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Federer’s Rod Laver Return: Backhand Magic And A Winning Tune-Up

Roger Federer returned to Rod Laver Arena and reminded fans why the backhand is a national pastime, beating world No 13 Casper Ruud in a practice tiebreak and promising tennis will still have a place in his busy life.

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Raducanu Draws Sabalenka Again As Australian Open Begins

Emma Raducanu is seeded but faces a familiar obstacle in Aryna Sabalenka should both reach round three, while the men's draw stacks Sinner against Djokovic's half.

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Amateur Stuns Stars To Win A$1 Million At One Point Slam

Sydney amateur Jordan Smith shocked the Rod Laver Arena field by beating pros including Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova to claim the A$1 million One Point Slam prize.

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Stephens Stuns Gadecki And Battles Into Australian Open Main Draw

Sloane Stephens came back from a set down to beat Olivia Gadecki, completing qualifying and booking a Melbourne spot after snapping a long losing run.

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Australian Open 2026: Draw Dates, Prize Money And Who's Playing

Everything you need to know about the Australian Open 2026: draw date, schedule, prize money and which stars will be on court in Melbourne Park.

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Basavareddy’s ‘Choke’ Celebration Caps Ofner’s Premature Meltdown In Melbourne

A late rally, a mistaken celebration at <strong>7-1</strong>, and a winner’s throat gesture made Nishesh Basavareddy’s upset over Sebastian Ofner one of the more bitterly entertaining moments of Australian Open qualifying.

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Alcaraz Rocks LeBron Jersey In Melbourne As Career Grand Slam Looms

Carlos Alcaraz turned heads at his first Australian Open practice by sporting a LeBron James Lakers jersey, a small tribute with big context as he eyes the only major missing from a potential Career Grand Slam.

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Tatjana Maria Tops Venus In Hobart In The Oldest WTA Match Ever

Tatjana Maria beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-3 in Hobart in a match that set a WTA age record and offered a timely tuneup for Melbourne, mixing veteran craft with a few surprising stat lines.

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Gauff Beats Świątek Again, But Poland Prevails To Reach United Cup Final

Coco Gauff extended her winning streak over Iga Świątek, but Poland's mixed doubles pair sealed a late victory to send their team into the United Cup final against Switzerland.

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Medvedev Cruises To Brisbane Title With Straight-Sets Win Over Nakashima

Daniil Medvedev beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 7-6(1) to lift the Brisbane International, claiming his 22nd tour-level crown and sharpening his form a week out from the Australian Open.

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Sabalenka Sharp As She Sets Up Brisbane Final With Kostyuk

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat Karolina Muchova to reach the Brisbane final, where Marta Kostyuk’s hot streak sets a tempting Australian Open tune-up clash.

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Sabalenka Exacts Brisbane Revenge Over Keys And Keeps Title Defence Rolling

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat Madison Keys 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane, saying she no longer dwells on last year’s Australian Open loss and now faces Karolína Muchová in the semifinal.

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