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Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence

Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence

Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face world No.6 Jessica Pegula in the first big hurdle of her title defence in the fourth round.

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

Iva Jovic will face the biggest challenge of her short career with the American teen taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

Alex de Minaur has produced one of his best grand slam performances, crushing Alexander Bublik to book a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will face home hope Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open quarter-finals while Alexander Zverev will play Learner Tien.

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has received a walkover into the Melbourne Park quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdrew with injury.

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

A respected Australian coach and ex-strategist for Novak Djokovic has offered up some advice on how to conquer Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

Qualifier Maddison Inglis has the chance to continue her dream run and go where no Australian woman has at Melbourne Park since retired great Ash Barty in 2022.

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Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Once a cult figure, Alexander Bublik is matured, in ripping form and ready to gatecrash local hope Alex de Minaur's Australian Open party.

'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome an almighty fright to move dramatically into the Australian Open's last-16 in Melbourne's heatwave.

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

Novak Djokovic's plans for an 11th Australian Open title remain alive but the Serbian great admits he was "lucky" after a wild shot narrowly missed a ball-girl.

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

World No.6 Jessica Pegula will face defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth-round blockbuster after cruising into the last 16.

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play has resumed after extreme heat in Melbourne forced Australian Open organisers to suspend matches on outside courts and close the roofs on show courts.

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.

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Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Teenager Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and will meet world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Coco Gauff also made the last 16.

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

Alex de Minaur has ticked off a rare achievement in downing Frances Tiafoe to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open for a fifth-straight year.

'Not calm': Medvedev pulls off great Aussie Open escape

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev has narrowly avoided suffering a first-week exit at Melbourne Park for the second year running.

'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.

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'Going to be great': Tiafoe can't wait for Demon clash

American showman Frances Tiafoe will play the villain in a third-round battle with home hero Alex de Minaur as the pair eye the Australian Open's second week.

Cloud over Kokkinakis future after latest setback

Thanasi Kokkinakis faces another extended stint on the sidelines amid serious concerns over a shoulder injury that flared up again during the Australian Open.

'Hobbled' Special Ks dumped from AO by countrymen

Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans were too strong for injured fan-favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in their Australian Open first-round doubles clash.

'A little crazy': Keys, Swiatek lead stars into last 32

Titleholder Madison Keys, world No.2 Iga Swiatek and fellow US seeds Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula have all advanced to the Australian Open second round.

Shelton ousts Aussie as Sinner, Djokovic also march on

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have cruised through after Aussie qualifier Dane Sweeny's inspired Melbourne Park run came to an abrupt halt on Open day five.

'It's crazy': Inglis in disbelief after epic Open run

In her first main draw at a major in four years, qualifier Maddison Inglis has joined Alex de Minaur as the last locals standing in the Australian Open singles.

Maestro Djokovic beats Maestrelli to advance at AO

Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli has joined the long list of tennis players who have lost to peerless Serb Novak Djokovic at the majors.

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