Ball girl shocks crowd with savage bug stamp

Watch the moment a ball girl at the Thailand Open leaves Sabine Lisicki and the crowd stunned as she doesn't hold back on removing an insect from the court.

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Britain's Katie Boulter loses to Ekaterina Alexandrova in St Petersburg

Katie Boulter loses to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy.

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Andy Murray: Former British number one has resurfacing surgery on hip

Former British number one Andy Murray undergoes hip resurfacing surgery in London on Monday.

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Katie Boulter loses St Petersburg Open qualifier to Ysaline Bonaventure

Britain's Katie Boulter fails to reach the main draw of the St Petersburg Open after losing 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-2 to Ysaline Bonaventure in qualifying.

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Tears, tantrums & YouTube - what we learnt from the Australian Open

Tears, celebrations, hugs and broken racquets - we look at what the 2019 Australian Open has taught us.

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Djokovic motivated by Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam titles

After winning his 15th major, Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is motivated by "having a shot" at Roger Federer's record 20 Grand Slams.

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Australian Open 2019: How 'scary' Novak Djokovic destroyed Rafa Nadal

Watch the best Novak Djokovic moments as he wins a record seventh Australian Open title and a third successive Grand Slam, sweeping aside Rafael Nadal in Melbourne.

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In pictures: Djokovic's record seven Melbourne titles

After Novak Djokovic claims a historic seventh title at the Australian Open, BBC Sport takes a look at his successes over the years.

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Djokovic thrashes Nadal to win record seventh Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh Australian Open men's singles title with a crushing victory over Rafael Nadal.

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Herbert & Mahut win men's doubles to complete career Slam

France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut win the Australian Open men's doubles title to complete a career Grand Slam.

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'I turned off my feelings like a robot'

Naomi Osaka says she had to be a "robot" and turn off her feelings to hold her nerve and win the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2019: 'Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova in thrilling final

Watch highlights as Japan's Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova in a dramatic Australian Open final to win back-to-back Grand Slams and become the new world number one.

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet in final

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry when they meet in an Australian Open final where both can create new records.

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Osaka wins thrilling Australian Open final to seal back-to-back Slams

Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to win the Australian Open in three thrilling sets, sealing back-to-back Grand Slam titles.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Lucas Pouille to reach final - best shots

Top seed Novak Djokovic sets up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal after beating Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final.

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Australian Open 2019: How many women's Grand Slam champions of past decade can you name?

How many of the 18 women's Grand Slam singles champions of the past decade can you name? Take our quiz...

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic excited by Rafael Nadal final

Top seed Novak Djokovic says he would "definitely want to buy a ticket" for his Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal.

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Kvitova & Osaka to face off for title and top ranking

Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova will play in the Australian Open final on Saturday, with the world number one ranking on the line.

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Kyle Edmund: Injured British number one pulls out of Marseille & Rotterdam events

British number one Kyle Edmund pulls out of next month's tournaments in Marseille and Rotterdam with a knee injury.

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Lawn Tennis Association 'missed chances' to stop abuse

The Lawn Tennis Association missed many warnings about sex abuse at Wrexham Tennis Centre, a report says.

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Lucas Pouille to set up Rafael Nadal final

Novak Djokovic sets up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal by thrashing Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final.

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Australian Open 2019: Best shots as Rafael Nadal beats Frances Tiafo

Watch five of the best shots from Rafael Nadal's 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over American Frances Tiafo in the quarter-finals of the 2019 Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2019: GB's Lucy Shuker loses in wheelchair doubles semi-final

Britain's Lucy Shuker and South African partner Kgothatso Montjane lose in the semis of the women's wheelchair doubles at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai win women's doubles title

Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai beat defending champions Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic to win the Australian Open women's doubles title.

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Australian Open 2019: Petra Kvitova's inspiring comeback from 2016 knife attack

Petra Kvitova, who was attacked by a knife-wielding burglar just over two years ago, is set to player her first Grand Slam final since 2014 at the Australian Open.

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'Not many thought I could return after knife attack' - Kvitova

Petra Kvitova thinks "not very many people believed" she could return to the top of the sport after she was hurt during a knife attack.

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Nadal crushes Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final

Second seed Rafael Nadal ends Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas' captivating run to reach his fifth Australian Open final.

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Australian Open 2019: Andy Lapthorne beaten in quad wheelchair doubles final

Andy Lapthorne and David Wagner lose out in a deciding tie-break in the Australian Open quad wheelchair doubles final.

