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• Andy Murray takes aim at Elon Musk amid Liverpool takeover claims

  09-01-2025 10:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British tennis legend Andy Murry has taken aim at Elon Musk, after the owner of X dominated his social media feed, as he continues to help prepare Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open
  
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• Novak Djokovic claims he was POISONED on eve of Australian Open - 'That’s the only way'

  09-01-2025 22:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has reignited tensions Down Under by suggesting that he may have been poisoned while staying in an immigration hotel in Melbourne during his Covid-19 visa fiasco
  
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• Australian Open star buys kit from Facebook after failing to get sponsor for tournament

  09-01-2025 17:09 via express.co.uk
  
  An Australian Open star has purchased a kit from Facebook to wear in the opening round.
  
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• Novak Djokovic offers invite to Federer and Nadal as Serb seeks brutally honest chat

  09-01-2025 15:52 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic is keen to find out what Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal really think.
  
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• Novak Djokovic claims he was poisoned with 'very high level of lead and mercury'

  09-01-2025 14:45 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has sensationally revealed that he believes he was "poisoned".
  
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• Novak Djokovic sent clear message about Rod Laver Arena name change

  09-01-2025 14:10 via express.co.uk
  
  An Australian tennis star has suggested changing the name of the Rod Laver Arena in honour of Novak Djokovic's incredible record at the venue.
  
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• The wrong trousers: how sporting dress codes can create an image problem | Emma John

  09-01-2025 14:09
  
  Magnus Carlsen’s jeans put the spotlight on chess’s sartorial intransigence but it is not the only sport struggling to adaptWallace and Gromit is a festive TV staple in many a household – but it wasn’t their wrong trousers that scooped the post-Christmas headlines. That honour belonged to Magnus Carlsen, disqualified from a chess tournament in New York for wearing jeans.The orld No 1 – who also happens to be the only current chess player most people can name –
  
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• Andy Murray apologises to Australian Open crowd for display against Novak Djokovic

  09-01-2025 12:20 via express.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray sent out an apology ahead of the Australian Open.
  
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• Emma Raducanu handed nightmare Australian Open draw as young Brit gets Nick Kyrgios

  09-01-2025 11:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  World No.86 Jacob Fearnley will face Nick Kyrgios in his home Grand Slam as the Aussie bad boy returns to action after two years on the sidelines, but it's bad news for Emma Raducanu's hopes of making a splash in Melbourne
  
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• Novak Djokovic has secret deal with Alexander Zverev and Serb 'trying to get out of it'

  09-01-2025 10:46 via express.co.uk
  
  Alexander Zverev has revealed a secret deal he has made with Novak Djokovic - but he doesn't think the Serb will come good.
  
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• Andy Murray vows to 'sabotage' Novak Djokovic's title charge in front of Alexander Zverev

  09-01-2025 10:18 via express.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray is on the same team as Novak Djokovic at this year's Australian Open.
  
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• Andy Murray expects Novak Djokovic anger as he makes Australian Open demand of Serb

  09-01-2025 10:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray is ready for some vents from Novak Djokovic while in his player's box at the Australian Open.
  
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• Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

  09-01-2025 10:00
  
  Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of emotion or venting on-court from Novak Djokovic, his new coaching charge, as the two former longtime rivals prepare for their first tournament together on the same team at the Australian Open.“Of course, I’ve thought about it,” said Murray to a group of British tennis journalis
  
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• Nick Kyrgios vows to 'take a lot of painkillers' as Aus Open star provides injury update

  09-01-2025 09:54 via express.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios has provided an update on his injury
  
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• Emma Raducanu handed nightmare Australian Open draw as injury fears linger

  09-01-2025 09:21 via express.co.uk
  
  Emma Raducanu has been given a brutal draw at the Australian Open.
  
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• Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

  09-01-2025 07:52
  
  Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first roundCarlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eightEmma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 26th seed, in a challenging but winnable first-round match at the Australian Open after being unable to compete in the opening week of the season due to a back injury.Since travelling to Melbourne, Raducanu has trained normally on the tournament grounds and has looked in good shape during her
  
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• Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Iga Swiatek

  09-01-2025 07:52
  
  Former world No 10 faces Ekaterina Alexandrova in first roundCarlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could meet in last eightEmma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 26th seed, in a challenging but winnable first-round match at the Australian Open after being unable to compete in the opening week of the season due to a back injury.Since travelling to Melbourne, Raducanu has trained normally on the tournament grounds and has looked in good
  
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• Alex de Minaur faces prickly path as Nick Kyrgios lands ‘kind’ Australian Open draw

