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Jelena Ostapenko knocks out Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open quarters
Updated on Jan 22, 2023 09:52 AM IST
The 17th seed will meet Elena Rybakina, who shocked top seed Iga Swiatek, for a place in the semi-final.

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Wimbledon champion Rybakina takes out World No.1 Swiatek in 4th round
In the battle of two reigning Grand Slam champions, a first of its kind in a women's singles draw since 2021, Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina held her nerves to knock out world no.1 and top seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets in their fourth-round meeting at the Australian Open 2023 on Sunday.

Updated on Jan 22, 2023 09:17 AM IST
Manas Dhamne, 15, wins first round in Australian Open boys' singles
Indian men's doubles pair, a late entry, also reached the second round at Melbourne Park

Published on Jan 21, 2023 10:26 PM IST
Aus Open: Shelton gets better of Popyrin and 'rowdy' crowd to roar into last 16
Australian Open: Ben Shelton defeated Alexei Popyrin on Saturday to book his place in the last 16.

Published on Jan 21, 2023 05:25 PM IST
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Hobbled Djokovic still too good for Dimitrov
Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov is brushed aside in straight sets as the Serb, chasing a 10th Australian Open title, reaches the fourth round

Updated on Jan 21, 2023 09:48 PM IST
Crouching 'tiger' Aryna Sabalenka on the prowl at Australian Open
The Belarusian mauled 32nd-ranked Belgian Elise Mertens 6-2, 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena to burgeon her status as a favourite for the first Grand Slam of the year.

Published on Jan 21, 2023 02:31 PM IST
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Australian Open: Czech teen Fruhvirtova downs Vondrousova to reach 4th round
At 17 years and 273 days, Fruhvirtova is the youngest woman remaining in the draw. Playing in only her second Grand Slam main draw, Fruhvirtova showed extraordinary composure to rally from 3-1 down in the decider and beat her more fancied opponent.

Published on Jan 21, 2023 02:26 PM IST
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Australian Open: Nick who? Alex De Minaur steps out of Kyrgios shadow
The Australian number two soaked up the cheers of a raucous Rod Laver Arena crowd on Saturday as he booked his place in the last 16 for the second year in a row with an emphatic 7-6(0) 6-2 6-1 win over Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi.

Published on Jan 21, 2023 01:43 PM IST
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Sacked and back: Osaka's ex-coach revitalises former No.1 Karolina Pliskova
The 30-year-old Czech served up a 6-4, 6-2 demolition of 97th-ranked Russian Varvara Gracheva on Rod Laver Arena in the third round on Saturday.

Published on Jan 21, 2023 10:48 AM IST
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Andrey Rublev into Australian Open's 4th round, beats Dan Evans
Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the third time in four years with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dan Evans on Saturday.

Published on Jan 21, 2023 10:37 AM IST
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'I wasn't in the zone': Medvedev after defeat to Korda in Australian Open
The Russian seventh seed, who reached the final of the tournament in 2021 and 2022, was unable to cope with the 22-year-old Korda's game in the defeat at the Rod Laver Arena.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:23 PM IST
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Australian Open: The late show and the toll it takes on athletes
Late night/early morning finishes continue to keep players awake in the season-opening Slam Down Under.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Former World No.1 Medvedev crashes out in 3rd round after loss to Korda
Daniil Medvedev, who had finished runner-up in the last two editions of the tournament, could not go past the American in a hard-fought three-set contest.

