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Ben Shelton Powers Past Ugo Humbert In Straight Sets At Australian Open

Ben Shelton answered fitness questions with a straight-sets win over Ugo Humbert, serving strongly and showing improved returns as he heads into a tricky draw in Melbourne.

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De Minaur Embraces 'Selfish' Focus As Tiafoe Looms In Melbourne

Alex de Minaur says he must be a little selfish to go deep at the Australian Open, and a blockbuster third-round against Frances Tiafoe promises noise, drama and two familiar rivals pushing hard on Rod Laver Arena.

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Why Maddison Inglis Broke Down In Tears After An Aussie Open Win

Maddison Inglis celebrated a dramatic three-hour victory at Melbourne Park but could not hold back tears after beating childhood friend Kimberly Birrell.

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Osaka’s Jellyfish Entrance And Tactical Pivot See Her Survive Australian Open Scare

Naomi Osaka battled past Antonia Ruzic after a late tactical shift and turned heads with a jellyfish-inspired entrance, mixing on-court grit with off-court fashion talk.

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Ukrainian Pro Demands Sabalenka Be Banned From Tennis At Australian Open

Oleksandra Oliynykova used her Australian Open spotlight to call for Russian and Belarusian players, including Aryna Sabalenka, to be disqualified, saying their public support for leaders tied to the Ukraine invasion makes them dangerous and that sport cannot ignore the war.

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Arthur Fery Stuns 20th Seed To Spark First Upset At Australian Open

British qualifier Arthur Fery produced the opening shock at Melbourne Park, beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to claim a rare Grand Slam scalp and set up a tougher-looking second-round test.

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Berrettini Withdraws From Australian Open Ahead Of De Minaur Match

Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the Australian Open with an abdominal issue, handing Alex de Minaur a last-minute opener against lucky loser Mackenzie McDonald and reshuffling early-round storylines.

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Sabalenka Shrugs Off Federer And Laver, Advances In Melbourne

World number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a messy start against a lefty wildcard, handled the pressure of legends in the crowd and moved into round two in Melbourne.

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Alcaraz Hungry, Sabalenka Focused As Australian Open Fortnight Kicks Off

Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne hungry for the one title missing from his majors collection while Aryna Sabalenka chases a third Australian crown, and the draw promises heavyweight clashes with Sinner and Djokovic.

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Djokovic Headlines Night Session As Sinner Waits — When And How To Watch

Novak Djokovic opens his Australian Open night after Iga Swiatek kicks off play, with Jannik Sinner delayed until Tuesday; here is who plays when and how to stream the first big days in Melbourne.

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Alcaraz’s Australian Open Mission: Draw, Form And Djokovic’s Reality Check

Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne aiming to complete a rare Career Grand Slam while Novak Djokovic admits the youngsters are setting a new standard in men’s tennis.

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Raducanu Questions Australian Open Scheduling After Potential Five-Set Matches

Emma Raducanu has criticised the decision to schedule her first-round match after a potential five-set men’s match, saying late starts make little sense for women players and fans.

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