Super seven: The best matches from AO 2022
Unlikely comebacks, career-defining results and moments of brilliance – AO 2022 had it all. But which matches at Melbourne Park this January will live longest in the memory?
30 January 2022
Age
33 years
Born
Constanta, Romania
Residence
Constanta, Romania
Height
168cm (5 ft 6 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 70%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$40,232,663 USDSingles Titles24Singles Win-Loss456-194-
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'I have only nice words': Halep hails Cornet after heartbreak
Simona Halep was keen to accentuate the positives and support conqueror Alize Cornet after their gripping encounter on Monday at Rod Laver Arena.
24 January 2022
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Day 8 preview: Devil in the detail for Demon, Sinner
A Next Gen clash between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur headlines Monday at AO 2022, while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have one final hurdle to negotiate for a quarterfinal matchup.
23 January 2022
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Women's wrap: Halep cruises, Collins fights into fourth round
AO 2018 runner-up Simona Halep continues on her merry way in Melbourne, while Alize Cornet and Danielle Collins dug deep in the summer heat to record three-set triumphs.
22 January 2022
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Hungry Halep convinced the best is yet to come
After injuries saw her drop out of the top 10 for the first time since 2014, Simona Halep has a healed body and a spring in her step as she sets out her path back to the summit.
21 January 2022
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An open Open: champions abound in women's draw
Think you can predict the last woman standing at AO 2022? Good luck. No fewer than 14 women's singles major winners feature in the Melbourne Park draw ...
14 January 2022
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Women's draw: Barty, Osaka on collision course
The top seed and home favourite ends up in the same quarter as the defending champion as the women's singles draw was unveiled on Thursday.
13 January 2022
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US Open Day 7: Fernandez upsets Kerber, Alcaraz wins again
Leylah Fernandez's breakout US Open has continued in extraordinary style with a three-set upset win over Angelique Kerber, after Daniil Medvedev dismissed Dan Evans to reach his third straight quarterfinal.
6 September 2021
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US Open: What did we learn in week one?
We reflect on some of the more notable US Open storylines so far which have helped set the stage for an unmissable second week.
5 September 2021
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US Open Day 5: Teenager Alcaraz stuns Tsitsipas in five, Osaka ousted
Carlos Alcaraz thrilled fans with his third-round upset of Stefanos Tsitsipas while Daniil Medvedev continues to cruise at the US Open. Garbine Muguruza, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber also reached the fourth round after gritty triumphs on Friday.
4 September 2021
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US Open Day 1: Tsitsipas stops Murray in five, Osaka & Halep advance
The first-round blockbuster lived up to its billing when Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame Andy Murray in five sets, after Simona Halep led a troupe women's major champions into round two in New York.
31 August 2021
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Canada: Andreescu wins on return as Nadal withdraws
Bianca Andreescu scored a much-needed win on Tuesday night to lead several big names through to the last 16 at the Canadian Open, while Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal succumbed to an ongoing foot injury.
11 August 2021
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Wimbledon draw: Djokovic’s tricky path to major title No.20
Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will play for a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam singles title while women’s top seed Ash Barty could meet reigning Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejcikova in the last 16.
25 June 2021
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Madrid women: Barty, Osaka, Muguruza gunning for glory
Ash Barty’s stellar form, Naomi Osaka’s return and the presence of home favourite Garbine Muguruza are among the top storylines when the Madrid Open WTA event begins Thursday.
29 April 2021
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Super six: The best matches from AO 2021
From match-pointing saving feats to big names riding out an onslaught or coming up short with the finish line in sight, AO2021 delivered big on highlights.
21 February 2021