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Barty enjoys quarantine-free build-up to AOBarty enjoys quarantine-free build-up to AO

Barty enjoys quarantine-free build-up to AO

World No. 1 Ash Barty says she is enjoying her quarantine-free preparation for the Australian Open in Melbourne. "It’s very…

4 years ago
Hygiene the name of the game at Melbourne ParkHygiene the name of the game at Melbourne Park

Hygiene the name of the game at Melbourne Park

In a sign of the times, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Open has announced a new partnership with Initial as the official hygiene…

4 years ago
Lockdown Cup added to AO calendarLockdown Cup added to AO calendar

Lockdown Cup added to AO calendar

An extra WTA event for players serving the 14-day hard lockdowns in Melbourne is to be added to the calendar…

4 years ago
Yastremska Anti-doping ban confirmed – out of AOYastremska Anti-doping ban confirmed – out of AO

Yastremska Anti-doping ban confirmed – out of AO

Darya Yastremska  has failed to overturn  the provisional Anti-doping ban imposed on  her on 7 January 2021 and will  miss…

4 years ago
Barty has ‘no worries’ about AO expectationsBarty has ‘no worries’ about AO expectations

Barty has ‘no worries’ about AO expectations

Australian Ash Barty has told the ABC TV network in Australia she is not worried by the challenge of playing…

4 years ago
Serena practises with daughter in Australia: watch video hereSerena practises with daughter in Australia: watch video here

Serena practises with daughter in Australia: watch video here

Serena Williams has posted video footage of a training session in Australia - with her daughter Olympia joining in. The…

4 years ago
Bencic fears injuries after AO lockdownBencic fears injuries after AO lockdown

Bencic fears injuries after AO lockdown

Swiss player Belinda Bencic hopes organisers will make the situation fairer for those players confined to their rooms for 14…

4 years ago
Azarenka has hopes for ‘bubble in a bubble’ trainingAzarenka has hopes for ‘bubble in a bubble’ training

Azarenka has hopes for ‘bubble in a bubble’ training

Former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka is hopeful a protocol for players in 'hard' lockdown in Melbourne can be agreed to…

4 years ago
AO hard lockdown players will suffer, admits ThiemAO hard lockdown players will suffer, admits Thiem

AO hard lockdown players will suffer, admits Thiem

Dominic Thiem believes the 70 players in hard lockdown in Melbourne will be "seriously disadvantaged" when the Australian Open starts…

4 years ago
Laura Robson career may be over after more hip surgeryLaura Robson career may be over after more hip surgery

Laura Robson career may be over after more hip surgery

Laura Robson received an unwelcome 27th birthday surprise announcing on her Instagram account that she has had to undergo a…

4 years ago