Serena Williams picked as greatest female player of the Open era by BBC Sport users

Serena Williams is selected as the greatest female tennis player of the Open era by BBC Sport users with 49% of the votes.

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Australian Open: Roger Federer thrilled by Grand Slam win over Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer enjoys proving he can still win a Grand Slam with his dramatic Australian Open victory over Rafael Nadal.

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Highlights: Federer edges out Nadal in thriller

Roger Federer wins his 18th Grand Slam title, and first for five years, with a thrilling five-set victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

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Federer beats Nadal to win 18th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to win his 18th Grand Slam title and first for five years at the Australian Open.

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'I just want to win' - Serena on Grand Slam ambitions

Serena Williams would not speculate on how many Grand Slams she could win, after beating sister Venus in the Australian Open final.

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Australian Open: Serena Williams beat sister Venus in final

Serena Williams beats sister Venus in straight sets to win her seventh Australian Open and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

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Is Serena the greatest? Pick your favourite

Pick your greatest female tennis player by ranking the seven women who have won the most Open-era major titles.

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'It's very special' - Federer & Nadal renew 13-year rivalry

Roger Federer says he will not let history affect his performance against Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

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Serena beats Venus to win record 23rd Slam

Serena Williams beat sister Venus to win her seventh Australian Open and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

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Australian Open 2017: Dylan Alcott beats Andy Lapthorne to win quad wheelchair title

Australia's Dylan Alcott beats Britain's Andy Lapthorne to win the Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title.

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Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal relishes Roger Federer reunion

Rafael Nadal says his rivalry with Roger Federer transcends tennis as they prepare to meet in Sunday's Australian Open final.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Grigor Dimitrov in semi-final

Rafael Nadal set up a much-anticipated Australian Open final against old rival Roger Federer with an epic, five-set semi-final win over Grigor Dimitrov.

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Venus and Serena Williams set for Australian Open final

Serena Williams says facing her elder sister Venus in Saturday's Australian Open final will be a great occasion.

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Federer v Nadal's 2008 Wimbledon final: 8 magic moments

Relieve some memorable points from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's famous 2008 Wimbledon final, regarded as one of the greatest tennis matches in history.

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Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal to meet Roger Federer in final

Rafael Nadal sets up a much-anticipated Australian Open final against Roger Federer with an epic semi-final win over Grigor Dimitrov.

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GB's Reid completes career Grand Slam in doubles

Britain's Gordon Reid completes a career Grand Slam in the wheelchair men's doubles by winning the Australian Open final.

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Australian Open 2017: Serena & Venus Williams ready for final

US stars Serena and Venus Williams are to meet in the final of the 2017 Australian Open, eight years on from their last Grand Slam final clash.

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Australian Open: Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka to reach final

Watch highlights as Roger Federer beats fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka in five sets to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course for an 18th Grand Slam title.

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Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal eyes Roger Federer final

Rafael Nadal takes on Grigor Dimitrov in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday with the aim of reaching a final against old rival Roger Federer.

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Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final

Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka in five sets to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course for an 18th Grand Slam title.

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Australian Open 2017: Williams sisters relishing ninth Grand Slam final meeting

Venus and Serena Williams are relishing the prospect of competing against each other in the 2017 Australian Open final, describing it as "the moment" of their careers.

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Australian Open 2017: Gordon Reid & Alfie Hewett to meet in doubles final

Britain's Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett will meet in the final of the Australian Open wheelchair doubles.

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Australian Open 2017: Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach final

Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach her first Grand Slam final for eight years at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni reaches semi--finals

BBC Sport charts the return to form of 34-year-old Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who is into the last four of the Australian Open 18 years after her last Grand Slam semi-final appearance.

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Australian Open: Konta crashes out to Williams - highlights

Watch highlights of Britain's Johanna Konta's quarter-final defeat by Serena Williams at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

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Davis Cup: Milos Raonic might miss GB Davis Cup tie for Canada

World number three Milos Raonic could miss Canada's Davis Cup tie against Great Britain next week.