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Impressive Osaka holds off Pliskova comeback to make final

Naomi Osaka reaches back-to-back Grand Slam finals with a hard-fought win over Czech Karolina Pliskova at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2019: Neal Skupski beaten in mixed doubles semi-final

Briton Neal Skupski and Spaniard Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez are beaten in their mixed doubles semi-final.

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Kvitova outclasses Collins to reach first Grand Slam final since stabbing

Petra Kvitova reaches her first Grand Slam final since being stabbed, beating unseeded American Danielle Collins at the Australian Open.

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Highlights: Williams misses four match points as Pliskova reaches last four

Serena Williams misses four match points as Czech seventh seed Karolina Pliskova wins the final six games to reach the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne.

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Japanese company apologises after Osaka 'whitewashed' in cartoon

The Haitian-Japanese tennis player's appearance in an advert sparks a conversation over race in Japan.

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'It's not about being a man or a woman, it's about knowing tennis' - Pouille praises coach Mauresmo

Australian Open semi-finalist Lucas Pouille praises coach Amelie Mauresmo and believes more male players should employ female coaches.

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Greek youngster Tsitsipas expects to do 'something good' against Nadal

Stefanos Tsitsipas feels he "can do something good" against 17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semi-final.

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Djokovic into Australian Open semis as Nishikori quits

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reaches the Australian Open semi-finals after Japan's eighth seed Kei Nishikori retires injured.

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Australian Open 2019: Lucas Pouille beats Milos Raonic to reach semi-final

Lucas Pouille reaches his first Grand Slam semi-final with a 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 win over Milos Raonic at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2019: Alfie Hewett, Lucy Shuker & Andy Lapthorne lose in singles

Alfie Hewett is one of three Britons to lose as the wheelchair tennis competitions get under way at the Australian Open.

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Murray and Soares knocked out of men's doubles

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are knocked out of the Australian Open men's doubles in the quarter-finals.

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Serena Williams knocked out of Australian Open by Karolina Pliskova after holding match points

Serena Williams misses four match points before succumbing to Czech Karolina Pliskova in a dramatic Australian Open quarter-final.

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Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka beats Elina Svitolina to reach semi-finals

Naomi Osaka dominates Elina Svitolina to win in straight sets and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

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Why are tennis players are turning to pickle juice?

Frances Tiafoe credited pickle juice with reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open - but what is the science behind it?

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Nadal powers past Tiafoe to reach Australian Open semis

Second seed Rafael Nadal eases past unseeded American Frances Tiafoe to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

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Australian Open 2019: Danielle Collins beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach semis

Danielle Collins reaches the Australian Open semi-finals despite never winning a Grand Slam main draw match prior to the tournament

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Tsitsipas reaches Australian Open semi-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Roberto Bautista Agut in four sets to continue his superb run in Melbourne and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

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Australian Open: Serena Williams retreats after walkout mix-up

Serena Williams is forced to turn back as she walks onto court while her opponent, Simona Halep, is being announced ahead of their fourth round match at the Australian Open.

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Serena Williams knocks out Simona Halep in epic Australian Open clash - highlights

Serena Williams outlines why she is the favourite to win the Australian Open with a 6-1 4-6 6-4 win over world number one Simona Halep in a high-quality last-16 match.

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Australian Open: Serena Williams admits she knows all the words to Frozen

Serena Williams admits having seen Disney classics Frozen and Beauty and the Beast "thousands" of times with her daughter Alexis Olympia.

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Barty eyes revenge against Kvitova in last eight

Ashleigh Barty could become Australia's first female semi-finalist in Melbourne for 35 years when she takes on Petra Kvitova on Tuesday.

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Watch: Angry Zverev smashes racquet after defeat

World number four Alexander Zverev destroyed one racquet in a spectacular meltdown in the second set during his fourth-round match against Canada's Milos Raonic at the Australian Open.

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Djokovic into Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Medvedev

World number one Novak Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time since 2016 with a hard-fought win over Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

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Australian Open: Kei Nishikori through after five-set win over Pablo Carreno Busta

Kei Nishikori produces another sensational comeback to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a five-set win over Pablo Carreno Busta.

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Serena Williams knocks out Simona Halep in epic Australian Open clash

Serena Williams impresses in a high-quality 6-1 4-6 6-4 last-16 win over top seed Simona Halep at the Australian Open.

