort, whenever called upon, whether it be fighting terrorists, whether it be fighting purse snatchers, or whatever it is, we have to have every law enforcement tool to best serve our citizens,” Burns said.

    His resolution declare the city of Huntington Beach a “non-sanctuary city for illegal immigration for the prevention of crime.”

    “It’s not meaning that our police are going to go out and look for, patrol and pull over people for being illegal,” Burns said. “That’s not our capacity. That’s a federal job.”

    The mayor believes the state’s sanctuary law limits the cooperation between state and local law enforcement with federal immigration authorities.

    “It’s taking out a link of a chain that we can’t afford,” Burns said. “We’re weakening the law enforcement efforts to the city to make it the safest place.”

    Some residents like Jacquelyn Leyva say the resolution is divisive.

    “I fully do not support Huntington Beach being a ‘non-sanctuary city,’” Leyva said. “It really disappoints me because we have separation of federal versus state laws for this reason because we need to protect our citizens within California and especially within Huntington Beach.”

    Burns disagrees.

    He said his top priority is keeping residents safe.

    “It’s putting Huntington Beach first,” he said. “It’s nothing to fight the state on. If it does, so be it, but it’s really to serve Huntington Beach.”

    All seven elected members of the City Council are conservative, so the resolution was expected to pass.

    Eyewitness News reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office for comment on the vote and hasn’t heard back.

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    Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns Calls for City to Be Declared ‘Non-Sanctuary City’

    Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns has made it clear that he wants the city to be officially declared a ‘non-sanctuary city.’ In a recent statement, Burns expressed concerns about the safety and well-being of the community, citing the need for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.

    Burns emphasized that the city’s resources should be focused on serving its residents and upholding the rule of law, rather than providing sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. He argued that declaring Huntington Beach a non-sanctuary city would send a strong message that the city is committed to protecting its citizens and upholding the law.

    The issue of sanctuary cities has been a contentious one, with some arguing that they provide a safe haven for immigrants who are often vulnerable to deportation. However, supporters of non-sanctuary policies believe that they are necessary to ensure public safety and uphold the integrity of the legal system.

    It remains to be seen how the city council will respond to Mayor Burns’ call for Huntington Beach to be declared a non-sanctuary city. In the meantime, residents and stakeholders are encouraged to voice their opinions and participate in the decision-making process.

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  • Steve Smith burns Shubman Gill after sledge backfires brutally in fifth Test

    Steve Smith burns Shubman Gill after sledge backfires brutally in fifth Test


    Shubman Gill’s decision to sledge Steve Smith immediately backfired on the opening day of the fifth cricket Test, with the Indian batter suffering a brain explosion to throw away his wicket. India were 2-57 on the stroke of lunch at the SCG on Friday, with Gill and Virat Kohli rebuilding from 2-17.

    Pat Cummins brought on Nathan Lyon just before the break, and Gill wanted to make sure it was the last over before lunch. The Indian batter was taking his time before Lyon bowled the final ball, which prompted the Aussie players to say something.

    Steve Smith, pictured here after Shubman Gill's dismissal in the fifth Test.Steve Smith, pictured here after Shubman Gill's dismissal in the fifth Test.

    Steve Smith stuck the boot in after Shubman Gill’s dismissal. Image: Fox Cricket

    Gill then had a brain explosion and danced down the wicket, but only managed to edge the ball straight to Smith at slip. Smith pointed at Gill and appeared to give him a spray after taking the catch, and he explained why during the lunch break.

    Speaking to Fox Cricket he said: “Shubman was trying to take his time there and it probably played into out hands. He actually said something to me that I take my time or something. He decided to run at the last one and I think he was trying to launch him.”

    India went to lunch at 3-57 instead after a morning of drama and controversy. Rohit Sharma was left out of India’s XI, with stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah saying the normal captain had made the decision to stand down due to a horrible run with the bat.

    Bumrah opted to bat first after winning the toss, and the tourists lost KL Rahul (4) and Yashavi Jaiswal (10) early. Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Lyon took the wickets, while Beau Webster took the catch to dismiss Jaiswal on Test debut.

    Nathan Lyon and the Aussies, pictured here celebrating the dismissal of Shubman Gill.Nathan Lyon and the Aussies, pictured here celebrating the dismissal of Shubman Gill.

    Nathan Lyon and the Aussies celebrate the dismissal of Shubman Gill. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

    The Aussies and the majority of the cricket world thought they should have had Kohli first ball, after Smith attempted to take a low catch at slip but bobbled the ball to Marnus Labuschagne instead. After a lengthy review, third umpire Joel Wilson declared the ball touched a blade of grass and because Smith wasn’t in full control, it wasn’t out.