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Australian Open 2017: Konta 'enjoyed' quarter-final experience

Britain's Johanna Konta is upbeat despite her quarter-final loss to Serena Williams at the Australian Open, saying she "enjoyed" the experience.

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Australian Open 2017: Grigor Dimitrov beats David Goffin to reach semi-finals

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov remains unbeaten in 2016 after beating Belgian 11th seed David Goffin to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Briton Reid's wheelchair defence ends early

Defending champion Gordon Reid loses in the first round of the wheelchair singles at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni beats Karolina Plisokva to reach semi-finals

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni reaches the Australian Open semi-finals - 18 years after she made the same stage at Wimbledon.

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Australian Open: Roger Federer beats Mischa Zverev - five best shots

Watch five of the best shots from four-time champion Roger Federer's 6-1 7-5 6-2 win over unseeded Mischa Zverev in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Roger Federer 'surprised' by semi-final run

Roger Federer says he did not expect to reach the Australian Open semi-finals after a six-month injury lay-off.

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Confident Konta 'can improve in every aspect'

British number one Johanna Konta takes on Serena Williams against the background of upheaval and new pressures, writes Russell Fuller.

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Australian Open 2017: Stan Wawrinka beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonqa to reach semi-finals

Swiss fourth seed Stan Wawrinka beats France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open.

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Davis Cup: Andy Murray set to miss Britain's World Group tie in Canada

Andy Murray is set to miss Britain's Davis Cup tie in Canada as he recuperates following his shock Australian Open loss.

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Australian Open 2017: Venus Williams beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach semis

Venus Williams beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time in 14 years.

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Watch: How Konta powered into quarter-finals

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 6-4 to set up an Australian Open quarter-final against Serena Williams.

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Australian Open 2017: Gordon Reid starts wheelchair singles title defence

Four Britons, including world number one Gordon Reid, are in wheelchair action at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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Australian Open: Martina Navratilova and Leon Smith on Andy Murray exit

Tennis great Martina Navratilova and Great Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith reflect on Andy Murray's shock defeat at the Australian Open.

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Konta 'as prepared as possible' for first Serena meeting

British number one Johanna Konta believes she has done everything she can to be ready for her first meeting with Serena Williams.

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Australian Open 2017: Johanna Konta on Serena Williams test

British number one Johanna Konta says her quarter-final match with Serena Williams is a "great opportunity" after beating Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 6-4 at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait for Grand Slam quarter-final

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni beats Jennifer Brady to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final since Wimbledon in 1999.

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Australian Open 2017: David Goffin beats Dominic Thiem to reach quarter-final

David Goffin becomes the first Belgian man to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with victory over Dominic Thiem.

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Ball girl sends heartfelt letter to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga shares a thank you note from Guiliana, who he helped at the 2016 Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams beats Barbora Strycova

Serena Williams overcomes stern resistance from Czech Barbora Strycova to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

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Andy Murray: Watch Australian Open loss to Mischa Zverev highlights

Watch highlights as world number one Andy Murray suffers a shock defeat in the fourth round of the Australian Open against Germany's Mischa Zverev.

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Australian Open: Dan Evans was 'flagging' against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Great Britain's Dan Evans admits he found it tough going against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as his Australian Open odyssey came to an end against the 12th seed in Melbourne.

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Johanna Konta can win Grand Slam - coach Wim Fissette

Johanna Konta's new coach Wim Fissette is convinced the British number one has the potential to win a Grand Slam.

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Australian Open 2017: Roger Federer sees off Kei Nishikori in five sets

Roger Federer continues his remarkable return from injury by beating Kei Nishikori in the Australian Open fourth round.

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Andy Murray: Australian Open loss to Mischa Zverev is tough to take

World number one Andy Murray says his defeat by Mischa Zverev, ranked 50th, at the Australian Open is tough to take.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray on shock defeat by Mischa Zverev

Andy Murray says his shock defeat at the Australian Open is tough to take but is full of praise for Mischa Zverev after the German beat him in four sets.