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Doubles players didn't work hard enough to make it at singles - Evans

Dan Evans disputes Jamie Murray's view that doubles players are not celebrated enough, saying they are "people who didn't make it at singles".

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Australian Open 2019: Alexander Zverev loses to Milos Raonic in fouth round

World number four Alexander Zverev is knocked out of the Australian Open by Canada's Milos Raonic

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GB's Murray into doubles quarter-finals after saving match points

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian partner Bruno Soares book their place in the Australian Open quarter-finals in the men's doubles

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Svitolina holds off Keys to reach quarter-finals

Sixth seed Elina Svitolina beats former US Open finalist Madison Keys in a pulsating fourth-round match at the Australian Open.

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Murray & Mattek-Sands through in mixed doubles

Britain's Jamie Murray and American Bethanie Mattek-Sands reach the Australian Open mixed doubles second round.

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Roger Federer beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open

Watch highlights as the 20-year-old 14th seed from Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas beats defending champion Roger Federer 6-7 7-6 7-5 7-6 in the last-16 of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Australian Open 2019: Stefanos Tsitsipas interview after win over Roger Federer

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is "the happiest man on earth' after beating defending champion Roger Federer 6-7 7-6 7-5 7-6 in the last-16 of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Federer targets clay season return after Australian Open exit

Roger Federer says he plans to play the clay-court season after skipping it for two successive years.

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Federer suffers shock last-16 loss to Tsitsipas

Defending champion Roger Federer is out of the Australian Open after Stefanos Tsitsipas earns the biggest win of his career.

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Australian Open: Serena Williams best in world but I'm confident - Simona Halep

Simona Halep says Serena Williams is the best player in the world - but the world number one is confident before their Australian Open meeting.

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Meet Frances Tiafoe - the janitor's son & Australian Open quarter-finalist

How Frances Tiafoe turned a childhood sleeping in a spare office at a plush tennis centre into a million-dollar career.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Tomas Berdych to reach quarter-finals

Second seed Rafael Nadal sweeps aside former Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Tiafoe into Australian Open quarters on 21st birthday

Frances Tiafoe celebrates his 21st birthday by reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals with victory over Grigor Dimitrov.

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Wimbledon champion Kerber stunned by world number 35

World number two Angelique Kerber is knocked out of the Australian Open by world number 35 Danielle Collins.

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Kvitova storms into Australian Open quarter-finals

World number six Petra Kvitova is through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after a commanding victory over American teenager Amanda Anisimova

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to advance - best shots

Watch the best shots as Novak Djokovic advances to the last 16 of the Australian Open with a 3-1 victory against Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

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Australian Open 2019: Simona Halep beats Venus Williams - best shots

Watch the best shots from world number one Simona Halep's 6-2 6-3 third round win over Venus Williams at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas relishing match against idol Roger Federer

Who is Stefanos Tsitsipas, one of the most talked about young talents on the tennis tour.

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Simona Halep beats Venus and will face Serena Williams

Top seed Simona Halep sets up an Australian Open last-16 match with Serena Williams by beating the American's older sister Venus.

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to advance

Novak Djokovic ensures he will remain the world number one following the Australian Open with a four-set win over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov.

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Nishikori turns clinical to reach last 16 in Melbourne

Japanese eighth seed Kei Nishikori is back to his best in a straight-sets victory over Joao Sousa that sends him into the Australian Open last 16.

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Serena Williams eases past teenager into Australian Open fourth round

Seven-time champion Serena Williams comfortably beats 18-year-old Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open

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Australian Open 2019: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares reach third round in men's doubles

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian partner Bruno Soares come from behind to reach the third round of the men's doubles at the Australian Open.

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US Open champion Osaka fights back to reach last 16

US Open champion Naomi Osaka comes back from a set and a break down to beat Taiwanese Hsieh Su-wei in the Australian Open third round

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Roger Federer: Son Lenny steals the show after win at Australian Open

Roger Federer's son Lenny steals the show on court after the 20-time Grand Slam champion beats Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open.

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Rafael Nadal beats Alex de Minaur in Australian Open third round

Second seed Rafael Nadal makes an impressive statement by crushing home teenager Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open.

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Tomic calls Hewitt 'liar' over threat and 'blackmail' claims

Bernard Tomic calls Australia Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt a "liar" for saying he had been threatened "physically" and "blackmailed" by him.

