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Wednesday, Jan 28

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Lorenzo Musetti consoled after being forced to retire while 2-0 up against Novak Djokovic in Australian Open

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC consoled a heartbroken Lorenzo Musetti after he was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open despite cruising towards a famous victory. Musetti, 23, led by two sets against Djokovic, 38, on Wednesday in Melbourne. The…

Tuesday, Jan 27

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Tim Henman suffers major wardrobe malfunction at Australian Open as Laura Robson smiles in elegant dress

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FORMER tennis star Tim Henman suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction while covering the Australian Open. The former world No4 was lending his expertise to TNT Sports' coverage of the major event in Melbourne when he got caught out by…

Book Miami Open tennis and stunning 9-night Caribbean cruise to Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Jamaica from just £2,079pp

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THE world’s top tennis stars are getting ready for the sizzling heat and A-list glamour of the Miami Open – and you can join them. Held at the Hard Rock Stadium, this isn't just a tennis tournament - it's a five-star festival of sport,…

Buy Wimbledon ticket and hotel packages from just £329pp to watch world’s top tennis superstars at SW19

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TENNIS fans no longer have to camp out all night in the Wimbledon queue to see the top tennis stars like Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz at SW19. Punters can now secure their spot at the world's most prestigious tennis tournament with a…

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Moment fuming Coco Gauff smashes her racquet after suffering worst Grand Slam defeat in seven years at Australian Open

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COCO GAUFF mangled a racquet in a moment of rage following her worst Grand Slam defeat in seven years. The American, 21, was defeated for the second year running in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The reigning French Open…

Monday, Jan 26

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Australian Open champion Madison Keys forced to do ‘gross’ forfeit after losing to world’s richest tennis player

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MADISON KEYS had to eat humble pie as pal Jessica Pegula won their Australian Open clash to dodge a forfeit. Pegula, whose billionaire parents own the Buffalo Bills, agreed to wear a Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift Kansas City Chiefs jersey if…

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Wimbledon champion gives birth to ‘little miracle’ after marrying fan who stopped her for a selfie

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GARBINE MUGURUZA has given birth to her first child with husband Arthur Borges. The former Wimbledon champion, 32, retired from the sport in 2024. And she has now started a family, confirming her heartwarming news on Instagram. Muguruza…

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Jannik Sinner forced to remove banned device by Australian Open chiefs… hours after Carlos Alcaraz also busted

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JANNIK SINNER was ordered to take off a banned device ahead of his Australian Open fourth round clash. The Italian, 24, took on compatriot Luciano Darderi for a place in the last eight in Melbourne. As he walked out on to Margaret Court…

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Former Grand Slam winner embarks on new job in totally different sport after splitting from Carlos Alcaraz

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FORMER Grand Slam winner Juan Carlos Ferrero is embarking on a new career path - after splitting from Carlos Alcaraz. He is set to work with young Spanish golfer Angel Ayora as he begins work in a completely different field. The French…

Sunday, Jan 25

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‘Does not protect sport’ – Australian Open slammed as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are asked to remove clothing

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THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN was slammed after Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were asked to remove a rarely-seen item of clothing during their respective matches. The tennis superstars are hoping for glory Down Under. But Alcaraz and Sabalenka…

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Serena Williams, 44, ‘very seriously weighing up stunning return to tennis after four years out’

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SERENA WILLIAMS is plotting a stunning return to professional tennis, according to reports. Th 23-time singles Grand Slam champion, 44, quit the sport in 2022. She notably declined to use the word "retire" at the time, instead writing in…

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‘You OK?’ – Tennis star Luciano Darderi writhes in agony from cramp during live TV Australian Open victory interview

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LUCIANO DARDERI writhed in agony with brutal cramp during a live TV interview at the Australian Open. The Italian, 23, had booked his place in round four with a four-set win over No15 seed Karen Khachanov. Saturday's action in Melbourne…

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Three-time Grand Slam champion, 40, sinks can of beer on court after heroic battle in last ever Australian Open match

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STAN WAWRINKA drank to his success at the Australian Open as he sunk a can of beer on his Melbourne farewell. The Switzerland tennis star was a curious figure who liked a frequent night out on the booze – but then could also beat the…

Saturday, Jan 24

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Novak Djokovic inches away from Australian Open disqualification after smashing ball at ball girl

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC came perilously close to striking a ball girl with a vicious forehand during his Australian Open third round clash. The Serbian, 38, was in action against Botic van de Zandschulp on Rad Laver Arena. Djokovic cut a frustrated…

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Naomi Osaka out of Australian Open: Two-time champion pulls out with injury just before clash with Maddison Inglis

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NAOMI OSAKA has withdrawn from the Australian Open just hours before her match with Maddison Inglis had been due to begin. The two-time former Melbourne Park champion, 28, released a statement on Instagram to confirm that she had been…

Friday, Jan 23

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Australian Open clash SUSPENDED for seven minutes after medical emergency in crowd in scorching hot Melbourne weather

