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Margaret Court claims discrimination after treatment by Tennis Australia

Feb 04, 2020

Former champion was honoured at Australian OpenBut Court unhappy with peak body’s ‘finger pointing’ Margaret Court says it was “very sad” the way Tennis Australia had treated her, claiming the peak body had discriminated against her because of her views on same-sex marriage.

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Novak Djokovic outlasts Dominic Thiem to win eighth Australian Open crown

Feb 02, 2020

• No 2 seed wins thrilling final 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 • Djokovic fought back after angry outburst and umpire clash

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Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after Australian Open win – video

Feb 02, 2020

Novak Djokovic honoured the late Kobe Bryant as he was crowned Australian Open champion for the eighth time.

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Novak Djokovic v Dominic Thiem goes to deciding set: Australian Open final – live!

Feb 02, 2020

Live updates from Melbourne ParkSalisbury and Ram celebrate Australian Open doubles gloryServes, sunsets and koalas – Australian Open 2020’s best photosFeel free to email Tumaini or tweet @TumCarayol 12.42pm GMT

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Serves, sunsets and koalas: Australian Open 2020 – the tournament's best photos

Feb 02, 2020

As the 2020 Australian Open comes to a close, we take a look at some of our favourite images from Melbourne Park Continue reading...

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Sofia Kenin battles back to beat Garbiñe Muguruza in Australian Open final

Feb 01, 2020

• American beats Spaniard 4-6, 6-2, 6-2• Kenin lifts first grand slam titleIf to be young is heaven, Sofia Kenin is floating on an untouchable cloud after beating Garbiñe Muguruza in three sets to win the 2020 Australian Open, becoming the eighth first-time winner in the past dozen grand slam finals.

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Sofia Kenin v Garbiñe Muguruza: Australian Open women's singles final – live!

Feb 01, 2020

Updates from the final at Melbourne ParkMuguruza primes power game for final against KeninYou can get in touch with Tumaini by email or on Twitter 8.18am GMT

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Dominic Thiem beats Zverev to set up Djokovic clash in Australian Open final

Jan 31, 2020

• Austrian beats Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4)• Thiem: ‘Now I’m facing the King of Australia’It is rare that a player wins a slam by beating both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, in either order, in the same fortnight.

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Dominic Thiem fights back to beat Zverev and reach Australian Open final

Jan 31, 2020

• Thiem beats Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4)• Winner will face Novak Djokovic in the finalDominic Thiem won the new-generation battle with Alex Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) to reach his first Australian Open final on Friday and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic.

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Garbiñe Muguruza primes power game for Australian Open final against Kenin

Jan 31, 2020

• Conchita Martínez hails Muguruza’s controlled aggression• Kenin is youngest Australian Open singles finalist since 2008Conchita Martínez has had cause to jump out of her seat a few times over the past fortnight as Garbiñe Muguruza has swung through every shade of inconsistency and brilliance to reach Saturday’s final against the young American, Sofia Kenin.

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Dominic Thiem v Alexander Zverev: Australian Open 2020 semi-final – live!

Jan 31, 2020

Australian Open updates from the second men’s semi-finalFederer bows to injury and Djokovic but belief remainsAnd feel free to email Tumaini or tweet @tumcarayol 4.27pm GMT

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Garbiñe Muguruza and Sofia Kenin rip up script to reach Australian Open final

Jan 30, 2020

Kenin spoils Australian party with defeat of world No 1Muguruza overcomes Halep in gruelling court battleIf tennis were a movie, the script would be ripped up on an almost daily basis.

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Djokovic eases past Federer in straight sets to make Australian Open final

Jan 30, 2020

Serbian beats Federer in semi-final, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-3Djokovic’s stamina and strength stretched FedererThe longer they linger, the bigger the gap between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, and it has grown to the point where they might never again converge at a point of comparable greatness.

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Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer: Australian Open semi-final – live!

