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Australian Open

Nishikori's 'high-level' not enough to stop first-round exit
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Nishikori's 'high-level' not enough to stop first-round exit

  • The former world number four, a four-time quarter-finalist at Melbourne Park, bowed out 7-5 7-6(4) 6-2 to Spanish 15th seed Pablo Carreno-Busta.
  • "Well, tough because I thought I was playing well but Carreno was playing better today," Nishikori told reporters.
Updated 08 Feb, 2021 10:01pm
Djokovic serves up masterclass on favourite court
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Djokovic serves up masterclass on favourite court

  • Having come through two weeks of quarantine in Adelaide, and a brief but damaging spat with his hosts over the terms of the isolation.
  • Djokovic has won eight of his 17 major titles on Melbourne Park's main showcourt and, even with a smaller crowd than usual.
Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:12pm
Kyrgios brings the noise to subdued 'People's Court'
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Kyrgios brings the noise to subdued 'People's Court'

  • The Australian can usually expect a febrile atmosphere when he plays on his favourite court, but a local coronavirus outbreak and unseasonably cold weather kept many punters away.
  • Those who did turn up were treated to some vintage Kyrgios moments - a racket thrown across the court.
Published 08 Feb, 2021 04:57pm
Osaka cruises into second round at Australian Open
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Osaka cruises into second round at Australian Open

  • Osaka, whose flashy attire included leggings and pink shoes, skirt and wristbands, won the first four games and continued the momentum as she relentlessly worked Pavlyuchenkova around the court with powerful groundstrokes.
Published 08 Feb, 2021 10:07am
Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open
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Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

  • Yet, for once, Djokovic may hear the rumbling of hooves as the likes of Austrian Dominic Thiem and Germany's Alexander Zverev look to storm the fortress.
  • Djokovic won his eighth Australian Open title last year and finished the COVID-19 pandemic-blighted 2020 season with the top ranking for a sixth year.
Published 05 Feb, 2021 05:40pm
Serena looks to hold back tide of youth in history quest
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Serena looks to hold back tide of youth in history quest

  • Simona Halep is the only woman over the age of 24 to have won a Grand Slam singles title in the last two years.
  • While Osaka played only four tournaments last season, Barty holds the top ranking despite playing her first competitive matches in almost a year in the Australian Open warm-ups this week.
Published 05 Feb, 2021 05:30pm
Wawrinka beats Kukushkin to advance in Murray River Open
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Wawrinka beats Kukushkin to advance in Murray River Open

  • Top seed Wawrinka, who sent down 14 aces and converted four out of seven breakpoint chances in the match, will continue his bid for a first ATP crown since winning in Geneva in 2017 and takes on local favourite Alex Bolt on Thursday.
Published 03 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Sousa withdraws from Australian Open due to strict COVID-19 protocols
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Sousa withdraws from Australian Open due to strict COVID-19 protocols

  • Seventy-two players are currently confined to their rooms in Melbourne ahead of the Feb. 8-21 Grand Slam after positive cases were discovered on three flights ferrying them to Australia.
  • Sousa said he tested positive for COVID-19 before his departure but has since returned a negative test and is asymptomatic.
Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:02pm
Barty itching to get started at Australian Open
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Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

  • Barty reached the semi-finals at Melbourne Park for the first time last year before sitting out most of the rest of the season at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • They can think whatever they like. If they expect me to win the tournament, then that's their expectations.
Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:27pm
Bencic hopes Open organisers make it fair for players in isolation
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Bencic hopes Open organisers make it fair for players in isolation

  • At the end of isolation the players are scheduled to participate in tune-up events from Jan. 31 at Melbourne Park before the Feb. 8-31 Grand Slam at the same venue.
  • Now I feel more positive about it and I'm trying to do the most I can do to get out of quarantine.
Published 22 Jan, 2021 08:35pm
Djokovic hits back at criticism over Australian Open quarantine stance
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Djokovic hits back at criticism over Australian Open quarantine stance

  • Djokovic reportedly asked for reduced isolation periods and having players in hard quarantine moved to "private houses with tennis courts", drawing a backlash from Australians.
  • My good intentions for my fellow competitors in Melbourne have been misconstrued as being selfish, difficult and ungrateful.
Published 20 Jan, 2021 08:37pm
Andy Murray tests positive for COVID-19
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Andy Murray tests positive for COVID-19

  • The former world No.1 is reportedly in good health and isolating at his residence in Surrey.
  • The three-time Major champion had been due to fly down to Australia this week to complete a two-week quarantine Down Under before the first Grand Slam of the season on February 8.
Updated 14 Jan, 2021 03:40pm