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Czech Machac claims Adelaide International title

Czech Machac claims Adelaide International title

Tomas Machac has won the Adelaide International final in a hard-fought three-setter against Frenchman Ugo Humbert.

Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur

Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur

Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur

Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has ruled himself out of the Australian Open, in a massive boost for former first-round opponent Alex de Minaur.

Djokovic won't let record talk burden grand slam tilt

Djokovic won't let record talk burden grand slam tilt

Djokovic won't let record talk burden grand slam tilt

Djokovic won't let record talk burden grand slam tilt

Adamant he can still take it up to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic won't let his pursuit of a record 25th grand slam title prove a burden.

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Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown

Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown

Elisabetta Cocciaretto has won the Hobart International, with the Italian qualifier beating highly rated 18-year-old and third seed Iva Jovic in the final.

Andreeva powers to Adelaide International title

Andreeva powers to Adelaide International title

Russia's Mirra Andreeva has powered her way to the Adelaide International women's singles title, defeating Canada's Victoria Mboko in straight sets.

New Aussie Kasatkina embraces 'fun pressure' of Open

New Aussie Kasatkina embraces 'fun pressure' of Open

New Australian citizen Daria Kasatkina says the pressure that comes with being a local at Melbourne Park is "fun" compared to what she's experienced.

Swiatek narrows focus with grand slam history in sight

Swiatek narrows focus with grand slam history in sight

World No.2 Iga Swiatek has the opportunity to become a career grand slam winner, but isn't looking beyond her Australian Open first-round clash with Yue Yuan.

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Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys has flagged some additions to her game as she returns to Melbourne Park.

Pain-free Czech reaches Adelaide International final

Pain-free Czech reaches Adelaide International final

Pain-free Czech reaches Adelaide International final

Pain-free Czech reaches Adelaide International final

Czech Tomas Machac believes his injury problems are over after advancing to the Adelaide International final, where he'll meet unseeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert.

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

Naomi Osaka hopes to add more aggression to her game and build on her impressive US Open performance as she aims for a third Australian Open title.

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Wildcard Taylah Preston has gone down in the Hobart semi-finals to third seed Iva Jovic, ending her streak of upsets at the Australian Open lead-up tournament.

'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide

'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide

'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide

'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide

Australia's Kimberly Birrell has been hammered in straight sets by a rising Canadian in a semi-final at the Adelaide International.

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Jannik Sinner could become the second man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the open era, but fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz has other ideas.

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.

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Australia's Vukic bullish despite Adelaide exit

Australia's Aleksandar Vukic has bowed out of the Adelaide International with a straight-sets loss to second seed Tommy Paul in a quarter-final.

Engaged duo add to Australians in Open main draw

Maddison Inglis and Jason Kubler have joined a delighted Dane Sweeny and Storm Hunter in the Australian Open main draw after winning through qualifying.

De Minaur outclassed by Alcaraz in final Open prep

Top local hope Alex de Minaur has been outclassed by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in his final preparation for the Australian Open.

'Can't cramp under 30 degrees': Aussie in Adelaide semi

Australia's Kimberly Birrell has advanced to a semi-final at the Adelaide International but compatriot Maya Joint has exited the tournament.

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Aussie wildcard Preston stuns former slam winner

Taylah Preston has claimed the biggest scalp of her young career, beating Hobart top seed and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets.

Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path

Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.

Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off 'crazy' Open triumph

Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.

Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide.

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

A 29-year-old from Sydney has upstaged tennis's biggest names to walk off with the $1 million prize as winner of the 1 Point Slam at Melbourne Park.

Australian retires hurt in injury blow ahead of Open

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered a shoulder injury and been forced to retire from the Adelaide International, just days before the start of the Australian Open.

Aussie qualifier advances to Adelaide quarter-finals

Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic's winning ways have continued at the Adelaide International after injured compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew.

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