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Zheng out to follow in footsteps of Chinese great Li Na

Zheng out to follow in footsteps of Chinese great Li Na

Rising Chinese star Zheng Qinwen, a huge fan of former Australian Open champ Li Na, has clawed her way into the last 16 with victory over compatriot Wang Yafan.

Hunter survives scare to keep Open doubles dream alive

Hunter survives scare to keep Open doubles dream alive

Hunter survives scare to keep Open doubles dream alive

Hunter survives scare to keep Open doubles dream alive

Doubles world No.1 Storm Hunter and partner Katerina Siniakova have survived a second-round scare from Aussies Destanee Aiava and Maddison Inglis at the Open.

De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev

De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev

De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev

De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev

Home hope Alex de Minaur says he's never been better prepared to move past the Australian Open fourth round and into the quarter-finals for the first time.

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Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open fourth round

Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open fourth round

Wimbledon champion and world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has needed only 66 minutes to win his Australian Open third-round match against China's Shang Juncheng.

Put Novak's initials on the trophy now, says Laver

Put Novak's initials on the trophy now, says Laver

Tennis great Rod Laver half suspects 10-time champ Novak Djokovic has been hoodwinking his rivals during his laborious first-week run at Melbourne Park.

Henin hails battling Storm as example to young players

Henin hails battling Storm as example to young players

Storm Hunter's fabulous singles run at the Australian Open may be over, but her inspiring efforts have left one of the greats of the game purring.

Alcaraz set for first-time test from Chinese young gun

Alcaraz set for first-time test from Chinese young gun

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz will find himself in the unusual position of the elder statesman when he faces rising star Juncheng Shang in the AO's third round.

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Krejcikova weathers storm to end Hunter's Open dreams

Krejcikova weathers storm to end Hunter's Open dreams

Krejcikova weathers storm to end Hunter's Open dreams

Krejcikova weathers storm to end Hunter's Open dreams

No Australian women remain alive in the singles at Melbourne Park after Czech No.9 seed Barbora Krejcikova knocked out local underdog Storm Hunter.

Sinner, Tsitsipas record ominous Australian Open wins

Sinner, Tsitsipas record ominous Australian Open wins

Sinner, Tsitsipas record ominous Australian Open wins

Sinner, Tsitsipas record ominous Australian Open wins

Italian star Jannik Sinner has demolished 26th seed Sebastian Baez in less than two hours at the Australian Open to advance to the fourth round.

Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open

Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open

Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open

Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open

Alex de Minaur is the first home hope to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles in three successive years since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.

Anisimova powers into Australian Open fourth round

Anisimova powers into Australian Open fourth round

Anisimova powers into Australian Open fourth round

Anisimova powers into Australian Open fourth round

American powerhouse Amanda Anisimova has set up an Australian Open fourth-round showdown with defending Melbourne Park champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Djokovic finds Melbourne Park mojo in milestone match

Djokovic finds Melbourne Park mojo in milestone match

Djokovic finds Melbourne Park mojo in milestone match

Djokovic finds Melbourne Park mojo in milestone match

Normal service has resumed for Novak Djokovic, with the 10-time Australian Open champion posting a straight-sets win in his 100th match at Melbourne Park.

Medvedev gets to bed at 6.30am after late-night epic

Medvedev gets to bed at 6.30am after late-night epic

Medvedev gets to bed at 6.30am after late-night epic

Medvedev gets to bed at 6.30am after late-night epic

Danill Medvedev felt he would only be in bed at sunrise after his latest win was wrapped up at 3.39am - but he's glad to still be in the Australian Open at all.

Tomljanovic backing fellow Aussie to kick up a Storm

Tomljanovic backing fellow Aussie to kick up a Storm

Tomljanovic backing fellow Aussie to kick up a Storm

Tomljanovic backing fellow Aussie to kick up a Storm

Ajla Tomljanovic is unsure how her season will pan out after her Australian Open exit - but she's backing Storm Hunter to keep the Aussie women's flag flying.

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Alcaraz flexes muscles in bid to make mark at Open

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has shown his grand slam credentials with a hard-fought win over Lorenzo Sonego, earning a spot in the last 32 at the Australian Open.

Home hopes hang on de Minaur as last man standing

Following the elimination of Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alex de Minaur will carry Australian hopes into the third round of the men's draw, taking on Flavio Cobolli.

Tomljanovic title run at Open ended by rival Ostapenko

Ajla Tomljanovic regrouped from a horror opening set but couldn't topple Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, with the world No.10 now one of the Open title favourites.

Swiatek survives huge scare to reach Open's last 32

World No.1 Iga Swiatek has battled back from 4-1 down in the deciding set to defeat former finalist Danielle Collins and reach the Australian Open third round.

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Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing

Grigor Dimitrov has overcome feisty Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in four sets, with the Bulgarian 13th seed moving into the third round of the Open.

Purcell pushes Ruud to the brink at Australian Open

Australian Max Purcell has come up just short in a second-round thriller against 11th seed Casper Ruud at the Australian Open.

Barty urges de Minaur to embrace the hype and support

Drought-breaker and former world No.1 Ash Barty is encouraging Alex de Minaur to enjoy the moment as he chases his own hoodooing-busting Australian Open win.

American sets sights on stopping Swiatek's Open run

Danielle Collins will need to recreate her 2022 Australian Open heroics when she again squares off with Polish superstar Iga Swiatek.

Andreeva sends Jabeur packing from Australian Open

Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva has demolished No.6 seed Ons Jabeur in the second round at Melbourne Park, as 2018 champion Caroline Wozniacki was also ousted.

Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas

2023 Australian Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has breathed a sigh of relief after battling back from a set down to beat local hope Jordan Thompson.

Djokovic overcomes Popyrin - and heckler - in Melbourne

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has had a heated encounter with a heckler as he overcame the brilliant Alexei Popyrin to reach the Australian Open third round

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