# australian open

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# Löw Blow

New balls please! Tennis player takes brutal smash to the groin

We feel for you Martin Klizan.

5.5k

Jan 17th 2017, 9:23 AM

# Comeback

Healthy Nadal looks to use Australian Open to scale rankings after injury hell

The Spaniard made light work of Florian Mayer in the Australian Open first round.

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Jan 17th 2017, 8:51 AM

# The Heat Is On

Murray, Williams survive Melbourne heat but Halep becomes first Australian Open casualty

The first Grand Slam of the year got underway last night.

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Jan 16th 2017, 8:16 AM

# Disappointment

Ireland's James McGee falls just short of Australian Open qualification

The Castleknock native was beaten 7-6 3-6 6-3 by Australia’s Blake Mott.

4.0k

Jan 14th 2017, 11:18 AM

# The Promised Land

Ireland's McGee now only one win away from the main draw of Australian Open

The Dubliner took another major step forward today.

12.7k

Jan 13th 2017, 12:00 PM

# statement

Controversial tennis star Kyrgios wore an interesting t-shirt to a press conference last night

He wore a ‘F**k Donald Trump’ top after beating Rafael Nadal.

6.8k

Jan 10th 2017, 11:37 AM

# opportunity knocks

The Wizard of Oz! 17-year-old Simon Carr ready to seize his chance at Australian Open

The Irish teenager flies to Melbourne on Sunday ahead of a much-anticipated Grand Slam debut.

12.4k

Jan 5th 2017, 9:03 PM

# gaining an edge

John McEnroe says it's a 'no-brainer' for players to use legal drugs

Andy Murray had suggested that taking any drug for performance-enhancing reasons – whether legal or not – is wrong.

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Mar 13th 2016, 10:32 AM

# In the dock

Capriati calls for Sharapova to be stripped of titles after drug test fail

The Russian tennis star has been blasted by Jennifer Capriati.

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Mar 8th 2016, 10:32 AM

# Parting ways

Nike suspends relationship with Sharapova after failed drugs test revelation

Maria Sharapova stunned the sporting world after failing a drugs test in Melbourne earlier this year.

5.4k

Mar 8th 2016, 8:44 AM

# special delivery

Angelique Kerber's Australian Open trophy has finally shown up... in the post

Postman Pat wouldn’t stand for this.

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Feb 23rd 2016, 2:13 PM

# australian open

The Joy of Six! Novak Djokovic is the Australian Open champion once again

World number one beats Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 in Melbourne.

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Jan 31st 2016, 11:59 AM

# grand slammed

Angelique Kerber stuns Serena Williams to win first grand slam title at Australian Open

The German played the match of her life in a thrilling final.

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Jan 30th 2016, 11:12 AM

# Great Scot

Andy Murray into Australian Open final after four-hour epic against Raonic

Next up: Novak Djokovic. No bother.

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Jan 29th 2016, 2:57 PM

# Still got it

20 years after her first one, Martina Hingis is still winning Grand Slam titles

The Swiss player and her partner Sania Mirza cruised to victory at the Australian Open.

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Jan 29th 2016, 8:09 AM

# Aussie ruler

Impressive Djokovic halts Fed Express to reach another Australian Open final

The world number one was in stunning form and progressed in four sets against the Swiss legend.

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Jan 28th 2016, 11:20 AM

# Ace

Sensational Serena surprised to reach Australian Open final

A knee injury restricted Australian Open finalist and world number one Serena Williams to just over a set of tennis prior to Melbourne.

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Jan 28th 2016, 7:58 AM

# Top Dogs

Federer-Djokovic: Five of the best from their incredible rivalry

Two of the game’s greatest go toe-to-toe again in the Australian Open semi-final tomorrow.

4.2k

Jan 27th 2016, 4:49 PM

# australian open

Murray through to Australian semis - but Johanna Konta has stolen all the headlines

Konta becomes first British woman to reach a Grand Slam semi since 1983.

6.4k

Jan 27th 2016, 8:37 AM

# australian open

Is Federer still good enough to beat Djokovic? We're about to find out

“There’s a lot of tension. There’s a lot at stake.”

