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• Ajla Tomljanović’s horror streak extends with Australian Open loss to Diana Shnaider

  15-01-2025 06:57 via theguardian.com
  
  Local hope yet to reach third round at home slam after 6-4, 7-5 defeatJordan Thompson beaten 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 by Nuno Borges at Melbourne ParkThe hopes of two leading locals have been dissolved on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Melbourne Park, as weather suspensions wreak havoc on the Australian Open schedule.Play stopped on all but the three indoor courts for much of the afternoon, leaving dry fans inside John Cain Arena to watch a valiant Ajla Tomljanović eliminated in the second round for t
  
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• Draper forces five-set thriller

  15-01-2025 13:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis hits the ball wide to take his match against Jack Draper to five sets.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Arthur Cazaux v Jacob Fearnley

  15-01-2025 13:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Arthur Cazaux & Jacob Fearnley in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Kokki locked in five-set thriller; Vukic triumphs over seeded American; young Aussie bows out

  15-01-2025 13:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are continuing their title quests, but this year’s AO journey is already over for Jordan Thompson.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Ugo Humbert v Hady Habib

  15-01-2025 12:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Ugo Humbert & Hady Habib in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Draper v Kokkinakis, Mensik beats Ruud, Gauff through – live

  15-01-2025 12:57 via theguardian.com
  Updates from around the courts at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAryna Sabalenka breaks Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to 30 at the first attempt but the Spaniard bounces back immediately. Bouzas Maneiro pulls away to a 0-30 lead following a pair of unforced errors from Sabalenka, then takes the game to deuce and four break-back points – the third from a huge confidence booster with a sublime cross-court forehand winner. The world No 54 brings out a backhand winner to finall
  
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• ‘We’re witnessing extraordinary change’: Ecuador get ready for Copa América Femenina

  15-01-2025 12:50 via theguardian.com
  
  Captain Gigi Moreira talks about women’s football development in her country and working with her sister to produce the next generation of playersGigi Moreira is more than just the captain of Ecuador’s women’s national team – she’s an ambassador for a country that this summer has a chance to showcase the steps forward it has taken when it hosts the 2025 Copa América Femenina in July and August. The tournament represents a real opportunity to accelerate the gr
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Harriet Dart v Donna Vekic

  15-01-2025 12:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Harriet Dart & Donna Vekic in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Football transfer rumours: Vlahovic to solve Arsenal’s striker problem?

  15-01-2025 12:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Today’s fluff has a thousand-yard stareAs the fallout from Arsenal’s absurdly wasteful FA Cup defeat to Manchester United – and Gabriel Jesus’s season-ending injury – rolls on, the gossip machine has gone into overdrive trying to identify someone who can put away their chances. While Benjamin Sesko is the name on everyone’s lips, it wouldn’t be a transfer window without them being linked with Dusan Vlahovic.The tea in Italy is that Juventus are willing t
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Casper Ruud v Jakub Mensik

  15-01-2025 12:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Casper Ruud & Jakub Mensik in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Aleksander Vukic v Sebastian Korda

  15-01-2025 12:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Aleksander Vukic & Sebastian Korda in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr grudge match finally set for April in London

  15-01-2025 12:35 via theguardian.com
  British boxers set to reignite historical feud Benn’s ban for failing a drug test lifted in NovemberThe much-anticipated grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in April.The British boxers will reignite their historical feud in London, their initial bout in October 2022 having been called off due to Benn failing a voluntary drug test on fight week. Benn’s two-year battle to clear his name saw his suspension lifted in November. Continue reading
  
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• Vukic creates personal history heading into third round

  15-01-2025 12:18 via smh.com.au
  
  Aleksandar Vukic is into the third round at his home grand slam, after defeating 22nd seed Sebastian Korda in emotional scenes.
  
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• Teen bundles out top 10 star

  15-01-2025 12:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Jakub Mensik finishes off Casper Ruud in a massive Australian Open boilover.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Crowd lifts Aussie Vukic in titanic triumph; Kokki a set away from victory; Gauff’s superhero vibe

  15-01-2025 12:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are continuing their title quests, but this year’s AO journey is already over for Jordan Thompson.
  
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• Kokkinakis surges to lead

  15-01-2025 12:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis serves and claims the third set as the crowd erupts inside John Cain Arena.
  
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• Phil Taylor says Luke Littler faces ‘Man Utd syndrome’ to beat titles record

  15-01-2025 11:56 via theguardian.com
  
  New champion ‘would need 20 years to surpass 16 titles’‘Everybody raises their game against you’Phil Taylor has backed Luke Littler to break his record of 16 world titles but says the 17-year-old darts phenomenon will have to overcome “Man Utd syndrome” to do it.Littler became the youngest player to win the world championship at Alexandra Palace earlier this month to complete a brilliant debut year on tour. After securing his first crown, Littler has said he c
  
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• Injury concern emerges for Kokkinakis

  15-01-2025 11:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis calls for a medical timeout as he receives treatment on his shoulder.
  
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• Blues back in experienced Walsh

  15-01-2025 11:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Carlton teammates of Sam Walsh say they have no concerns around his fresh hamstring setback, confident he'll be fit for round one.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Coco Gauff v Jodie Burrage

  15-01-2025 11:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Coco Gauff & Jodie Burrage in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova v Anastasia Potapova

  15-01-2025 11:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova & Anastasia Potapova in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• McIlroy fears Tom McKibbin signing up to LIV ‘will not be worth the sacrifice’

  15-01-2025 11:15 via theguardian.com
  Northern Irish player set to move to Saudi-backed circuit‘If I were in his position I wouldn’t make that decision’Rory McIlroy has expressed disappointment over the imminent move to LIV Golf of Tom McKibbin, his fellow Northern Irishman and player he has mentored. “I don’t think it’s worth the sacrifice,” said McIlroy of the 22-year-old’s upcoming switch.McIlroy has been close to McKibbin since the latter burst on to the scene as an exciting child
  
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• Brit hits back to take set

  15-01-2025 11:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis hits the ball wide to deliver the second set to Jack Draper.
  
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• Gauff reveals 21st birthday plans

  15-01-2025 11:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Coco Gauff admits nothing will change when she turns 21 in a few months, as she prepares for her third round match and then Indian Wells after the Australian Open.
  
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• Coco Gauff seals second round win

  15-01-2025 10:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Coco Gauff is off to the third round after her cruisy straight-set win over Jodie Burrage.
  
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• Set point fires up crowd

  15-01-2025 10:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis holds serve after an extremely close line call against Jack Draper.
  
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• Serve stats impress Kokkinakis

  15-01-2025 10:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis points to the screen in admiration of his own serve statistics.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Roberto Carballes Baena v James Duckworth

  15-01-2025 10:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Roberto Carballes Baena & James Duckworth in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Kokki takes first-set lead; Aussies bow out; Djoker breaks Federer’s singles record

  15-01-2025 10:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are continuing their title quests, but this year’s AO journey is already over for Jordan Thompson.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Kokki takes first-set lead; Aussies bow out; Djoker breaks record

  15-01-2025 10:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are continuing their title quests, but this year’s AO journey is already over for Jordan Thompson.
  
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