Thailand Open: Britain's Heather Watson beats Yulia Putintseva in first round

British number six Heather Watson comes from behind to beat Yulia Putintseva in the first round of the Thailand Open.

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Novak Djokovic: Why can't the next generation stop the Australian Open champion?

After 35-year-old Novak Djokovic beats another young pretender to win a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title, BBC Sport analyses how he is staying ahead of the rest.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

The best of the action of Novak Djokovic winning his 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title.

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Novak Djokovic says 10th Australian Open is his 'biggest victory'

Novak Djokovic says winning a 10th Australian Open to equal Rafael Nadal's record 22 Grand Slam men's titles is "the biggest victory" of his life.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova defend women's doubles title

Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova defend their Australian Open women's doubles title by beating Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic says he does not feel any different "in terms of stress" as he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final.

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Australian Open 2023: Champion Aryna Sabalenka turns 2022 nightmare into 2023 dream

Twelve months ago, nothing went right for Aryna Sabalenka in Australia. A year on, she's a Grand Slam champion in Melbourne.

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Australian Open 2023: Wildcards Rinky Hijikata & Jason Kubler clinch surprise doubles title

Australian wildcards Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler beat Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski to win the Australian Open men's doubles title.

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Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win title - watch winning moment

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.

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Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win Melbourne title

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Alfie Hewett beats Tokita Oda to win first Melbourne singles title

An emotional Alfie Hewett claims his first Australian Open men's wheelchair singles with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Japan's Tokita Oda.

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Australian Open 2023 final: Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka face off in Melbourne

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina meets fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

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Davis Cup: BBC Sport to stream GB's qualifier in Colombia

The BBC will stream live coverage of both days of Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Colombia.

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Novak Djokovic's father to watch Australian Open semi-final from home

Srjdan Djokovic will watch his son Novak's Australian Open semi-final from home to avoid causing "disruption" after being pictured with supporters of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win wheelchair doubles

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their fourth successive Australian Open wheelchair doubles title, defeating Maikel Scheffers and Ruben Spaargaren.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic feels he has 'something extra' at this year's tournament

Novak Djokovic feels he has "something extra" at this year's Australian Open as he prepares to do battle for a place in the Melbourne final.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Elena Rybakina beats Victoria Azarenka to reach final

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reaches another major final as she beats two-time winner Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open semi-finals.

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Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan filmed at Australian Open posing for pictures with Vladimir Putin supporters

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan is filmed posing for pictures with supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Alfie Hewett into wheelchair singles and doubles finals in Melbourne

Britain's Alfie Hewett will contest two Australian Open finals after winning his semi-finals in both the wheelchair singles and doubles.

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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka targets all-Belarusian final with Victoria Azarenka

Aryna Sabalenka wants to play fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open final, but Magda Linette and Elena Rybakina stand in their way.

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Australian Open: Four spectators questioned after Russia flags waved

Four spectators at the Australian Open are questioned by police after Russian flags are waved and security guards allegedly threatened.

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Australian Open: Crowd sings Happy Birthday for Novak Djokovic's mother

Novak Djokovic's mother receives a belated birthday celebration from the crowd after he beats Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

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Wimbledon reduces men's doubles to best of three sets from 2023 tournament

Wimbledon will reduce men's doubles matches from best of five sets to best of three from this year's tournament.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Tommy Paul beats rising star Ben Shelton to reach semi-finals

American Tommy Paul ends rising star Ben Shelton's surprise Australian Open run to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final.

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Australian Open 2023: Britain's Neal Skupski beaten in men's doubles by Australian wildcards

Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof lose to wildcards Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler in the Australian Open men's doubles quarter-finals.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Alfie Hewett beats Gordon Reid to reach semi-finals

British world number one Alfie Hewett continues his bid for a first Australian Open singles title with victory over doubles partner Gordon Reid.

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Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka supports Novak Djokovic and says players aren't 'villains'

Australian Open semi-finalist Victoria Azarenka says she feels sympathy for Novak Djokovic and pleaded for players not to be treated as "villains".

