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• Tennis star reveals secret cancer battle five months after playing in Wimbledon final

  31-12-2024 16:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Gabriela Dabrowski has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis, revealing she delayed treatments so she could compete at both Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics
  
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• Coco Gauff 'sad' about US TikTok ban after reaching Australian Open quarter-final – video

  20-01-2025 01:45 via theguardian.com
  
  American tennis star Coco Gauff mourned the loss of TikTok's app in the United States, writing 'RIP TikTok USA' on a camera lens following her victory over Belinda Bencic at the Australian Open. Gauff said the app provided her with an 'escape' and its removal might force her to read more books, adding she had a 'feeling that it will somehow come back'. TikTok later said it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump pledged to give the video app a reprieve on its US banChannel Nine&rsquo
  
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• Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over ‘banter’ that led to coverage boycott

  19-01-2025 23:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Australian Open star had refused to speak with Nine’s presentersVeteran broadcaster acknowledges he ‘let down’ Serbian fans Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after comments the veteran broadcaster made at the Australian Open led to the Serbian tennis star boycotting Channel Nine’s coverage of the tournament.Djokovic opted not to give a customary on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka on Sunday to move into this year’s quarter-finals, before r
  
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• Novak Djokovic apologises and makes feelings clear on Jim Courier after skipping interview

  19-01-2025 15:52 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has clarified why he walked out on his Australian Open interview with Jim Courier.
  
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• Australian Open ball kid collapses in middle of match in concerning scenes

  19-01-2025 15:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Play was halted at the Australian Open on Sunday when players were alerted to a situation with an unwell ball kid, who was later confirmed to have collapsed due to extreme heat
  
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• Novak Djokovic's reason for refusing Australian Open interview as he demands apology

  19-01-2025 14:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has explained why he skipped the traditional on-court interview following his Australian Open quarter-final victory on Sunday and has demanded an apology
  
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• Djokovic boycotts on-court interviews at Australian Open over Channel Nine reporter

  19-01-2025 14:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Says reporter ‘mocked’ Serbia fans and insulted himDjokovic skipped interview after defeat of LeheckaNovak Djokovic will boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open and media appearances with Channel Nine until he receives an apology from the Australian television network after its reporter “made a mockery” of Serbian fans and “made insulting and offensive comments” towards him.Djokovic had been due to speak with Jim Courier for the on-court interview a
  
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• Jannik Sinner's coach picks side as Novak Djokovic boycotts over Tony Jones comments

  19-01-2025 13:51 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic confirmed that he skipped an Australian Open interview in response to Tony Jones' remarks.
  
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• Novak Djokovic holds protest as Serb explains rejecting post-match interview at Aus Open

  19-01-2025 13:04 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic explained why he refused to give a post-match interview on Rod Laver Arena.
  
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• Novak Djokovic spotted in talks with Australian Open boss minutes after being booed off

  19-01-2025 12:48 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic spoke with Craig Tiley just minutes after being booed off court following his Australian Open win over Jiri Lehecka.
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Djokovic sweeps past Lehecka to set up Alcaraz quarter-final – as it happened

  19-01-2025 12:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic all move into the last eight, while Jack Draper retires injured against Carlos AlcarazThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue rea
  
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• Coco Gauff responds to Novak Djokovic as Serb suggests radical change to tennis

  19-01-2025 12:20 via express.co.uk
  
  It's an idea that would spice up professional tennis.
  
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• Novak Djokovic refuses to do Australian Open interview and walks off

  19-01-2025 12:02 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic did not complete his on-court interview after winning his fourth-round match.
  
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• Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer to set up Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open clash

  19-01-2025 11:45 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets.
  
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• Australian Open umpire gives telling off as Novak Djokovic left frustrated

  19-01-2025 11:39 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic grew agitated as he faced Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open.
  
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• Jack Draper says hip injury a ‘ticking time bomb’ and recovery is priority

  19-01-2025 11:26 via theguardian.com
  British No1 forced to retire on match against Alcaraz‘I had tendinitis in my hip … it hasn’t gone away’Jack Draper called his hip injury at the Australian Open a “ticking time bomb” and insisted that he must prioritise his recovery to avoid a long-term injury after being forced to retire from his fourth round match against Carlos Alcaraz.After battling through three brilliant five-set wins to reach the second week for the first time in his career, Draper was
  
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• Australian Open interviewer apologises to Alexander Zverev after 'yelling at him'

  19-01-2025 11:25 via express.co.uk
  
  Alexander Zverev received an apology from the Australian Open interviewer on court.
  