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 07:07 PM IST
Djokovic reacts after Murray wins 2nd longest match at AO in 5 hrs and 45 mins
After being down by two sets in the match, it was an incredible turnaround by Murray who then won one set after another to surpass the Australian. His gritty gameplay was acknowledged and lauded by friend and nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 05:23 PM IST
‘I think Nadal’s days are numbered…': Boris Becker's bold retirement statement
Rafael Nadal's early exit from Australian Open has led tennis legend Boris Becker to issue statements on the former's chances of bidding adieu to the sport.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 02:35 PM IST
Gauff, Pegula into 4th round at Australian Open; Tsitsipas sets up Sinner clash
Top-seeded Iga Swiatek beat Cristina Bucsa, a qualifier from Spain, 6-0, 6-1 in just 55 minutes. Last year’s finalist Danielle Collins of the U.S. was beaten 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 by Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 12:53 PM IST
AP | , Melbourne
‘From the first point…’: Angry Djokovic demands ‘drunk’ spectator to be removed
During the match, Djokovic faced constant barbs directed at him by a few spectators on the court which affected his gameplay. The situation turned heated when the nine-time champion complained to the chair umpire Fergus Murphy about the deliberate provocation being directed towards him.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 11:16 AM IST
Sinner completes epic comeback, Krejcikova wins easy at Australian Open
Former French Open winner Krejcikova, a quarter-finalist at Melbourne Park in 2022, went through with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Anhelina Kalinina to remain on course for a potential meeting with American third seed Jessica Pegula.

Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:33 AM IST
Reuters |
Exhausted Murray has energy to blast officials after late night finish
Murray said he respected the rules but criticised having to play until 3 or 4 a.m. "and you're not allowed to go and take a piss."

Published on Jan 20, 2023 08:03 AM IST
Reuters |
Australian Open: Man on a mission, Novak Djokovic comes through Couacaud test
The Serbian looked at his imperious best as he eased through the opening set but hit a roadblock in the 74-minute second when world number 191 Couacaud upped his pace and intensity to level up the contest in a tiebreak.

Published on Jan 19, 2023 07:41 PM IST
Reuters |
Sania Mirza, Anna Danilina sail into Australian Open second round
Sania Mirza has announced that the Australian Open is her last and she would be retiring after WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships slated from February 19.

Published on Jan 19, 2023 06:49 PM IST
PTI | , Melbourne
Brooksby delivers Ruud shock to send second seed crashing in Australian Open
The 24-year-old Ruud, twice a runner-up in Grand Slams last year, saved three match points before winning the third set in a tiebreak as Brooksby began to feel the pressure but the American regained his composure in the fourth to complete the win.

Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:56 PM IST
Reuters |
Rafael Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury
The 36-year-old had an MRI scan on his left leg in Melbourne on Thursday, which revealed a grade 2 injury in the Illiopsoas, the primary hip flexor.

Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:52 PM IST
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'Manas Dhamne is going to be torch-bearer for Indian tennis in years to come'
Manas, who is presently 76th in the ITF World Junior Rankings, will make his junior Grand Slam main draw debut in the Australian Open. The Junior singles draw will begin from January 21 onwards.

Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:45 PM IST
, New Delhi
Aratrick MondalHard to know what's next for Nadal with hip injury
First things first: How seriously did Nadal injure his hip during a 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 loss to 65th-ranked Mackenzie McDonald in the Australian Open's second round on Wednesday? Was there damage to a muscle, joint or cartilage? What will recovery entail? When might Nadal return to the ATP Tour?

Published on Jan 19, 2023 10:42 AM IST
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Mackenzie McDonald and a dodgy hip stop Rafa Nadal
This makes it seven defeats in the nine matches since Nadal’s 2022 US Open fourth-round ouster, a wretched return from an abdominal injury last August

Published on Jan 18, 2023 07:57 PM IST
, Mumbai
Rutvick MehtaDefending champion Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open
The Spanish 36-year-old, who was struggling with what appeared to be a hip injury, slumped 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 under a closed roof on Rod Laver Arena.

Published on Jan 18, 2023 12:18 PM IST
Reuters |
Swiatek, Pegula lead charge at rain-marred Australian Open
Polish title favourite Swiatek swept past Colombia's Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-3 under a closed roof on Rod Laver Arena while third seed Pegula downed Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 7-6 (7/5).

Published on Jan 18, 2023 09:44 AM IST
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Sakkari pushed all the way by college student in Australian Open scare
Shnaider, an 18-year-old qualifier from Russia who studies at North Carolina State, pushed the Greek all the way in a 2hr 33min examination on Margaret Court Arena.

Published on Jan 18, 2023 09:17 AM IST
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic feels the love during dominant opening victory
The nine-times champion outclassed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 6-0 on Tuesday in a flawless start to his title bid.

Published on Jan 17, 2023 08:11 PM IST
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