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• Emma Raducanu back injury leaves her facing race to be fit for Australian Open

  31-12-2024 00:24
  
  Briton forced to withdraw from Auckland OpenRaducanu: ‘I picked up a niggle and won’t be ready’Emma Raducanu has sustained another frustrating injury setback at the beginning of the new tennis season as she was forced to withdraw from the Auckland Open before her scheduled first-round match becuase of a back injury.Raducanu, who was seeded sixth, had been due to start her season on Tuesday in Auckland against Robin Montgomery of the US but the 22-year-old has been nursing a bac
  
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• Swiatek and Boulter showcase new lease of life for mixed doubles format

  04-01-2025 14:47
  
  The United Cup attracted a healthy field of top players and this dynamic and intense event appears to be thrivingTowards the end of the frantic, tension-filled mixed doubles tussle between Poland and Norway at the United Cup in Sydney, Casper Ruud took a deep breath as he stood on top of the baseline alongside his partner Ulrikke Eikeri and prepared to serve. With just a narrow 4-3 lead in the third set match tie-break, the following minutes would determine Norway’s fate in the competition
  
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• USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals

  04-01-2025 14:14
  
  US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in SydneyAryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in BrisbaneNaomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in AucklandFormer champions the United States returned to the final of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a fortuitous victory over the Czech Republic on Saturday and set up a title clash with Poland, who hammered Kazakhstan.Tomas Machac looked set to draw the Czechs level at 1-1 in their semi-final and was serving for the contest against Taylor Fritz,
  
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• Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz steer Poland into United Cup final

  04-01-2025 04:17
  
  World No 2 woman defeats Elena Rybakina 7-6(5) 6-4World No 16 beats Alexander Shevchenko 6-3 6-2 in men’s singlesPoland will take on either the US or Czechia in the United Cup final after crushing Kazakhstan at Ken Rosewall Arena on Saturday.Hubert Hurkacz gave Poland a 1-0 lead in the tie after defeating Alexander Shevchenko 6-3 6-2 in just 57 minutes. World No 2 Swiatek had to fight much harder in her singles match against 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, but she was able to come
  
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• Novak Djokovic suffers shock straight sets defeat to seven-foot tall World No.293

  03-01-2025 19:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane quarter-finals with the tallest player to be given an ATP ranking hailing biggest win of his career
  
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• Thunderous 144mph aces: Mpetshi Perricard leads ‘serve-bot’ revival

  03-01-2025 18:14
  French 21-year-old is one of many big servers making their mark and testing the speed clock early in 2025As Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard stepped to the baseline for the start of his contest against Frances Tiafoe in the sleepy suburbs of Brisbane on Thursday afternoon, his very first shot of the match drew dramatic, startled gasps from the full Pat Rafter Arena crowd. Although Mpetshi Perricard usually does not pay attention to serve speeds in the blazing heat of battle, the loud commotion after h
  
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• Novak Djokovic crashes out in Brisbane while Aryna Sabalenka eases through

  03-01-2025 15:34
  Reilly Opelka finds inspired form to dump out SerbianSabalenka advances to semi-final against Mirra AndreevaNovak Djokovic suffered a surprise 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat to Reilly Opelka in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Friday while the women’s No 1, Aryna Sabalenka, cruised into the semi-finals with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 win over Marie Bouzkova.Djokovic was punished for a flat, impotent performance as he struggled to impose himself against an excellent Opelka. The defeat m
  
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• Sports quiz of the week: Luke Littler, Gabriela Dabrowski and Thomas Tuchel

  03-01-2025 12:33
  Have you been following the big stories in football, darts, cricket, tennis, chess, rugby, basketball and college football? Continue reading...
  
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• Elena Rybakina's coach suspended as WTA launch investigation

  03-01-2025 09:14 via express.co.uk
  
  The WTA Tour has provisionally suspended Elena Rybakina's coach.
  
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• Iga Swiatek reflects on 'crazy' win over Katie Boulter as star 'exhausted' at United Cup

  02-01-2025 18:22 via express.co.uk
  
  Iga Swiatek overcame Katie Boulter in three sets at the United Cup.
  
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• Iga Swiatek refuses to discuss 'private' team bench matter with Katie Boulter

  02-01-2025 16:59 via express.co.uk
  
  Iga Swiatek outlasted Katie Boulter in a tight contest at the United Cup.
  