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• Daniil Medvedev slapped with one of biggest fines ever for ugly Australian Open antics

  19-01-2025 10:55 via express.co.uk
  
  The Russian, a three-time beaten finalist, crashed out of the tournament in the second round following a five-set loss to American teenager Learner Tien.
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Djokovic v Lehecka, Zverev and Gauff through, Draper out – live

  19-01-2025 10:38 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from day eight at Melbourne ParkSabalenka, Gauff, Badosa, Pavlyuchenkova go throughAlcaraz and Paul advance in men’s singles; Email DanielThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue re
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz writes classy message to Jack Draper on camera after Brit forced to retire

  19-01-2025 10:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jack Draper retired from his match against Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round of the Australian Open after two sets and the Spaniard was disappointed not to play out the match
  
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• Medvedev fined more than half his prize money for Australian Open behaviour

  19-01-2025 10:04 via theguardian.com
  Russian threw racket, skipped interview, broke cameraFined £54,000, one of biggest totals in grand slam historyDaniil Medvedev has been fined more than half of his Australian Open prize money for his behaviour at Melbourne Park.The Russian, a three-time beaten finalist, crashed out of the tournament in the second round following a five-set loss to American teenager Learner Tien, during which he received a point penalty after throwing his racket, while he also skipped the mandatory post-mat
  
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• Jack Draper retires injured as Alcaraz marches into Australian Open last eight

  19-01-2025 08:18 via theguardian.com
  
  Draper forced to retire at 7-5, 6-1 down to No 3 seedThree five-setters in row catch up with British hopeAfter an unforgettable week filled with frantic comebacks, limitless adrenaline and the satisfaction of pounding past old mental and physical barriers, defeat came quickly for a physically ruined Jack Draper on the vast, lonely surrounds of Rod Laver Arena.Across from a special young player on the path towards all-time greatness, Draper’s brilliant Australian Open run ended with a retir
  
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• Draper retires injured as Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarter-final with Djokovic

  19-01-2025 08:18 via theguardian.com
  
  Draper forced to retire at 7-5, 6-1 down to No 3 seedThree five-setters in row catch up with British hopeAfter an unforgettable week filled with frantic comebacks, limitless adrenaline and the satisfaction of pounding past old mental and physical barriers, defeat came quickly for a physically ruined Jack Draper on the vast, lonely surrounds of Rod Laver Arena.Across from a special young player on the path towards all-time greatness, Draper’s brilliant Australian Open run ended with a retir
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz takes first set from Draper; Gauff beats Bencic; Sabalenka cruises – live

  19-01-2025 07:20 via theguardian.com
  Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne Park Draper v Alcaraz under way; Gauff and Sabalenka into quarter-finalsThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue reading...
  
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• Semi-final duel looming as Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff run hot at Australian Open

  19-01-2025 06:54 via theguardian.com
  
  No 1 seed Sabalenka crushes Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 in Rd 4Gauff beats Bencic 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 to enter quarter-finalsAryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff moved to within one round of a semi-final collision course at the Australian Open as the two highest-ranked players in the top half of the singles draw maintained their momentum on a warm day in Melbourne Park.On Sunday, Sabalenka extended her dominant run in Melbourne by dismantling Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-2. Now three wins away from becoming the first woman
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Gauff beats Bencic; Sabalenka cruises; Draper v Alcaraz on now – live

  19-01-2025 06:30 via theguardian.com
  Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne Park Draper v Alcaraz under way; Gauff and Sabalenka into quarter-finalsThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue reading...
  
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• 'I worked with Andy Murray on TV show – his true personality caught me by surprise'

  19-01-2025 06:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sir Andy Murray's personality has been an enigma throughout his sporting career, so much so that another famous face was caught by surprise by the British tennis legend
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Gauff levels against Bencic; Sabalenka cruises; Draper v Alcaraz to come – live

  19-01-2025 05:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkGauff v Bencic in action; Draper v Alcaraz to comeThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue reading...
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Gauff in trouble against Bencic. Draper v Alcaraz to come – live

  19-01-2025 04:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkGauff v Bencic in action; Draper v Alcaraz to comeThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue reading...
  
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• Jack Draper battles five-setters and fitness to set up Alcaraz showdown

  18-01-2025 15:52 via theguardian.com
  
  British No 1 hopes physical issues are behind him as he gears up for tough Australian Open fourth round testIn the satisfying aftermath of his long-awaited breakthrough year, as he took a brief moment to rest before setting his sights on new goals, Jack Draper had plenty to look forward to. The initial plan for his pre-season had been to spend some of his time sparring with Carlos Alcaraz at the Spaniard’s home away from home at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena, Alicante.This was clea
  
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