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Topic: Australian Open

Jannik Sinner’s transformation reminds of Novak Djokovic’s rise over a decade ago

With his latest Australian Open win and third Grand Slam title, Italy's Jannik Sinner has once again proved he is the man to beat on the men’s tour.

Naomi Osaka falls at first hurdle to Caroline Garcia at Australia Open on Grand Slam return

A double fault gave Garcia, an aggressive baseliner like Osaka, the first break point of the match in the fifth game and the former world number four converted it to edge ahead.

Rafa Nadal not playing at French Open gives new generation a chance

Nadal withdrew due to a lingering hip issue that has decimated his season since the Australian Open. The Spaniard expects to retire after the 2024 campaign.

Sania Mirza & Rohan Bopanna finish as runners-up in Australian Open mixed doubles final

The duo went down 6-7(2) 2-6 to the Brazilian pair, Stefani & Mataos at the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. Mirza earlier announced that the WTA event in Dubai next month will be her last.

Sania Mirza loses in the second round of women’s doubles at the Australian Open

This was Mirza's final participation in a women's doubles Grand Slam match as she will retire after the Dubai Open next month.

Ailing Nadal bows out of Australian Open, rain causes havoc

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal's Australian Open title defence lay in ruins on Wednesday after an injury-plagued defeat that shook up the men's draw, even as rain wreaked further

I’m absolutely the most obnoxious’ — Tennis champ Victoria Azarenka on being a ‘soccer mom’

The two-time Australian Open champion said she turns into a loud 'soccer mom' as son Leo chases dream to play for Paris St Germain.

Rafa Nadal shrugs off rocky buildup to Australian Open defence

Nadal heads into a first-round match against rising Briton Jack Draper undercooked and with only one win since September's US Open.

Former champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open

Organisers of the tournament beginning 16 January announced Sunday that the two-time champion has pulled out of the tournament. She is replaced by Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska.

Nadal-Medvedev match pitted tough Russian winter against Spanish suffering. Tennis won

We are living in the best era of men’s tennis. 

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