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Australian Open 2023: Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk beat Jamie Murray and Taylor Townsend

Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk beat Jamie Murray and Taylor Townsend in the Australian Open mixed doubles quarter-finals.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Karen Khachanov into semi-finals after Sebastian Korda retires

Karen Khachanov will contest his first Australian Open semi-final after Sebastian Korda was forced to retire with injury in Melbourne.

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Australian Open 2023: Who can stop Novak Djokovic winning record-extending 10th title?

Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title? BBC Sport takes a look at his competition.

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Andy Murray tipped to have 'great Wimbledon' after 'blazing it amazingly' with metal hip

Andy Murray is tipped to "have a great Wimbledon" this summer by Bob Bryan, who helped convince the Scot to undergo his career-saving hip surgery.

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Australian Open 2023: Ben Bartram bids to make impact in debut senior Grand Slam

British wheelchair tennis rising star Ben Bartram, 17, wants to make an impact on his senior Grand Slam debut in Melbourne.

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Nick Kyrgios has surgery after Australian Open withdrawal

Nick Kyrgios undergoes surgery after the Wimbledon runner-up pulled out of the Australian Open with a knee injury.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Joe Salisbury out of men's doubles but Neal Skupski into quarter-finals

Britain's Joe Salisbury and his American partner Rajeev Ram are out of the Australian Open men's doubles after a three-set defeat in the third round.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Magda Linette shocks Caroline Garcia, Aryna Sabalenka through

Magda Linette reaches her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the age of 30 by beating fourth seed Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic continues bid for 10th title against Alex de Minaur

Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title against home favourite Alex de Minaur on day eight.

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Australian Open 2023: Why does tennis finish so late? And what's the impact on players?

After Andy Murray called his 4am Australian Open finish a "farce", BBC Sport looks at why tennis matches finish so late and how it impacts the players.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Felix Auger-Aliassime loses to Jiri Lehecka

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime becomes the sixth men's top-10 seed to exit the Australian Open as he loses to Jiri Lehecka in round four.

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Shingo Kunieda: Wheelchair tennis legend announces retirement

Japan's Shingo Kunieda, the most successful men's wheelchair tennis player of all time, retires aged 38.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Iga Swiatek loses to Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff out to Jelena Ostapenko

World number one Iga Swiatek loses to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open fourth round, with Coco Gauff also out.

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Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray still doing himself 'justice' at Grand Slams

Andy Murray says he is doing himself "justice" at major events and believes he can still "do some damage" after a gutsy Australian Open exit.

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Australian Open 2023: Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof through to men's doubles third round

Briton Neal Skupski and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof beat Petros and Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Australian Open third round.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic overcomes injury in win on day six

Novak Djokovic struggles with more hamstring troubles as he beats Grigor Dimitrov to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open.

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Coco Gauff column: How TikTok and Jaden Smith help escape Australian Open pressure

In her latest BBC Sport column, American seventh seed Coco Gauff talks about her TikTok moves and how her dad became a viral sensation.

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Australian Open 2023: Arnya Sabalenka, Belinda Bencic through to fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka continues her strong form at the Australian Open with victory over Elise Mertens to reach the fourth round.

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Australian Open 2023: Dan Evans beaten by Andrey Rublev in third round

Britain's Dan Evans is overpowered by fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

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Andy Murray v Roberto Bautista Agut - a repeat of 2019 match Briton suggested at time might be his last

When Andy Murray played Roberto Bautista Agut in 2019, many suggested it might be his last match, including the Briton himself - now the two face off in Melbourne again.

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Australian Open: Jamie Murray wins and loses in doubles on same day

Jamie Murray wins his first-round mixed doubles match after losing in the men's doubles on day five of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023: Jiri Lehecka beats Cameron Norrie at Melbourne Park

British men's number one Cameron Norrie is out of the Australian Open after losing to rising star Jiri Lehecka.

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Australian Open 2023: Jessica Pegula through to fourth round in 65 minutes

Third seed Jessica Pegula needs just 65 minutes to beat Marta Kostyuk and secure a place in the Australian Open fourth round.

