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Australian Open 2024: Drama Unfolds in Action-Packed Opening Days

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Get the latest updates on the thrilling matches and surprising outcomes at the Australian Open 2024. From Djokovic's tough start to Wozniacki's comeback, catch all the buzz here!

The Australian Open 2024 kicked off with a bang, showcasing a mix of excitement, drama, and surprises. From Novak Djokovic's challenging first-round battle to Andy Murray's unexpected early exit, the tournament has already seen its fair share of thrilling moments. Rising stars like Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff have also made impressive starts, setting the stage for an intense competition.

As the matches progressed into the second day, fans were treated to more captivating tennis action. Names like Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas faced tough opponents but managed to secure their spots in the next rounds. Meanwhile, Australian hopes were high as local talents like Alex de Minaur and Olivia Gadecki showcased their skills on the court, adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

With each passing day, the Australian Open continues to deliver nail-biting matches and unexpected results. The competition remains fierce, with players vying for glory and top rankings. As the tournament unfolds, tennis enthusiasts can expect more thrilling showdowns, upsets, and memorable moments on the courts of Melbourne Park.

In conclusion, the Australian Open 2024 has proven to be a must-watch event for tennis fans worldwide. Stay tuned for more action-packed matches, fierce rivalries, and potential upsets as the tournament progresses. With top seeds and rising talents in the mix, the battle for the championship promises to be intense and unforgettable.

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Australian Open day one (Reuters)

1255 FERNANDEZ LOOKS TO SWAP RACQUET FOR YARN ... Canada's Leylah Fernandez said she was hoping to relax and unwind with some crocheting after seeing off Czech ...

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Jannk Sinner gets 2024 Australian Open bid rolling with opening ... (Eurosport.com)

Jannik Sinner got up and running at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandshulp in the first round.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 schedule, how to watch on TV, live ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

The order of play for day two of the 2024 Australian Open features Coco Gauff, Andy Murray, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka, Stefanos Tsitsipas, ...

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Australian Open 2024: Top seeds, schedule, wildcards, draw and ... (Aljazeera.com)

Top seeds, defending champions, prize money and the big names missing out at the first tennis Grand Slam of the year.

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Australian Open 2024: 'It's not for you to decide' - Andrey Rublev ... (Eurosport.com)

Andrey Rublev fired back a response to the umpire in a somewhat strange exchange over how many balls he had at his end of the court at the Australian Open.

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Sinner opens Australian Open account with straight-sets win (FRANCE 24)

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner fired up his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp at ...

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Expert Picks: Who will win Australian Open 2024? (Australian Open)

On the eve of Australian Open 2024, we unpack all of the biggest talking points with our panel of experts and find out who they think will hoist the ...

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Australian Open boss defends $43m bailout to target record 1 ... (The Guardian)

AO begins in new 15-day format expected to generate extra $10m as ASIC accounts revealed Victorian government forgave $43m loan during Covid.

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Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner beats Botic van de Zandschulp ... (BBC News)

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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Australian Open live updates: Novak Djokovic and four local hopes ... (ABC News)

The Australian Open has arrived with four Aussies in action and Novak Djokovic kicking off the night session on day one at Melbourne Park. Follow live.

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Hot Sinner a Sunday winner as Australian Open starts early (Reuters)

Jannik Sinner picked up where he left off in 2023 by easing past Botic van de Zandschulp into the second round of the Australian Open as the year's first ...

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Australian Open 2024 heat rules: What is the Extreme Heat Policy ... (Eurosport.com)

A statement from the Australian Open said: "The AO Heat Stress Scale has reached 5 and play will be suspended on the outside courts. "This means play continues ...

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Australian Open 2024 toilet break rules: How many breaks are ... (Eurosport.com)

What are the toilet break rules at the 2024 Australian Open? How long can players spend off court? How many breaks do players get?

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Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round ... (SuperSport)

Jannik Sinner got off to a winning start in his bid to claim his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated unseeded Dutchman ...

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Injured Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open (Reuters)

Former world number six Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a foot injury, organisers said on Sunday.

