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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Inglis dream run continues

Young Aussie wild-card Maddison Inglis continued her dream run at the Australian Open with a superb 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 win over Hailey Baptiste on Margaret