5.2k

Jan 26th 2016, 2:25 PM

# firing line

Umpires and line judges in more danger than Federer or Williams at quarter-final stage

Officials and do duck and dodge, but two of the game’s greats cruised in to the final four.

5.1k

Jan 26th 2016, 8:41 AM

# Priorities

Azarenka powers through in Melbourne but only really cared about her beloved Broncos

Meanwhile, Andy Murray beat Bernard Tomic to reach the quarter-finals.

5.8k

Jan 25th 2016, 12:31 PM

# australian open

Djokovic makes 100 unforced errors but still avoids Simon shock

Nishikori next for the world number one as he chases sixth Aussie title.

4.8k

Jan 24th 2016, 10:40 AM

# australian open

Ana Ivanovic's coach in medical emergency at Aussie Open

Nigel Sears, 59, the coach of Ivanovic and Andy Murray’s father-in-law, collapsed at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

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Jan 23rd 2016, 10:01 AM

# gotta catch 'em all

An 18-year-old 'child of the internet' is taking the Australian Open by storm

Naomi Osaka is bringing a dash of Pokemon to Melbourne.

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Jan 22nd 2016, 5:23 PM

# Milestone

Federer outguns Dimitrov to become first man to reach 300 Grand Slam wins

The 17-time major winner has reached the round of 16 in Melbourne for the 14th time in his past 15 appearances.

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Jan 22nd 2016, 10:00 AM

# Nothing To See Here

Match-fixing claims absurd and farcical, says Hewitt

“For anyone that tries to go any further with it, then good luck. Take me on with it. It’s disappointing.

3.7k

Jan 21st 2016, 3:41 PM

# Winning

15-year old Irish tennis star Georgia Drummy qualifies for Junior Australian Open

It’s the first Grand Slam appearance of her fledgling career.

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Jan 21st 2016, 10:58 AM

# long way round

Serena Williams plays shot AROUND the net in Australian Open win

“I don’t know if I have done that [before],” said Williams.

7.4k

Jan 20th 2016, 9:28 AM

# Shock

Rafa Nadal is OUT of the Australian Open already

Fernando Verdasco wins five-set thriller on day two in Melbourne.

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Jan 19th 2016, 8:19 AM

# Ace

Father-to-be Murray ready to leave Australian Open at any time

Should wife Kim go into labour with their first child, Andy Murray will withdraw from the Australian Open regardless of timing.

7.7k

Jan 16th 2016, 2:04 PM

# bounce back

'I gave everything' - Ireland number one James McGee narrowly misses out on Australian Open spot

The Dubliner lost out 7-6 6-4 to German Daniel Brands in the final qualifier this morning.

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Jan 16th 2016, 9:08 AM

# Sick note

'Sick' Aussie tennis star retires from Sydney event amid controversy

Bernard Tomic said his withdrawal was due to illness despite being overheard telling the umpire about his of lack interest.

12.2k

Jan 15th 2016, 4:28 PM

# Nearly there

Ireland's James McGee one win away from the main draw of Australian Open

One step closer to a second career Grand Slam for the Dubliner.

14.6k

Jan 15th 2016, 12:30 PM

# Tennis

James McGee is just two wins away from a place at the Australian Open

Straight sets win for Dubliner in the Melbourne sun.

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Jan 13th 2016, 11:43 AM

# Down Under

It's Djokovic v Murray in Sunday's Australian Open final after another epic semi this morning

The World number one saw off Stan Wawrinka in five sets.

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Jan 30th 2015, 1:29 PM

# Faux Pas

Murray defends fiancee over televised outburst

Tension between the Scot and Tomas Berdych spilled over off court yesterday.

7.7k

Jan 30th 2015, 11:02 AM

# potty mouth

Lip-readers wanted: What is Andy Murray's fiancee saying?

Kim Sears was caught on camera during his win over Tomas Berdych in the Australian Open semi-final.

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Jan 29th 2015, 5:00 PM

# Final two

It's set for a Serena Sharapova showdown in the Australian Open final.

The American and Russian won their semi-final ties in Melbourne.

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Jan 29th 2015, 7:57 AM

# While you were sleeping

Nadal crashes and burns in straight sets defeat to Berdych

The Czech beat the once-dominant Grand Slam champ for the first time in 18 matches.

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Jan 27th 2015, 8:45 AM