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Injured Berrettini pulls out of Australian Open (FRANCE 24)

The Italian, a 2022 semi-finalist, withdrew with a foot problem, tournament organisers said. "Wishing @MattBerrettini a speedy recovery after being forced ...

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Berrettini, a 2021 Wimbledon finalist, withdraws from the Australian ... (USA TODAY)

Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open on the eve his scheduled first-round match because of a foot injury.

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Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Australian Open gets ... (News24)

Novak Djokovic will launch his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday against an 18-year-old qualifier after Jannik Sinner came through ...

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Novak Djokovic starts 2024 Australian Open title defence with ... (Eurosport.com)

Novak Djokovic was given a firm test as he started his bid for an 11th Australian Open title with a battling four-set win over 18-year-old Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins longest Grand Slam first ... (NBC Sports)

Novak Djokovic passed his toughest Australian Open first round test since the first of his record 10 men's singles titles at the event.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 1 Live: Prizmic stages fightback against ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live Updates, Day 1: Novak Djokovic has opened his title bid at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic won the first set 6-2 against Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic begins title defence on ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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Novak Djokovic Survives 1st-Round Battle As Bid For 11th ... (Forbes)

The 36-year-old Serb survived a tougher than expected challenge from 18-year-0ld Croatian qualifier Dino Prižmić, 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, in an even 4 hours.

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Wozniacki into Australian Open second round after injury withdrawal (FRANCE 24)

Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki said she hoped her young children were in bed after progressing to the second round when Magda Linette ...

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'Incredible' teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic at Australian Open ... (FRANCE 24)

An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, ...

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic battles past teenage qualifier Dino ... (Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic remains on target for an 11th Australian Open title and record-breaking 25th Grand Slam after surviving huge first-round scare; we will bring ...

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Djokovic triumphs in four-hour battle against Dino Prizmic at ... (The Guardian)

Directly behind him stood Novak Djokovic. Behind both of them sat a series of boards that list each of the former Australian Open champions and the years that ...

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic survives scare against Dino ... (The Independent)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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Australian Open 2024 - Ranking the tournament's top players - ESPN (ESPN)

The 2024 Australian Open isn't short on drama as Novak Djokovic looks to defend his title and Naomi Osaka makes her return Down Under.

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Australian Open 2024: Caroline Wozniacki 'dreams' of title after first ... (Eurosport.com)

Wozniacki won in 55 minutes as Linette retired due to injury. Wozniacki said afterwards her "dream" is to win the title again and added: "I really feel like I'm ...

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Australian Open: Defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka ... (Sky Sports)

Aryna Sabelenka thrashes Ella Seidel 6-0 6-1 as she starts Australian Open title defence in style; No 2 seed will next face Czech 16-year-old Brenda ...

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic 'under the weather' against ... (Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic impressed by Dino Prizmic as he is pushed to longest first-round match of Grand Slam career, world No 1 wins in four hours and one minute, ...

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Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first ... (Hindustan Times)

The 18-year-old managed to take a set off the Serb world No.1 before the 24-time Grand Slam champion won his 29th successive match at Melbourne Park ...

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Australian Open 2024: Nick Kyrgios reacts to Novak Djokovic's ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Nick Kygrios said Novak Djokovic's four-set win over Dino Prizmic in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open was "four hours of pure entertainment."

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 Live: Vondrousova knocked out ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live updates, Day 2: Follow Live score and updates of Round 1 action at Melbourne Park in Australia.

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Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian ... (SuperSport)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska ...

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Seventh seed Vondrousova sent packing by Yastremska at ... (Reuters)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed to a stunning defeat in the opening round of the Australian Open on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana ...

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Novak Djokovic survives scare against 18-year-old opponent to win ... (CNN)

It looked on paper to be an easy start to Novak Djokovic's Australian Open campaign, but the 24-time grand slam champion was given a scare by Croatian ...

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Australian Open debutant Jakub Mensik hungry for more | ATP Tour ... (ATP Tour)

Jakub Mensik reached the third round at the US Open last year aged 17. Now he is hungry to repeat that success at the Australian Open, where he plays Denis ...