    Smith stated in his on-field interview that he “100 per cent” kept the ball off the ground and believed it should have been out. And the majority agreed, with Ricky Ponting saying on Channel 7: “You can see his fingers clearly underneath the ball. And then Joel said that it rolled out the side and touched the ground. But as far as I was concerned, if it had have come out of his hand he wouldn’t have been able to scoop it up. The ball would have rolled away to the side if the ball came out of his hand. I think he still had control of the ball, even though the ball had touched the grass.”

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    But former India coach Ravi Shastri was less convinced, saying on Fox Cricket: “I think the right decision in the end because there was an element of doubt. When you see it that many times on the replay and you’re not convinced, it invariably goes in favour of the batsman. If there is a split of the fingers, the chances of the ball touching the grass is much more.”

    Thankfully for Australia it only cost them 17 runs. Kohli edged to Webster off the bowling of Scott Boland shortly after lunch, with the debutant taking a brilliant diving catch at slip.



    In a dramatic turn of events during the fifth Test match between Australia and India, Steve Smith delivered a brutal burn to Shubman Gill after a sledge backfired on him.

    It all started when Gill was batting and Smith, known for his chirping on the field, attempted to get under the young batsman’s skin with a sly comment. However, instead of being rattled, Gill remained composed and focused on his game.

    As fate would have it, Smith’s own batting performance soon crumbled under pressure, and he was dismissed cheaply by the Indian bowlers. Seizing the opportunity, Gill wasted no time in firing back at Smith with a scathing remark that left the Australian cricketer stunned.

    The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans and cricket enthusiasts applauding Gill for his quick wit and composure in the face of Smith’s mind games.

    This incident serves as a reminder that in the high-pressure world of professional sports, mental toughness and resilience are just as important as physical skill. And in this case, it was Shubman Gill who emerged victorious, both on and off the field.

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  • ‘Morrison Hotel’ made famous by The Doors burns down in downtown LA

    ‘Morrison Hotel’ made famous by The Doors burns down in downtown LA


    ‘Morrison Hotel’ made famous by The Doors on fire

    The now-vacant “Morrison Hotel” that was made famous by rock icon The Doors has burned down in downtown Los Angeles.

    LOS ANGELES – Firefighters are investigating to determine if homeless people are responsible for a large fire that destroyed the historic Morrison Hotel Thursday in downtown Los Angeles. The former hotel, located at the intersection of Pico and Hope, has been vacant for about 10 years.

    Around 11:20 a.m., more than 100 firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department were called to the four-story, nearly 100-year-old building that was erupting in massive flames. Cellphone video shared with FOX 11 shows at least one person trying to leave the property on an outside fire escape. 

    Although the building is vacant, fire officials said there were some homeless people in the structure, and ladders were raised to the building’s windows to help them exit.

    “In the fire department, we say there are no vacant buildings in the City of Los Angeles,” said David Ortiz from LAFD. “A lot of the large, unhoused community uses these vacant buildings as their temporary residences. Several dozen [today] were seen self-evacuating at the time of the fire.”

    The fire department classified the incident as a major emergency, deploying 17 fire companies to the scene. The fire was knocked down within an hour and a half. No major injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.

    The Doors rock band made the Morrison Hotel famous with their 1970s album also called “The Morrison Hotel.” The building itself was built in 1914 and is considered a landmark. Last year, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation purchased the property for almost $12 million with plans of transforming it into affordable housing.

    “It’s been vacant for probably 10 years,” said Mark Dyer from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. “We were going to renovate it and create another 111 units.”

    According to Dyer, he had complained to the city about homeless people breaking into the Morrison. Dyer says he worried about a possible fire. “Last week when we cleared the building, there were about 15 [homeless people inside],” said Dyer. “As soon as we secure the building, the homeless come up with power tools within hours and just cut the locks off.”

    The historic hotel now has no roof and has been “red-tagged” by the city. It’s considered unlivable. East and west traffic on Pico Boulevard was temporarily closed, and officials advised drivers to avoid Pico and Hope in the downtown area.

    “It was just a big fire,” said Juan Jose Gutierrez, a nearby business owner. “I personally have never seen a big fire like that. [The affordable housing] would have been nice for the community, but unfortunately, the building is no more.”

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    It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that the iconic Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors, has burned down in downtown Los Angeles. The historic building, which was featured on the cover of The Doors’ album of the same name, was a beloved landmark for music fans around the world.

    The Morrison Hotel was a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement and a hub for creativity and artistic expression. Its loss is a devastating blow to the music community and to those who cherished its place in rock ‘n’ roll history.

    Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragic event. The memories and legacy of the Morrison Hotel will live on forever in the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Rest in peace, Morrison Hotel.