Jan 30, 2020

Updates from the first men’s semi-final at Melbourne ParkKenin upsets Barty to reach final against MuguruzaEmail Katy or tweet her with your thoughts on the match 11.06am GMT

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Roger Federer v Novak Djokovic: Australian Open semi-final – live!

Jan 30, 2020

Updates from the first men’s semi-final at Melbourne ParkKenin upsets Barty to reach final against MuguruzaEmail Katy or tweet her with your thoughts on the match 9.35am GMT

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Kenin upsets Barty to reach Australian Open final against Muguruza

Jan 30, 2020

American 14th seed wins 7-6 (8-6), 7-5Muguruza beats Halep in gruelling battleAshleigh Barty fell just short of pleasing millions of Australians when the American Sofia Kenin gritted her teeth on the hottest day of the 2020 Australian Open to win their semi-final 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

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Ashleigh Barty v Sofia Kenin: Australian Open semi-finals – live!

Jan 29, 2020

Updates from the first semi on Rod Laver ArenaAny thoughts? Email or tweet @emmavkemp 2.50am GMT

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Navratilova and McEnroe say sorry but it’s time Margaret Court did the same | Kevin Mitchell

Jan 29, 2020

Tennis Australia managed to smooth over the latest controversy surrounding Court yet it is neither they nor the celebrated commentators who should be apologisingMartina Navratilova and John McEnroe, for once, had nothing of substance to apologise for.

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Rafael Nadal crashes out of Australian Open after thriller with Dominic Thiem

Jan 29, 2020

• Top seed loses quarter-final in four sets • Thiem beats Nadal 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6

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Ashleigh Barty on course for Australian Open summit with Simona Halep

Jan 29, 2020

Australian’s victory sets up semi-final against Sofia Kenin Romanian thrashes Anett Kontaveit to secure progressIf Ashleigh Barty is to become the first Australian to win the women’s title since Christine O’Neill 42 years ago, she more than likely will have to beat Simona Halep, the only player in either draw yet to lose a set this fortnight.

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Rafael Nadal v Dominic Thiem: Australian Open quarter-final – live!

Jan 29, 2020

Follow game-by-game updates from Melbourne ParkFederer saves seven match points en route to semi with DjokovicEmail Jonathan here or tweet @JPHowcroft 9.15am GMT

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Garbiñe Muguruza sets up Australian Open semi-final with Simona Halep

Jan 28, 2020

Spaniard too strong for Anastasia PavlyuchenkovaHalep thrashes Anett Kontaveit to secure progressGarbiñe Muguruza set up an Australian Open semi-final showdown with fellow former world No 1 Simona Halep as they both look to add a third grand slam to their haul.

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Ashleigh Barty reaches maiden Australian Open semi-final

Jan 27, 2020

World No 1 beats Czech Petra Kvitová 7-6 (8-6), 6-2Australian will meet Sofia Kenin for a place in the finalAshleigh Barty withstood a fierce challenge from Petra Kvitová to become the first local woman to reach the Australian Open semi-finals in 36 years.

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Stan Wawrinka battles past Medvedev to set up quarter-final with Zverev

Jan 27, 2020

• Wawrinka ousts No 4 in five sets to reach last eight• Zverev beats Andrey Rublev in three setsFormer champion Stan Wawrinka emerged from a mid-match loss of confidence to battle past the Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-2, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory yesterday.

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Nick Kyrgios wins hearts but ruthless Rafael Nadal takes the spoils

Jan 27, 2020

Spaniard wins Australian Open match 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4)Kyrgios displays fighting spirit and moments of classIrrepressible but outmatched, Nick Kyrgios departed the Australian Open with a fourth-round defeat at the hands of world No1 Rafael Nadal, who took the match 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) at the Rod Laver Arena.

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Kontaveit joins Halep and Muguruza in Australian Open quarter-finals

Jan 27, 2020

• Estonian coached by Murray’s father-in-law reaches last eight• Halep and Muguruza through but 2016 champion Kerber exitsNigel Sears joked he will not be seeking advice from son-in-law Andy Murray if his charge, Anett Kontaveit, makes it to the Australian Open final.

