Australian Open

Federer and Nadal don’t fear the smoke

People were waiting for their input regarding the turmoil of the first days of qualifications. Well, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have decided to look to the bright side and trust Tennis Australia.

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Carole Bouchard

Bouchard: “Life is not a straight line upwards”

The Canadian failed to qualify for the Australian Open but is still hoping to find her way back to the top in 2020.

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Carole Bouchard

Djokovic and Federer in Same Half, Nadal and Medvedev in the Other

The draw gods have spoken : seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and six-time champion Roger Federer have been placed in the same half of the 2020 Australian Open draw while Rafael Nadal, the world No. 1 and 2009 champion, could potentially face No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. The latter faces Frances Tiafoe in the most anticipated Round 1 match of the draw.

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Bastien Fachan

Australian Open 2020 draw: Venus-Gauff and the other best first-round matches

We take a look at the best first-round matches at the Australian Open, including Venus Williams' meeting with Coco Gauff.

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Tennis Majors

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams get a Sequel : here is the Draw !

Hard to believe, but true: After their match-talked-about 2019 Wimbledon Round 1 clash, from which Coco Gauff had famously emerged victorious, she and Venus Williams — 24 years her senior — are set to rematch in the 2020 Australian Open Round 1. In accordance with her No. 8 seed, Serena Williams inherited of a manageable draw… until the quarterfinals, where she could meet defending champion Naomi Osaka on the road to a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.

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Bastien Fachan
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5 years ago

De Minaur out of Australian Open due to abdominal injury

World number 21 Alex de Minaur will miss the Australian Open due to...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Djokovic like a sponge – tennis mastermind hails Novak ahead of Aus Open tilt

Strategy analyst Craig O'Shannessy teamed up with Novak Djokovic and was the mastermind...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Broady hits out at ATP, Australian Open over ‘slap in the face’ email regarding conditions

Amid concerns over air quality in Melbourne, Liam Broady criticised Australian Open organisers.
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Nadal and Federer make joint $250,000 donation during Rally4Relief

As they appeared at an exhibition to raise funds for those affected by...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Australian Open qualifying delayed due to ‘very poor’ air quality

Improvements in the air quality in Melbourne were forecast on Wednesday, but Australian...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Doubles world number one Farah tests positive for banned substance

After testing positive for Boldenone, doubles world number one Robert Farah blamed contaminated...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Jarry suspended for anti-doping violation

Nicolas Jarry believes "cross-contamination" caused him to fail a drugs test at the...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

I just couldn’t breathe anymore – Jakupovic quits Australian Open qualifier amid bushfire smoke

Dalila Jakupovic suffered a coughing fit on the court and was forced to...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

I felt a cough coming – Sharapova struggles in Melbourne smoke

Maria Sharapova said officials made the right decision in stopping her Kooyong Classic...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Tiley: Players won’t be put in danger at Aus Open

Players will not be put at risk at the Australian Open, tournament director...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Australian Open qualifying delayed as smoke blankets Melbourne

Poor air quality in Melbourne has already impacted the Australian Open, where qualifying...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

ITF, grand slams pledge $400,000 to Australian bushfire relief fund

The ITF has joined with three of the four grand slams to pledge...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Bad boy Tomic heads opening day intrigue at Australian Open qualifying

No sooner has the dust settled on the inaugural ATP Cup, attention turns...
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Cédric Rouquette
5 years ago

In-form Djokovic insists there is no clear favourite at Australian Open

The usual suspects are being tipped for Australian Open glory, but Novak Djokovic...
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Tennis Majors
5 years ago

Serena Williams Ends Three-Year Title Drought in Auckland… Just In Time For The Australian Open?

New year, New Zealand, new Serena: Serena Williams returned to the winners' circle...
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Cédric Rouquette