Norrie falls short of Australian Open last eight

Britain's Cameron Norrie suffers an agonising defeat in Melbourne as sixth seed Alexander Zverev edges an absorbing five-setter in a first-to-10 match tie-break.

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Medvedev 'made to run' on way to Australian quarters

Third seed Daniil Medvedev is pushed by Portugal's Nuno Borges but comes through in four sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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'My heart is jumping' - qualifier Yastremska stuns Azarenka

Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska says she felt her "heart was going to jump out of her body" after she reached the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Salisbury and Ram miss out on quarter-final place

Third seeds Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram are out of the Australian Open after a third-round defeat by Tomas Machac and Zhang Zhizhen.

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Australian Open: De Minaur v Rublev in fourth round - radio & text

Home hope and 10th seed Alex de Minaur faces fifth seed Andrey Rublev for a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals - follow live.

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Djokovic drops three games in ruthless thrashing

Novak Djokovic moves ominously into the Australian Open quarter-finals with a ruthless thrashing of Adrian Mannarino.

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Gauff breezes into Melbourne quarters in front of Laver

Coco Gauff says she was "not too nervous" to play in front of Rod Laver because she was already on course to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals when he arrived.

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Superb Norrie reaches Australian Open last 16

Britain's Cameron Norrie produces his finest display in recent months to beat Casper Ruud and reach the Australian Open fourth round for the first time.

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Alcaraz in fourth round for first time as Shang retires

Carlos Alcaraz comfortably reaches the Australian Open fourth round for the first time after opponent Shang Juncheng of China retires with injury.

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Zheng taking inspiration from Li Na in Melbourne run

China's Zheng Qinwen beats compatriot Wang Yafan to reach the Australian Open fourth round - 10 years after Li Na won the title.

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Tennis doesn't matter, people are dying - Kostyuk

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk equals her best Grand Slam singles result at the Australian Open but says tennis "doesn't really matter" amid the war in her home country.

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Australian Open: Djokovic v Etcheverry in third round - radio & text

World number one Novak Djokovic takes on Tomas Martin Etcheverry for a place in the Australian Open fourth round - follow live.

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Sinner underlines title credentials in Melbourne

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner underlines his title credentials with a convincing 6-0 6-1 6-3 win Argentine Sebastian Baez.

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Sixth seed Zverev survives scare against qualifier Klein

Sixth seed Alexander Zverev needs five sets to beat qualifier Lukas Klein in the second round of the Australian Open.

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'I was in the airport' - Swiatek fights back to win

Iga Swiatek avoids an early Australian Open exit by turning around a double break in the deciding set to beat Danielle Collins in the second round.

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What can we expect from Raducanu in 2024 and Slam return?

Emma Raducanu is back after eight months out injured, but patience is likely to be required as she makes a "fresh start" in 2024.

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Australian Open: Sabalenka in action before Djokovic - radio & text

Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian Open title defence before Novak Djokovic plays - follow radio and text commentary.

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Sinner working on 'Baywatch' physique in gym after win

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner races into the Australian Open third round with a dominant win over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong.

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Teenager Andreeva stuns idol Jabeur in Australia

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva says knocking her idol Ons Jabeur out of the Australian Open was the best display of her fast-developing career.

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Swiatek comes through tricky Kenin test

World number one Iga Swiatek says she has to be "ready for everyone" after overcoming 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the Australian Open first round.

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Norrie cruises through in Australian Open

British number one Cameron Norrie shows no sign of the wrist issue which gave him concern as he breezes into the Australian Open second round.

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Zverev domestic abuse trial set during French Open

German player Alexander Zverev faces a trial during this year's French Open over domestic abuse allegations but will not have to appear in person.

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'Definite possibility' Murray has played last Australian Open

Andy Murray says there is a "definite possibility" he has played his final Australian Open after a subdued display against Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a first-round exit.

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Gauff wins Australian opener after pep talk

Coco Gauff says she had to overcome early nerves before cruising through her first Grand Slam match as a major champion at the Australian Open.

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Medvedev survives scare in 'brutal' Melbourne heat

Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev fights back from a first-set deficit before French opponent Terence Atmane quits in tears because of cramp.

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Sakkari wins first Grand Slam match in a year

Greek eighth seed Maria Sakkari wins a Grand Slam match for the first time in a year, beating Japan's Nao Hibino at the Australian Open.

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Sinner starts strongly in Australian Open title bid

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner makes a promising start to his Australian Open title bid with victory over Botic van de Zandschulp.

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Burrage loses on Australian Open main-draw debut

British number two Jodie Burrage cuts a frustrated figure as she lets a one-set lead slip before losing on her Australian Open main-draw debut.

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Draper misses out again on first ATP title

Britain's Jack Draper is frustrated as Czech opponent Jiri Lehecka fights back to win their Adelaide final.

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Bublik & Draper trade trick shots as Briton reaches final

Watch Alexander Bublik and Jack Draper put on a show as the Briton beat the eight seed 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to reach the final of the Adelaide International.

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I won't be out there giggling on court - Murray

Britain's Andy Murray wants to "compete well in the important moments" in 2024 as he prepares for this year's Australian Open.

