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Russian flags banned at Australian Open after display at Ukrainian match

Fans had been allowed to bring flags in but not to ’cause disruption’.

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios shares 'gruesome photo' of knee injury that forced him out of Australian Open

As Nick Kyrgios was announcing his withdrawal from the Australian Open, his physiotherapist flagged the tennis star had some "gruesome photos" of a surgical procedure on his knee. Kyrgios has now posted one of those images to Instagram. WARNING: This story contains images some readers may find disturbing.

ABC News

Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open after controversy during Ukrainian's match

A Russian flag hanging behind fans during a match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on court 14 on day one of the Australian Open prompts Tennis Australia officials to ban them at the tournament.

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Emma Raducanu, Coco Gauff and the superstar clash of tennis’ future and present

While the two teenagers share that they both exploded onto centre stage, Raducanu and Gauff have taken contrasting paths to a first grand slam meeting at the Australian Open

The Independent UK

Ukraine ambassador calls for action as Russian flag waved during Australian Open clash

Ukrainian star Kateryna Baindl was taking on Russian Kamilla Rakhimova at the Australian Open, and the national flag of the latter was seen being waved whilst their match was taking place

Daily Mirror

Russian flag at Australian Open condemned by Ukrainian ambassador

The flag was seen courtside at a match between Russian Kamilla Rakhimova and Ukraine’s Kateryna Baindl

The Independent UK

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

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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

California parks too crowded? Go truly off the grid in the starry desert of Borrego Springs

LOS ANGELES — Is Borrego Springs the next Joshua Tree? Probably not.

Los Angeles Times

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

Daily Mirror

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nick Kyrgios Out of Australian Open, Will Have Knee Surgery

A "devastated" Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open on Monday — the day before he was scheduled to play his first-round singles match — because of an injured left knee that needs arthroscopic surgery. Kyrgios, a 27-year-old from Australia, was the runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kyrgios could cop fine over e-scooter ride

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will be spoken to by Victoria Police after being busted riding an electric scooter without wearing a helmet in central Melbourne.

AAP

Helene Elliott: Novak Djokovic returns to Australian Open with Grand Slam record in sight

Novak Djokovic lost the only court battle of any kind that he faced in Australia last year.

Los Angeles Times

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The Conversation

The 2023 Australian Open pauses a year of profound political tensions in tennis

Over the past 12 months, significant challenges by way of policy and politics have impacted professional tennis.

The Guardian - UK

Dick Savitt obituary

Wimbledon men’s champion in 1951 who was caught up in a media storm as part of the Davis Cup team the following year

The New Daily

Australian Open preview: The ones to watch as season’s first grand slam tournament begins

As players gear up for the first grand slam of the year, Richard Evans gives his predictions for who to watch at the Australian Open.

AAP

Kokkinakis in good shape for Open tilt

He may have fallen just short of another Adelaide title but Thanasi Kokkinakis feels like he's playing better tennis heading into this year's Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic is chasing more Australian Open glory but the challengers to his pursuit of tennis history are getting younger and bigger

Novak Djokovic might just be the greatest men's tennis player of all-time but age, injury, history and the rise of tennis's next generation can all combine to kill his chase of a 10th Australian Open title.

AAP

Tears well for Stosur's goodbye to tennis

Sam Stosur's farewell to tennis at the Australian Open will leave barely a dry eye in the Melbourne house with the news having soon reduced one friend to tears.

The Guardian - UK

Ons Jabeur: ‘I want to create bigger things, to help others from my region’

Tunisia’s history-making star is on a mission in Melbourne but remains grounded: ‘I like to smile and laugh with everyone’

ABC News

Craig Tiley says United Cup is here to stay as part of Australian Open build-up

Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley backs the United Cup to become "the pre-eminent global teams' event" in tennis, amid calls for changes to be made to the competition following its debut.

The Times of India

Tennis star Sania Mirza pens heartfelt note ahead of last Australian Open

MELBOURNE: India's ace tennis star Sania Mirza shared a heartfelt message for her fans recalling her tennis journey ahead of her last Australian Open on Friday.

ABC News

Victoria floods: Mildura AMT Pro Tour goes to Swan Hill as sport clubs face clean up

Dried and cracked courts, marshy, mud-covered grounds and a piercing lingering odour greet Mildura's Lawn Tennis Club visitors after widespread flooding in north-west Victoria.

The Independent UK

Eric Cantona meets a familiar face – Friday’s sporting social

Also, tennis players were looking ahead to the Australian Open.

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