  09-01-2025 07:05
  World No 8 to face Botic van de Zandschulp in first round Kyrgios to make grand slam return against Jacob FearnleyEighth-seed Alex de Minaur faces a tough start to his Australian Open tilt after drawing former world 22 Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round, with a potential match-up against top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals.The draw for the Australian Open was made on Thursday ahead of the start of tournament on Sunday. De Minaur is hoping to become the fir
  
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• ‘Anyone can pickleball’: boom sport a hit over rugby ahead of Australian Open debut | Jack Snape

  09-01-2025 02:00
  Tennis Australia is courting new fans with first ‘pickleball slam’ as participation soars and prize money starts to growIt has been hyped up by the likes of Nick Kyrgios, Patty Mills and Adam Scott, and few social media feeds are safe from an influencer picking up a paddle. Pickleball will now make its Australian Open debut in a milestone that marks the fledgling sport’s legitimacy, as participation booms and professional opportunities mature.The format that resembles mini-tenn
  
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• ‘I’ve been hooked’: scourge of shady line calls baffles Raducanu and others

  08-01-2025 18:00
  
  In world of elite tennis, not everyone believes rivals can be trusted to make fair calls in umpire-free practice sessionsDuring a calm, quiet afternoon in the buildup to Wimbledon last year, the former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was working on her game in a practice set against another player when her opponent’s mood suddenly soured. Stephens prides herself on her integrity and, having contested hundreds of practice matches over the years, she says she always veers on the side of cau
  
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• Australian Open star calls out body-shaming trolls after being told to 'lose some weight'

  08-01-2025 15:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Destanee Aiava has received cruel criticism from online trolls despite blazing her way through the qualifying rounds of the Australian Open - leading the tennis ace to clap back
  
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• Andy Murray's clear reminder with Novak Djokovic as he agrees to tennis return

  08-01-2025 12:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray retired from tennis last year due to repeated injury problems and the three-time Grand Slam champion has since teamed up with former rival Novak Djokovic as his coach
  
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• GB's Dart & Harris into final round of Australian Open qualifying

  08-01-2025 09:07 via bbc.com
  
  Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Billy Harris reach the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open.
  
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• From rivals to co-workers - Djokovic & Murray before they teamed up

  08-01-2025 08:28 via bbc.com
  
  As Andy Murray joins Novak Djokovic as his coach for the Australian Open, BBC Sport takes a look at the defining moments of their great rivalry.
  
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• Injury puts Kyrgios' Australian Open return in doubt

  08-01-2025 08:19 via bbc.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios says he is doing all he can to be fit for the Australian Open after withdrawing from an exhibition match with an abdominal strain.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open after fresh injury scare

  08-01-2025 01:57
  Former world No 13 pulls out of charity match due to abdominal strain29-year-old due to play first tennis major since 2022 at Melbourne ParkThe injury comeback for tennis player Nick Kyrgios has stalled, after a new ailment scuppered his Australian Open preparations and put the former world No 13 in doubt for his home grand slam.The 29-year-old has been rehabbing a surgically repaired wrist and returned to the court at the Brisbane International last week, where he showed promise despite a loss
  
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• Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

  07-01-2025 20:00
  As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice sessionDuring his short time as one of the leading tennis players of his generation, Carlos Alcaraz has methodically built a reputation for his fearlessness and nerve. Even in the face of some of the most accomplished opponents and lofty occasions, the pressure has so often elevated his game to greater heights.On Tuesday afternoon in a near-empty Margaret C
  
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• Andy Murray begins coaching Novak Djokovic as he aims to extend Australian Open record

  07-01-2025 18:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray has been putting Novak Djokovic through his paces at Melbourne Park ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday, where the Serbian will aim to win an 11th title
  
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• Cameron Norrie accidentally hits spectator with racket in Auckland loss – video

  07-01-2025 15:34
  
  Britain’s Cameron Norrie apologised and avoided disqualification when a racket he threw in the air struck a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland on Tuesday. Norrie was facing match point against Facundo Díaz Acosta of Argentina when he lightly tossed his racket, which struck a woman in a court-side box who was unhurt. Norrie received a warning from the chair umpire and went on to lose 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the tournament. He reached the final in Auckland in 2023
  
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• Mirra Andreeva: ‘I would say that I’m still a kid sometimes. I can be a pain’

  07-01-2025 13:00
  The 17-year-old grand slam semi-finalist on shedding tears, learning on the job and annoying Conchita MartínezIn the final weeks of her first season competing at the highest level of professional tennis, the best teenage player in the world found herself on the brink of a perfect ending. Facing off against her good friend and compatriot Daria Kasatkina in the Chinese city of Ningbo, Mirra Andreeva battled hard with hopes of winning the biggest title of her career. For a while, she had pos
  
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