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Australian Open 2019: Maria Sharapova beats defending champion Caroline Wozniacki

Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki is knocked out of the Australian Open by five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova.

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Teenager Anisimova upstages 11th seed Sabalenka

American 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova stuns 11th seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

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Australian Open 2019: Britain's Neal & Ken Skupski lose in men's doubles

British brothers Neal and Ken Skupski are beaten in straight sets in the second round of the men's doubles at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer beats Taylor Fritz to reach fourth round

Roger Federer delivers a serving masterclass to sweep aside American Taylor Fritz and reach the Australian Open fourth round.

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Britain's Konta loses to Muguruza in 3.12am finish

Johanna Konta is knocked out of the Australian Open by Garbine Muguruza in a match that finished at 3.12am in Melbourne.

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I've been physically threatened by Tomic, says Hewitt

Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt claims he has been threatened "physically" and "blackmailed" by his former team-mate Bernard Tomic.

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach third round

Novak Djokovic reaches the Australian Open third round with a straight-set win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

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Andy Murray: Why a hip injury can end a career and what are the Briton's options?

As Andy Murray ponders whether to retire from tennis, we examine why hip surgery could finish his career, and what options he has.

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Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams beats Eugenie Bouchard in second round

Serena Williams swats aside Eugenie Bouchard in straight sets to continue her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2019: Simona Halep survives scare to beat Sofia Kenin to advance

World number one Simona Halep survives a scare to beat Sofia Kenin and reach the third round of the Australian Open.

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LTA 'ready' to work with Murray to 'deliver thriving legacy'

The Lawn Tennis Association says it wants to work with Andy Murray "to ensure his success delivers a thriving legacy".

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Australian Open 2019: Kei Nishikori survives Ivo Karlovic fightback to progress

Kei Nishikori survives a fightback from Ivo Karlovic to win a final-set tie-break and reach the third round of the Australian Open.

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Svitolina and Pliskova into third round at Australian Open

Sixth seed Elina Svitolina progresses to the third round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Viktoria Kuzmova.

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Australian Open 2019: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares into second round

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares reach the Australian Open second round after beating Roman Jebavy and Andres Molteni.

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Federer match gives Evans confidence as he targets top 100 return

Dan Evans says impressing against Roger Federer at the Australian Open has given him confidence to reignite his career.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Matthew Ebden to reach third round

Second seed Rafael Nadal reaches the third round of the Australian Open with a straightforward win over Matthew Ebden.

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Surgery could still save Murray's career, says player who has had similar operation

Andy Murray could still return to tennis even if he has another hip operation, says doubles legend Bob Bryan, who has had similar surgery.

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'I don't understand how participation is dropping': Murray criticises British tennis chiefs

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray criticises British tennis for failing to translate his achievements into the growth of the game at home.

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Australian Open: Katie Boulter's run ended by Aryna Sabalenka

Katie Boulter's run in the Australian Open women's singles comes to an end at the second round stage with a 6-3 6-4 defeat by Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka.

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Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki & Sloane Stephens through to third round

Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki eases into the Australian Open third round with a straight-set win over Johanna Larsson.

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Australian Open: Roger Federer battles through against Dan Evans

British number four Dan Evans succumbs in three sets after pushing Roger Federer hard in an entertaining Australian Open second-round match.

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Wimbledon finalist Anderson knocked out of Australian Open by Tiafoe

Fifth seed Kevin Anderson is out of the Australian Open after being beaten in four sets by American Frances Tiafoe.

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Australian Open: Victoria Azarenka 'struggling' but will 'come back stronger' after loss

A tearful Victoria Azarenka says she will come back stronger after the two-time Grand Slam champion's first-round loss at the Australian Open.

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Simona Halep fights back to beat Kaia Kanepi at Australian Open

Simona Halep beats Kaia Kanepi to avoid becoming the first world number one to suffer back-to-back first-round Grand Slam exits.

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Novak Djokovic starts Australian Open with straight-set win

Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record seventh Australian Open title with a straight-set win over Mitchell Krueger.

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Fed Cup: Great Britain to play Hungary, Greece and Slovenia

Great Britain are drawn alongside Hungary, Greece and Slovenia in Group A for February's Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I tournament in Bath.

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Konta battles through in near three-hour match against Tomljanovic

Johanna Konta boosts British hopes at the Australian Open with a titanic three-set win over home player Ajla Tomljanovic in Melbourne.