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Roger Federer survives scare to set up Australian Open meeting with Sandgren

Jan 26, 2020

• Federer beats Marton Fucsovics 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2• ‘He’s a heck of a player,’ says world No 100 SandgrenTennys Sandgren is not easily overawed, which is just as well, given he owns a name that invites disbelief and is going to play Roger Federer in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

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Australian Open: Fucsovics v Federer, Barty beats Riske and more – live!

Jan 26, 2020

Updates from Day 7 at the Australian Open in MelbourneSofia Kenin ends Coco Gauff’s fairytale runYou can email Daniel here or tweet @DanielHarris 11.42am GMT

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Coco Gauff's fairytale run at Australian Open ended by Sofia Kenin

Jan 26, 2020

Sofia Kenin defeated Coco Gauff 6-7 6-3 6-0Ons Jabeur defeated Wang Qiang 7-6 6-1It’s tough being a young American tennis prodigy – especially when there is a younger version across the net, so Sofia Kenin’s win over Coco Gauff on Sunday afternoon not only propelled her into the quarter-finals of a slam for the first time but visibly filled her with emotion.

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Nick Kyrgios beats Karen Khachanov in Australian Open five-set rollercoaster

Jan 25, 2020

• Kyrgios wins decisive tie-break 10-8 after losing two-set lead• Australian hope will face Rafael Nadal in the fourth roundLimping but inspired, Nick Kyrgios defeated Russia’s 16th seed Karen Khachanov 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (6), 6-7 (7), 7-6 (10-8) at Melbourne Arena, advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open.

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Simona Halep keeping a lid on Australian Open chances after seeds fall

Jan 25, 2020

Reigning Wimbledon champ beat Yulia Putintseva 6-1 6-42nd seed Karolina Pliskova is the latest big name to fallSimona Halep is refusing to look ahead after charging into the second week of the Australian Open as fellow top seeds tumbled out.

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Tennis Australia treads warily for Margaret Court’s slam anniversary

Jan 24, 2020

• Disdain for Court’s homophobic views clouds 50th anniversary• ‘Her recognition is for her tennis achievements only’The Australian Open is paying tribute to Margaret Court on the 50th anniversary of her calendar year grand slam.

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Federer fights off Millman in five-set Australian Open thriller

Jan 24, 2020

Federer beats Aussie world No 47 4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 4–6, 7–6 (8)Third seed Tsitsipas crashes out to Raonic in straight setsRoger Federer pulled off an escape in Melbourne after a five-set epic against home hope John Millman to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

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Coco Gauff routs defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka

Jan 24, 2020

• Venus Williams says ‘sky’s limit’ for precocious teenager • Greatest achievement for player doing high school lessons

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Serena Williams and Wozniacki share their sorrow after Australian Open exits

Jan 24, 2020

Williams crashes out 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 to world No 29 Wang QiangWozniacki retires after 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 loss to Tunisia’s Ons JabeurCaroline Wozniacki, 29 and owner of one grand slam title in 15 years, is retiring.

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Coco Gauff shocks Naomi Osaka to reach Australian Open last 16

Jan 24, 2020

• Gauff defeats defending champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 • Osaka beaten after error-strewn performance

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Australian Open: Coco Gauff beats Naomi Osaka to reach last 16 – live!

Jan 24, 2020

Live updates on the day five night session at Melbourne ParkWang Qiang plays match of her life to beat Serena WilliamsEmail Tumaini with any thoughts or tweet @tumcarayol 9.35am GMT

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Nick Kyrgios wins war with himself and Gilles Simon at Australian Open

Jan 23, 2020

• Australian progresses to third round after match of two halves• French opponent bemused by crowd’s inane chanting At war with himself as much as his opponent, Nick Kyrgios progressed to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 win over Frenchman Gilles Simon in Melbourne.

