February 13, 2021

Barty beats Alexandrova in straight sets to reach last 16

World No 1 Ash Barty admitted it was "very strange" without spectators after...

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February 13, 2021

Australian Open: No fans felt ‘a bit disturbing’, says Svitolina

With no fans in attendance, Ukrainian fifth seed Elina Svitolina said the Australian...

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February 12, 2021

Australian Open: Djokovic cancels practice plan as title defence hangs in the balance

Novak Djokovic will not train on Saturday as planned, the injured champion leaving...

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February 12, 2021

Australian Open: Thiem savours ‘epic’ win over Kyrgios amid Djokovic struggles

Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem are both through to the last 16, but...

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February 12, 2021

Fans forced to leave ahead of Victoria lockdown

With Victoria entering a lockdown, fans were forced to leave the Australian Open...

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February 12, 2021

Osaka finds being deemed an essential worker ‘a bit funny’ ahead of lockdown

With the Australian Open to continue, Naomi Osaka said it was strange to...

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February 12, 2021

‘It’s going to be a rough few days’ – Serena reacts to Victoria lockdown

Serena Williams was asked about Victoria's new state-wide lockdown after reaching the fourth...

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February 12, 2021

Serena’s bid for slam No 24 on track after surviving Potapova challenge

Anastasia Potapova laid down a challenge, which Serena Willians accepted on Friday at...

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February 12, 2021

Barty withdraws from Australian Open doubles amidst thigh concern

Ash Barty's fitness -- or potentially lack thereof - is one of the...

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February 11, 2021

Australian Open: Nadal shocked but amused as fan hurls foul abuse at Spanish superstar

Rafael Nadal took it all in good humour, but the moment a fan...

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February 11, 2021

Fast courts suit Kyrgios ahead of blockbuster against ‘super physical’ Thiem

Nick Kyrgios will face Dominic Thiem in a blockbuster third-round clash at the...

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February 11, 2021

Kenin ‘couldn’t really handle the pressure’ as title defence ends

After her Australian Open title defence came to an end, Sofia Kenin said...

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February 11, 2021

Barty dismisses injury concerns after reaching third round

After playing with a heavily strapped leg at the Australian Open, Ash Barty...

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February 10, 2021

Wawrinka exits after marathon loss to Fucsovics

Former champion Stan Wawrinka departed in the Australian Open second round after missing...

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February 10, 2021

“I’m a futurist, like Iron Man” – Serena welcomes absence of linespeople

Like Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams has welcomed the addition of technology to make...

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February 9, 2021

Nadal backs Alcaraz for ‘great future’ after first slam win

Carlos Alcaraz has been talked up as a future star and Rafael Nadal...

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February 9, 2021

Technology over linespeople for Djokovic as champ salutes Nadal and Federer

Novak Djokovic was asked about the use of "Hawk-Eye Live" technology on every...

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February 8, 2021

Australian Open: Kyrgios brands Djokovic “a strange cat”

Novak Djokovic said he had "no respect" for Nick Kyrgios and refused to...

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February 8, 2021

Ivanovic backs Serena for grand slam record despite mental pressure of matching Court

Serena Williams is still waiting for a 24th major singles title but Ana...

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February 8, 2021

Djokovic eases past Chardy in strong start to title defence

Novak Djokovic storms into round two of the Australian Open with a commanding...

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February 8, 2021

Serena hails ‘unbelievable’ Tom Brady after ‘vintage’ Australian Open first-round win

Serena Williams marched into the second round of the Australian Open after watching...

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