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Defending champ Novak Djokovic fends off Dino Prizmic to advance ... (USA TODAY)

Dino Prizmic, an 18-year-old qualifier, unsettled Novak Djokovic before the 24-time major winner won on opening Sunday at the Australian Open.

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Cramps and tears as Medvedev beats brutal heat at Australian Open (FRANCE 24)

Frenchman Terence Atmane smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears as he dealt with serious cramp in pushing third seed Daniil Medvedev hard ...

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Gauff finds rhythm to reach Australian Open second round (FRANCE 24)

Coco Gauff eased into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, beating unseeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3, 6-0 in a one-sided affair on centre ...

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Coco Gauff seals Anna Karolina Schmiedlova win at Australian ... (Eurosport.com)

Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign with a 6-3 6-0 win against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

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Australian Open: Coco Gauff makes electrifying start in Melbourne ... (Sky Sports)

Coco Gauff won eight straight games to claim a comfortable opening win at the Australian Open but Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out; ...

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Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas through ... (Eurosport.com)

Both players lost the first set – Medvedev to Terence Atmane and Tsitsipas to Zizou Bergs - but assumed control of their matches as their opponents began to ...

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Two all-Australian battles headline day two action at Australian ... (Tennis Australia)

Alexei Popyrin, Jordan Thompson, Aleksandar Vukic and Marc Polmans are among 11 Australians scheduled to compete on day two at Australian Open 2024.

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Murray crashes out in Australian Open first round (FRANCE 24)

Five-time finalist Andy Murray slumped out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, with the British veteran outplayed by Argentine Tomas Martin ...

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Andy Murray crashes out of Australian Open first round in straight sets (The Guardian)

Andy Murray suffered only his second opening-round defeat at the Australian Open in 16 years on a sobering evening for the Scot at Melbourne Park.

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Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian ... (FRANCE 24)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska ...

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Australian Open: 'Not cold beer' - Daniil Medvedev makes mid ... (Eurosport.com)

Daniil Medvedev made a number of requests for "cold water" during his opening-round match against Terence Atmane at the Australian Open on Monday.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Andy Murray loses to Tomas Martin ... (BBC Sport)

Andy Murray makes a rare exit in the Australian Open first round after a subdued display against Argentine 30th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

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Australian Open LIVE: Andy Murray vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry ... (The Independent)

The Australian Open started on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka opened their campaigns with contrasting ...

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Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open ... (Reuters)

Andy Murray has enjoyed plenty of deep runs at Melbourne Park but the five-times runner-up was left wondering if this Australian Open would be his last ...

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Australian Open day two (Reuters)

Three-times Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur had few problems advancing to the second round, the Tunisian beating Ukraine's Yulia Starodubtseva 6-3 6-1. READ MORE ...

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Australian Open: Andy Murray suffers painful straight-sets defeat to ... (Sky Sports)

Five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray suffers painful opening-round exit to 30th seed Tomas Etcheverry; we will bring you live scores, reports, ...

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Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova exits Australian Open ... (Times of India)

Tennis News: Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska in straight sets at the Australian Open, a 6-1, ...

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Murray crashes out of Australian Open with first-round exit - ESPN (ESPN)

Britain's Andy Murray has hinted at retirement as he said his first round defeat could be his last time out at the Australian Open. Murray suffered a 4-6, ...

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Murray says 'definite possibility' he has played final Australian Open ... (SuperSport)

Five-time finalist Andy Murray said Monday there was a "definite possibility" that he has played his final Australian Open after slumping out at the first ...

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De Minaur moves on at Australian Open 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Alex de Minaur advanced to the second round of Australian Open 2024, after Milos Raonic retired with injury.

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Andy Murray says 'there's a definite possibility' he's played last ... (Eurosport.com)

Andy Murray says he could have played his last match at the Australian Open, after losing to Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first round.

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Osaka's Grand Slam comeback ends in 1st-round loss to Garcia ... (Yahoo Sports)

Naomi Osaka waved to the crowd and walked back up the players' tunnel past the images of former champions after her Grand Slam comeback ended in a ...

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Australian Open: Gauff cruises as Shelton refuses comment on ... (The Guardian)

Coco Gauff took just an hour to beat Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, while there were also wins for Chris Eubanks, Ben Shelton and Sebastian Korda.

