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Nadal starts defence of Australian Open title against rising Briton Draper

Rafael Nadal will begin the defence of his Australian Open crown against the fast-rising Briton Jack Draper while the top seed in the women's draw, Iga Swiatek, launches her quest for a first crown in Melbourne against the unseeded German Jule Niemeier.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios said he was ‘spiralling out of control’ after sudden rise to fame

Nick Kyrgios said "everything" changed the day he beat world No.1 Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2014.

The New Daily · Jan 12, 2023

All Eyes on American Pegula after Breakout Year

A career breakthrough year has all eyes on American Jessica Pegula, who could shake Polish world number one Iga Swiatek's stranglehold on the women's field when the Australian Open main draw begins next week. The 28-year-old marched up the rankings in 2022 when she reached the quarter-finals at three majors…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Australian Open draw: Jack Draper faces Rafael Nadal as Andy Murray takes on Matteo Berrettini

Emma Raducanu will open her campaign against German Tamara Korpatsch if she recovers from an ankle injury in time

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu learn Australian Open fate as draw made

The draw for the Australian Open has been finalised, with Djokovic on a revenge mission after the chaos following his visa debacle last time out which saw him deported on the eve of the tournament

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

‘I’m one of the best in the world’: Nick Kyrgios eyes Australian Open title bid

The 27-year-old is hoping to go one better than his Wimbledon final appearance

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Sofia Kenin powers into Hobart semis

Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, has progressed to the semi-finals of the Hobart International with a come-from-behind victory.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Australian Open 2023 draw: Jack Draper to face Rafael Nadal as Andy Murray gets Matteo Berrettini

British No3 Jack Draper has been drawn to face top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open.

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

British players handed tough Australian Open draw as Draper faces Nadal

Great Britain’s men’s players have been handed a series of brutal first round draws at the Australian Open

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Kyrgios Becomes Co-owner of Australian Basketball Team

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios became part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was looking forward to growing the franchise. The 27-year-old, who is gearing up for the Australian Open next week, has been a long-time fan of the sport and joins an ownership group…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023