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'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.

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

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

South East Melbourne have knocked down a club record 21 three-pointers to overcome a tardy first quarter and thump the Cairns Taipans by 27 points.

Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome a 13-point deficit to leapfrog the Geelong Venom on the WNBL ladder and wave off their wooden spoon fears.

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Print scene makes an impression with return of art fair

Print scene makes an impression with return of art fair

Print scene makes an impression with return of art fair

Print scene makes an impression with return of art fair

The work of printmaking studios from across Australia will go on show at the second iteration of the Melbourne Art Print Fair.

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

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'

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

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

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

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

'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.

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

The Bendigo Spirit have continued their charge towards top spot on the WNBL ladder as they dealt a blow to the UC Capitals' finals hopes.

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill continues to remain away from Collingwood, but superstar Nick Daicos wants him to take as much time as he needs.

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.

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Record medal haul in sight for Australian Olympic team

On target to top their previous medal best, Australia will send 53 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy led by superstars Jakara Anthony and Scotty James.

'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.

Swim coach accused of grooming teen girl wins bail bid

A former swimming coach from a prestigious girls school has been released on bail after being charged with child abuse offences.

Daredevil daughter Brown earns Olympic ski selection

Courage runs in the family of freeski selection Indra Brown, who is Australia's youngest Olympian competing next month at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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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.

Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is into the third round after seeing off local hope James Duckworth in straight sets.

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.

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