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Williams cruises into second round of Australian Open

Serena Williams storms into the Australian Open second round with a 6-0 6-2 victory over Germany's Tatjana Maria.

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Australian Open 2019: Kei Nishikori, Fabio Fognini & Daniil Medvedev progress

Japan's Kei Nishikori survives a scare before advancing to the second round of the Australian Open.

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Andy Murray: Kim Clijsters discusses British star's ‘tennis family’ after his Australian Open exit

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Kim Clijsters says Andy Murray will always have the support and friendship of his tennis family.

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Andy Murray shows his rollercoaster career could still produce one last Hollywood plot twist

There were first-pumps and fireworks in front of an adoring crowd as Andy Murray showed he might not quite be done just yet.

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'Quality of life' is key as Murray ponders further hip surgery

Britain's Andy Murray says he will make a decision on further hip surgery in a "week or two", after his first-round loss at the Australian Open.

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Andy Murray: Another hip operation or retire after Wimbledon?

Andy Murray says he has "two options" to consider regarding his hip and future playing career.

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What will Andy Murray be worth in retirement?

As he goes out of the Australian Open the Scot has the power to remain a strong-earning brand.

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Watch: Wakey, wakey! Nadal catches sleeping journalist in news conference

Watch as 17-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal catches a journalist sleeping in his news conference at the Australian Open.

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Andy Murray bows out of Australian Open after defeat by Roberto Bautista Agut

Watch some of Andy Murray's best moments from his epic five-set loss to Roberto Bautista Agut at the Australian Open first round in what could be his farewell match.

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Andy Murray: Did the Australian Open just retire Murray too soon?

Immediately after his first-round match, Andy Murray said "if this was my last match, it was an amazing way to end". Key word: "If".

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Andy Murray bows out of Australian Open after defeat by Roberto Bautista Agut

Watch the closing stages of Andy Murray's epic five-set loss to Roberto Bautista Agut at the Australian Open first round in what could be his farewell match.

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Murray loses five-set epic in possible farewell match

Andy Murray produces a stirring display in what might be his final match before losing to Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open.

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Britain's Evans wins first Slam match since drugs ban

Britain's Dan Evans wins his first Grand Slam match since his return from a drugs ban to reach the Australian Open second round.

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Kerber and Stephens reach round two in straight sets

Angelique Kerber eases into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Slovenia's Polona Hercog.

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Andy Murray set to have statue at Wimbledon

Wimbledon is planning to honour two-time champion Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club when he retires.

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Australian Open 2019: Kevin Anderson beats Adrian Mannarino to progress

South African fifth seed Kevin Anderson progresses to the second round of the Australian Open with a win over Adrian Mannarino.

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Australian Open 2019: Heather Watson & Harriet Dart lose in first round

Britain's Heather Watson and Harriet Dart suffer heavy defeats in the first round of the Australian Open.

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Murray heads long list of Brits in action on opening day in Australian Open

Andy Murray is to play what could be the final match of his career when the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Monday.

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Bendigo Open: Gordon Reid wins men's doubles wheelchair tennis title

Britain's Gordon Reid won the Bendigo Open to claim the first men's doubles Super Series title of the year.

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'Murray's retirement has hit us top guys hard' - Federer & Djokvoic pay tribute to Brit

Swiss great Roger Federer hopes retiring Briton Andy Murray can finish his career "the way he wants" at Wimbledon later this year.

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'Suffering' Murray has made right decision - Nadal

Andy Murray's impending retirement was a decision he had to take because he is "suffering", says long-time rival Rafael Nadal.

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Cameron Norrie beaten by Tennys Sandgren in ATP final in Auckland

British number two Cameron Norrie loses in his first ATP final, beaten 6-4 6-2 by Tennys Sandgren at the Auckland International in New Zealand.

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Jamie Murray wins doubles title in Sydney

Jamie Murray wins his 23rd doubles title at the Sydney International, beating top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 6-4 6-3 with Bruno Soares.

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Murray retirement is sad but he wouldn't want to be making up the numbers - Henman

Andy Murray will not have wanted "to be making up the numbers" as he contemplated his future, says his former Davis Cup team-mate Tim Henman.

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Andy Murray: Sue Barker 'devastated' by his tennis retirement plans

BBC tennis presenter Sue Barker says she is 'devastated' by Andy Murray's plans to retire from tennis.