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ALEX DE MINAUR'S Australian Open showdown with Frances Tiafoe was suspended for seven minutes after a medical emergency in the crowd. There were worrying scenes when the clash had to be paused in the scorchingly hot conditions. De Minaur…

Australian Open chiefs make schedule change with extreme weather protocol coming into effect amid 38C heat

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SWELTERING temperatures have resulted in last-minute changes being made to the Australian Open schedule for Saturday. Preventative measures have been taken by chiefs after it was forecast to reach 38C in Melbourne in the middle of the day.…

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Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena fumes ‘were there any rule changes that I missed’ after tense Naomi Osaka situation

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC’s wife has waded into the Naomi Osaka controversy at the Australian Open. Osaka, 28, beat opponent Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the second round of the year's first Grand Slam on Wednesday. But the pair were involved in a…

Thursday, Jan 22

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‘That’s probably why she’s mad’ – Naomi Osaka in extremely frosty handshake with Australian Open opponent

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NAOMI OSAKA was involved in a dramatic exchange with opponent Sorana Cirstea after beating the Romanian at the Australian Open. The two-time former Melbourne Park champion, 28, defeated Cirstea 6-3 4-6 6-2 in what was the world No41's…

Wednesday, Jan 21

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Every Australian Open match SUSPENDED with Britain’s Cameron Norrie among players forced off courts

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PLAYERS were forced off court at the Australian Open as the weather caused havoc at Melbourne Park. British star Cameron Norrie was among the stars to be forced back to the locker room due to a dramatic shower. Norrie, 30, had been locked…

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Emma Raducanu crashes out of Australian Open in straight sets defeat to Anastasia Potapova to deny chance of dream clash

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EMMA RADUCANU crashed out of the Australian Open in a straight sets defeat to Anastasia Potapova. The Brit, 23, suffered a heartbreaking loss Down Under as she was trounced by her Austrian opponent in their second round tie. Raducanu, the…

Tuesday, Jan 20

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Cricket legend’s daughter and glamorous Australian Open presenter stuns in low-cut dress as fans say ‘so beautiful’

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BIG names have already crashed out of the Australian Open - but it is presenter Grace Hayden who has been stunning fans on social media. The Aussie, 23, is among the broadcasters fronting coverage of the tennis Grand Slam in Melbourne. And…

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Australian Open star goes viral for surprise FACE tattoos during first round loss as she reveals meaning

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OLEKSANDRA OLIYNYKOVA went viral for her eye-catching face tattoos and unorthodox game style during her Australian Open first round defeat. Oliynykova, 25, was making her Grand Slam debut as she took on defending champion Madison Keys on…

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Australian Open clash delayed after ball kid vomits on the court as TNT Sports cut away from the action

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AN Australian Open tennis match was delayed after a ball kid threw up on the court. The delay occurred during the game between Stefano Tsitsipas and Shintaro Mochizuki. Greek player Tsitsipas had lost the opening set 6-4 before taking the…

Former Australian Open champion makes ‘boldest fashion choice in tennis history’ to walk on court as fans say ‘no words’

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NAOMI OSAKA stunned fans with her incredible outfit as she began her 2025 Australian Open campaign. The Japanese superstar, 28, made a bold entrance as she walked out onto Rod Laver Arena. Osaka's face was covered by a white veil and wide…

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Jannik Sinner opponent breaks down in tears at Australian Open and forced to retire as classy world No2 consoles him

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JANNIK SINNER consoled Hugo Gaston after the Frenchman was forced to retire from their Australian Open first round clash. The leftie, 25, struggled with a wrist issue following a heavy fall. Trailing 6-2 6-1 after just 68 minutes, Gaston…

Monday, Jan 19

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Brit Fran Jones breaks down in tears as Australian Open dream KO’d in first-round as she pulls out with bum injury

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BRIT Fran Jones broke down in tears as she was forced to retire from the Australian Open first round. Jones broke down in tears during her match against Polish qualifier Linda Klimovicova. She had been an injury doubt heading into the…

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Four-time Grand Slam champion, 55, unrecognisable as he’s spotted delivering food on his bike

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ONE former Australian Open winner has had a surprise start to 2026. After the year's first Grand Slam kicked off in full this week, a notable player-turned-commentator has now swapped the court for the road as part of a new campaign. Run…

Sweet moment Australian Open star helps devastated opponent into a wheelchair and off the court after injury

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HOME favourite Priscilla Hon helped opponent Marina Stakusic into a wheelchair at the end of their Australian Open first round clash. Hon, 27, had led 1-6 6-3 5-3 when Stakusic was forced to retire from the match with what appeared to be…

Sunday, Jan 18

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‘I’m really sorry’ – Former Wimbledon champion pulls out of Australian Open an hour before first match

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A FORMER Wimbledon champion apologised after pulling out of her Australian Open match an hour before taking to the court. Marketa Vondrousova won her only Grand Slam at the All England Club in 2023. She has struggled for form and fitness…