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Australian Open 2017: Dan Evans' challenge ended by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Britain's Dan Evans is beaten in four sets by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last 16 of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Andy Murray suffers shock defeat by Mischa Zverev

Andy Murray's hopes of winning a first Australian Open title end with a shock defeat by world number 50 Mischa Zverev.

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Australian Open 2017: Venus Williams beats Mona Barthel to reach quarter-finals

Venus Williams beats Germany's Mona Barthel to reach the quarter-finals at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Johanna Konta beats Caroline Wozniacki

Watch five of the best shots from Johanna Konta's impressive 6-3 6-1 win over former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray and Dan Evans in last-16 action on Sunday

Great Britain's Andy Murray and Dan Evans will both be playing in the last 16 of the Australian Open on Sunday.

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Australian Open: Johanna Konta praises support from her family and friends

Great Britain's Johanna Konta says her family and coaches were crucial to her progress after the Lawn Tennis Association cut her funding.

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Gordon Reid loses Australian Open warm-up tournament final

Britain's Paralympic champion Gordon Reid loses his final warm-up match before next week's Australian Open wheelchair events.

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Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal beats Alexander Zverev in five sets

Rafael Nadal beats German teenager Alexander Zverev in five sets in the third round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Johanna Konta beats Caroline Wozniacki to reach last 16

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams beats Nicole Gibbs to reach fourth round

Six-time champion Serena Williams thrashes fellow American Nicole Gibbs to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

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He bought own kit & was snubbed by Pietersen - meet GB's new star

Meet the new British tennis star who bought his own shirts and was snubbed by ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen.

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Australian Open: Dan Evans beats Bernard Tomic in front of hostile crowd

British tennis number two Dan Evans says he took strength from a hostile Australian Open crowd to beat home-favourite Bernard Tomic in straight sets.

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Australian Open 2017: Dan Evans marches on in Melbourne

Great Britain's Dan Evans, who had to buy his own kit, marches into round four in Melbourne after beating Bernard Tomic in straight sets at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Roger Federer eases past Tomas Berdych in third round

Roger Federer puts on a dominant display to beat 10th seed Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-4 6-4 in the third round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray reflects on Novak Djokovic's exit

Following his win over Sam Querrey at the Australian Open, Andy Murray expresses his surprise at the defeat of defending champion Novak Djokovic.

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Andy Murray column on Novak Djokovic, beating Querrey and meeting Zverev

World number one Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic's Australian Open exit and coming up against an old friend at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Andy Murray sees progress in win over Sam Querrey

Andy Murray is happy with the improvements in his game as he beats Sam Querrey in straight sets in the third round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Champion Angelique Kerber cruises into last 16

Defending champion Angelique Kerber beats Czech Kristyna Pliskova for the loss of just four games at the Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic: Australian Open champion knocked out by world 117 Denis Istomin

Defending champion Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat by world number 117 Denis Istomin in the second round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Britain's Andy Murray and Dan Evans prepare for third round

Andy Murray has no injury worries heading into his third round match with Sam Querrey, while Dan Evans prepares to meet Bernard Tomic.

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Cash fears Djokovic's best days are behind him

Novak Djokovic has "lost his edge" and tennis has seen the best of him after his Australian Open exit, says Pat Cash.

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Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams and Milos Raonic reach round three

Six-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams progresses to the third round, while Milos Raonic beats Gilles Muller.

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Australia Open: Johanna Konta looks ahead to Caroline Wozniacki meeting

Britain's Johanna Konta looks ahead to her Australian Open third round match with Caroline Wozniacki after the ninth seed beat 19-year-old Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-3 6-2.

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Six-time champion Djokovic knocked out by world number 117

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in five sets to world number 117 Denis Istomin in the second round of the Australia Open.

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Defending doubles champions Murray & Soares lose in first round

Defending champions Jamie Murray of Britain and Brazilian partner Bruno Soares lose in the men's doubles first round.

