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Korda stops 2-time Australian Open runner-up Medvedev

Sunday, 22 January 2023, 13:12 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

 Sebastian Korda comes by his athleticism and competitive instincts honestly. From Dad, the 1998 Australian Open champion. From Mom, also a former professional tennis player. And...

Four Americans in second week of Australian Open

Saturday, 21 January 2023, 14:42 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

It's been almost two full decades since this many U.S. men reached Week 2 at the Australian Open. And while that group in 2004 included a couple of Grand Slam champions in Andre Agassi and...

Brooksby tops No. 2 Ruud; Jabeur out, too; Djokovic wins

Thursday, 19 January 2023, 07:20 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Oh-so-close to completing a straight-set upset of No. 2 seed Casper Ruud at the Australian Open, Jenson Brooksby frittered away three match points, sat down at a changeover...

Hampered by bad hip, Nadal out in 2nd Rd of Australian Open

Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 09:13 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

 Rafael Nadal bowed his head during changeovers and rested his elbows on his knees, the very picture of resignation. What already was a poor start to 2023, following a year marred by...

Andy Murray tops Berrettini in 5-set epic at Australian Open

Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 14:59 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Metal hip, bloody knee and all, Andy Murray produced his biggest victory in years. Murray built a huge lead, let it disappear completely, then needed to save a match point against...

Nadal struggles at times during 4-set win at Australian Open

Monday, 16 January 2023, 14:56 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

 Rafael Nadal never truly seemed in danger of becoming the first Australian Open defending men’s champion to lose in the first round since his current coach, Carlos Moya,...

Djokovic says no hard feelings over Australian deportation

Thursday, 29 December 2022, 11:19 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic has reiterated his earlier comments that he bears no hard feelings on his return to Australia after his visa cancellation and subsequent deportation in January ahead of the Australian...

Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov give Canada 1st Davis Cup title

Monday, 28 November 2022, 08:48 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Felix Auger-Aliassime fell to his back behind the baseline, then waited for teammates to race off Canada's bench and pile on top of him. A few minutes later, the Canadians finally could lift the...

Djokovic matches Federer's record with 6th ATP Finals title

Monday, 21 November 2022, 05:51 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title by beating the third-seeded Casper Ruud on Sunday to top a fantastic finish to the season for the Serb. Djokovic won 7-5, 6-3 to...

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