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Zverev makes fine start in bid for elusive grand slam

Zverev makes fine start in bid for elusive grand slam

Alexander Zverev has banked a straight-sets victory over Frenchman Lucas Pouille with the world No.2 looking comfortable in his Australian Open first round.

Sabalenka downs Stephens as title defence begins

Sabalenka downs Stephens as title defence begins

Sabalenka downs Stephens as title defence begins

Sabalenka downs Stephens as title defence begins

Two-time Open champion Aryna Sabalenka wasn't at her best but managed a straight sets victory over Sloane Stephens in their Australian Open round one clash.

Mirra Andreeva cruises into 2nd round at Melbourne Park

Mirra Andreeva cruises into 2nd round at Melbourne Park

Mirra Andreeva cruises into 2nd round at Melbourne Park

Mirra Andreeva cruises into 2nd round at Melbourne Park

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva and 2024 Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng are through to the second round on a rain-interrupted day one at Melbourne Park.

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Young Brit avoiding social media ahead of Kyrgios clash

Young Brit avoiding social media ahead of Kyrgios clash

Brit Jacob Fearnley has deleted his Instagram account, such has been the intense reaction to drawing Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open first round.

Sabalenka, Djokovic chase rare air at Australian Open

Sabalenka, Djokovic chase rare air at Australian Open

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka begins her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open women's singles title on Sunday's opening day of play.

Cool cat Felix wins Adelaide, coy about Open chances

Cool cat Felix wins Adelaide, coy about Open chances

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime has won the Adelaide International final, defeating American Sebastian Korda in three sets.

Keys uses friendly fire to claim Adelaide International

Keys uses friendly fire to claim Adelaide International

American Madison Keys has won the Adelaide International, defeating her close friend Jessica Pegula in three sets in the final at Memorial Drive.

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In-form Coco Gauff 'comfortable' ahead of Open tilt

In-form Coco Gauff 'comfortable' ahead of Open tilt

In-form Coco Gauff 'comfortable' ahead of Open tilt

In-form Coco Gauff 'comfortable' ahead of Open tilt

World No.3 Coco Gauff is in a relaxed frame of mind ahead of the Australian Open as she attempts to add to her teenage US Open triumph.

Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

McCartney Kessler will crack the top 50 for the first time after winning the Hobart WTA tennis title with a three-set win over former champion Elise Mertens.

Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut

Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut

Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut

Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut

Rising Gold Coast talent Emerson Jones has nothing to lose on her Australian Open debut in a tough first-round match-up with sixth seed Elena Rybakina.

Sinner doping hearing at top sports court set for April

Sinner doping hearing at top sports court set for April

Sinner doping hearing at top sports court set for April

Sinner doping hearing at top sports court set for April

Australian Open champ Jannik Sinner has learned his hearing at court's top sport, with WADA trying to ban him for doping, will be heard in April.

Sinner rivalry drives slam-hunting Alcaraz's grand plan

Sinner rivalry drives slam-hunting Alcaraz's grand plan

Sinner rivalry drives slam-hunting Alcaraz's grand plan

Sinner rivalry drives slam-hunting Alcaraz's grand plan

Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam if he wins the Australian Open for the first time this month.

World No.5 Medvedev aims to disrupt generation next

World No.5 Medvedev aims to disrupt generation next

World No.5 Medvedev aims to disrupt generation next

World No.5 Medvedev aims to disrupt generation next

Daniil Medvedev hopes his low-key lead-in to the Australian Open will again yield a positive result as he attempts to nab a second grand slam crown.

American has the keys to tennis success in Australia

American has the keys to tennis success in Australia

American has the keys to tennis success in Australia

American has the keys to tennis success in Australia

Unseeded American Madison Keys has reached the Adelaide International final as her remarkable string of success in Australia continues.

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Young Aussie star Maya Joint beaten in Hobart semis

Australian teenager Maya Joint has crashed to a straight sets defeat to world No.34 Elise Mertens in the Hobart International semi-finals.

Kyrgios confident injury 'manageable' as Open nears

Nick Kyrgios has taken his practice sessions up a level at Melbourne Park as he seeks to overcome an abdominal injury to play in the Australian Open.

Sabalenka soaks up pressure for a shot at Open history

Big-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka says she enjoys having a target on her back as the world No.1 guns for her third successive Australian Open crown.

ATP boss says tennis will survive if Sinner gets banned

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi insists fellow Italian Jannik Sinner isn't receiving preferential treatment over doping allegations against the world No.1.

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Popyrin targets breakthrough Australian Open run

Sydneysider Alexei Popyrin has set his sights on a breakthrough Australian Open after his sudden surge up the world tennis rankings.

Sinner's doping distraction ahead of Open title defence

Jannik Sinner's doping saga continues to cast a dark shadow over the world No.1 as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne.

Young tennis star Jones already scaring world's best

Gold Coast teenager Emerson Jones has won plenty of admirers and garnered attention from the world's best tennis players ahead of her grand slam debut.

Rising Aussie star Maya Joint storms into Hobart semis

Wildcard Maya Joint has produced arguably the finest display of her fledgling career with a 6-3 6-1 quarter-final demolition of former world No.4 Sofia Kenin.

Vintage Aiava fashionably late earning an Open return

Former teen star Destanee Aiava has snared a berth in the main draw of the Australian Open, with the Victorian winning her third match in qualifying.

Shoulder injury creates fresh AO scare for Kokkinakis

Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from his Adelaide International quarter-final, casting a doubt over the local hope's upcoming Australian Open campaign.

Alex De Minaur earns prickly Australian Open draw

Alex de Minaur will have his work cut out early at the Australian Open after drawing dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in round one at Melbourne Park.

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