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Minefield awaits top women's contenders in Open draw

Minefield awaits top women's contenders in Open draw

Plenty of high-seeded women's players will face off early in the Australian Open, with world No.1 Iga Swiatek among those copping a tough draw.

Djokovic could meet some old foes at Melbourne Park

Djokovic could meet some old foes at Melbourne Park

Djokovic could meet some old foes at Melbourne Park

Djokovic could meet some old foes at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic's path to an 11th Australian Open title and unprecedented 25th grand slam singles crown is littered with potential match-ups with old rivals.

Big guns Rybakina and Pegula into Adelaide quarters

Big guns Rybakina and Pegula into Adelaide quarters

Big guns Rybakina and Pegula into Adelaide quarters

Big guns Rybakina and Pegula into Adelaide quarters

American star Jessica Pegula overcame an early fright to move into the last eight in Adelaide while top seed Elena Rybakina continued her winning streak.

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Saville knocks out grand slam winner ahead of Open

Saville knocks out grand slam winner ahead of Open

Australia's Daria Saville has claimed her biggest victory since returning from a knee injury, beating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in Hobart.

Thompson's Open hopes in doubt with leg injury

Thompson's Open hopes in doubt with leg injury

Five days after stunning Rafael Nadal in Brisbane, Jordan Thompson has been sent crashing back to earth after hurting his leg in a lopsided loss in Adelaide.

Doubles ace Hunter, retiring Millman win AO qualifiers

Doubles ace Hunter, retiring Millman win AO qualifiers

World No.1 doubles ace Storm Hunter and the retiring John Millman have led another eight locals through in the Australian Open qualifying event in Melbourne.

Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out

Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out

Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out

Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out

Jordan Thompson has led a trio of Aussies who completed straight-sets wins at the Adelaide International, but three compatriots didn't make it past round one.

Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying

Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying

Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying

Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying

Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.

Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart

Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart

Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart

Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart

Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.

Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub

Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub

Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub

Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub

Australia's top-ranked women's tennis ace has accused the governing body of not liking her after being overlooked for a wildcard into her home grand slam.

Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ

Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ

Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ

Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ

Marketa Vondrousova's Australian Open hopes are in doubt after she pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of her first-round match.

Daria Saville notches upset victory in Open lead-up

Daria Saville notches upset victory in Open lead-up

Daria Saville notches upset victory in Open lead-up

Daria Saville notches upset victory in Open lead-up

Australia's Daria Saville has upset higher-ranked top-50 Russian Anna Blinkova in the opening round of the Hobart International, coming from a set down.

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.

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Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International

Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.

Krejcikova, Haddad Maia upset at Adelaide International

Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya has stunned world No.10 Barbora Krejcikova at the Adelaide International, while world No.11 Beatriz Haddad Maia was also knocked out.

Open chief Tiley hopeful of Nadal return in 2025

Despite Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open through injury, tournament chief Craig Tiley is hopeful the Spanish great will return in 2025.

Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.

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Zverev digs deep to secure United Cup final for Germany

Alexander Zverev, having saved two match points to win his singles rubber against Poland, paired up to win the doubles and earn Germany a United Cup triumph.

Dimitrov snaps six-year title drought in Brisbane

Grigor Dimitrov has won his first title since 2017, beating Danish world No.8 Holger Rune 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 at the Brisbane International final.

Hip injury forces Nadal out of Australian Open

A muscle tear has forced 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal out of this month's Australian Open, raising concerns for the 37-year-old's career.

Rybakina thumps Sabalenka in Brisbane title statement

Elena Rybakina has reversed the result of last year's Australian Open final, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 to claim the Brisbane International women's title.

De Minaur 'dangerous' ahead of tilt at Australian Open

Beating Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev and gaining a top-10 ranking in one week, no wonder Alex de Minaur's belief is building before the Australian Open.

Sabalenka-Rybakina rivalry to be reheated in Brisbane

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, top Brisbane seeds and Australian Open finalists last year, will meet again to decide another WTA trophy.

Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth

Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth against Germany in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in the semis.

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