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Osaka crashes out as Anisimova marches on
Defending champion Naomi Osaka crashed out of the Australian Open in a shock defeat to Amanda Anisimova on Friday night, going down 6-4, 3-6, 7-6.
Badosa battles back to make second week
In-form Paula Badosa was made to fight for her third round victory over Ukrainian teenager Marta Kostyuk on Friday, eventually winning through 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.
Greece lightning: Sakkari into round four
Maria Sakkari won 11 of the last 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 third-round victory over No.28 seed Veronika Kudermetova to book her spot in
Czech mate: Krejcikova bounces back for win
Barbora Krejcikova fought back from a set down to earn a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 win against Jelena Ostapenko in the third round of the Australian
‘Brave’ Raducanu played on despite blisters
Emma Raducanu was advised not to play her second round match against Danka Kovinic on Thursday evening because of blisters on her right hand. Her
Azarenka blitz sees off Svitolina
Victoria Azarenka served notice she is a serious contender for honours at the Australian Open with a brutal 6-0, 6-2 defeat of Elina Svitolina on
Good Evans, but it’s all over for Watson
British No.2 Dan Evans had a walkover into round three of the Australian Open on Thursday when opponent Arthur Rinderknech withdrew with a wrist injury.
Muguruza blames covid disruption for shock loss
World No. 3 Garbine Muguruza blamed a COVID-19 outbreak in her support team for disrupting her preparations for the first Grand Slam of the season
Great Dane Tauson one to watch
Danish teenager Clara Tauson is one to watch in the third round of the Australian Open after she beat sixth seed Anett Kontaveit 6-2 6-4