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Australian Open 2017: Johanna Konta reaches third round

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Naomi Osaka in straight sets to make the last 32 at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray 'played better' against Andrey Rublev

Andy Murray feels his performance level improved in the Australian Open second-round win over Andrey Rublev.

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'I'm excited for my talented mate Dan - and my ankle is fine'

World number one Andy Murray on fellow Briton Dan Evans, injuring his ankle and inspiring kids to take up tennis.

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Britain's Evans hopes to move on from 'dark times'

British number three Dan Evans believes he has come through a difficult period after beating Marin Cilic at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Dan Evans stuns Marin Cilic in Melbourne

Britain's Dan Evans beats world number seven Marin Cilic to reach the third round of the Australian Open for the first time.

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Konta, Edmund & Watson aim for last 32

British trio Johanna Konta, Heather Watson and Kyle Edmund attempt to make the Australian Open third round on Thursday.

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Australian Open 2017: Kei Nishikori beats Jeremy Chardy to make last 32

Fifth seed Kei Nishikori makes short work of Jeremy Chardy to book his place in the Australian Open third round.

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Australian Open 2017: Venus Williams reaches third round

Venus Williams reaches the Australian Open third round for a 13th time with 6-3 6-2 victory over Stefanie Voegele.

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Murray set for 'big-hitting' Rublev on Wednesday morning

World number one Andy Murray admits he does not know much about his Australian Open second round opponent Andrey Rublev.

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Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic through at Australian Open 2017

World number nine Rafael Nadal produces a commanding display to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2017: Second seed Serena Williams beats Belinda Bencic

Six-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams beats Belinda Bencic to reach the second round in Melbourne.

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Australian Open 2017: Johanna Konta beats Kirsten Flipkens

Britain's Johanna Konta starts her Australian Open campaign with a straight-win over Kirsten Flipkens in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray battles 'aggressive' Marchenko and the heat

Andy Murray is through to the second round of the Australian Open after battling to a 7-5 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 win over Ukraine's Ilya Marchenko in the heat in Melbourne.

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Grand Slam nerves, being a Sir and what I bought my dogs for Christmas

World number one Andy Murray on the Australian Open, playing in 30 degree heat and his first Christmas as a father.

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Australian Open 2017: Kei Nishikori squeezes through in Melbourne

World number five Kei Nishikori reaches round two of the Australian Open with a five-set victory over Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov.

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Australian Open 2017: Britain's Aljaz Bedene loses to Victor Estrella Burgos

British number four Aljaz Bedene exits the Australian Open in the first round after being beaten by Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos.

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Australian Open 2017: Fourth seed Simona Halep loses to American Shelby Rogers

American Shelby Rogers beats world number four Simona Halep in straight sets to progress to round two in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: 2017 Johanna Konta 'happy' before Kirsten Flipkens challenge

British number one Johanna Konta is "happy" with her early-season form before the Sydney-born 25-year-old plays Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the 2017 Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray among those in action on day one in Melbourne

World number one Andy Murray begins his Australian Open campaign on Monday against world number 95 Illya Marchenko.

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Australian Open: Johanna Konta plays down expectations despite Sydney win

Johanna Konta says it is "not a given" she will go all the way at the Australian Open, despite winning the warm-up tournament.

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Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams not focusing on Steffi Graf record

Six-time Australian Open winner Serena Williams says she is not concentrating on breaking Steffi Graf's Grand Slam record in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray spurred on by world number one status

Britain's Andy Murray says he needs to continue to improve if he is to remain world number one.

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Sydney International: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares lose in final

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares lose to Dutch duo Wesley Koolhof and Matwe Middelkoop in the final of the Sydney International.

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Calum Puttergill: Australian tennis player banned for bets on matches

Australian tennis player Calum Puttergill is banned for six months - three of which are suspended - after placing 291 bets on matches.

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Australian Open 2017: Novak Djokovic plays wheelchair tennis

Novak Djokovic plays wheelchair tennis against Paralympic champion Dylan Alcott during a charity event ahead of the 2017 Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Johanna Konta 'overwhelmed' by Sydney title win

British number one Johanna Konta says she is "overwhelmed" by winning the Sydney International on Friday with an impressive 6-4 6-2 victory over Agnieszka Radwanska in Australia.