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Five storylines to watch at the Australian Open

More history for Djokovic? How will Raducanu's comeback go? Will there be fewer late nights? BBC Sport previews the Australian Open.

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GB's Crawford loses final Australian Open qualifier

Britain's Oliver Crawford suffers a straight-set defeat by Vit Kopriva in the final round of Australian Open qualifying.

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Draper into Adelaide semis and Murray beats Thiem

Jack Draper reaches the Adelaide International semi-finals and Andy Murray's Australian Open build-up is boosted by a first win of 2024.

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Emotional Jones retires from Australian Open qualifier

Britain's Francesca Jones has to be helped to walk off court after retiring from Australian Open qualifying, while Emma Raducanu practises in Melbourne.

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Raducanu to face Rogers at Australian Open

Emma Raducanu will play Shelby Rogers - who the Briton beat in her 2021 US Open triumph - when she makes her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open.

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Crawford has 'chills' in winning start to GB switch

Oliver Crawford's first match under the British flag delivers a notable career landmark: his first win at a Grand Slam tournament.

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New rules introduced to prevent late finishes

No more than five matches per day will be played on each court and night sessions should not start later than 7pm on the ATP and WTA Tours.

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GB's Harris and Peniston advance at Australian Open

Britain's Billy Harris battles back to keep alive his Australian Open hopes and Ryan Peniston also wins his first qualifying match.

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'Tennis gives me confidence' - Mills set for Australian Open

Britain's Lily Mills says tennis gives her "confidence" as she prepares for the People With Intellectual Impairment (PWII) tournament at the Australian Open.

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Raducanu reunites with coach Cavaday before Aussie Open

Emma Raducanu reunites with childhood coach Nick Cavaday in time for the Australian Open where she will play her first Grand Slam for a year.

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Britain's Draper wins in Adelaide but Boulter loses

Britain's Jack Draper beats Sebastian Baez in straight sets at the Adelaide International but Katie Boulter loses.

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Zverev inspires Germany to United Cup triumph

Alexander Zverev battles back from two championship points down to inspire Germany's comeback win over Poland in the United Cup final.

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2022 title was epic - but will we ever see Nadal at Aussie Open again?

As Rafael Nadal withdraws from this year's Australian Open - and potentially says goodbye to the tournament for good - BBC Sport looks at his most memorable Melbourne moments.

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Nadal to miss Australian Open because of injury

Rafael Nadal says he will miss the Australian Open after sustaining a hip injury at the Brisbane International this week.

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Gauff beats Svitolina to defend Auckland title

Teenager Coco Gauff successfully defends her Auckland Classic title by battling back from a set down to beat Elina Svitolina.

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Defending champion Gauff reaches Auckland final

Coco Gauff continues her impressive run of form to reach the final of the Auckland Classic.

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Nadal beaten by Australian Thompson in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal fails to convert three match points on his way to exiting the Brisbane International at the quarter-final stage.

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Gauff reaches Auckland Classic semi-final in style

Coco Gauff continues to build momentum before the Australian Open with a comfortable win against Varvara Gracheva in the Auckland Classic.

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New balls system, please - players speak up on injury fears

Some players are frustrated by having to use different types of tennis balls throughout the season, which they say is causing more frequent injury.

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Nadal cruises into Brisbane quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal is through to the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International with a comfortable 6-1 6-2 win over Australia's Jason Kubler.

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Raducanu beaten by Svitolina in Auckland

Emma Raducanu is out of the Auckland Classic after falling to a 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 defeat by second seed Elina Svitolina in the second round.

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Djokovic beaten by De Minaur as Australia progress

Novak Djokovic is beaten by Alex de Minaur as Serbia lose to Australia in the United Cup quarter-finals.

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Returning Osaka loses to Pliskova in Brisbane

Naomi Osaka loses the second match of her comeback to another former world number 1 Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.

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All you need to know about the Australian Open 2024

With the Australian Open just around the corner, BBC Sport answers all your questions about the first Grand Slam tournament of the 2024 season.

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Nadal wins on long-awaited return from injury

Rafael Nadal makes a winning return after almost a year out with injury with a straight-set win over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.

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Raducanu makes winning return to tennis in Auckland

Emma Raducanu makes a winning return to tennis in her first match for eight months against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Auckland Classic.

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'She's ready to conquer again'

Naomi Osaka has returned to tennis after 15 months out, with one new family member and a fresh outlook on life and sport.

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Murray loses to Dimitrov in Brisbane first round

Andy Murray makes a first-round exit at the Brisbane International as Grigor Dimitrov comes from behind to win in three sets.

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I am not scared of retirement - Nadal

Rafael Nadal says he is "not scared" of retirement as the 22-time Grand Slam champion continues his comeback from a hip operation.

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Two-time Wimbledon winner Kvitova reveals pregnancy

Petra Kvitova announces she is expecting her first child and will miss the upcoming Australian Open.

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'I'm very proud of myself' - Osaka wins on comeback

New mother Naomi Osaka wins the first match of her comeback by beating Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets at the Brisbane International.

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