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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.

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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

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

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

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

Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open

Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open

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

Osaka's comeback ends with her earliest Open exit

Osaka's comeback ends with her earliest Open exit

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

Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown

Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown

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

De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires

De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires

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.

US star Coco Gauff makes flying start to Open

US star Coco Gauff makes flying start to Open

US star Coco Gauff makes flying start to Open

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

Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit

Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit

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

From Rocky pub to Open second round for tennis Hunter

From Rocky pub to Open second round for tennis Hunter

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.

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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 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.

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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O'Connell scraps his way into Open second round

Chris O'Connell is the first home hope to make the Australian Open second round after compatriots Dane Sweeny, Adam Walton and Jason Kubler lost on day one.

Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open

World No.5 Andrey Rublev has survived a huge scare on day one while fourth seed Jannik Sinner has had a comfortable passage into Australian Open second round.

Fernandez, Krejcikova advance in Australian Open

Canada's 32nd seed Leylah Fernandez has made a winning start on day one of the Australian Open and next faces Alycia Parks in the second round..

De Minaur hoping to make life difficult for Raonic

In-form 10th seed Alex de Minaur is among 11 home hopes in action on day two of the Australian Open, up against former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic.

I'm my own biggest AO threat: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic says he will be his own greatest threat once the crusade for an 11th Australian Open title begins in Melbourne on Sunday night.

Ostapenko crushes Kasatkina to win Adelaide title

Big-hitting Jelena Ostapenko has issued a statement leading into the Australian Open, overwhelming Daria Kasatkina in straight sets in the Adelaide final.

Lehecka beats Draper in Adelaide, wins maiden ATP title

Reigning Melbourne Park quarter-finalist Jiri Lehecka will enter the Australian Open on a high after beating Jack Draper in Adelaide for his maiden ATP title.

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