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British singles hopes end at Australian Open as Harriet Dart loses to Halep

Jan 23, 2020

• Dart departs after spirited fight with Simona Halep• Second year in a row no British players in third roundThe British are going home early again, beaten but mildly encouraged at the end of four days of struggle in singles at the Australian Open, and Harriet Dart at least waved goodbye with a spirited flourish against the former world No1, Simona Halep.

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Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka to put Australian Open focus back on court

Jan 22, 2020

They light up the women’s game and will command the full attention of media and spectators when they meet on Friday

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Dan Evans says he is unlikely to play at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Jan 22, 2020

British No 1 won’t disrupt schedule to play in JapanEvans out of Australian Open after Nishioka defeatDan Evans is set to reject the chance to represent Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Serena Williams into Australian Open third round after testy win

Jan 22, 2020

American overcomes Tamara Zidansek 6-2, 6-3Frustrated Williams racks up unforced errorsSerena Williams overcame an erratic performance at the Australian Open on Wednesday to beat Slovenian Tamara Zidansek 6-2, 6-3 and advance to the third round.

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'I can only be happy': Dan Evans exits Australian Open with a smile

Jan 22, 2020

Nishioka records 6-4 6-3 6-4 win over British No 1Evans blew chance to face Djokovic, who beat ItoWhen Dan Evans lost for the third time in a row to the world No 71, Yoshihito Nishioka, in swirling winds on an outside court here on Wednesday, he blew a chance to play Novak Djokovic – who has breezed into the third round of the Australian Open like a hurricane.

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Nick Kyrgios’ brilliance lights up Australian Open despite power cut

Jan 21, 2020

• Brilliant display by 23rd seed to beat Sonego in straight sets• New-found agility complements power and unpredictabilityThe stadium lights went out for a few confusing minutes, but the brilliance of Nick Kyrgios lit up Melbourne Arena in the Australian’s 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-1) win against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the Australian Open.

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Rafael Nadal glides into second round of Australian Open and dampens title talk

Jan 21, 2020

• Spaniard dispatches Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien 6-2, 6-3, 6-0• Nadal insists he does not think about winning 20 major titles

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Maria Sharapova unsure if she will return to Australian Open after early exit

Jan 21, 2020

Russian goes out to Donna Vekic in opening roundSharapova world ranking projected to drop to No 366Maria Sharapova offered no guarantees that she will be back at the Australian Open after a first-round defeat against Donna Vekic on Tuesday.

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Johanna Konta bundled out of Australian Open by Ons Jabeur

Jan 20, 2020

British No 1 brushed aside 6-4 6-2 by TunisianWorld No 78 needed just over an hour to advanceJohanna Konta, delayed by rain on day one, was hurried out of the 2020 Australian Open on day two when the Tunisian world No 78, Ons Jabeur, dominated the British No 1 almost from start to finish to win 6-4 6-2 in just over an hour.

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Dan Evans rallies to join Novak Djokovic in Australian Open second round

Jan 20, 2020

British No 1 loses first two sets to Mackenzie McDonaldChampion Djokovic beats Jan-Lennard Struff in four setsDan Evans squeaked into the second round of the Australian Open just before heavy rain drenched Melbourne on day one, but he knows Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka could wreck his ambitions to play Novak Djokovic in the third round.

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Ashleigh Barty lifts spirits on rough Australian Open day for home players

Jan 20, 2020

Barty rallies to beat Lesia Tsurenko 5-7, 6-1, 6-1Stosur, Cabrera, Harris and Smith all lose on day oneAshleigh Barty survived a first-set stumble to storm to an Australian Open first round win over Lesia Tsurenko.

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Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams again in stunning Australian Open debut

Jan 20, 2020

15-year-old beats seven-times Grand slam winner 7-6, 6-3 Gauff also knocked out Williams in Wimbledon first round Coco Gauff shone on her Australian Open debut on Monday as she knocked Venus Williams out of the first round in a repeat of her stunning victory over the seven-times Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon opener last year.

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