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Hunter storms into third round of Australian Open

Hunter storms into third round of Australian Open

Storm Hunter has gone further into uncharted territory by advancing to the third round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

No fears for Sinner as in-form Italian hits Open stride

No fears for Sinner as in-form Italian hits Open stride

No fears for Sinner as in-form Italian hits Open stride

No fears for Sinner as in-form Italian hits Open stride

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner has powered into the Australian Open third round without dropping a set at Melbourne Park.

Speed Demon races into Open's last 32 with gears to go

Speed Demon races into Open's last 32 with gears to go

Speed Demon races into Open's last 32 with gears to go

Speed Demon races into Open's last 32 with gears to go

Home hope Alex de Minaur has stepped up his game to power into the Australian Open third round with a swift straight-sets win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi.

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Rain delays Open play on outside courts for three hours

Rain delays Open play on outside courts for three hours

Play has begun on the outside courts more than three hours late because of heavy rain at Melbourne Park.

Mum's the word as Ash Barty rules out comeback, again

Mum's the word as Ash Barty rules out comeback, again

Immersed in motherhood and her foundation, retired tennis champion Ash Barty says not even the buzz of the Australian Open will jolt her into a comeback.

Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open

Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open

Ajla Tomljanovic respects Jelena Ostapenko as a "tennis player" ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated match at the Australian Open.

De Minaur credits the father figure behind his rise

De Minaur credits the father figure behind his rise

Alex de Minaur says father figure Adolfo Gutierrez has been instrumental in his rise to the top 10, and in becoming a genuine contender at the Australian Open.

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Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Iga Swiatek has extended her winning run to 17 matches with a triumph over former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at Melbourne Park.

Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Ajla Tomljanovic has made a stirring comeback against Croatia's Petra Martic to seal progression to the Australian Open second round.

Alcaraz, Zverev march on as men's seeds dominate Open

Alcaraz, Zverev march on as men's seeds dominate Open

Alcaraz, Zverev march on as men's seeds dominate Open

Alcaraz, Zverev march on as men's seeds dominate Open

Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud are among a grand slam-record 30 men's seeds to march in to the Australian Open second round in Melbourne.

Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1

Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1

Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1

Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1

Australian Open contender Elena Rybakina has shrugged off former world No.1 Karolina Pliskova in a tough opening-round contest at Rod Laver Arena.

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Max Purcell and Thanasi Kokkinakis have made it seven locals into the Australian Open second round but wildcards Olivia Gadecki and James McCabe have bowed out.

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

Alex de Minaur is focusing only on a 'revenge' second-round win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi as the home hope's draw continues to open up at Melbourne Park.

Tomljanovic feeling 'dangerous' ahead of Open comeback

Tomljanovic feeling 'dangerous' ahead of Open comeback

Tomljanovic feeling 'dangerous' ahead of Open comeback

Tomljanovic feeling 'dangerous' ahead of Open comeback

Ajla Tomljanovic is among six home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open, taking on former world No.14 Petra Martic.

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Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open

Russian world No.3 Daniil Medvedev has shaken off initial rust to book a spot in the second round of the Australian Open after his cramping opponent retired.

Osaka's comeback ends with her earliest Open exit

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis after becoming a mother has ended in the first round, falling to Caroline Garcia.

Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown

Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin has beaten compatriot Marc Polmans to book a second-round showdown with Melbourne Park king Novak Djokovic.

De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires

Alex de Minaur is through to the Australian Open second round after big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic retired in the third set with a hip injury.

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US star Coco Gauff makes flying start to Open

US Open champ Coco Gauff and Ukrainian duo Dayana Yastremska and Elina Svitolina have advanced to the second round of the Australian Open.

Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit

Daria Saville was disappointed not to deliver her best at the Australian Open with 14 double faults and a huge unforced error tally behind her first-round exit.

From Rocky pub to Open second round for tennis Hunter

Doubles queen Storm Hunter is cherishing her maiden main-draw win in 10 Australian Open appearances after becoming the first local woman into the second round.

Djokovic may be the best athlete of all-time: Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios, in the Australian Open commentary box, has been left amazed by old foe Novak Djokovic, hailing him as possibly the best athlete in sports history.

Grateful Osaka with no expectations for Australian Open

Approaching her first major since becoming a mother, former world No.1 Naomi Osaka believes the break helped her realise how "precious" tennis is to her.

Djokovic survives Open first-round scare against teen

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.

Sabalenka makes short work of German in title defence

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has stormed through her first-round match against German Ella Seidel, needing only 53 minutes to wrap up the win.

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