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  • Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter in ‘terrible’ twist as Novak Djokovic sledge burns Nick Kyrgios

    Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter in ‘terrible’ twist as Novak Djokovic sledge burns Nick Kyrgios


    Katie Boulter has admitted it will be “terrible” cheering against fiance Alex de Minaur after handing Australia a huge boost in the United Cup on Monday night. And Nick Kyrgios made a successful return to tennis alongside Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International.

    Boulter’s Great Britain team defeated Argentina 2-1, handing her fiance and the Aussies a big chance to make the quarter-finals. Boulter and Charles Broom sealed victory for Team GB with a 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 win over Maria Carle and Tomas Etcheverry in the mixed doubles at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.

    Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios.Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios.

    Katie Boulter handed Alex de Minaur a huge boost at the United Cup, while Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios won their doubles opener. Image: Getty/Channel 9

    Boulter had earlier won the women’s singles rubber with a 6-2 6-3 win against Nadia Podoroska, and continued her impressive form in the doubles. It means Australia can still progress to the quarters after their loss to Argentina in the opening tie.

    De Minaur and the Aussies would need to beat his fiancee’s GB team on Wednesday to progress to the knockout stage. “We did them (Australia) a favour today giving them a 2-1 win, so they can thank us later for that,” Boulter said. “We’ve got everything to play for. I’m going to come in all blazing.”

    Katie Boulter and Charles Broom at the United Cup.Katie Boulter and Charles Broom at the United Cup.

    Katie Boulter and Charles Broom celebrate their victory at the United Cup. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

    Boulter is unlikely to come face-to-face with de Minaur in the mixed doubles on Wednesday, with Matt Ebden and Ellen Perez the likely picks for Australia. And she admitted it won’t be easy cheering for her teammates to beat her fiance.

    “I don’t know about having a little match against him,” Boulter said. “I think that’s going to be terrible and a bit of a popcorn match.” It marks the second year in a row that Boulter and de Minaur have clashed on rival teams in the United Cup. And it comes after the superstar couple announced their engagement earlier this month after four years together.

    Meanwhile, Kyrgios teamed up with Djokovic to beat Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 10-8 in the doubles in Brisbane on Monday night. Kyrgios didn’t show any signs of rust while playing just his second tour-level match in two-and-a-half years, producing a strong serving display and moving freely.

    Djokovic was full of praise for Kyrgios, but burned his Aussie friend with a cheeky sledge during their on-court interview. When Kyrgios said he was trying to be as “professional” as possible, Djokovic cracked back: “The highlight of this interview so far… his sentence, ‘I’m trying to be professional.’ I love it. I love it.”

    The 24-time grand slam champion was so impressed by what he saw that he reckons Kyrgios can trouble anyone at the Australian Open – even the world’s best. “Hopefully Nick can stay healthy because, with this game, he can beat anybody on any surface, so it’s great and exciting news for all the tennis world seeing him back on the court,” Djokovic said. “It’s hopefully a great start of the season for both of us and we can keep it going in singles and see how far we can go.”

    Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International.Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International.

    Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic won their doubles opener at the Brisbane International. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

    Djokovic was back in action after skipping the ATP Finals at the end of the season. He won gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024, but failed to win a single grand slam for the first time in seven years. However the 10-time Australian Open champion is adamant he can claim an unprecedented 25th grand slam crown in 2025.

    “I feel great, cannot ask for a better start of the season sharing the court with Nick for the first time,” said the Serb. “Winning the match, getting a little bit of a feel for for the court. I look forward to obviously singles, a completely different, different match, different feeling on the court I’m going to have to do – much more running, but I’m ready for it.”

    with AAP





    In a shocking turn of events, rising tennis stars Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have been caught in the crossfire of a heated exchange between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. The incident occurred during a recent tournament, where Djokovic allegedly made a sly remark about Kyrgios that has left both de Minaur and Boulter feeling uncomfortable.

    The tension between Djokovic and Kyrgios has been well-documented in the past, with both players exchanging barbs both on and off the court. However, this latest incident has taken a toll on the younger players, who were caught in the middle of the drama.

    De Minaur and Boulter, who have been making a name for themselves in the tennis world, were left feeling uneasy after witnessing the confrontation between Djokovic and Kyrgios. The sledge from Djokovic has caused a rift in the tennis community, with many fans and players taking sides in the ongoing feud.

    As the dust settles on this latest controversy, it remains to be seen how de Minaur and Boulter will navigate the fallout from this unexpected twist. Will they be able to rise above the drama and focus on their game, or will they be dragged into the ongoing feud between Djokovic and Kyrgios? Only time will tell.

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