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Australian Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner through to fourth round in Melbourne

Stefanos Tsitsipas continues his strong start to the Australian Open with victory over Tallon Griekspoor to reach the fourth round.

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Australian Open 2023: 4am finishes in tennis a 'farce' says Andy Murray

Andy Murray says finishing his second-round match at the Australian Open was a "farce", should tennis now put an end to the crazy finishing times?

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Australian Open 2023 results: Andy Murray beats Thanasi Kokkinakis at 4am in Melbourne

Andy Murray produces one of his best fightbacks from two sets down to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in an epic Australian Open match finishing at 04:05 local time.

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Coco Gauff column: Creating a rivalry like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal would be cool

In her latest BBC Sport column, American seventh seed Coco Gauff talks about a budding rivalry with Emma Raducanu after beating the Briton at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Aryna Sabalenka and Caroline Garcia win but four other seeds fall

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and France's Caroline Garcia both win in the Australian Open second round but four women's seeds fall early on day four.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Britons advance as doubles gets under way

Neal Skupski, Joe Salisbury and Jamie Murray are among the Britons through to round two as doubles action gets under way at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Casper Ruud knocked out by Jenson Brooksby in upset

Casper Ruud is stunned by hard-hitting American Jenson Brooksby to leave the Australian Open's draw without its top two men's seeds after two rounds.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Dan Evans beats Jeremy Chardy in Melbourne

Britain's Dan Evans races through to the Australian Open third round, helped by winning a bizarre point that left opponent Jeremy Chardy fuming.

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Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal 'mentally destroyed' after second-round exit

An injured Rafael Nadal says he is "mentally destroyed" after his Australian Open title defence ends in the second round against Mackenzie McDonald.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Coco Gauff in Melbourne

British number one Emma Raducanu is out of the Australian Open after losing in straight sets to Coco Gauff in an entertaining second-round match.

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Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal 'mentally destroyed' after second-round exit

Injured Rafael Nadal says he is "mentally destroyed" after his Australian Open title defence comes to an end in the second round.

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Australian Open 2023: Rain hits schedule in Melbourne

Play on the outside courts at the Australian Open is delayed by six hours because of rain as weather disrupts the schedule for a second day.

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Australian Open 2023: Injured Rafael Nadal loses to Mackenzie McDonald

Rafael Nadal's Australian Open title defence is over after a second-round defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Maria Sakkari avoids a shock against Diana Shnaider

Greek sixth seed Maria Sakkari avoids a shock as she fights back to beat Russian teenager Diana Shnaider in the Australian Open second round.

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Andy Murray and his metal hip still defying the odds after Australian Open win

How does Andy Murray keep managing to leave us all stunned? The 35-year-old with a metal hip says he is proud of his Australian Open victory over Matteo Berrettini.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka win on second day

Second seed Ons Jabeur overcomes a second-set wobble to beat Tamara Zidansek and reach the second round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray says 'I'll be feeling this tomorrow' after beating Berrettini

Andy Murray says he is "incredibly proud" of his Australian Open first-round win over Italian 13th seed Matteo Berrettini.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev advance on day two

Alexander Zverev claims his first singles victory since tearing several knee ligaments with a win over Juan Pablo Varillas at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2023 results: Dan Evans beats Facundo Bagnis at Melbourne Park

Britain's Dan Evans completes victory against Facundo Bagnis in the Australian Open first round after a three-hour break because of extreme heat.

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Coco Gauff column on playing Emma Raducanu at Australian Open, boxing and forming friendships

Before her Australian Open match against Emma Raducanu, American teenager Coco Gauff discusses in her BBC Sport column why she has been in the boxing gym.

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Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

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Australian Open: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur determined to 'get Grand Slam title'

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur aims to win a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying she "does not want to lose any more finals".

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Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas & Frances Tiafoe through on first day

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas registers a straight-set win over France's Quentin Halys to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Quiz on Britons' tennis exploits down under

How much can you remember about British performances down under? Try our Australian Open quiz.

