Australian Open: Cameron Norrie joins Brits in claiming first-round wins but Harriet Dart out A 7-6 (3) 6-0 6-3 win over Luca Van Assche got Cameron Norrie’s campaign underway Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023
Emma Raducanu gets over scrappy start to set up Australian Open tie with Gauff After moving timidly in the early exchanges, Raducanu completely outmatched Tamara Korpatsch of Germany on day one at Melbourne Park The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Rafael Nadal flustered in Australian Open win vs Jack Draper as ballboy swipes racquet The tennis legend entered another Australian Open campaign and things were going according to plan in the first set before the defending champion noticed something was wrong Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Ukrainian ambassador condemns display of Russian flag at Australian Open The flag was seen courtside at a match between Russian Kamilla Rakhimova and Ukraine’s Kateryna Baindl. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Rinky Hijikata sends Melbourne Park into a frenzy with epic five-set Australian Open victory On a day where Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open hopes were dashed due to injury, 21-year-old wildcard Rinky Hijikata inspires the local brigade after coming back from two sets down to book a berth in the second round. ABC News · Jan 16, 2023
Australian Open order of play: Day 2 schedule including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Ons Jabeur There’s another packed schedule of first-round matches as the men’s tournament favourite begins his campaign The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
World number one Iga Świątek reaches Australian Open second round, Rafael Nadal begins title defence Iga Świątek takes time to get going but finds her way past Jule Niemeier in the Australian Open first round, while Rafael Nadal needs four sets to defeat an ailing Jack Draper. ABC News · Jan 16, 2023
Jack Draper preaches ‘patience’ after Australian Open defeat to Rafael Nadal Draper looked capable of causing the upset before falling in four sets The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Unexpected Nick Kyrgios injury withdrawal leaves fans chasing new hope A punishing Monday practice session with best buddy Thanasi Kokkinakis was the moment Nick Kyrgios knew his Australian Open 2023 was over. The New Daily · Jan 16, 2023
Swiatek claws way into Open second round Top seed Iga Swiatek wasn't at her best but she did enough to grind out a straight-sets win over German Julie Niemeier at the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
Hijikata win sets up Tsitsipas Open clash Local wildcard Rinky Hijikata has pulled off a brilliant five-set win and will take on men's third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open second round. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
Jack Draper again let down by his body in first-round defeat by Rafael Nadal Jack Draper lost his first-round match at the Australian Open to defending champion Rafael Nadal The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023
Novak Djokovic sparks withdrawal concerns by cancelling final Australian Open practice The 35-year-old is bidding for a 10th Australian Open title but his first round match against Roberto Carballes Baena tomorrow could be in doubt amid injury fears Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Nadal Struggles at Times during 4-Set Win at Australian Open Rafael Nadal never truly seemed in danger of becoming the first Australian Open defending men’s champion to lose in the first round since his current coach, Carlos Moya, managed to beat Boris Becker a quarter of a century ago. Still, this was not a vintage performance by Nadal, who came… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Cameron Norrie shows his class to win Australian Open opener The British number one won 10 games in a row in a 7-6 (3) 6-0 6-3 victory
AAP · Jan 16, 2023 Fighting Millman earns Medvedev Open clash Daniil Medvedev has cruised into the Australian Open second round and will next face local favourite John Millman, who won a five-set marathon in his opener.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023 Australian Open day one: Medvedev, Swiatek and Norrie through – as it happened Rolling report: Daniil Medvedev, Iga Switek and Madison Keys battled their way into the second round in Melbourne on day one
Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023 Rafael Nadal has clear warning for next generation of tennis stars at Australian Open The record-breaking 22-time Grand Slam winner heads into the Australian Open in Melbourne hoping to increase his tally, and has refused to put a timeframe on his retirement
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023 Ukraine’s Kostyuk Won’t Shake Hands with Russian, Belarusian Players As Russian missiles continue to pound her country, Ukraine's number two tennis player Marta Kostyuk says she will not shake hands with tour rivals from Russia and Belarus who she feels have not done enough to speak out against the invasion. The 20-year-old Kyiv native generated headlines last year when…
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023 Rising star Olivia Gadecki steps into Ash Barty-shaped hole with maiden Australian Open win There is a gap in the women’s singles draw where the defending champion will not beGadecki, ranked 200th, earned a wildcard entry
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Rafael Nadal survives Australian Open scare as Jack Draper hampered by cramp Nadal began his Australian Open defence with a 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 victory over Draper in three hours and 40 minutes
AAP · Jan 16, 2023 Scratchy Nadal overcomes Brit Draper Top seed Rafael Nadal struggled with his timing as he overcame young Brit Jack Draper, who was badly affected by cramping in their four set opening round clash.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023 Australian Open 2023 day one: Rafael Nadal beats Jack Draper – as it happened Game-by-game report: Rafa Nadal made hard work of rising British star Jack Draper but moved into the second round at Melbourne Park after a tight four-setter
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Jack Draper struggles with cramp in battling four-set defeat to Rafael Nadal The 21-year-old British star won the second set but fell to a 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 loss on Rod Laver Arena.
Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023 Emma Raducanu brushes aside injury worries to cruise into Australian Open second round Emma Raducanu eased any concerns over her fitness as she saw off Tamara Korpatsch 6-3, 6-2 at the Australian Open to set up a second-round clash against Coco Gauff