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Australian Open 2017: BBC TV, radio and online coverage times

BBC Sport brings you live radio and online commentaries plus TV highlights from the first Grand Slam of the season.

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Dan Evans reaches maiden final in Sydney after beating Andrey Kuznetsov

Briton Dan Evans reaches his first Tour final after beating Andrey Kuznetsov 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the semi-finals of the Sydney International.

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Johanna Konta beats Agnieszka Radwanska to win Sydney International

British number one Johanna Konta impressively wins the Sydney International by beating Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 6-2.

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Australian Open 2017: Andy Murray to play Ilya Marchenko in first round

Britain's world number one will play Ilya Marchenko in the Open's first round, which gets under way on Monday.

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Michael Downey: Lawn Tennis Association chief executive resigns

Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Michael Downey resigns to return to his homeland and take up a similar position at Tennis Canada.

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Joshua Ward-Hibbert: Ex-junior Grand Slam champion makes basketball leap

Former junior Grand Slam winner Joshua Ward-Hibbert says he is now determined to star on the basketball court.

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Ward-Hibbert makes basketball switch

Nottingham's Joshua Ward-Hibbert discusses his switch of sports as he swaps a tennis court for a basketball court.

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Johanna Konta beats Eugenie Bouchard to progress to final in Sydney

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the final of the Sydney International with a 6-2 6-2 win over Eugenie Bouchard.

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Evans upsets top seed to reach Sydney semis

Briton Dan Evans reaches the semi-finals of the Sydney International after beating a top-10 ranked player for the first time.

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Rise in suspicious betting patterns in 2016, reveals TIU

The number of suspicious betting patterns in tennis is on the rise, says the first annual report from the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU).

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BBC extends Queen's Club deal as Andy Murray commits to event for rest of career

The BBC will broadcast the Aegon Championships at Queen's until 2024 as Andy Murray commits to the event for the rest of his career.

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Sydney International: Johanna Konta into semi-finals & Dan Evans reaches third round

Britain's Johanna Konta reaches the Sydney International semi-finals and Dan Evans progresses to the third round.

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Auckland Open: Brydan Klein loses to Joao Sousa in second round

Briton Brydan Klein loses in the second round of the Auckland Open to Portugal's world number 44 Joao Sousa.

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Alexandru-Daniel Carpen banned from tennis for life for match-fixing

Romanian player Alexandru-Daniel Carpen is given a life ban from the sport after admitting to match-fixing.

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Maria Sharapova to return from doping ban in April in Stuttgart

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her professional comeback in April following her 15-month doping ban.

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Sydney International: Johanna Konta beats Daria Gavrilova to reach quarter-finals

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the Sydney International last eight with a 6-1 6-3 win over Daria Gavrilova.

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Brydan Klein: World 324 Briton stuns Facundo Bagnis in Auckland

Briton Brydan Klein reaches the Auckland Open second round with victory over Facundo Bagnis - ranked 269 places above him.

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Fed Cup: Anne Keothavong names first squad for Estonia matches

Johanna Konta, Heather Watson, Laura Robson and Jocelyn Rae are named in Anne Keothavong's first Fed Cup squad for February's matches in Estonia.

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Sydney International: Johanna Konta & Dan Evans through but Kyle Edmund goes out

Britain's Johanna Konta and Dan Evans both win their first-round matches at the Sydney International, but compatriot Kyle Edmund goes out.

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Brisbane International: Grigor Dimitrov beats Kei Nishikori to take title

Grigor Dimitrov secures his first title in over two years as he beats Kei Nishikori to win the Brisbane International.

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Qatar Open: Novak Djokovic beats Sir Andy Murray in final to end Brit's winning streak

Novak Djokovic withstands a comeback from Sir Andy Murray to defend his Qatar Open title and end the Briton's winning streak.