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Australian Open: Jack Draper loses to Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Park

British rising star Jack Draper tests Spanish great Rafael Nadal before more physical issues lead to a four-set defeat at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios withdraws from home Grand Slam

Home favourite Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the Australian Open with a knee injury the day before he was scheduled to play his opening match.

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Australian Open: Emma Raducanu beats Tamara Korpatsch in Melbourne

British number one Emma Raducanu makes a positive return to court after an ankle injury, moving into the Australian Open second round with a straight-set win.

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Australian Open: Jack Draper hoping to shock Rafael Nadal in Melbourne

Jack Draper discusses facing his 'hero' Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, while those who know the rising British star best offer insight into his development.

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Coco Gauff column: Winning a Grand Slam in 2023 is my biggest ambition

In a new BBC Sport column, American teenager Coco Gauff discusses how she can fulfil her potential by winning a Grand Slam in 2023.

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Emma Raducanu: Core team taking shape for British number one after coaching dilemma

Emma Raducanu's core team is taking shape as the British number one hopes to cement a long-term coaching partnership.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal says he is 'vulnerable' but ready to face Jack Draper in Melbourne

Top seed Rafael Nadal says rising British star Jack Draper is "one of the toughest opponents possible" to start against in the Australian Open.

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Cameron Norrie loses Auckland final against Richard Gasquet

British men's number one Cameron Norrie is close to tears after losing the final of the Auckland Open to France's Richard Gasquet.

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Break Point: Five things to look out for in the new Netflix tennis series

Five takeaways from new Netflix tennis series Break Point, which is made by the team behind Drive to Survive.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic receives warm welcome on Melbourne return

Novak Djokovic receives an adoring welcome on his first public return to the Australian Open for a practice match with home favourite Nick Kyrgios.

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Australian Open 2023: Iga Swiatek looking forward after successful 2022 season

Iga Swiatek says she is not thinking about matching her stunning 2022 season as she aims to add the Australian Open title to her achievements.

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Cameron Norrie continues Australian Open preparation by reaching final

British number one Cameron Norrie reaches the final of Auckland's ASB Classic as he looks to finish his Australian Open preparation with a first title of the season.

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ITF ends $3bn deal with Gerard Pique's company to run Davis Cup after less than five years

The International Tennis Federation is to end its deal with ex-footballer Gerard Pique's company Kosmos to organise the Davis Cup after less than five years.

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Australian Open 2023 preview: Djokovic, Nadal, Raducanu & Murray set for Melbourne

Novak Djokovic returns as the man to beat and Emma Raducanu hopes to lead the British bid at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Britons Jodie Burrage and Lily Miyazaki miss out on main draw

Britons Jodie Burrage and Lily Miyazaki lose in the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open main draw.

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Britons Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper reach semi-finals

Britons Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper continue their Australian Open preparation by reaching semi-finals at their respective warm-up events.

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Australian Open draw: Jack Draper to play Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray faces Matteo Berrettini

Rising British star Jack Draper will play top seed Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open first round with Andy Murray also handed a tough draw.

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Naomi Osaka: Four-time Grand Slam champion announces pregnancy

Former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka announces she is pregnant.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic cuts short practice as 'not risking anything'

Novak Djokovic says he "didn't want to risk anything" after a hamstring issue cuts short a practice match with Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne.

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Andy Murray has "no timeframe" on retirement after win at Kooyong Classic

Andy Murray says he is healthy and has "no timeframe" on retirement after beating China's Zhang Zhizhen at the Kooyong Classic.

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Australian Open qualifying: Britons Jodie Burrage and Lily Miyazaki through

Britons Jodie Burrage and Lily Miyazaki ease into the final round of qualifying for next week's Australian Open.

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PTPA: Novak Djokovic & Ons Jabeur to sit on controversial players' committee

Novak Djokovic, Ons Jabeur and six other players will form the first executive committee of the controversial Professional Tennis Players Association.

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Nick Kyrgios' warm-up match with Novak Djokovic sells out in 58 minutes

Nick Kyrgios responds to his critics after his warm-up match with Novak Djokovic in Melbourne sells out in less than an hour.

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The rise of pickleball & padel: helping tennis or threatening its existence?

