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Swiatek the Favorite as Melbourne Park Set for New Champion

Iga Swiatek is the strong favorite to land her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but the picture is considerably less clear if the world number one fails to live up to her top seeding. With Ash Barty and Serena Williams having hung up their rackets and Naomi…

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Kyle Edmund ‘thankful’ to be back at Melbourne Park after chronic knee injury

The 28-year-old has been sidelined for most of the last two years with a left knee injury

The Independent UK

From Novak Djokovic to Jessica Pegula: Ten players to watch at the Australian Open

There is no shortage of talent on display at Melbourne Park.

The Independent UK

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Osaka Joins List of Big Names Missing Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka became the latest star to pull out of the opening Grand Slam of the year Sunday, leaving the tournament deprived of some of the biggest names in the game. No reason for the Japanese player's withdrawal was given with organizers Tennis Australia tweeting: "We…

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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open

Two-time champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka is the latest superstar to withdraw from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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Barty's mentor role at Australian Open

Retired champion Ash Barty will return to Melbourne Park for the 2023 Australian Open in a more relaxed role as mentor of fellow tennis prodigy Olivia Gadecki.

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Djokovic, Nadal to Kickstart Bid for 2023 Supremacy in Australia

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal kickstart their 2023 campaigns this week in Adelaide and Sydney respectively, with the superstar veterans and great rivals eyeing up yet more Australian Open glory. With the pair sharing 43 Grand Slam titles between them -- Djokovic has 21 and Nadal 22 -- the scene…

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Young players are not scared of the top guys: Todd Woodbridge

Melbourne Park will be buzzing in about three weeks. Novak Djokovic, who missed the Australian Open last year, will be the cynosure of the 2023 championship. Carlos Alcaraz, all of 19 and ranked No.1, will look to pick up from where he left off at the US Open in September.

The Times of India

Venus Williams handed Australian Open wild card

The 42-year-old will make her 22nd appearance at Melbourne Park

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic branded "person of principle" and backed to win 10th Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open this January after having this three-year visa ban overturned, with the Serbian star gunning for a 10th title at Melbourne Park

Daily Mirror

Ash Barty: ‘I miss competing but not a lot that comes with it’

The retired former world No 1 is enjoying life at home while she puts the final touches to her foundation, which will have a focus on Indigenous communities

The Guardian - AU

The Australian Open is breaking ticket presale records, but Novak Djokovic questions still loom

Organisers are aiming to get 900,000 spectators through the gates of Melbourne Park when the tournament kicks off on January 16.

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Wimbledon Champion Djokovic Hopes to Play in Australian Open Next Year

Novak Djokovic is hoping to be allowed to play at the Australian Open next year despite being kicked out of the country over his vaccination status in January, the Serbian told state television RTS on Monday. Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was…

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Djokovic’s Resilience Never in Doubt, Says Coach Ivanisevic

Goran Ivanisevic said he never doubted Novak Djokovic's resilience after the Serb beat Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final to win his 21st Grand Slam title and turn around a year that began with him being deported from Australia. Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in…

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Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic handed Australian Open boost as rule change opens door for return

Novak Djokovic was denied the opportunity to compete at the Australian Open earlier this year but a rule change may allow him to compete at Melbourne Park next year

Daily Mirror

Emma Raducanu shows off painful blister that ruined Australian Open challenge

Emma Raducanu's Instagram snaps showed off the blisters she battled through at the Australian Open. The teen lost in the second round at Melbourne Park last month

The Times of India

Australian Open: Jeering crowd drives Daniil Medvedev to the edge

The catcalling and negative cheering that dogged world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev's campaign at Melbourne Park left him hopelessly deflated. So much so that the Russian doesn't see himself in the sport post 30.

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Daniil Medvedev threatens to skip Wimbledon after blast at Australian Open "idiots"

Daniil Medvedev expressed his sadness at his treatment from the Australian Open crowd. The Russian suffered an agonising defeat to Rafael Nadal in the final at Melbourne Park

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Barty boost as Aust Open runs in the red

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is confident Tennis Australia will emerge from the pandemic debt free despite the Melbourne Park slam running at another loss.

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Barty Celebrates Home Triumph with Australian Greats

Moments before the most important match of Ash Barty's career in Australia, she bounced about on her feet, chatting to coach Craig Tyzzer in the corridors of Melbourne Park. The world number one looked relaxed despite the enormity of the moment ahead of her at Rod Laver Arena. Saturday's warm-up…

The Guardian - AU

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis secure doubles title to cap remarkable Australian Open campaign

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed their first grand slam title on another raucous night at Melbourne Park after a 7-5, 6-4 victory in the men’s doubles final

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Ash Barty wins 2022 Australian Open title

World No.1 Ash Barty has defeated Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (7-2) to win the Australian Open women's singles crown at Melbourne Park.

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal one win away from making history – day 12 at the Australian Open

The story of the 12th day of action from Melbourne Park.

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer GOAT debate answered by John McEnroe

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Australian Open and could win a record 21st Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park - surpassing rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

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Collins Stands between Barty and the End of Australia’s Title Drought

Ash Barty will carry the weight of a nation on her shoulders when she faces big-hitting American Danielle Collins in Saturday's Australian Open final, as she seeks to end her country's 44-year wait for a home champion. The world number one has lost just 21 games to reach her maiden…

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