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'He's the greatest we have had' - Barker's emotional Murray tribute

BBC tennis presenter Sue Barker pays tribute to Andy Murray, who has revealed he will retire this year.

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Andy Murray: A career in 10 pictures

With the end of Andy Murray's brilliant tennis career imminent, we look back over his highlights with a selection of emotional images.

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Seven times Murray made us laugh, cry & just feel proud

As Andy Murray prepares to retire, BBC Sport looks at seven times that the former world number one made us laugh or cry.

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Andy Murray: The times Murray proved he isn't 'boring'

Following the news that Britain's Andy Murray plans to retire after this year's Wimbledon BBC Sport looks back at moments when he shown the lighter side of his character.

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When Andy Murray was a 14-year-old tennis star of the future

Watch Andy Murray as a "bright star" of the future in 2001, when he was just 14 years old and aiming for Wimbledon success.

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Murray 'a champion on and off court' - US legend King leads tributes

Andy Murray has been "a champion on and off court", says US tennis legend Billie Jean King after the Briton says he plans to retire this year.

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Andy Murray: How well do you know Britain's three-time Grand Slam champion?

As Andy Murray announces the Australian Open may be his last tournament, test your knowledge of the three-time Grand Slam champion

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Andy Murray: Three-time Grand Slam winner's full emotional news conference

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has revealed he is set to retire after this year's Wimbledon - read the full transcript of his news conference.

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Andy Murray's most memorable career moments

As Andy Murray announces that the Australian Open may be his last tournament, Newsround looks at the British tennis star's top career moments.

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Dart to play Sharapova in Australian Open first round

British number four Harriet Dart will face Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open after coming through qualifying.

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Cameron Norrie beats Jan-Lennard Struff to reach first ATP final in Auckland

British number two Cameron Norrie will contest his first ATP final after beating Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the Auckland International semi-finals.

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'I'm not sure I'm able to play through the pain'

Britain's Andy Murray fears next week's Australian Open could be his last tournament.

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Australian Open could be my last tournament - tearful Murray

A tearful Andy Murray says this week's Australian Open in Melbourne could be the last tournament he plays in his career.

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Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki & Novak Djokovic - Australian Open v Wimbledon quiz

With the Australian Open about to start, take our quiz to find out how well you know the 'Happy Slam'.

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US Open participant among 28 pro players arrested in match-fixing probe in Spain

Spain arrests 83 people, including 28 professional tennis players, after an investigation into match-fixing.

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Watch: Murray plays Djokovic in Australian Open practice

Andy Murray steps up his Australian Open preparations by playing world number one Novak Djokovic in practice.

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Murray faces Bautista Agut in Australian Open first round

Andy Murray will face Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round, while Kyle Edmund has a tricky opener against Tomas Berdych.

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Australian Open 2019: Dan Evans one win away from main draw

British number four Dan Evans is one win away from reaching the Australian Open main draw for the first time since a drugs ban.

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Cameron Norrie reaches Auckland semi-finals with win over Taylor Fritz

British number two Cameron Norrie reaches the semi-finals of the ASB Classic in Auckland with victory over American Taylor Fritz.

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Andy Murray to face Novak Djokovic in practice match before Australian Open

Britain's Andy Murray will face Novak Djokovic in a practice match on Thursday as part of his preparations for the Australian Open.

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Serena Williams: my big sister, mentor & boss - hitting partner Jarmere Jenkins

From struggling tennis pro to hitting partner of one of the game's greats, Jarmere Jenkins tells BBC Sport what it is like being part of Team Serena.

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Evans and Ward progress to round two of Australian Open qualifying

Britons Dan Evans and James Ward have reached the second round of Australian Open qualifying in Melbourne.

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Simona Halep: World number one loses to Ashleigh Barty at Sydney International

World number one Simona Halep's first match in more than three months ends in defeat by Australia's Ashleigh Barty at the Sydney International.

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Britain's Norrie into Auckland quarter-finals

Britain's Cameron Norrie beats Joao Sousa - who is ranked 49 places above him - to reach the ASB Classic quarter-finals.

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Australian Open: Kyle Edmund hits with Roger Federer on 24th birthday

Kyle Edmund prepares for the Australian Open - and celebrates his 24th birthday - by practising with defending champion Roger Federer.

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Australian Open: Harriet Dart wins qualifier, Naomi Broady & Gabriella Taylor out

Britain's Harriet Dart is through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but Naomi Broady and Gabriella Taylor lose.