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• Tennis star Andy Murray joked needed her 'eyes fixed' now has £2m in earnings at just 17

  02-01-2025 16:08 via express.co.uk
  
  Despite being just 17 years old, Mirra Andreeva has already racked up £2million in tennis career earnings thanks to her stunning form.
  
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• Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz under threat as 'nightmare' player makes his mark

  02-01-2025 14:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Top players like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been warned of a dangerous new rival.
  
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• Novak Djokovic extends Monfils misery with record 20th win over Frenchman

  02-01-2025 14:03
  
  Win prolongs sport’s most dominant head-to-head recordSerbian triumphs 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane International last 16Novak Djokovic extended the most dominant head-to-head record in the history of tennis by defeating Gaël Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday night.The victory marks Djokovic’s 20th career victory over Monfils, who is still searching for his first win over the Serbian after competing against each other on the professio
  
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• Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters

  02-01-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  
  Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
  
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• Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

  02-01-2025 13:42
  
  ‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her careerOver the course of the past 18 months, by far the rewarding period in her blossoming career, Katie Boulter has gradually established herself as one of the best tennis players in the world. She has won noteworthy titles, defeated top opponents and embedded herself inside the top 30.Yet no battle in her career has quite matched the delirium of an unforgettable night in Sydney
  
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• GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

  02-01-2025 13:35 via bbc.com
  
  Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.
  
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• Novak Djokovic picks Gael Monfils over Nadal and Federer with surprise statement

  02-01-2025 13:15 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic beat Gael Monfils to advance at the Brisbane International.
  
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• Novak Djokovic spills beans on Andy Murray plan as sights set on Alcaraz and Sinner

  02-01-2025 12:19 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has opened up on his work with Andy Murray.
  
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• Novak Djokovic gives inside reason for unusual celebrations as Brisbane statement made

  02-01-2025 11:21 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has explained his unique celebrations after advancing to the Brisbane International quarter-final.
  
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• Katie Boulter's priceless reaction to Alex de Minaur volley as couple on opposing teams

  02-01-2025 10:48 via express.co.uk
  
  Katie Boulter was forced to cheer against her fiance at the United Cup.
  
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• Novak Djokovic announces schedule change as Serb will do 'whatever it takes'

  02-01-2025 09:56 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic revealed his schedule plans while competing at the Brisbane International.
  
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• Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight

  01-01-2025 16:00 via bbc.com
  
  Katie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.
  
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• Boulter’s win helps to see off Australia and fiance De Minaur in United Cup

  01-01-2025 14:14
  
  British No 1 dominant in 6-2, 6-1 victory over GadeckiBritain will face Poland in quarter-finals on ThursdayAs the Great Britain and Australian teams lined up ahead of their highly anticipated United Cup tussle, Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter savoured the last moment of peace in their household for the day, greeting each other on-court with a friendly kiss on the cheek. Then they retreated to their opposite corners of the arena and prepared to do battle.By the end of the night, De Minaur had c
  
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• Alex de Minaur tells crowd what he is 'sick and tired' about at United Cup

  01-01-2025 13:56 via express.co.uk
  
  Alex de Minaur issued his say after dispatching Billy Harris in the United Cup.
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz ripped apart as 'horrendous' comment made ahead of Australian Open

  01-01-2025 12:54 via express.co.uk
  
  Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz has been called out for a "horrendous" aspect of his game
  
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• Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios beaten at Brisbane International after Serb's costly error

  01-01-2025 11:58 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have exited the Brisbane International doubles in the second round.
  
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• Katie Boulter has 'lost a lot of sleep' over United Cup situation as Great Britain advance

  01-01-2025 10:26 via express.co.uk
  
  Katie Boulter has been in impressive form at the United Cup, with Great Britain progressing to the quarter-finals.
  
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• Djokovic and Kyrgios beaten in doubles in Brisbane

  01-01-2025 10:09 via bbc.com
  
  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kygrios are narrowly beaten in the second round of the doubles at the Brisbane International.
  
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• Murray and Djokovic win major honour as Zverev ousts Alcaraz - 2025 tennis predictions

  01-01-2025 10:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Express Sport writers have predicted who will lift the biggest trophies in 2025.
  
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