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Djokovic dominates Medvedev to win record-extending ninth Australian Open

Djokovic overpowered the fourth seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in front of 7,400 fans on Rod Laver Arena to end the Russian's unbeaten run at 20 matches.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:21pm

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King Novak faces 'challenger' Medvedev in Australian Open final

Djokovic will also be playing his 28th Grand Slam final, in contrast to the Russian's second.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

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Pressure is all on Djokovic in the final, says Medvedev

The relentless Russian will contest his first final at Melbourne Park on Sunday and look to claim his maiden Grand Slam title after beating Tsitsipas 6-4 6-2 7-5 at a floodlit Rod Laver Arena.
Yet Medvedev has now won 20 successive matches and 12 against top-10 opponents, including beating Djokovic on the way to winning the ATP Finals.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 07:21pm

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Peerless Djokovic ends Karatsev dream to reach Australian Open final

Djokovic remains on course for his 18th Grand Slam trophy, nipping at the heels of rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who are on 20.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:56pm

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Djokovic, Williams, Osaka star in Australian Open semi-finals

Brady will face Muchova in the other semi-final, with a maiden Slam final guaranteed for one of them.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:57am

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Brady beats fellow American Pegula to make Australian Open semis

The see-saw continued in the third set with breaks traded before Brady took control of Pegula's serve to reach the final four of a Grand Slam for the second time.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 11:32am

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Djokovic edges out Zverev to reach semi-final

The Serbian world number one hit back strongly after losing a tight opening set on a tiebreak but trailed in both the third and fourth sets before turning them around.
Germany's Zverev will rue allowing Djokovic back from 4-1 down in the third set and he was also up 3-0 in the fourth.

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:54pm

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Racquet-smashing Djokovic into Australian Open semis

It was a patchy performance from the world number one, who is nursing an abdominal injury and drew deeply on his mental fortitude to win 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (8/6).

Published 16 Feb, 2021 06:56pm

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History-making qualifier Karatsev reaches Australian Open semis

His persistence began irritating Dimitrov, who started muttering to himself as frustrations crept in and he went 3-1 down in the third set.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 02:44pm

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Injured Djokovic faces Zverev test, Halep eyes Serena scalp in quarter-finals

The surprise of the men's draw has been Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev, who will be looking for a semi-final place in his first Grand Slam tournament when he faces Bulgaria's 18th seed Grigor Dimitrov.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 10:44am

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'Champion of his era' Federer is still the best: Laver

"Unfortunately, you know, his knee has been giving him some trouble. So he had an operation on the knee that will set him in good position.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 10:06am

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Djokovic defies injury to reach Australian Open last eight

• Serena survives Sabalenka onslaught in thriller • Halep eyes repeat Serena win after revenge over Swiatek...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

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Fritz anger at 'absolutely ridiculous' removal of fans

Fritz said having no fans affected him, although he went on to win the set before collapsing in the fifth.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

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Fritz critical of fans being ordered to leave Australian Open

"I mean, to be honest, like, completely honest, it's absolutely ridiculous that at a Grand Slam match we're asked to leave the court for 10 minutes in the middle of the match, like, in the middle of the fourth set."
I understand the fact that Victoria is going back into lockdown and people have to go. If that's the case.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 08:59pm

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Djokovic survives to fight another day after injury scare

The eight-time champion looked in serious trouble when an injury sustained to his right side at 1-1 in the third set.
I don't have a great experience with tears in terms of continuing so it's in the clouds whether I step out on the court in two days, hopefully God willing I can play.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

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Zverev blasts past Mannarino into Australian Open fourth round

Zverev is looking to become the youngest Grand Slam singles champion since Novak Djokovic won the title at Melbourne Park in 2011.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 12:40pm

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Djokovic passes Tiafoe test, Serena sublime at Australian Open

Djokovic was given a stern examination by America's Frances Tiafoe and dropped his first set of the tournament before recovering to win 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 05:00pm

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Djokovic survives Tiafoe scare to stay in Australian Open hunt

The Serb moved up a level in the third set, but so did Tiafoe as they traded blows until too many unforced errors ensured Djokovic took the set.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 01:00pm

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Serena continues Slam record bid, Djokovic gears up for Tiafoe test

American Williams has been stuck on 23 majors since triumphing at Melbourne Park in 2017, losing four Grand Slam finals since to remain one short of Margaret Court's record.
I felt really comfortable in the tournament leading up to this just a couple days ago when I was playing.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 11:31pm

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'Strange cat': Kyrgios returns serve in Djokovic feud

"I actually do a lot off the court," he said.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 10:15am

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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

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Djokovic imperious as Covid-delayed Australian Open finally underway

Serena, Osaka and Halep also enjoyed convincing wins as the tournament finally got underway in front of limited crowds after a troubled build-up.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

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US Open champion Thiem clears Kazakh hurdle

Kukushkin, 33, had lost his opening-round match at Melbourne on 11 of his previous 12 appearances.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:01pm

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Delayed Australian Open tennis Grand Slam begins

Japan's Naomi Osaka, the third seed, struck the first serve of the tournament on Rod Laver Arena against Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 10:08am

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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

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Djokovic keeps Serbia alive as Spain reach ATP Cup semis

The winners will join Spain, Russia and Italy in the semi-finals.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 11:29am

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Fired-up Djokovic makes perfect start, Nadal pulls out with sore back

The pair beat Shapovalov and Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) as defending champions Serbia took the Group A tie against Canada 2-1.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

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US Open champion Thiem determined to repeat 2020 success

After a year of playing in front of mostly empty stadiums due to Covid-19, he is also looking forward to some atmosphere, with up to 30,000 spectators allowed each day at the Australian Open.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 02:44pm

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Osaka, Djokovic, Nadal keen to be at Olympics but virus a big concern

World number two Rafael Nadal echoed Osaka's sentiments and hoped to play, but said health experts should have the final say.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

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Injured Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide exhibition

Djokovic earlier told reporters he had taken a walk in a park to celebrate his release from the 14 days of quarantine players coming from overseas were obliged to undergo to play in Australia.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:08am

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