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Drama as ball kid collapses on court
There was drama on court at the Australian Open today when a ball kid collapsed. The incident occurred in the opening hour of a men’s
Kenin pushed all the way by Aussie wildcard
Reigning Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin was made to work for a second round spot at this year’s event, as she battled to beat Australian
Muguruza eases into second round in Melbourne
Spain’s Garbine Muguruza returned to winning ways with a classy 6-4, 6-0 win over Margarita Gasparyan in Melbourne today. After her loss to AsH Barty
Dominant Swiatek a force to be reckoned with
French Open champion Iga Swiatek blew away thoughts of her early exit in last week’s Gippsland Trophy to send Arantxa Rus home early with a
Andreescu back, but made to fight for win
Canadian Bianca Andreescu booked a place in the second round of the Australian Open but was made to work for the 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win
Poor crowds as organisers give away tickets
Australian Open organisers were forced to give away tickets for the evening session at Melbourne Park today after a dismal opening attendance. Fans who paid
Boulter bows out to Kasaktina in 70 minutes
Russian Daria Kasatkina shocked Britain’s Katie Boulter in the first round of the Australian One on Monday, racing to a 6-1. 6-4 victory in 70
Zverev smashes racket in tetchy first round win
Alexander Zverev needed four sets to see off tough opponent American Marcos Giro in the first round of the Australian Open. Zverev eventually won (8)6-7
Thiem times it well with straight sets win over Kukushkin
Dominic Thiem cruised into the second round of the Australian Open after a 7-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Mikhail Kukushkin today. Last year’s Open finalist
Monfils in tears after shock first round loss
Frenchman Gael Monfils broke down in tears after losing in five sets to Finnish youngster Emil Ruusuvuori on Monday. “I would like to get out