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Murray set for Australian Open but will Konta & Edmund shake off setbacks?

Former world number one Andy Murray will aim to reignite his career after an injury-hit 2018 when he returns to the Australian Open.

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ASB Classic: Cameron Norrie reaches second round in Auckland

Britain's Cameron Norrie reaches the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland with a straight-sets win over Beniot Paire.

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Australian Open 2019: BBC TV, radio and online coverage times

BBC TV and radio coverage times for the 2019 Australian Open in Melbourne from 14-27 January.

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Great Britain Fed Cup team named: Johanna Konta, Heather Watson & Katie Boulter are in

Great Britain name their "strongest possible team" for February's Fed Cup matches in Bath.

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Johanna Konta withdraws from Sydney and Heather Watson loses in Hobart

Britain's Johanna Konta withdraws from the Sydney International for a second time in two days, while Heather Watson loses in Hobart.

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ATP Cup: Sydney and Brisbane to host $22m event

Sydney and Brisbane will be two of three host cities at next January's ATP Cup, with more than 100 players competing for Aus$22m in prize money.

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Nishikori ends title drought with Brisbane International win

Japan's Kei Nishikori claims his first title since 2016 with victory in the final of the Brisbane International.

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Giant-killer Andreescu beaten in Auckland final

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's dream run at the Auckland International ends with a final defeat by Julia Gorges.

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Johanna Konta retires from Sydney International as Heather Watson wins in Hobart

Johanna Konta retires from a Sydney International match but fellow Briton Heather Watson wins in Hobart to reach main draw.

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Bautista Agut beats Berdych to win Qatar Open

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut beats wildcard Tomas Berdych 6-4 3-6 6-3 to win the Qatar Open in Doha.

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Federer and Bencic retain Hopman Cup for Switzerland

Switzerland's Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany's Angelique Kerber and Alexander Zverev to successfully defend the Hopman Cup.

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Brisbane International: Naomi Osaka says she had 'worst attitude' in loss

US Open champion Naomi Osaka says she "had the worst attitude" in her loss to Lesia Tsurenko in the Brisbane International semi-finals.

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Sydney International: Johanna Konta wins opening qualifying match

Britain's Johanna Konta is one win away from the Sydney International main draw while compatriot Heather Watson advances in Hobart.

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Djokovic beaten by Bautista Agut in Qatar Open

World number one Novak Djokovic loses in three sets to world number 24 Roberto Bautista Agut in the Qatar Open semi-finals.

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Germany to face Switzerland in Hopman Cup final

Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber and ATP Finals winner Alexander Zverev guide Germany to the Hopman Cup final with victory over Australia.

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'I did the impossible' - teenager Andreescu beats Williams

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu says she "did the impossible" by beating Venus Williams to follow up her win over Caroline Wozniacki.

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Shenzhen Open: Maria Sharapova retires injured against Aryna Sabalenka

Maria Sharapova's preparations for the Australian Open suffer a blow as she retires with an injury to exit the Shenzhen Open.

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Australian Open 2019: Kyle Edmund pulls out of Sydney International with knee injury

British number one Kyle Edmund says he will do "everything he can" to be fit for the Australian Open after picking up a knee injury.

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Australian Open champion Wozniacki loses to qualifier in Auckland

Caroline Wozniacki's preparations for her Australian Open title defence falter when she is beaten by a qualifier in Auckland.

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GB's Boulter & Norrie stun Williams & Tiafoe at Hopman Cup

Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie beat Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe to give Great Britain victory over the US at the Hopman Cup.

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Johanna Konta beaten by Ajla Tomljanovic in Brisbane

British number one Johanna Konta loses to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in round two of the Brisbane International.

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Nadal withdraws from Brisbane but hopes to be fit for Australian Open

World number two Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Brisbane International with a thigh injury but hopes to be fit for the Australian Open.

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Edmund stunned by qualifier in Brisbane

Britain's number one Kyle Edmund loses to Japanese qualifier Yasutaka Uchiyama at the Brisbane International.

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Federer & Williams win singles matches before first meeting

Roger Federer and Serena Williams win their singles rubbers as they prepare to meet for the first time on court at the Hopman Cup.

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Andy Murray makes winning return in Brisbane with defeat of James Duckworth

Andy Murray makes a winning start to 2019 but admits he does not know how much longer he will be able to play top-level tennis after hip surgery.

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