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Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback ... (SuperSport)

Naomi Osaka fell at the first hurdle in her Grand Slam comeback on Monday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian ...

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How to watch Day 3 at the Australian Open 2024 live - Full schedule (Olympics)

World number one Iga Swiatek and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz are among the tennis stars launching their campaigns in Melbourne Park with Elena ...

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Australian Open 2024 Day 3 Order of play: Schedule and how to ... (Eurosport.com)

Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz begin what they hope will be a deep run at the 2024 Australian Open on day three, with Emma Raducanu also in action.

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Australian Open: 'No way!' - Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns fans and ... (Eurosport.com)

Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off a quite incredible shot on Monday at the 2024 Australian Open with his opponent watching the shot on his own side of the net.

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Naomi Osaka Loses Australian Open First Round in Grand Slam ... (Sportico.com)

Osaka won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and she had reached at least the third round in seven or her previous eight appearances at the event.

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Naomi Osaka falls to first-round defeat at Australian Open against ... (CNN)

Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis ended in a first-round defeat against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open.

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Naomi Osaka tries to find positives on return despite Australian ... (The Guardian)

Naomi Osaka took positives from her grand slam return after her pregnancy despite losing in straight sets to Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first ...

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Naomi Osaka Loses in 1st Round Of Australian Open In First Major ... (Forbes)

Playing her first Grand Slam tournament as a mom, Naomi Osaka was beaten in the first round of the Australian Open.

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Naomi Osaka impresses but suffers defeat to Caroline Garcia on ... (Eurosport.com)

Caroline Garcia squeezed past the returning Naomi Osaka at the 2024 Australian Open courtesy of a 6-4 7-6(2) success on Rod Laver Arena.

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Australian Open: Seagull interrupts match point in final set tie-break ... (Eurosport.com)

There was a humorous moment during the first round of the Australian Open when a Seagull landed on the court during Jan-Lennard Struff's five-set win.

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Osaka crashes at Australian Open, Gauff cruises through (Business Day)

Melbourne — Naomi Osaka did not enjoy the fairy-tale return she hoped for at the Australian Open as the twice-champion lost 6-4 7-6(2) to French 16th seed ...

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Andy Murray says it's a 'definite possibility' he's played final ... (CNN)

Andy Murray says there is a definite possibility he has played his final Australian Open match after a straight-set defeat in the first round of this year's ...

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Aussie women take centre stage on day three at Australian Open 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Kimberly Birrell and Olivia Gadecki are among 12 Aussies scheduled to compete on day three at Australian Open 2024.

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Australian Open 2024: day three – live (The Guardian)

Join our writers for updates from the third day at Melbourne Park as Australian Olivia Gadecki faces American Sloane Stephens.

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Australian Open day three (Reuters)

Four-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek overcame a tough first set before wrapping up her match in style, claiming a 7-6(2) 6-2 victory over American Sofia ...

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Osaka still keen to keep busy after early Australian Open exit (Reuters)

Naomi Osaka plans to jump straight back into action following her early Australian Open exit on Monday, with the former world number one drawing up a ...

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Swiatek battles through tough test at Australian Open (FRANCE 24)

In-form top seed Iga Swiatek ground past former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in straight sets Tuesday to open her campaign for a first title at ...

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Swiatek up and running at Australian Open as Alcaraz makes bow ... (SuperSport)

Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz ...

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Swiatek passes Kenin test at Australian Open, Ruud roars (Reuters)

Iga Swiatek came through a testing opener in her hunt for a first Australian Open title on Tuesday as the world number one battled past 2020 champion Sofia ...

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Australian Open: Cameron Norrie dispels injury worries to ease into ... (Sky Sports)

Jack Draper vomited into a courtside bin after overcoming struggles with the Melbourne heat while Cameron Norrie eased into the second round; we will bring ...

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Cameron Norrie sails by Juan Pablo Varillas at Australian Open ... (Eurosport.com)

The 19th-seeded Norrie won in straight sets – 6-4 6-4 6-2 – to set up a second-round encounter with Giulio Zeppieri. Should he emerge from that, Casper Ruud ...

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