Thursday Morning Spice
Kick in the teeth for rhino poachers at top South African game reserve, Tech titans bicker over $500bn AI investment announced by Trump, South Africans paying up to R240,000 more for the cheapest Audi, BMW, and Mercedes, and Why is small art so big right now?
Tennis Star Medvedev Destroys Net Camera During Outburst At Australian Open Victory
The fifth-ranked Russian took to the net camera as if it was Ukrainian, smashing his racket to bits.
Novak Djokovic Klaps Back At Australian Open Heckler [Video]
The exchange seemed to ignite a fire in the world No. 1, and he went on to dismiss Popyrin for 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
Just Like Linus, Nadal Cries For His Towel [Video]
Nadal loves that f$@#*% towel.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Siya Kolisi cashes in, Boris Johnson learns to write, Jeremy Clarkson apologises – Harry & Meghan still upset, China’s population declines, Eskom strangled by government bureaucracy, Italy’s most-wanted Mafia boss arrested, Australian Open bans Russian flags, South Africa sues Gordan & De Ruyter
Just When You Think It’s Over, There’s Another Novak Djokovic Twist
Doubts have now been cast over a discrepancy regarding the serial numbers for Djokovic’s COVID-19 test results.
Court Invasion, Meltdowns, The Winning Moment – All The Best Videos From Yesterday’s Aus Open Epic
You can watch a lifetime’s worth of tennis and you may never again see the sort of drama that the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena was treated to yesterday.
The Australian Open Crowd Has Lost The Plot [Videos]
We’ve seen a number of awkward post-match interviews, booing and heckling, and just generally boorish behaviour.
Third Seed Zverev Destroys Racquet In Australian Open Rage [Video]
During the third seed’s fourth round exit to number 14 seed Denis Shapovalov, he lost his temper on multiple occasions.
Cringe: Russian Tennis Star’s Terrible Vibe With Australian Open Crowd [Videos]
Daniil Medvedev was jeered by the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena and his response did nothing to endear him to those in attendance.
Did You See Nick Kyrgios’ Crazy Serve Yesterday? [Videos]
Playing in front of a home crowd usually brings with it some added pressure and expectation. Then again, Nick Kyrgios isn’t your usual tennis player.
The Part Novak Djokovic Doesn’t Seem To Understand
Yesterday, Australia’s federal court unanimously upheld the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa and he boarded an Emirates flight from Melbourne to Dubai.
Novak’s Visa Has Been Cancelled Again
He may have won his first appeal against that visa cancellation but it looks like he’s lost the war.
Thursday Morning Spice
Novak included in Aus Open draw. Marijuana near Ramaphosa’s office. BoJo’s apology falls flat. No escape for Prince Andrew. Megan Fox’s engagement confession.
Oops: New Novak Djokovic Developments A Terrible Look For Tennis Star
The Serbian tennis star has issued an apology for false claims on his Australian immigration form, as well as appearing in public after a positive COVID-19 test result.
Novak Djokovic Deportation Appeal Result
Djokovic’s lawyers were battling against his deportation from Australia after a huge controversy surrounding his visa.
Novak Djokovic Loses It, Completely Wrecks Racquet [Video]
Novak Djokovic booked his place in the Australian Open final with a victory over Alexander Zverev, but his racquet won’t be joining him.
Drama As Italians Square Off At Australian Open And Nadal Shown Middle Finger [Videos]
Two Italians squared off after their match, and a woman in the crowd called Rafa Nadal an “OCD f*ck” before being ejected from the arena.
Awkward Post-Match Interview At Australian Open Gets Mixed Crowd Reaction [Video]
Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas blew his first-round opponent away, although he was less successful with a microphone in front of him.
Nick Kyrgios Drama In First Matches After A Year [Videos]
The Ozzie has played three matches in this year’s Murray River Open, and each of those has seen a nasty incident.
The Australian Open Has Already Turned Into A Bit Of A Disaster
The Australian Open is only due to start on February 8, but there is already a massive storm brewing, with players quarantined in their hotel rooms and claims of unfair treatment.
Nadal’s Ball Girl Kiss Moment Will Warm Your Heart [Video]
During his second-round match at the Australian Open, Nadal drilled an errant forehand down the line, and straight into the noggin of a ball girl.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Aus Open ‘turmoil’. Cambridge Analytica was coming for SA. New evidence against Trump. SA’s medical aids compared. The dirt on Deloitte. Another great white spotted in CT. Meghan in Canada.
Even John McEnroe Was Impressed With This On-Court Meltdown At Australian Open [Videos]
There’s just something about an on-court meltdown that’s enjoyable to watch from a distance, and Zverev’s was up there with the best of them.
Testy Maria Sharapova Snaps At Reporter Asking About Seven-Minute Toilet Break [Video]
During her fourth-round loss to local hero Ashleigh Barty at the Australian Open yesterday, Sharapova was booed by the crowd. Her post-match interview didn’t go much better.
Federer Addresses The “Too Old” Issue Quite Nicely, Then Shuts Down Reporter For “Stupid Question” [Videos]
Following his semi-final defeat to Novak Djokovic the Swiss maestro had to field the usual questions, although this time he wasn’t afraid to fire back.
Is It Illegal? Gamblers Have Kids ‘Courtsiding’ At Tennis Matches – This Is What It Is
Where there’s a will there’s a way and, when it comes to making easy money, there is always a will. This gambling practice has many up in arms but will it stop them?
Andy Murray’s Fiancée Drops The F-Bomb Hard [Video]
Hey, we all feel the urge to swear until we’re blue in the face from time to time, but when your tirade is beamed around the world some folks get their knickers in a twist.
Nadal Enjoys A Rare Moment Of True Sportsmanship
It’s not every day we see sportsmen do the right thing. It seems diving, injury-faking football players could learn a thing or two from their tennis counterparts.
Ball Boy Takes A 196Km/h Serve To The Jewels – Walks It Off [Video]
Eish, our condolences young man. See this ball boy take one right in the groin at the Australian Open in Melbourne.