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Chennai Open: Roberto Bautista Agut faces Daniil Medvedev in final

Spanish second seed Roberto Bautista Agut will meet Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Chennai Open on Sunday.

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Hopman Cup: France win title after beating the United States in the final in Perth

France win the Hopman Cup for the second time after beating the United States in the final in Perth.

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Brisbane International: Karolina Pliskova beats Alize Cornet to claim title

Third seed Karolina Pliskova wins the Brisbane International title with a 6-0 6-3 victory over France's Alize Cornet.

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Dimitrov beats Raonic to reach final in Brisbane

Grigor Dimitrov beats top seed Milos Raonic to set up a final meeting with Kei Nishikori at the Brisbane International.

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American Davis wins first WTA title in Auckland

American Lauren Davis says the feeling of winning her first WTA title is 'indescribable' while Czech Katerina Siniakova also wins her maiden title.

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Qatar Open: Sir Andy Murray to face Novak Djokovic in final

Sir Andy Murray is to meet Novak Djokovic in the Qatar Open final after the world number one beat Tomas Berdych in the semis.

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Hopman Cup: Great Britain beaten by Germany for third defeat

Great Britain exit the Hopman Cup without winning a match following a 2-1 defeat against Germany.

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Wawrinka fights back to beat Edmund in Brisbane

British number two Kyle Edmund is out of the Brisbane International after losing to world number four Stan Wawrinka in the quarter-finals.

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Johanna Konta knocked out in Shenzen Open semi-finals by Katerina Siniakova

British number one Johanna Konta is knocked out of the Shenzhen Open in the semi-finals by world number 52 Katerina Siniakova.

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Qatar Open: Sir Andy Murray reaches semi-final after Nicolas Almagro win

Sir Andy Murray reaches the last four of the Qatar Open with a hard-fought victory over Spain's Nicolas Almagro.

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Oliver Anderson: Australian Open junior champion charged with match-fixing

Australian Open junior champion Oliver Anderson, 18, is charged with match-fixing in his native Australia.

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Aljaz Bedene reaches Chennai Open quarter-finals after Martin Klizan victory

Britain's Aljaz Bedene beats Slovakia's Martin Klizan 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (3-7) 7-6 (7-2) to reach the quarter-final of the Chennai Open in India.

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Johanna Konta wins to reach last four at Shenzen Open

British number one Johanna Konta continues her good start to the year by reaching the Shenzhen Open semi-final in China.

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Qatar Open: Sir Andy Murray extends winning streak to 26 matches

Sir Andy Murray extends his winning run to 26 matches with a 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 win over Austrian Gerald Melzer at the Qatar Open.

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Kyle Edmund reaches Brisbane International quarter-finals

Britain's Kyle Edmund books a spot in the last eight of the Brisbane International after opponent Lukas Pouille retires.

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Williams sisters and Broady out of ASB Classic

World number two Serena Williams loses to compatriot Madison Brengle in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

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Chennai Open: Aljaz Bedene through to second round

Aljaz Bedene progresses to the second round of the Chennai Open with a straight-sets win over Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.

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Johanna Konta reaches last eight at Shenzhen Open in China

British number one Johanna Konta recovers from losing the first set to reach the quarter-finals of the Shenzhen Open.

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Serena Williams makes winning comeback after injury lay-off

World number two Serena Williams wins in Auckland on her return to action after a four-month injury lay-off.

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Roger Federer beats Dan Evans on return from injury in Hopman Cup

Roger Federer marks his return from injury with victory against Dan Evans as Switzerland beat Great Britain in the Hopman Cup.

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Johanna Konta: British number one wins opening match in China

British number one Johanna Konta beats Turkey's Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2 6-0 in the Shenzhen Open first round.

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Briton Edmund makes winning start to 2017

British number two Kyle Edmund beats Ernesto Escobedo to reach the second round of the Brisbane International.

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Expect great things from Federer, says ex-coach

Roger Federer can return from a six-month injury absence and win another Grand Slam aged 35, says his former coach Paul Annacone.

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