New racquet sports are stepping out of tennis' shadows but, as pickleball and padel boom with the help of celebrities, there has also been some backlash.

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Australian Open qualifying: Wins for Katie Boulter, Lily Miyazaki and Jodie Burrage

Britons Katie Boulter, Lily Miyazaki and Jodie Burrage win in the first round of qualifying for next week's Australian Open.

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Heather Watson: Briton loses in Australian Open qualifying

Heather Watson is one of three Britons to be knocked out in the first round of qualifying for the Australian Open.

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Adelaide International 2: Briton Jack Draper through but Dan Evans knocked out

Briton Jack Draper reaches the last 16 of the Adelaide International 2 but compatriot Dan Evans is knocked out.

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Australian Open: Players can compete if they have Covid-19

Players at the Australian Open will not need to take Covid-19 tests and could play if they have the virus.

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Novak Djokovic beats Sebastian Korda to win Adelaide International

Novak Djokovic beats Sebastian Korda to win the Adelaide International, extending his unbeaten run in Australia to 34 matches.

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Lloyd Glasspool wins Adelaide doubles title with partner Harri Heliovaara

Lloyd Glasspool wins his third ATP doubles title at the Adelaide International, beating fellow Briton Jamie Murray in the final.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka withdraws from first Grand Slam of year

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka becomes latest name to withdraw from the Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to reach Adelaide final

Novak Djokovic's preparations for the Australian Open continue as he beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the Adelaide International final.

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Venus Williams withdraws injured from Australian Open

Venus Williams withdraws from the upcoming Australian Open after sustaining an injury at a warm-up tournament.

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Carlos Alcaraz: Injury rules world number one out of Australian Open

World number one Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Australian Open after suffering a leg injury in pre-season training.

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Davis Cup: Cameron Norrie leads Great Britain team for Colombia play-off

Cameron Norrie will lead Great Britain's Davis Cup team for their play-off against Colombia next month, but Andy Murray misses out.

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Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to set up Daniil Medvedev semi-final

Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov in straight sets to reach the Adelaide International semi-final where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

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Australian Open 2023: Start date, schedule, seedings, draw date

The Australian Open starts in Melbourne on 16 January - what is the schedule, who are the seeds and when is the draw?

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Iga Swiatek loses to Jessica Pegula in United Cup

World number one Iga Swiatek is left in tears after a straight-set defeat by American Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals of the inaugural United Cup.

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ASB Classic: Emma Raducanu retires in tears with ankle injury 11 days before Australian Open

Emma Raducanu retires from her match against Viktoria Kuzmova with an ankle injury, just 11 days before the start of the Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic into Adelaide International last eight with win over Quentin Halys

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reaches the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International by beating Quentin Halys.

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Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements

Novak Djokovic is set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open as the US extends its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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United Cup: Cameron Norrie levels for Great Britain against United States

Cameron Norrie beats Taylor Fritz in three sets to bring Great Britain level at 1-1 in their United Cup play-off against the United States.

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Andy Murray loses to Sebastian Korda in Adelaide International first round

Britain's Andy Murray loses in straight sets to American Sebastian Korda in the first round of the Adelaide International.

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Emma Raducanu makes winning start to 2023 with victory in Auckland

Emma Raducanu makes a winning start to her 2023 season with victory over Linda Fruhvirtova in Auckland.

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Martina Navratilova: Tennis legend diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova reveals she has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer.

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ASB Classic: Venus Williams starts 30th year on WTA Tour with win over Katie Volynets

Venus Williams starts her 30th year on the WTA Tour with a straight-set victory over fellow American Katie Volynets at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic receives positive welcome back to Australia

Novak Djokovic receives a positive welcome back to Australia as he made a rare doubles appearances at the Adelaide International.

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United Cup: Great Britain beat Spain 3-1 to reach play-off

Dan Evans gives Great Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead over Spain to ensure their progression to the play-off round of the inaugural United Cup.

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Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'changed nothing' - Aryna Sabalenka

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from playing in the 2022 tournament "changed nothing", says world number five Aryna Sabalenka.

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