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Kyrgios urges Djokovic to play ‘as long as possible’ after Adelaide pullout

SYDNEY—Nick Kyrgios urged Novak Djokovic to stay in tennis “as long as possible” after the Serbian great Tuesday pulled out of his only lead-up...

Venus still ‘feeling the fire’ ahead of Australian stint

AUCKLAND—Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams said Sunday she’s still driven to play good tennis - and “it gives you great legs” - as...

Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard at age 45

MELBOURNE—Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to...

‘Sincaraz’ set to dominate ‘26 season

SYDNEY— Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling...

Eala aims for breakthrough at Aussie Open main draw

FILIPINA tennis sensation Alex Eala is setting her sights on a strong showing in the coming Australian Open, an event where she has historically...

Neergaard-Petersen wins Australian Open thriller

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen sank a 10-foot pressure putt at the last to edge major winner Cameron Smith and win a maiden DP World Tour title...

Masters’ champ Rory to headline Australian Open

SYDNEY—Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play in the Australian Open for the next two years, the world number two said Wednesday, ending a long...

Aussie Open champ Sinner won’t defend ATP crown

PARIS—World number one Jannik Sinner will not defend his ATP 500 title in Rotterdam as the Italian’s “body needs time to rest” after winning...

Underdog Keys stuns Sabalenka, wins Aussie Open

MELBOURNE — Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam...

Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Aussie Open final

MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic said Friday there was a chance he may have played his last Australian Open after retiring with a muscle tear in the...

Badosa almost quit tennis, now she’s in Australian Open semis

MELBOURNE —An emotional Paula Badosa reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday -- then described how she almost quit...

Zverev rips Paul, makes Melbourne semifinals

MELBOURNE—Alexander Zverev was disturbed by a feather before battling into the Australian Open semi-finals for a second straight year Tuesday with victory over Tommy...

Djokovic row as ailing Sinner beats heat to reach Melbourne quarters

MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic was at the center of another Australian Open row on Monday while defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat...

Alcaraz makes Aussie Open quarters after Draper retires

MELBOURNE —Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final with Novak Djokovic when marathon man Jack Draper retired during their last-16...
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